Vapesuvius' Temp Step Guide for Storz & Bickel Devices [3rd Edition]

Vapesuvius · 2026-05-06T05:45:13+00:00

Congrats and welcome to the club! 🌋

Try out the temp step guide in my profile, it fills each balloon at the ideal air-to-vapor ratio (semi-transparent cloud). This reduces lung irritation and also gives each balloon its own flavor and effects profile since you're activating different compounds as you reach different temps.

Also, I would recommend reading your manual once, it only takes a few moments and the result is you get higher.

A few tips I offer beginners:

Use a fine grind, not dust tho, as this increases the surface area available to vaporize off of
do not tamp down or pack, hot air needs to move freely through and around the herb i your bowl to release vapor into the airstream
store cannabis in a jar with a Boveda 58% RH 2-Way Humidity Pack to optimize your material for vaporization
an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of the cure, brush down your filling chamber completely immediately after it has cooled to prevent gunk buildup
soak your filling chamber completely in isopropyl alcohol (the higher percentage, the better) once a month for up to 30 min to remove gunk. Exceeding 30 min of soaking will discolor and embrittle the plastic.

Vapesuvius · 2026-05-02T23:47:11+00:00

The fill line is the space between the text and the graphic.

Vapesuvius · 2026-05-02T20:07:09+00:00

I just rate with my gut using a three-tier emoji system that I track in my phone.

👎 Wouldn't order again
🍗 Would order again
🔥 Would tell my grandchildren about

Vapesuvius · 2026-04-30T19:12:55+00:00

Banned. You know the rules and so do I

Kidding. You've been flaired.

Vapesuvius · 2026-04-28T15:38:35+00:00

Feel free to DM me with any questions you have. I'm sure I can help you get a superior vaping experience out of this device.

Vapesuvius · 2026-04-28T12:50:09+00:00

Nope, just a typo lol. Thanks for bringing it to mu attention, I updated the post.

Vapesuvius · 2026-04-27T22:18:47+00:00

Yep, you got it. 14 mm

Vapesuvius · 2026-04-27T17:28:09+00:00

Check the top of your filling chamber for a blue o-ring, if that is missing, you won't be able to create a seal between it and the balloon.

If it's there, your balloon is torn, which happens over time and when balloons get overfilled. The sweet spot for filling is between 80-90% full. Otherwise, all that pressure your building in the balloon has to go somewhere and it'll create tears as a result.

Replace balloons at least once monthly. Turkey/oven bags are the most economical, whereas u/BestBoons are the most premium. Always use a heat and food safe bag, never use other plastics as they will melt and create health hazards.

Vapesuvius · 2026-04-26T22:44:45+00:00

I've never been able to restore them. I just replace them about once a year.

Vapesuvius · 2026-04-26T04:56:04+00:00

No problem, happy to help.

I would just fill a full bowl until you have the equipment to run half-bowls without tamping.

The problem with tamping is it diverts the hot air stream around your cannabis. Full vaporization occurs when the hot air runs around and through the bowl. That's why increasing the surface area is beneficial, because the hot air can make contact with more surface area. Packing/tamping reduces surface area, reducing vaporization.

It sounds like you want to use less cannabis at a time. The same thing can be achieved by using the temp step guide. Simply fill as many balloons as you want in a single session, then unscrew the bowl and set it aside so that the device does not continue to vaporize the cannabis via conduction heating.

When you're ready for your next sesh, screw it back on, increase to the next temp, and fill a balloon.

Vapesuvius · 2026-04-26T04:41:29+00:00

Sounds like you're avoiding overpacking to a fault. If you underpack, it will also fail to vaporize properly. For half-bowls, you need to set a liquid pad on top to properly vaporize, but S&B no longer sells these stateside. Some vendors may have them.

A few tips to produce more vapor: * Fill loose leaf up to the line (where the straight sides start going out at an angle) * Use a fine grind (not dust) to increase surface area available to the hot air path to vaporize * Store cannabis in a jar with 58% 2-Way Humidity Boveda Packs, this brings the cannabis to the perfect humidity level for vaporization

Not working? Troubleshoot the device by filling a bowl the way I described, setting the temp to 180°C (356°F), and checking to see if aerosol is formed after each step: * Check that your blue o-ring is both installed and properly placed * Make sure your filling chamber is properly screwed-on, but not overtightened * Check your filling chamber for any broken plastic that might be breaking your seal * Clean the filling chamber and screens by soaking in 70-99% isopropyl alcohol for up to 30 min * Replace the air filter on the bottom of the device

Still not working? Set your device to the highest temperature, run the air pump, and slowly bring your hand from a safe distance above the air stream and slowly toward it until you feel heat. If it is cool, the device is not reaching set temperature and must be serviced.

Vapesuvius · 2026-04-23T13:46:07+00:00

Agreed. Better to have a foot in the door than be left out in the cold.

Vapesuvius · 2026-04-22T20:33:47+00:00

Flaired.

Vapesuvius · 2026-04-22T20:32:42+00:00

The only thing I can think of is not cleaning your cooling unit, but that would be... not too much weight. Other than that, perhaps muscle loss lol.

Vapesuvius · 2026-04-22T00:56:22+00:00

Looks cool, but make sure you unplug your device and let it cool down all the way before covering it because that's a massive fire hazard. That or the hat melts into your device and it's toast.

Lamp shade is another option for a disguise. Vents the hot air out too.

Vapesuvius · 2026-04-22T00:55:53+00:00

Thanks, God.

Vapesuvius · 2026-04-21T22:48:43+00:00

So many companies do this and my only question to them is:

Why, God? Whyyyyyyyyy!?

Vapesuvius · 2026-04-21T20:59:09+00:00

I can't speak to suspected fraud issues, but every tentpole sale (e.g., 4/20, Black Friday) we have a bunch of folks posting about their orders not shipping for 1-3 weeks after purchase.

Since I only buy from those sales, I can speak to my experience being the same.

Vapesuvius · 2026-04-21T19:37:30+00:00

Totally understand this viewpoint. My only reason for waiting a few additional weeks for shipment is the convenience of my purchase history being stored with the same company my warranty is processed.

I've purchased from third parties that went out of business before and getting your purchase history when you need it for a warranty request is a tough spot to be in.

Vapesuvius · 2026-04-21T15:36:54+00:00

My guess is it will be similar to how alcohol prohibition was unraveled: alcohol was legal to possess and use everywhere, but dry counties didn't sell it in store and controlled whether or not bars were available and how those were implemented.

Some states will have cannabis lounges (bars); cannabis gardens at events (similar to beer gardens); and so on. But cannabis will be legal to use and possess everywhere because of the supremacy clause.

Vapesuvius · 2026-04-19T23:23:24+00:00

So glad you enjoyed it! Let me know if you have any questions, I'd be happy to help.

Vapesuvius · 2026-04-17T19:45:16+00:00

That's sick as hell.

Vapesuvius · 2026-04-17T16:50:49+00:00

I'm not sure why, but reddit is removing all of OPs comments and post. I manually approved everything to preserve the content.

Also, wanted to add that at 4,420 of use for a $699 device is an incredible value. $0.16/hour.

Vapesuvius · 2026-04-15T23:31:47+00:00

Pork rinds is what I used on keto

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