iolite Portable Vaporizer (Black)

by Iolite

Product Features

• The patented flameless butane catalytic heater and precision bi-metal thermostat ensures all substances are heated--not burned--and that there's no waiting in between pulls for heat-up or cool down, providing pure smokeless freedom.
• It's handy--fitting in the palm of your hand. This small, portable handheld vaporizer is about the same size as a typical smartphone.
• It delivers--the 500mg capacity holds a variety of fresh or dried substances that will typically vaporize for 15 minutes, producing a rich and flavorsome vapor.
• It's economical--one fill of butane gas will last for 2 hours of continuous vaporization. What's more, there's no expensive batteries, car kits, or similar accessories needed.
• It's durable and simple--flick the switch, hit the Piezo igniter, and you are ready for the new portable vaporization revolution.

Product Details

iolite Disclaimer [95kb PDF]

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iolite User's Manual [3.40mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.4 x 3.1 inches ; 14.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002HIEES2
• Item model number: 012780090
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (96 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #1 in Automotive > Interior Accessories > Air Fresheners
  • #1 in Health & Personal Care > Health Care > Smoking Cessation > Smokeless Inhalers
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The iolite range of portable non-medical vaporizers are a revolutionary solution for the enjoyment of tobacco in public and confined spaces. The iolite is patented handheld device that does not use combustion to create smoke, but instead heats material to produces a vapor. This allows for an undeterred, smoke-free experience. The iolite comes in a range of colors including black, white, orange, lime green, turquoise, blue, purple, yellow and pink. The iolite can also be purchased as a kit that includes in the pack 2 of their most popular accessories. Patented Smokeless Technology The iolite utilizes a patented flameless butane catalytic heater and precision bi-metal thermostat. Together these ensure that substances are heated, not burned, and that there is no waiting in between pulls for heat-up or cool-down. A wide range of colors to fit any style. View Larger It’s also economical, saving on tobacco and other substances. In traditional smoking, everything literally goes up in smoke. Because the iolite uses patented vaporization technology instead of combustion, material is heated to release vapors and not burned. The iolite is powered by butane gas that will keep the unit going for up to two hours. Finally, it is ultra portable. Fitting in the palm of your hand, the iolite is about the size of a typical smartphone and is easy to carry in your pocket, bag or glove compartment. Patented technology delivers maximized smoke-free vapor delivery. View Larger Standard Features: Vapor Freedom – no cords, no batteries, no leads. The iolite is easy and convenient to use on the go. Compact and lightweight Provides 500mg capacity of dried or fresh substance that will typically vaporize for up to 15 minutes. Powered by efficient and inexpensive butane gas that allows for up to 2-hours of continuous use. A wide range of colors to suit any style. Easy to Use To start using your iolite, just follow these easy steps. Fill with butane gas. Turn on power by switching the dial to 1 to activate. Click the piezo ignitor to activate the thermostat. The orange light will glow until the optimum temperature is reached, which takes between 60 to 90 seconds. Remove the herb chamber from the top of the unit and fill with plant material or blend. Re-attach the filling chamber and you can begin to enjoy your blend with the iolite. When you are finished, remove your plant material and switch the power dial to 0. What's in the Box One iolite portable non-medical vaporizer in the color of your choice, one moisture condenser, one extendable mouthpiece, one filling chamber and mouthpiece, one replacement 7-dot mesh screen, one soft carry case, one maintenance tool, one user's manual, and two pipe cleaners. Additional Accessories iolite also provides a range of accessories (sold separately) including replacements parts such as mouthpieces, mesh screens and the filling chamber. The optimizer is a new accessory that fits into the filling chamber and enhances or optimizes enjoyment of the iolite. Two-Year Limited Warranty All iolite non-medical vaporizers are warranted for a two-year period against defects in workmanship and materials which occur with normal working of the device. This does not include replacement parts falling under the category of cleaning and maintenance. About iolite iolite is a subsidiary of Oglesby & Butler Ltd. Portability is the keystone of the philosophy at Oglesby & Butler Ltd. Oglesby & Butler's goal is to provide to the customer the convenience of portable gas technology in the form of heat tools such as Portasol soldering irons, glue guns, micro torches and lifestyle products such as iolite portable non-medical vaporizers. iloite Disclaimer The iolite vaporizer is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, mitigate, cure or prevent any ailment, disease or other conditions. The iolite vaporizer is not intended to administer medicinal or illegal products of any kind and is not intended for use with any substance that may affect the structure or any function of the body. If you have any health problems consult your doctor or pharmacist before using. The iolite vaporizer is not designed, nor intended for use with any material that is not lawful, allergenic, or poisonous or may cause harm. This is not a smoking cessation device. The lawful and proper use of this device is a condition of sale. Any improper use of the iolite vaporizer voids the warranty. Any illegal use of this device could subject the user to severe fines, penalties and/or imprisonment under the law of your jurisdiction. No liquid sources of vapor can be used with the iolite vaporizer. Use of liquids is likely to cause damage to this device and may cause harm or risk of injury to the user. Liquid will boil in the vaporizer and may burn the user. OUR PRODUCT(S) DOES NOT CONTAIN TOBACCO OR ANY OTHER PLANT OR VAPORIZABLE MATERIAL. All comments and testimonials presented, in any form, by customers are not and do not represent the opinions of the manufacturers. The iolite vaporizer is intended to be used solely with plant material and tobacco. The iolite device produces vapors for direct inhalation by heating the plant material to 374 ºF (190ºC). Such botanical materials can be purchased in pharmacies and licensed sellers. This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) or by any other comparable agency or administration in any other jurisdiction.

