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How To Use Vaporizers In An Effective Manner
Consuming cannabis for medical purposes has become increasingly more common and one of the best ways to consume it is through the use of a vaporizer. Vaporizers minimize the drawbacks of combustion methods. They are regarded as a better choice for cannabis users. Vaporizers do not use a flame to heat up material and use either a conductive oven or a convection oven. Inhaling cannabis vapor allows for easy penetration of the cannabinoids into the bloodstream. This vapor production gets absorbed much faster than smoke. An important thing to consider when vaping cannabis THC and CBD is to find the temperature that works best for you.
Why use a vaporizer (for first timers in laymen terms)
The latest models of vaporizers are small and very convenient to use. Vaporizers can be carried to any place, enabling the patients to use it whenever required. They produce a much less noticeable smell than that of a combustion method. Vaporizers heat weed at a low temperature and release the terpenes in an effective way. This ensures better flavor of cannabis and tastes more natural. Vaporizers allow for easy control and the ability to take accurate doses. Slow and small inhalation is possible to achieve symptom relief for patients.
How to use a vaporizer (for first timers in laymen terms)
For herbal vaporizers you start by putting finely ground weed flower in the heating chamber of the vaporizer and turning on the device. You will usually find that 0.25 to 0.5 grams of weed in the heating chamber will be enough. Make sure that you close the chamber properly. Vaporizers may require one or two minutes to get heated. When the desired temperature is reached, the indicator lights will show or a vibration/beep will occur. You can control the temperature of the vaporizer to the desired level using the temperature control button, dial or Bluetooth application.
It is better to select vaporizers which will heat the material by convection heating. This will allow the herb to be heated through airflow and not hot surface contact. Once the vaporizer is heated up, start inhaling the vapor through the mouthpiece of the device. Make sure that you are able to taste the vapor while inhaling and see the vapor while exhaling. This indicates that the vaporizer is working efficiently. When using some vaporizers such as the Hydrology 9, visible vapor may be hard to notice on the lower temperature settings. The Hydrology 9 passes vapor through water filtration which makes for a smooth clean hit.
During the first few inhalations, the amount of cannabinoids is more. The amount of cannabinoids decreases gradually during further inhalations. When all the essential oils in the material being used get vaporized, the material will need to be replaced for your next session.
Temperature control for vaping (for first timers in laymen terms)
Some vaporizer units come with a single fixed temperature setting for vaping. Some others have low, medium, and high-temperature settings. The advanced models of vaporizers allow for a more personal customization of temperature. The common temperature range is between 340 and 390-degree Fahrenheit. Inexperienced users can use temperature below 350 degrees as it gives a more subtle effect. If you need greater relief or perhaps are nearing the end of your session, set the temperature closer to 400 degrees. The closer to 400 and above you get the more likely that combustion will occur. Cannabis starts to vaporize around 300 degrees F.
Sticking to the ideal temperature will allow you to experience vapors which are strong in terpenes and more flavorful. The ideal temperature for each strain will vary and sticking to the temperature helps in releasing the maximum cannabinoids from cannabis/hemp. The vapor produced from a vaporizer may have up to 95% of cannabinoids, which is a much higher number than what a combustion method would deliver.
Different herbs have different flavors and they come out at different temperature levels. To get the mellow feel and good high, opt for 320 degrees F. If you are looking for intense euphoria which lasts for hours, the ideal temperature will be 365 degrees F. For deep pain relief and complete body relaxation, temperature above 400 degrees F is sometimes necessary. The same strain may act differently at different temperatures. So play around with your vaporizer and don’t always use the same setting until you find what you prefer the most.
What are Vapes, Vaporizers and Vape Pens
What are vapes and vaporizers? Understanding the terminology of vaporizers can be a daunting task. I myself though it was pretty cut and dry before I actually attempted to understand them all my self a few years back. I originally thought that there was just one basic type of vaporizer and that there would be different brands that make them. This is far from reality and today we will help you to understand all the different types of vaporizers.
What are Vapes and Vaporizers
The two main types of vaporizers we will touch on and the ones that we review here at WorldofVapes are cannabis vaporizers and flavored e-liquid vapes. Cannabis vaporizers come in the form of desktop models and portable models, while flavored e-liquid vapes come in just portable models. After you get a better understanding of the terminology we have a guide that can help you in choosing the best vaporizer.
Cannabis Vaporizers
Cannabis vaporizers are designed to vape the active ingredients in the cannabis plant. Desktop vaporizers are ones that need an external power source to work. Desktop vaporizers are stationary and are made for home use. Some desktop vaporizers have attachments that allow for more then one person to use it at the same time (group session). Portable vaporizers include the heating component and an on board battery that allows you to vape while on the go. For additional vaporizer advice you can read you tips and tricks article here to get the most out of your sessions.
Terminology and Types of Portable Cannabis Vaporizers
Portable vaporizers is where the terminology gets a bit trickier. Under the umbrella of portable vaporizers there are multi material vaporizers, dry herb vaporizers, and concentrate / extract vaporizers.
- Multi material vaporizers - designed to vape 2 or ore mediums of material. Most multi material vaporizers are designed to vape dry herbs and thicker concentrates such as waxes. Some multi material vaporizers have been made to vape dry herbs, concentrates, and e-liquids.
