Mad Heaters Tempest ruby balls - more heat storage for the ball head
The Mad Heaters Tempest ruby balls are around 50 balls made of synthetic ruby, 3 mm in diameter, for the cap of the Tempest, Tempest 2 and Tempest 2 Slim. Balls only - no device or cap included.
Synthetic ruby with a density of 4 g/cm³
Mad Heaters lists the ruby balls' density as 4 g/cm³ and their thermal conductivity as 35 W/m·K. This makes the balls heavier than the standard quartz balls and means they store more heat. According to the manufacturer, heavier loads retain heat longer and heat up more steadily, while lighter ones respond faster.
Around 50 balls for one cap load
According to Mad Heaters, you need 2.8 g of balls for one cap. The pack of around 50 pieces, 3 mm each, is enough for a full load and a few spares in case one gets lost while switching.
Important: Reassess heating time
The cap heats differently with different ball materials. After switching, don't rely on your usual timing; use the Tempest's pointer and click signal instead. With induction in particular, it's worth doing a few test runs with an empty chamber.
Our practical tip
Only replace the balls when the cap has cooled completely. Work over a bowl so you don't lose any balls. And make a note of your new heating times after your first few sessions.
Conclusion
The Mad Heaters Tempest ruby balls provide more heat storage in the cap of the Tempest, Tempest 2, and Tempest 2 Slim. An alternative to quartz if you prefer gentler heating.
Package contents
- Approx. 50 Mad Heaters ruby balls (3 mm)
Note: Cap and Vaporizer are not included.
Manufacturer
Manufacturer: MAD Heaters Ltd., St James House, 65 Mere Green Rd, Sutton Coldfield, B75 5BY, United Kingdom, https://madheaters.co.uk/
Importer / distributor: Reinhart GmbH & Co.KG, Tempelhofer Straße 21, 52068 Aachen, Germany, https://reinh.art/, info@reinhart.shop