Product Description

For direct inhalation of vapour the iolite portable vaporiser, creates the heat you need to vaporise, anytime, anywhere, within 45 seconds. More than just a sleek lightweight design, the iolite is a powerful portable vaporizer that appeals to everyone, from the light to intense user - making vaporising a whole lot easier on the go. Combining a smart design with innovative technology the iolite is the next generation in vaporising. Oglesby & Butler technology expanded into the vaporiser market in 2009 with the portable revolution of the iolite® portable vaporizer. Our iolite vaporizer features our unique bi-metal thermostat, which regulates the temperature to a constant 190ºC so as not to burn. With the iolite® vaporizer patented in over 150 countries we are aiming to provide the world the best in butane powered portable vaporisers for smokeless freedom. With a state of the art tool room including Star and Deco CNC machines, a plating plant, catalyst lab and moulding shop iolite® products are designed and manufactured by a team of dedicated and valued employees at our manufacturing plant in Carlow, Ireland. All our products are proudly stamped "Déanta in Éirinn" - Made in Ireland.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

116 of 121 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Flawed but Promising [Updated as of 15 Nov 2011], November 3, 2009

By 

Slugg (Sequim, WA, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: iolite Portable Vaporizer (Black) (Automotive)

3.5 stars.

Great concept... But the plastic mouthpiece broke off almost immediately... And the screens clog up real quickly, reducing draw to a drag.

If IOlite comes out with a next-generation product which addresses those flaws and resolves them, I'll buy another one.

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10 MARCH 2010: UPGRADE TO 4 STARS

The Iolite still works, and the design of the pipe-stem has been changed so it DOESN'T break off anymore.

BTW, when I heard the problems with the plastic pipe-stem had been addressed, I e-mailed the company about the problems I'd had. They quickly mailed me two of the new ones: no charge. That shows a lot of class and consumer awareness. Kudos.

Two tips:

(1) It's important to use a high-quality, triple-filtered butane [Definitely Not Ronson's!!!!!]... otherwise the Iolite will spit, sputter... and occasionally won't ignite.

(2) Grinding down the herbs to a fine powder is a bad idea. Dust quickly clogs up the Iolite's heating chamber so it won't draw at all.

Summing up: based on THE IOLITE'S relative durability [compared to the other portable vaporizers I've tried]... and the fact that the company rather responsively recognized, addressed, and fixed the gizmo's major flaw...

UPGRADE TO 4 STARS!!!!
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15 NOVEMBER 2011: DOWNGRADE to 3 stars once again

I can no longer endorse this product. I've been having to replace the entire unit about every 60-70 days BECAUSE THE BUTANE IGNITION SYSTEM IS FAILING. Iolite may be the best portable butane-powered vaporizer on the market... but there are dependable, durable, portable vaporizers now available, superior in all ways to this Iolite, FOR ABOUT THE SAME PRICE!

DOWNGRADE to 3 stars :(

88 of 92 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Vaporizer, when properly used, January 28, 2010

By 

J. Green - See all my reviews
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This review is from: iolite Portable Vaporizer (Black) (Automotive)

As far as vaporizers go, I've seen none better for the combination of quality design and portability. The company has been making catalytic combustion butane products for various industries since the early 1980's, and they have the technology down. (Google Dehorner II)

The design is excellent. The octagonal herb chamber on the end of the stem slides snugly into the round heating chamber. When you draw through the herb chamber external air flows between the herb chamber and the heating chamber, preheating the air before it hits the herb for less cooling of the herb as you draw. Both screens are easily removed with a sweet little brass tool that came with my unit, and clean with a little soaking and swishing in Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol (I just pour a bit of alcohol into the bottle cap.) According to the web site, the plastic is a high-tech grade designed for use at high temperatures in the food industry.

As a high-tech product, you need to know how to use it.

1. Use a premium quality butane fuel, not the standard butane you can buy at Walgreens. Mine came with Vector, and I've had no problems. The web site lists approved fuels. If you have problems starting, you are likely using an inferior fuel. Or your are living too high. (I mean, like above 7-8000 feet).
2. Keep it clean - carry it around in the zippered pouch it comes with, don't just stick it in your pocket.
3. Make sure your herb is dry. If your unit gunks up quickly, it is too moist and will also harsh your throat.
4. Iolite redesigned the stem. The original had plastic threads. Mine came with extra stems, and you can also buy replacement herb chamber / stem assemblies on their web site.
5. Know how vaporization works. When you heat vegetable material, the volatile organics evaporate, so you need to allow the herb to heat. This takes less than a minute after firing it up, when you hear combustion stop. It takes only a small draw to clear the chamber of vapor - more simply cools the chamber and stops vaporization. Allow the chamber and herb to re-heat between draws.

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mouthpiece replacement, November 24, 2009

By 

Beer and BBQ (Sarasota, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: iolite Portable Vaporizer (Black) (Automotive)

There is now a metal threaded version of the mouthpiece. I had complained to the wholesaler, pointing out the fact that nearly everyone that had this item had complained about the fragile mouthpiece, and they sent me the new part for free. I don't know if they're replacing all of the ones in new packaging, but it does appear they are well aware of the problem. Make sure to contact the seller to find out if you can get the new mouthpiece!