I favor smokerx's approach.Ive never had problems with this at all.GVG diffuser piece off;Mesh in place-a mesh that fits properly;drop spice in and replace glass top;you then melt it into the mesh by applying your flame into the GVG without getting the ceramic diffuser to even glow, then a short sharp breath has it melted, then all systems are ready to go.It works for all freebase things ive tried in the GVG and its less of a process to load, aim and fire.