Fluxer Flite, a pocket sized induction heater
Small size, big features
Finally, a true pocket-sized, portable induction heater for your Dynavap® brand vaporizer! All metal construction, easy-to-change 18350 batteries, and multiple modes of operation make the Fluxer Flite unique.
The Flite IH is the small, game changing heating device Dynavap® users have been waiting for.
Flite Features:
- Pocket-Sized: 4” x 2” x 1” (103mm x 52mm x 27mm)
- Weight: ~240g, including batteries
- Powered by 3x 18350 batteries (required for use but optional to purchase – see pricing for details)
- Magnetically attached lid for easy battery changes
- Two power modes: full power and pulse width modulated (PWM)
- Typical Battery life (estimated): ~50 clicks per full charge at full power, assuming 1200mAh batteries*
- Battery requirements: 3x 18350 batteries, flat top, high discharge (>=9A CDR)
- On-board battery management system: built-in battery charging circuit w/balanced charging, low power cutoff, reverse polarity protection, and over voltage protection
- Choice of mains-powered charging adapter: US/North American; UK; EU; AUS/NZ; or 12V Automotive).
- Charge voltage and rate: 12.6V @ 1A
- DC port (5.5mm x 2.1mm, center positive tip), located internally for maximum in-pocket safety
- Green under coil LEDs that activate with use. Their brightness level functions as the device’s battery meter. LEDs can be dimmed or disabled via a trim pot on the PCB
- 15mm ID coil (15mm only; no substitutions)
- 15mm OD borosilicate glass (pyrex) insert; carbon fiber optional for slight add’l cost
- Pocket-friendly mode selector switch (Full/Pulse/Off)
- 110°C thermal fuse (resettable)
- 9A PTC power fuses (resettable)
Flite is available in Three Models:
- Push Button operation only
- Cap-as-Switch operation only
- Both Push Button and Cap-as-Switch mechanisms: (+$15) - I don't recommend installing both, as the cap-as-switch mechanism limits the upper range of the push button functionality, but this configuration is available upon request
* Note that there are many variables that affect the actual number clicks one might see with the Flite, or any battery powered IH. ~50 clicks is possible with a ti tipped DV and minimal heating aggression. Longer, hotter heating cycles, PWM use, and your Dynavap tip and cap combo will greatly affect this number! we have been surprised in our testing to learn how much variation there has been in Dynavap body and cap construction! They vary greatly from year to year and model to model!
Flite Prices and Options
Flite is available exclusively in the Fluxer Heaters web store.
Flite Complete, including batteries and charger:
- Flite pocket-sized induction heater
- 12 month warranty
- 3x 18350 Keeppower 1200mAh batteries
- Mains powered battery charger (choice of US, EU, UK, AUS/NZ, 12V cigarette lighter)
$250 + Shipping
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Flite with batteries, NO charger
- Flite pocket-sized induction heater
- 12 month warranty
- 3x 18350 Keeppower 1200mAh batteries
$240 + Shipping
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Flite with charger, NO batteries
- Flite pocket-sized induction heater
- 12 month warranty
- Mains powered battery charger (choice of US, EU, UK, AUS/NZ, 12V cigarette lighter); same charger as the Flux Deluxe, so if you have one you may not need two
$230 + Shipping
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Flite only, NO charger, NO batteries
- Flite pocket-sized induction heater
- 12 month warranty
$220 + Shipping
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Shipping info
US: Domestic shipping via USPS Priority Mail, including insurance; $15
Canada: First Class Package International Service shipping to Canada; US$20
UK, EU, and AUS/NZ: International priority shipping via international priority mail; US$40. Due to the pandemic, this is the only method currently available. It is pricey, and also likely to be inspected since it's being sent priority, so no funny business on invoices and receipts.
Other countries: Assume US$40+, but please inquire. I have shipped Fluxer heaters to customers in Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Brazil, South Africa, Israel, and Ghana.
Flite Model 1: Push Button Activation
Flite w/Push Button to activate:
- External button, press to operate.
- Internally located "off" switch for safety
- This model offers the most user-control and greatest variety of heating options.
This version of the Flite offers the largest range of heating. The push button version allows you to use the entirety of the Flite’s 18mm tall heating coil, as well as the small gap below the bottom loop of the coil to maximize the tip’s heat before the cap clicks.
Insert the Dynavap partially for a quicker heating cycle and milder temp at click, or press the tip towards the bottom of the coil to maximize heat before clicking.
Choice of button color: Green or Red; the button is not illuminated
Flite Model 2: Cap-as-Switch Activation
Flite with Cap-as-Switch operation
In this model, the vapcap itself is used to complete a low-current electrical circuit and activate the heater.
- A pair of metal switch contacts (aka, "shunts") are installed at the base of the coil
- Insert the cap and press against the shunts to complete a low-current electrical circuit and activate the heater
- The metal contacts are very durable and unlike previous coil switches, they are completely unaffected by heat
- Internally located "off" switch for safety
- Only the single heater hole for the Dynavap reaks the surface
To use the Cap-as-Switch model, press the Dynavap lightly into the base of the coil. The metal cap functions as the switch and completes a connection between two metal contacts at the base of the coil, activating the heater. Very little current passes through the cap - only about 50mA. The heavy current needed to power the heating circuit is handled by a pair of relays in a separate circuit. The cap-as-switch activates those relays.
Demo video below.
Model 3: Both Push Button and Cap-as-Switch (+$15)
Both Push Button and Cap-as-Switch
Although it is possible to install both the push button and the cap-as-switch contacts in the same heater, I don't recommend installing both, as the cap-as-switch mechanism limits the upper range of the push button functionality. It's the unfortunate price for the convenience of both options.
The contacts live in the same space the push button version uses for its maximum heat zone. You will get more from the push button without the contacts present.
That being said, I am happy to build a heater with both switching mechanisms if desired.