Storz & Bickel Volcano Hybrid — Onyx

The Volcano Hybrid covers a temperature range of 40 to 230 degrees Celsius (104 to 446 degrees Fahrenheit). The heating element operates at 270 watts and uses a hybrid system of convection and conduction.

Heating Up:

After switching on the heating element, it takes up to two minutes depending on the set temperature before the target temperature is reached. Typically around 40 seconds at standard temperatures. A brief activation of the pump signals audibly that the target temperature has been reached – this signal can be disabled via the app.

Temperature During Vaporization:

The temperature is measured at the heat exchanger, not directly in the filling chamber. The display shows reference values for the attached filling chamber with the pump running. Increasing the temperature should always be a last resort, as higher temperatures can affect the flavor.

Auto shut-off: Factory-set to 30 minutes. Adjustable individually via the Storz & Bickel App. The display dims in standby to 30 percent (adjustable down to 10 percent via the app).

Which parts are included cannot be fully confirmed with the evidence available here. The balloon method is the hallmark of the Volcano series.

Step by Step:

1. Grind the herb material using the herb grinder
2. Unscrew the filling chamber lid, fill the material up to the lower funnel edge
3. Screw the lid on, place the filling chamber onto the hot air generator and tighten clockwise
4. Switch on the heating element (HEAT) and set the desired temperature
5. When the target and actual temperatures match: pull the valve balloon taut and place it vertically onto the filling chamber
6. Switch on the pump (AIR) – the balloon fills with vapor
7. Switch off the pump, remove the balloon with the filling chamber, set the filling chamber aside
8. Insert the mouthpiece into the valve, apply light counter-pressure with your lips and inhale slowly

Tip: Only fill the balloon with as much vapor as will be used in the next 10 minutes. Vapor condenses on the balloon walls after a few hours. Do not blow into the balloon.

Please check the selected offer for the exact contents of the box. This allows direct inhalation without going via the balloon.

Use:

1. Switch the pump off (the whip is used without the pump)
2. Place the whip with whip elbow onto the preheated, filled filling chamber
3. Inhale slowly for a few seconds through the whip and mouthpiece

The whip attachment should be replaced every two weeks for hygiene reasons. It may only be used by one person at a time. The whip elbow and mouthpiece can be cleaned together with the filling chamber parts.

Airflow: Up to 30 liters per minute can be inhaled through the whip – purely through lung power, without the pump. With the valve balloon, the draw resistance is practically zero, as the pump actively pushes the vapor into the balloon.

Breathing technique: Only inhale half as much as would normally be possible. Hold the air in your lungs for a few seconds and exhale slowly.

The filling chamber, filling chamber lid, and tube unit can be disassembled and cleaned in just a few seconds. The screens should be cleaned after each use with the cleaning brush.

Disassembling the filling chamber lid:

1. Remove the lid ring
2. Push the upper screen downwards and out using the handle of the cleaning brush
3. Push the lid cylinder downwards and out

Disassembling the filling chamber:

Push the filling chamber cylinder upwards and out of the filling chamber housing.

Cleaning methods:

• Soapy water: Clean the screens and lid ring with warm soapy water. All other parts are dishwasher-safe.
• Isopropyl alcohol: Soak all parts for a maximum of 30 minutes, then rinse under running water for at least one minute. Do not soak plastic parts for longer than 30 minutes – otherwise discolouration or brittleness may occur.

Hot air generator: Clean only with a dry or damp cloth. Do not submerge in water under any circumstances. The air filter on the underside should be checked for soiling every four weeks and replaced if necessary.

Wear Parts & Replacement Costs

According to the manufacturer's manual, EASY VALVE balloons with mouthpiece and tube should be replaced every two weeks for hygiene reasons. Manufacturer prices, verified on 30.09.2026:

• EASY VALVE Replacement Set: 6 balloons with mouthpiece — 59.00 €.
• VOLCANO HYBRID Tube Set: 3 tubes of 1 m each and 3 mouthpieces — 33.80 €.
• VOLCANO HYBRID Wear & Tear Set: 4 lid rings, normal screen set, and cleaning brush; without balloon or tube — 9.90 €.

