Dynavap Review Test Help

- We will look at how the devices work,

- heating techniques and different jet lighters

- and we will also briefly look at induction heaters.

- We will also look at the care and cleaning of a vapcap.

and finally I will give you a summary of the pros and cons as well as my personal opinion of the Dynavap devices.

The Dynavap is probably the "non-smoking" device that is most likely to provide an adequate substitute for smoking for many people who are used to smoking.

On the one hand because of the dense vapour these devices can produce, on the other hand also because of the ritual that goes along with the use of the device. But also for people who like milder vapour, these small devices can deliver first-class results.

The Dynavap is a thermal extraction device consisting of a tip, in which the herbal chamber is located - also called the tip.

A cap and a stem that contains the steam path.

These are the basic components that make up every Dynavap.

So let's go through the anatomy of the devices here, using a 2021 M as an example.

The evaporation takes place in the tip. This is the actual steam engine.

Depending on the Dynavap, the tip comes in two different materials: stainless steel or titanium. It depends on which device you choose. The M series is always made of stainless steel, while the Vong and Omni tips are made of titanium. I will go into more detail about the differences later in the video when we talk about heating.

Let's take a closer look at the tip here, as it is the place where the magic happens. At the very bottom of the herb chamber is a sieve. IDynavap calls this sieve: CCD.

It is height-adjustable in most devices and can be adjusted to a half position by means of the condensation tube, which makes sense if you want to use the device as a microdoser. This adjustment option is not yet available on the older stainless steel M models. It was only introduced in the M series in 2021.

At the top of the tip you can see a crown. The prongs are intended to allow you to "drill" something out of the flower directly, in case you don't want to use a grinder or you don't have one at hand.

The space inside the tip is the herb or extraction chamber. When the cap is put straight onto the Dynavap, the cap seals the chamber and forces the air to flow through the small channels on the outside. In doing so, it heats up before it hits the vapour and thus leads to a partial convection effect in the vaporisation process.

The cap has two bimetal lenses at the top end. These are pre-bent in one direction. When they are heated, they bend and jump in the other direction at a certain point, causing the typical Dynavap click.

This click informs you when your device enters the temperature zone in which herbal ingredients can be extracted by vaporisation. With a second click, the cap indicates when this temperature range is left again.

The newer caps have these two edges that prevent them from slipping off. These are called cative caps. The older cap models do not have these notches, but this is not really a problem. If you have an older Vapcap and one of your caps slips on the tip, you can bring the caps into shape by lightly pressing them together between your middle finger and thumb so that this problem is eliminated.

The other end of the tip here can be pushed onto the stem. These small, heat-resistant O-rings here should be lubricated a little. I have Dyna wax here, but a little lubrication from lip balm will also work and extend the life of these O-rings considerably.

Most Dynavaps have a condenser inside. This is this small tube made of stainless steel or titanium that is held inside by these heat-resistant O-rings. The condenser runs through the middle of the stem and connects directly to the tip at the end.

When you let fresh air into the unit at the airport, the air in the stem moves down to the tip and mixes with the steam generated in the heating chamber inside the tip. Then it flows back inside the condenser to the mouthpiece. This is the basic principle of how a Dynavap works.

Now let's look at how to use a Dynavap:

Some people pack the chamber very loosely with pre-ground herb. Some just stuff it with a piece of flower, others like to stuff the chamber tightly. Still others close the airport with their finger and simply suck the vapour into the chamber. It all depends on personal preferences. In general, however, it can be said that a denser vapour volume can be achieved with a slightly compressed filled chamber than with a loose filling.

Once the chamber is filled, make sure that the herbs stand back a little to avoid contact with the cap. This prevents the herbs from burning and protects the bimetal at the bottom of the cap.

Now we come to the heating. There is a difference if you fire a stainless steel or a titanium tip. The stainless steel TiP has a higher thermal mass. This means that it has to be heated a little longer than the titanium tip and then also keeps the heat longer. Both tips simply behave differently. Many people prefer titanium, but there are just as many Edestahl lovers. Since a Dynavap is always a device with a certain learning curve, I would say: The best tip is the one you know, the one you are familiar with.

In general, there are many ways to heat the Dynavap. The most common, however, are the Jet or Torch lighter or an induction heater.

There are different models of torch lighters with one, two, three or four flames.

With a multi-flame lighter, you can apply heat more quickly, while a single flame allows you to heat with pinpoint accuracy. When choosing a lighter, you should always consider where you are going to heat up. If you are travelling in windy, cold temperatures, you should have at least three flames at the start, just to be on the safe side. At home, the single flame also works well.

Furthermore, the single flame gives us the possibility to apply the heat much more precisely and accurately and thus to influence the steam development within the chamber.

Now let's take a closer look at how the Dynavap is heated.

To show the heating area more precisely, please look at the cap. There you can see this logo. Here the area of the Y N and the A is the area that is important for us. The area where we will direct the flame. When we do this, I recommend keeping the flame at a slightly acute angle towards the tip to ensure good heat distribution in the chamber and to give the heat direction.

So, we ignite the flame and while holding the flame on the area to be heated we start to turn the unit. It is not important to turn the Dynavap super fast. The rotation ensures that the heat is not concentrated on just one spot on the stove. This would result in hot spots and possibly even a burn.

