Pax 3 Vaporizer Review: 4 Temperature Settings Explained

To change the temperature: press and hold the button for 2 seconds to enter temp mode, press once to cycle through colors, then hold again to confirm and return to session mode. Fordee starts on red (highest) for his first hit, finds it a bit hot, and switches to orange (3rd setting) — which he describes as “absolutely delicious.”

How to Use the Pax 3 Concentrate Adapter

The Pax 3 concentrate adapter how to use process is simple but easy to get wrong if you’re unfamiliar:

• Remove the oven lid by pressing on one side — it pops off
• Remove the inner piece of the concentrate adapter
• Place concentrate inside the chamber (roughly lentil-sized)
• Replace the inner piece and oven lid — the adapter won’t sit completely flush, which is normal and by design

Fordee doesn’t use the concentrate adapter in this session but covers the full setup. He focuses on flower for his first session.

Pax 3 Cleaning and Maintenance

Regular Pax 3 cleaning and maintenance keeps the vapor quality high and the device performing well:

• Remove both end pieces — the mouthpiece and the oven lid
• Run a pipe cleaner through the vapor path; this pops the screen out
• Soak the screen in isopropyl alcohol to clean it
• Pax recommends doing this every few uses to maintain flavor
• The kit includes one extra screen as a spare

Pax 3 First Impressions and Verdict

These Pax 3 portable vaporizer first impressions from Fordee are positive:

• Flavor: “Absolutely delicious” on the orange (third) temperature setting
• Size: Fits in a regular pocket — very portable
• Auto-off: Power save mode kicks in if not touched; full auto-off after 3 minutes
• Cool-down period: Pax recommends 10 minutes between sessions to protect the heating elements
• Price: ~$250 USD/€250 EUR — not cheap, but Fordee considers it a quality device
• Comparison context: Fordee hasn’t used other portable vapes, so this is his first experience in the category — no direct comparison available