The Volcano Hybrid is compatible with the Storz & Bickel dosing capsules. These small aluminum capsules allow portioned plant material to be prepared and stored in the capsule magazine.

Benefits of the dosing capsules:

• Quicker change of vaporization material
• Cleaner operation – the filling chamber remains almost residue-free
• Portion control on the go (in the magazine)

The dosing capsules are filled using the filling set and the funnel magazine lid. They are designed as single-use items and should be disposed of after use.

Contents of the Volcano Hybrid:

• 1 hot air generator
• 3 EASY VALVE balloons with mouthpiece
• 1 EASY VALVE balloon with adapter and mouthpiece
• 1 balloon retaining ring
• 1 filling chamber with lid ring
• 1 tube unit (1 m tube, tube elbow, mouthpiece)
• 6 normal screens
• 2 air filters
• 1 cleaning brush
• 1 herb grinder
• 1 power cable
• 1 instruction manual

Using Concentrates

For waxes and oils, Storz & Bickel offers Drip Pads (also known as Liquid Pads) made of stainless steel. The pad is placed on top of the plant material in the filling chamber, or used on its own together with the dosing capsule filling chamber with reducer; this prevents any concentrate from running into the hot air generator. Clean the pad with isopropanol after use.

The Volcano Hybrid connects via Bluetooth to the Storz & Bickel Web App on your smartphone. The app is not required for operation but offers additional settings.

App features:

• Temperature control – Read and set the temperature directly on your smartphone
• Celsius/Fahrenheit toggle
• Auto shut-off – Individual adjustment of the shut-off time (factory setting: 30 min.)
• LCD brightness – Standby dimming adjustable from 30 to 10 per cent
• Audible alert – Toggle the beep when the target temperature is reached
• Booster temperature – Set a temperature boost above the target temperature
• Vibration alert – Enable/disable vibration notification on the device
• Smartphone vibration – Notification on your phone when the temperature is reached
• Firmware updates – Update the device software via the app

To connect: activate Bluetooth on the Volcano Hybrid (indicator light on), open the Storz & Bickel Web App at storz-bickel.com/app/web, select the device.

Browser Compatibility

The Storz & Bickel Web App uses the Web Bluetooth API. Chrome (desktop and Android) works most reliably. Safari and Firefox do not support Web Bluetooth, or only do so with limitations — connection drops are possible with these browsers.

On iOS, Safari lacks native Web Bluetooth support. As a workaround, the Bluefy app (available in the App Store) provides a Web Bluetooth-capable browser. If connection issues occur: deactivate Bluetooth on the Volcano and reactivate it (hold Temperature Minus + AIR for 3 seconds).

Error Codes

The Volcano Hybrid has two error codes: ERR + r (resettable) can be resolved by holding down the HEAT button for 10 seconds – the device is reset to factory settings. ERR + n (non-resettable) means the device must be sent to a Storz & Bickel Service Center. Typical causes include temperature sensor errors or communication issues with the electronics.

Technical Specifications:

Common Issues:

• No Vapor: Compare target and actual temperature (at least 180 degrees Celsius). Filling chamber and balloon correctly seated? Fresh material?
• Balloon not filling: Pump switched on? Filling chamber correctly fitted?
• Plant particles in the balloon: Clean the screen in the lid or check whether it is correctly inserted.
• ERR display with number + r: Perform a factory reset (hold HEAT for 10 seconds).
• ERR display with number + n: Irreversible error – send the device to the Service Center.

Warranty:

Two years' limited warranty from the date of purchase. Upon registration at storz-bickel.com/registration within 4 weeks of purchase: one additional year of warranty (3 years in total). The warranty covers material and manufacturing defects under normal use, but not accessories such as balloons, tubes, screens, or dosing capsules.

• Storz & Bickel Official Website
• Volcano Hybrid User Manual (PDF)
• Volcano Hybrid Quick Guide (PDF)
• Storz & Bickel Web App
• Product Registration & Warranty
• Storz & Bickel Service Centre