I also always like to recommend a short, approximately two second interruption of the flame to allow the heat to creep into the material, which ensures better heat distribution within the chamber. With the click, the Dynavap indicates that the vaporisation temperature in the unit has been reached. Now you have to try if you are satisfied with the resulting vapour.

If you want a dense, intense vapour, I recommend trying the following. Simply heat up your Dynavap to the click and then let it cool down again without pulling on it. To do this, I place it here on a magnet to quickly conduct the heat out of the cap.

If you then heat up the Dynavap again directly after the cooling click, you will be amazed at the power this little device is capable of. It is also possible to heat the cap one to two

seconds beyond the click. But for the beginning you are probably well advised to orientate yourself close to the click.

I also know that there is a world "behind the click": if you have internalised the temperature flow and the way it works over time, you can get a very good feeling for how the temperature inside the herb chamber behaves and push the cloud capability of your Dynavap to the limit. You will see that with time you will get a very good feeling for your Dynavap. But for the beginning I recommend to keep it simple with George, the boss of Dynavap: "RESPECT THE KLICK". Then you are on the safe side.

When you have heated up the Dynavap you will get two or three puffs per heating cycle. You can then run 2 to 5 heating cycles per filling. But it depends on how tightly you have packed the chamber, how intensive your puffs are, what quality your herbs are and so on and so forth.

But now we need to talk about the actual inhalation technique with the Dynavap:

There is the option of closing the airport with your finger, partially closing it or optionally leaving it completely open. Or you can play it like a flute.

If you close the airport completely with your finger, the Dynavap MTL - Mouth 2 Loungh can be inhaled like a joint or a cigarette. The airflow is very restrictive.

The more you open the airport, the more fresh air flows through the stem into the tip and mixes with the vapour. This provides cooling on the one hand and turbulence on the other. With the airport completely open, the Dynavap is a DL Direct Loung device, which is more like a shisha or bong. Just play with the airport during the draw. You will soon get a feeling for how the Dynavap behaves here and how you should handle the airport so that it best suits your vapour requirements.

If you are not comfortable with the flame or the fire, or if you are simply bothered by the noise of the flame, there is also the option of heating the Dynavap using an induction heater. These devices are available either with a rechargeable battery or with a mains plug and enable fire-free heating in the shortest possible time.

When the herbs in your Dyna are completely extracted, you can clean the chamber with the metal end of the cap and scrape out a little to remove the vaporised herbs.

Depending on the amount of use, it is recommended to give your Dynavap a general cleaning from time to time. This is also recommended if you have accidentally burnt your Dynavap and want to get rid of the smoky taste.

To do this, we disassemble the Dynavap into its individual parts. Except for the O-rings, we can now bathe all parts in ISO alcohol, rinse them well with water afterwards, let them dry and reassemble the Dynavap like new.

Then it is probably worth mentioning that most Dynavaps also work with a 10mm water filter connection. This means that the Dynavap can feed steam to all kinds of water filters using an adapter. If you have never tried to approve your Dynavap by water, I can only warmly recommend it. By cooling and humidifying the steam in the water filter, the Dynavap gets a completely different steam signature and can also give a lot of pleasure and really go bang!!!

Let's come to the conclusion, what are the pros and cons of a Dynavap VapCap

Pros:

Does not require an electrical supply. Therefore no recharging, exchangeable batteries and a bottle of

and you can get a bottle of lighter gas very cheaply on every corner.

Durability: The Vapcap is almost indestructible and therefore a purchase for life.

for life. This also makes it super sustainable, which I personally always like very much.

Efficiency: Hardly any other vaporizer is so efficient in the relation

filling quantity - vapour experience - effect yield. You will be amazed at the effect you can get with

with a filling quantity of approx. 0.1 grams. Equally or possibly even more

more efficient is, in my opinion, only the Vapman.

The price. In my opinion: unbeatable! There is no other vaporizer for this price

vaporizer for this price, let alone one that performs like this.

Cons:

It is not possible to extract the active ingredient at a precise temperature. This means that if you are

medical need to extract individual active ingredients with pinpoint accuracy

temperature control, a Dynavap cannot help you.

Like all mechanical vaporizers, this device also requires a learning curve: Ok to fire a

firing a vapcap is not rocket science, but it still takes time to achieve continuous results in the vapour.

Then the necessary ritual may be annoying for some and welcome for others.

I like it a lot myself, but that's for everyone to decide for themselves.

decide for themselves.

For those of you who want to give up or reduce smoking by using a vaporizer, the

reduce smoking, keyword harm reduction; this should be a big plus for sure.

plus.

Would I recommend a Dynavap?

Absolutely, anyone interested in vaping should definitely own a Dynavap. You won't find a vapo in this price range that is as durable and performs as effectively. The thing is ultra portable. But for me, one of the biggest points is that it has the ability to deliver a vapour quality that can replace a person who doesn't want to smoke anymore.

To be clear, I am not sponsored by Dynavap for this review! Although I could promote this device with a clear conscience. For four years, their products have been my constant companions and I can now truly claim to have put them through their paces. In addition, the whole company philosophy is just as sustainable and likeable as the device itself.