Smoking from an apple

Question: Q: Smokers Void Apple Warranties

I went into apple today and they told me that even though i haven’t had the lastest imac that long all my warranties are void even though its a known problem cause i have smoked near my imac they said this was also the case for any apple products. This should have been made clearer when i brought the imac or iphone or ipad or ipod but at no point as they sold them to me did they mention this. It is not in the terms and conditions. This does not happen with PC’s or with Apple products brought through PC World and similar stores it just seems to effect those brought from apple.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.6)

Posted on May 21, 2011 8:29 AM

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Wow. I thought that I was a heavy smoker but you apparently went really over the top.

May 21, 2011 8:31 AM

Take a look at this excerpt of the warranty:

Note the «other external causes». It appears that the damage is not covered if it is determined to have been caused by smoke (which would be an external cause). It probably wouldn’t matter if it was cigarette or BBQ grill smoke. Personally, I would not subject any electronic equipment to smoke.

Resellers have their own policies which may be different from the manufacturer’s.

May 21, 2011 9:52 AM

Take a look at this excerpt of the warranty:

Note the «other external causes». It appears that the damage is not covered if it is determined to have been caused by smoke (which would be an external cause). It probably wouldn’t matter if it was cigarette or BBQ grill smoke. Personally, I would not subject any electronic equipment to smoke.

Resellers have their own policies which may be different from the manufacturer’s.

It’s amazing how our attitudes have changed. I worked on the Lunar Modules that were used to take the American astronauts to the moon and it was normal practice to smoke in and around the gear.

May 21, 2011 10:14 AM

It’s amazing how our attitudes have changed. I worked on the Lunar Modules that were used to take the American astronauts to the moon and it was normal practice to smoke in and around the gear.

You can call it more «enlightened». Or simply better informed? It makes sense to me that smoke could damage sensitive electronic equipment (I’m not a chemist or an engineer, but oxidation comes to mind?)

As for the Apple warranty — I am guessing that is what Apple might say as long as they determine that the damage was caused by smoke.

May 21, 2011 10:22 AM

The same situation you mention was posted some time ago where Apple refused to work on a repair due to residue from cigarette smoke. The reason being the residue is toxic and would jeopardize the health of the technician working on the repair and Apple would not allow any employee to be exposed to such a danger. To me, that would mean a lot of smoking.

May 21, 2011 6:26 PM

To me, that is crazy. Did you work on the one that exploded?

May 21, 2011 6:29 PM

No Lunar Module ever exploded.

May 21, 2011 6:44 PM

To me, that is crazy. Did you work on the one that exploded?

LOL. as Philly_Phan says no Lunar Module every exploded. These were made in the 1960s & 70s, perhaps you are thinking of Apollo 1 that burned on the launch pad during a test killing three astronauts in 1967 or the Challenger Space Shuttle Explosion that occurred in 1986 or possibly the Columbia Space Shuttle the burned up on re-entry in 2003.

May 21, 2011 7:17 PM

No Lunar Module was installed in Apollo-1. It contained only a Command Module and a Service Module. The ground test included pure oxygen in the CM, where Grissom, White and Chaffee were sitting. A wrench was dropped which caused a spark. Pure oxygen was never used again.

May 21, 2011 7:24 PM

I never said a Lunar Module was installed in Apollo 1 and yes I knew the other data you correctly quoted too. 🙂

May 21, 2011 7:27 PM

I wasn’t suggesting that you had made that statement. I was merely adding information for the benefit of the younger members of the forum.

Shortly before the Apollo-11 mission, some thirty or forty of us signed a placard. It was photographed and two 35mm negatives were taken to the moon. One negative was left there and the other was brought back and souvenir wall hangings were printed for us. The inscription includes the words «Reproduced from a negative carried by LM5 to the lunar surface on July 20, 1969.»

May 21, 2011 7:34 PM

Shortly before the Apollo-11 mission, some thirty or forty of us signed a placard. It was photographed and two 35mm negatives were taken to the moon. One negative was left there and the other was brought back and souvenir wall hangings were printed for us. The inscription includes the words «Reproduced from a negative carried by LM5 to the lunar surface on July 20, 1969.»

Ah. thanks for the clarification.

As for the placard. wow, very cool piece of space history!

May 21, 2011 7:41 PM

Cool — one minute you’re talking about voiding an Apple warranty and the next you’re getting a history lesson.

May 21, 2011 7:42 PM

Much more interesting stuff than the OP’s post. 🙂

May 21, 2011 7:45 PM

I was, by far, the youngest engineer in our group. Many of my coworkers were pilots on World War II B-17s, B-24s and P-51s as well as ME-109s and Stukas. One guy was a test pilot for the ME-262 jet and his proudest possession was an award that he received personally from the Fuhrer.

May 21, 2011 7:57 PM

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How To Smoke Weed Out Of An Apple

An apple pipe, sometimes mistakenly referred to as an apple bong, is a smoking device you can have ready to go in minutes. Not to be confused with a guide on how to make an apple bong, you’re now reading an article that reveals the secrets of an apple pipe. Bongs use water to filter the smoke before you inhale, while a pipe creates a direct line from the smoke to your lungs. Just imagine how much engineering skills it would take to fit a water-filled chamber inside an apple! That’s why we give preference to the apple pipe – a smoking device that’s easy and fun to make for weed enthusiasts of all calibers. Ever wondered how to make a pipe out of an apple? Let us explain.

