Live Alternate Portable Spray: Test and Reviews

The Living Alternate is an intriguing portable vaporizer…

Indeed, it looks strangely like someone we know well, the Crafty.

So a question arises, is the portable vaporizer Vivant Alternate a simple plagiarism or a follower with its own qualities?

So let's follow this mysterious portable vaporizer and try to define its potential.

Spray Comparator is leading the investigation, so let's go very dear Watson!

Features of the Living Alternate Vaporizer

• Convection heating system
  
• Heats up in about 90 seconds
• Airflow/open and adjustable draw
• Steam cooling unit
• Removable battery
  
• Accepts plants and concentrates
• Fresh to lukewarm steam
• Large range of temperatures 70-220oC
• Good ergonomics
• Filling and grinder tool

The Living Alternate vaporizer heats by convection

This portable vaporizer is equipped with a heating system more than inspired by that of the Crafty/Mighty which works mostly by convection.

Convection heating is heated when warm air passes through the plant to extract the active ingredients in the form of steam.

Conduction heating, on the other hand, implies that the plant is in direct contact with the heating element during extraction.

Nevertheless, we notice that a little conduction is installed in the aluminum walls of the vaporization chamber.

This will ensure more steam production and faster.

The Living Heating System, which is strongly inspired by the Crafty/Mighty heating system, is therefore slightly more convection-oriented.

This implies that it is necessary to inhale gently and long in order to promote the extraction of the active ingredients of plants through the circulation of warm air.

Note that this convection is well completed and delivers an aromatic rendering that largely distinguishes the Vivant Alternate from its direct competitors.

Alternate vapor quality

The detail that shocks when you taste the Portable Vaporizer Alternate is its tasty steam!

Indeed, it delivers an incredible flavor rendering for its price, let's insist on it.

This rendering is the only one to remind us of the slightly sweet mighty/crafty!

Yet when I saw the face of the vapo I thought I had to deal with yet another Chinese.

Nevertheless, I felt guilty for having prejudiced it after trying it!

Indeed, the convection heating system is well completed, and its association with the original cooling unit of the Vivant provides the user with a quality experience.

So with the Alternate vaporizer, after a long run-in, we get closer to the "taste of smell".

Not as much as with the Mighty/Crafty from which the Vivant Alternate is inspired, but almost!

In addition, the prices are not the same.

In addition, this portable vaporizer will deliver a higher quality rendering than some vaporizers at more than 200 euros!

Note that the airflow/drawing is adjustable from open to closed, this can change everything and offers great flexibility to the performance of the portable vaporizer Alternate by Vivant.

An original and efficient cooling unit

Also be aware that the Alternate is equipped with a very well thought out cooling unit!

Indeed, it cools the steam more than efficiently, making it softer and more tasteful for the user.

And yes, a hot steam is often irritating which makes it less tasty.

Thus, the cooling unit of the Alternate portable vaporizer plays a key role in its steam rendering.

Moreover, if this unit looks outwardly like that of the Crafty, it is very different internally.

It incorporates a non-heat-conducting silicone element, as well as two metal parts, one of which is present to cool the steam more efficiently.

Alternate vaporizer battery and battery life

The Alternate portable vaporizer is equipped with a removable 18650 battery, which allows for great flexibility of use.

Indeed, it will be possible to replace the battery when it is discharged by a full one.

Also, be aware that when a vapo breaks down, it is often a faulty battery problem.

So, if this battery is removable, we increase the potential durability of the vaporizer in question!

In addition, this battery will offer the user the ability to consume three vaporization sessions per charge on average.

Note that there are 18650 batteries of different energy capacities.

It will therefore be possible to further optimize the range of the Alternate portable vaporizer by opting for high-capacity batteries such as 18650 3500 Mah.

The Living Alternate suitable for herbal medicine?

The Alternate portable vaporizer offers its owner the possibility of heating vaporized plants between 70 and 220 degrees Celsius.

Also, as we said above, the steam is of good quality.

Thus, the wide range of temperatures and the quality of steam of the Vivant Alternate make it possible to practice herbal medicine in the broadest sense of the term.

Remember, herbal medicine is herbal medicine, and this term would be inappropriate for a low quality vaporizer.

