Crafty - Wear & Tear Set
Vape accessories
by Storz & Bickel
Crafty Wear and Tear Set — Full Cooling Unit Replacement Kit
The Crafty Wear and Tear Set is a complete replacement parts kit from Storz and Bickel that lets you swap out every serviceable component on your Crafty or Crafty+ vaporiser's cooling unit. Inside the box you get 3 mouthpieces, a fresh cooling unit, filter screens, 2 filling chamber tools, and a cleaning brush — basically everything that degrades through daily use. One purchase, and your Crafty performs like it just came out of the box.
What Is Included in the Crafty Wear and Tear Set
Every piece in this kit is a genuine Storz and Bickel component — no third-party knock-offs. Here is the full breakdown of what you get when you open the box:
| Component | Quantity | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Mouthpieces | 3 | Direct draw mouthpieces — the part your lips touch every session |
| Cooling Unit | 1 | Cools vapour before inhalation; collects residue over time |
| Filter Screen Set | 1 | Prevents plant material from reaching the cooling unit and mouthpiece |
| Filling Chamber Tool | 2 | Packs and empties the herb chamber cleanly |
| Cleaning Brush | 1 | Clears residue from the chamber and screen area |
That is 8 individual pieces across 5 component types. Storz and Bickel package them as a single set because these are the parts that wear out together — replacing just one while the others are gunked up defeats the purpose.
Specifications for the Storz and Bickel Crafty Replacement Kit
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Storz and Bickel (Germany) |
| SKU | VS0338 |
| Compatible Devices | Crafty, Crafty+ |
| Total Parts | 8 pieces across 5 component types |
| Material | Food-safe, heat-resistant plastics and stainless steel screens |
| Authenticity | 100% genuine Storz and Bickel replacement parts |
Why Your Crafty Needs a Fresh Cooling Unit
The cooling unit is the hardest-working part of any Crafty vaporiser. Vapour passes through it every single draw, and resin builds up inside the channels session after session. After a few weeks of regular use, you will notice the draw resistance creeping up. Flavour gets muted. The mouthpiece starts to look like it has been dipped in caramel. You can clean it — and you should — but plastic and rubber degrade with heat cycling regardless of how diligent you are with isopropyl.
We have seen customers try to stretch a single cooling unit for 6 months or more. It works, technically, but the vapour quality drops noticeably after about 50-80 sessions. The seal rings lose elasticity, the screens clog even after soaking, and the mouthpiece plastic picks up a permanent taste that no amount of scrubbing removes. At that point you are not getting the flavour or efficiency that made you buy a Storz and Bickel unit in the first place.
The honest limitation here: this kit does not include the oven components or the battery. It is strictly the top half — cooling unit, mouthpieces, screens, and tools. If your Crafty's heating element or battery is struggling (the original Crafty's battery life was always its weak point — roughly 4-5 sessions per charge from a full 2-hour charge cycle), this set will not fix that. But if the vapour path is the problem, this is the complete reset.
Protecting Against Daily Wear and Tear on Portable Vaporisers
Portable vaporisers take a beating that desktop units never see. They live in pockets, bags, and jacket linings. They get dropped, squeezed, and exposed to lint, dust, and temperature swings. The Crafty's cooling unit sits right on top, fully exposed, and it is the first thing that shows wear.
Storz and Bickel designed the Crafty so that the cooling unit clicks off and on without tools — that is intentional. They expect you to replace it. The filling chamber tools in this set are not an afterthought either; they keep your fingers and the chamber clean, which means less residue migrating into the cooling unit in the first place. Think of the 2 included tools as your first line of defence against premature gunk buildup.
The capsule contains the material, so less particulate escapes into the vapour path. If you are not using capsules yet, that is worth considering alongside this kit.
How to Replace the Cooling Unit on Your Crafty
- Make sure your Crafty or Crafty+ is switched off and cool to the touch. Do not attempt a swap right after a session — the cooling unit retains heat for several minutes.