Why Would You Want To Smoke From An Apple?

Smoking weed out of an apple is an easy way out for when you don’t have anything else to smoke from. The secret to its popularity is the accessibility of an apple pipe’s parts – if you can get your hands on some pot, you can definitely find an apple and a pen. Besides, if you want to keep your cannabis consumption on the down-low, using an apple pipe is a great way to be discreet and avoid owning glass. It’s also just a fun, organic way to smoke!

Provisions For Your Pipe

For the first method, you’ll need just three things:

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Make sure the pen is the disposable kind with an easily removable tip and inkwell. You only really need the empty pen casing for this method.

For the second method, the apple slice pipe, you’ll need:

• Apple
• Toothpicks or skewers
• Knife
• Paper towel
• Cannabis

Got everything you need? Then you’re ready to learn how to make an apple pipe. Let’s get started!

Method 1 – Your First Apple Pipe

We’re going to break down step by step how you can turn an apple into a pipe using only a ballpoint pen. There are other methods, such as the hollowed apple pipe, which requires more materials, but the basics are the same.

Twist Off The Stem

First, you’re going to want to completely remove the stem from the apple. Use your fingers to twist off the stem as close to the apple as possible, ensuring you get it completely out of there.

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Carve Out The Apple Bowl

Take your pen apart so that you just have the hollow tube. Puncture the apple at a slight angle with this tube and push until you’re about halfway through. You’ll likely end up with some apple bits inside the hollow pen. If so, you can wiggle your tool around in your chamber or try blowing it out in the next step.

Make The Pipe Mouthpiece

Next, you’re going to make your mouthpiece. Choose a spot on the side of the apple that would be most comfortable to smoke from and line up the pen so that the two chambers meet from the bowl to the mouthpiece. Once you’ve punctured the apple and the holes are connected, blow through the mouthpiece to remove any stray apple bits in the two chambers you’ve created.

Make a Carb For A Controlled Hit

Finally, you’re going to need a carb to control your hit. Do the same thing as with the mouthpiece, making sure that the carb chamber intersects with the system you’ve already created. You could either make it perpendicular to your mouthpiece or as an extension of the mouthpiece’s chamber, depending on where you like your carb to be. Regardless, the carb should be in a place that’s convenient to cover with a finger while you’re lighting the pipe.

Time To Spark Up!

Now it’s time to enjoy the literal fruits of your labor! Pack your bowl at the top of the apple and use it like a classic pipe. Instead of using something like punctured tin foil for a screen, consider using a large nug as a bed for your ground-up cannabis. This way, you won’t lose any of your bud in the apple and will even have a little extra to smoke! There’s no special way to light an apple pipe – just use it in the same way you would your typical glass pipe. After all, it’s the same concept!

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Method 2 – The Apple Slice Pipe

You can also make a pipe out of a piece of an apple, in case you want to leave a healthy snack alongside your bowl. This takes a little more effort, requiring a knife, skewer and paper towel, but the result is both delicious and nutritious.

Cut Off A Side Of The Apple

First, cut off one side of the apple, avoiding the core. You’ll have a large slice, about a third of the apple.

Establish The Basic Shape Of The Pipe

From this apple section, cut off the two outer thirds of the apple piece to make a roughly rectangular pipe shape.

Carve Out The Bowl

Next, use a knife to carefully carve out a bowl on the flat, fleshy side of the apple. Position your bowl toward the top of the apple slice. It might also be helpful to use your fingers to smooth out the bowl.

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Complete The Mouthpiece

The mouthpiece is up next; slice around 1cm (a little under half an inch) from the bottom to make room for the mouthpiece. Then, from this new flat end, puncture the slice with a skewer to meet just underneath the bowl you already carved out. Be careful to line it up properly!

Some Optional Steps

A purely aesthetic decision, you can also slice off the side of the apple with skin on it so that it looks more purely rectangular, but this won’t do anything to enhance your actual smoking experience. Another matter of preference is, if you want a carb on this pipe, to poke a hole perpendicular to the chamber you just created.

Light It Up!

Finally, it’s time to light up! You may want to use a paper towel to dry off your pipe, particularly inside the bowl, before you pack it. Cut yourself up some apple slices and enjoy your stoney snack!

Now that you’ve got the basics down for the design of the apple pipe, you may have some other questions. We have the answers!

Does an apple pipe make weed taste better?

Unfortunately, no, smoking weed out of an apple pipe isn’t going to make your weed taste like apples. But since you won’t be smoking out of glass, you will get to enjoy a taste untainted by resin build-up!

How long will the apple pipe last?

It’s probably for the best if your apple pipe remains a single-use device, since apples brown quickly once they’ve been cut. You could probably get away with using your apple pipe a few times in one day if you’re good about storing it in the fridge in between smoke sessions.

Are there other fruits I can smoke out of?

Apples certainly aren’t the only fruit you can use for smoking! Basically any fruit and many vegetables are great for impromptu pipes. If you’re not feeling challenged enough with an apple pipe, try making one out of a strawberry, banana or carrot.

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With this guide in hand, you’ll be ready to incorporate fruit into your next smoke sesh. It’s fun to switch things up by trying something new to enhance the cannabis experience every once in a while, and hopefully, this guide has inspired you to get creative with your cannabis use. We’d love to hear in the comments below what other fruits and vegetables you’ve turned into pipes!

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