Ergonomics and use of the Living Alternate

True to its mentor, the Crafty, the Alternate portable vaporizer incorporates many of its qualities at the ergonomic level.

Indeed, the size is similar, with its dimensions of 11cm-5cm-3cm.

In addition, heat dissipation grooves are found on the shell of the Living Alternate vaporizer.

In addition, the beak is also foldable to gain ergonomics.

On the other hand, the beak of the vaporizer offers the possibility of modifying the airflow/drawing, to obtain a vapor either dense or voluminous.

It is the only system of its kind on the market.

On the other hand, the shell is made of plastic of poor quality …

You can feel to the touch that it will not withstand serious shocks and maybe even overheating.

The buttons and the setting screen are located under the Alternate, which may seem impractical.

However, we won't need to touch it during the session, so hey…

Maintenance of the portable vaporizer Vivant Alternate

As usual, an effective vaporizer is a maintained vaporizer!

The Alternate vaporizer comes with a cleaning brush for this purpose.

This will be used to brush the grills of the bowl and cooling unit between each spray session to keep them clean.

But it will also be necessary to maintain the interior of the cooling unit.

Indeed, it is possible that the narrow circuit of steam becomes clogged with the accumulation of micro-particles of plants…

In this way, we will disassemble the unit and soak the components in isopropylic alcohol.

However, be careful as some parts are silicone, and could be seriously damaged if exposed to alcohol for a long time.

So five minutes will be more than enough!

Then rinse all this thoroughly with clear water and let them dry before putting it back together.

How the Living Alternate Vaporizer Works

First of all, the Alternate portable vaporizer works with a micro software.

This can be updated with a download on the manufacturer's website.

But before you consume with it for the first time, you will have to do what is called a "rodage".

This involves heating the vacuum machine without its cooling unit for as long as it takes to get rid of the plastic taste it gives off at first.

Moreover, this time will be long enough for the case of the Living Alternate and a minimum hour will be required.

To do this, we will heat the vaporizer to maximum temperature, and we will restart it instantly after each sleep!

Then, your Living Alternate will be able to deliver a tasty and voluminous steam.

To set up the heater, you will need to manipulate the three buttons on the "ass" of the vaporizer.

This way, you'll quickly press the main button to turn on the Living Alternate five times.

Then select the desired temperature with the buttons "O" and "-.

Finally, press the ignition button at length to start the heater!

The Alternate portable vaporizer will emit a "beep" when the temperature is reached and when it can be inhaled.

Note that the Fahrenheit and Celsius display modes follow one another and are accessible with the "O" and "-" buttons.

When the vaporizer is turned on:

• keep the pressure on the "O" and "-" buttons to lock or unlock the screen
• keep the pressure on the "O" and "on" buttons to set the standby time
• keep the pressure on the "-" and "on" buttons to switch to stealth mode.

When the vaporizer is turned off:

• keep the pressure on the "O" and "-" buttons to reverse the screen
• keep the pressure on the "O" and "on" buttons to set the buzz force
• Keep the pressure on the "-" and "on" buttons to access voltage and ohmage info.

Good tasting!

To sum up

The Portable Device Alternate by Vivant is a success.

Indeed, the steam is of good quality, tasteful and voluminous.

In addition, the operation is simple and intuitive.

In addition, the machine remains quite small and holds well in hand, making it a good travel companion.

Especially with its removable batteries that increases the Range of the Alternate!

Nevertheless, we would have liked that the vaporizer was designed with better quality plastics, because it is a bit "cheap" …

On the other hand, the airflow/pull adjuster mouthpiece and cooling unit are truly appreciable and are no stranger to the good performance of the Vivant Alternate.

Thus, it will be considered that the Alternate portable vaporizer is not just a copy of Crafty and that it brings real innovations to the world of vaporization.

In addition, its reasonable price will make it a good vaporizer to start as to complete its collection if necessary!

What would be great would be for Vivant to come out with an improved version with more noble materials.

The Alternate pack contains

– 1 Alternate vaporizer
– 1 USB cable
– 1 cleaning brush
– 1 grinder/filling aid
– 1 accu 18650
– 1 set of spare joints and grids
– 1 pad for concentrates
– 1 instructions