- Twist the old cooling unit anticlockwise and lift it off the top of the device. If it is stuck from resin buildup, a gentle wiggle while pulling upward usually frees it.
- Use the included cleaning brush to sweep any loose debris from the top of the filling chamber and the screen area. This takes about 10 seconds and makes a real difference.
- Inspect the new cooling unit from the set. Confirm the seal ring is seated properly around the base — it should sit flush with no gaps.
- Place the new cooling unit onto the Crafty and twist clockwise until it clicks into position. You will feel it lock.
- Attach one of the 3 fresh mouthpieces by pressing it into the top of the cooling unit. It snaps in firmly.
- Use the filling chamber tool to pack your herb chamber, switch on, and enjoy the difference a clean vapour path makes. The first draw from a fresh cooling unit is noticeably smoother and more flavourful — like night and day if your old one was overdue for replacement.
Complete your Crafty maintenance setup with Storz and Bickel Dosing Capsules — they keep the filling chamber cleaner for longer, which means your new cooling unit stays fresh between replacements. If you are after a deeper clean, a bottle of isopropyl alcohol and some cotton buds handle the oven itself.
Crafty Wear and Tear Set vs Buying Parts Separately
Storz and Bickel do sell individual cooling units and mouthpieces. So why buy the set? Simple maths: purchasing each component separately costs more in total, and you end up with mismatched replacement cycles. You swap the cooling unit but keep the old mouthpiece, which is already degraded. Or you replace the mouthpiece but the screens are still partially blocked. The wear and tear set synchronises everything — fresh screens, fresh seals, fresh mouthpiece, fresh cooling unit, all at once. That is the best way to restore your Crafty's vapour quality to factory standard.
Compared to the Mighty Wear and Tear Set (which is built for Storz and Bickel's larger portable), this Crafty-specific kit uses smaller-diameter components. They are not interchangeable. Double-check your device model before ordering — Crafty and Crafty+ use the same parts, but Mighty and Mighty+ do not fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Crafty Wear and Tear Set fit both the original Crafty and the Crafty+?
Yes. All 8 pieces in this set are compatible with both the original Crafty and the Crafty+ vaporiser. Storz and Bickel kept the cooling unit design consistent across both models.
How often should I replace the cooling unit on my Crafty?
With regular cleaning, most users get 2-4 months from a cooling unit before draw resistance and flavour loss become noticeable. Heavy daily users may need to swap sooner — roughly every 50-80 sessions. The 3 mouthpieces in this set let you rotate between fresh ones while soaking the others.
Can I clean and reuse the cooling unit instead of replacing it?
You can soak the cooling unit in isopropyl alcohol and reuse it multiple times. But the plastic and seal rings degrade from repeated heat exposure regardless of cleaning. Eventually draw resistance returns even after a thorough soak — that is when a full replacement makes the difference.
Are dosing capsules worth using with the Crafty?
Absolutely. Dosing capsules keep plant material contained, which means far less residue reaches the cooling unit and screens. They extend the life of every part in this wear and tear set and make session-to-session cleanup almost instant.
Is the battery replaceable on the Crafty?
No. The Crafty and Crafty+ both have sealed internal lithium-ion batteries. A full charge takes roughly 2 hours. This wear and tear set addresses the vapour path components only — it does not include any battery or heating element parts.
Will third-party cooling units work as well as the original Storz and Bickel parts?
Third-party parts exist, but the fit and material quality vary. Storz and Bickel use food-safe, heat-resistant plastics engineered for their specific airflow design. We would stick with the genuine article — the seal and click-fit on authentic parts is noticeably tighter and more consistent.
What is the filling chamber tool for?
The filling chamber tool is a small orange plastic piece that doubles as a chamber packer and a scraper. You flip it open to fill the oven, then use the flat edge to tamp the herb down or clear spent material. Two are included because they tend to go walkabout.
Last updated: April 2026