- Dry herb vaporizers - the most popular type of portable vaporizer is the dry herb vaporizer. Designed to do only as the name suggests, dry herb vaporizers vape only loose leaf materials.
- Concentrate / Extract vaporizers - there are a number of different types of devices designed to vape concentrates. There are:
- Wax pens - shaped like a pen, some made to resemble a pen. Great for using on the go and designed to fit easily in your pocket.
- Concentrate vaporizer - same same but different.. these can be considered to look similar to portable dry herb vaporizers (and not pen shaped) while being made to vape cannabis concentrates.
- E-nails - these are concentrate vaporizers that use a water attachment and a nail that heats up. You use a carb cap to trap the heat in with your dab. E-nails can come as full kits or as just the attachment. Many e-nail attachments are being made to work with battery mods that most people use for e-liquid vaporizers.
Flavored E-Liquid Vapes
The most popular type of portable vaporizer is called a 'vape'. To answer the original question 'what are vapes' - vapes are widely used devices across the world that are used to vape flavored e-liquids. Most vape users use a percentage of nicotine with their e-liquids which in many cases help to ease people off the nicotine/smoking habits. You can check out some of the best vape here.
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Vaping Tips and Advice for Beginners
Introduction
Vaping is popular in the cannabis community. It offers users a healthier, safer alternative to lighting a joint or smoking a bong. Here we will touch on some vaporizer tips and advice that you may find useful.
You might find it daunting when starting out. Here are a handful of tips to help you get the best out of your vaping experience. The key virtue of vaping is that it avoids combustion. Unlike smoking, vaping extracts the main compounds from the plant without burning the plant material. There are two main types of vaporizer. One uses convective heating, while the other uses conductive heating. Convective vaporizers heat the air around the plant material. Conductive vaporizers heat the surface underneath it.
Inhaling cannabis smoke exposes you to many adverse health effects similar to those of smoking tobacco. Because vaping produces vapor instead of smoke, it offers users a healthier alternative to smoking. It also extracts more cannabinoids, terpenes and other compounds from your buds. THC, CBD, and other key components in cannabis evaporate at low temperatures (300+°F or 150+°C). Joints, bongs and blunts burn at much higher temperatures and waste a lot of weed. By vaping, you can heat your herb to the exact temperature needed to extract its essential compounds. It also means you use less weed.
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Grinding your material
You first need to grind your herb. Using a grinder helps to break down your cannabis buds to a fine and even quality. This releases more cannabinoids (like THC), from your plant material. Not every dry herb vaporizer needs the same grind. At lot depends on whether you have a conduction vaporizer or a convection vaporizer.If you have a conduction vaporizer, you need to grind your herb as fine as you can. There are a number of reasons for this. First, to transfer heat efficiently, your herb needs to be compact and this is best achieved with a fine grind. Secondly, you want as many particles as possible in contact with the wands in the heating chamber.
The finer your grind, the more particles you'll expose to contact. To grind your herb this level of fineness, you need a proper herb grinder. If you have a convection vaporizer, your herb is heated by the circulation of hot air. So the trick here is to maximize airflow in your herb chamber. Grinding your flower increases the surface-area of exposure of your herb. This means that the hot air will heat it more thoroughly. 'Finger-grinding' produces the more fluffy grind that's perfect for convection vaporizers. But if you’re vaping large amounts, there are herb grinders that provide you with the same effect.
Loading your vaporizer
To pack your vape, you first need to remove the cover to your herb chamber. Then you take your ground herb and gently load it into the chamber. Remember that, when using your vape, air needs to pass through the chamber. So, make sure you don't overfill your herb or pack it too tightly. Give it room to breathe! All vapes are different and have varying heating methods. Convection-style vapes generally perform best with loosely packed herb. On the other hand, conduction-style vapes generally perform best with a tighter pack.
To optimize your vaping sessions, experiment with tighter and looser packs. A lot of this is down to personal preference and experimenting is part of the fun. But packing your vaporizer is essential to producing the experience you want. How you pack your vaporizer depends on whether you have a conduction or convection vaporizer.If you have a conduction vaporizer, pack it tightly, but not so tightly that there's no airflow. The optimal packing-level is different per vaporizer. It also depends on what you like, and ultimately you'll have to experiment yourself.As a general rule, though, if you have a convection vaporizer, pack it loosely to allow a proper airflow. With convection vaporizers, never fill it more than 80%-90% - and never compress it.
Temperature range and its effects
Having packed your vaporizer, you now have to fire it up. Most vapes have adjustable temperature settings, which influences the quality of your vapor. Generally, low temperatures deliver more flavorful hits, while higher temperatures deliver stronger hits. It's a good idea to start at lower temperatures, then work your way up to the higher temperatures. Again, experiment until you find out what's right for you. You should refer to your personal vape manual for specific instructions. The following guidelines provide only general advice.
Different temperatures serve different vaping needs. The higher the heat, the closer you'll come to a smoke-like experience and the stronger effect your vapor will have. However, the higher you set your temperature the more your flavor will spoil. It's called the ‘burnt popcorn taste’. This taste becomes more prevalent the higher in temperature you go. Your vapor will also be harsher, but you’ll get larger and more intense clouds. In general: Low temperatures (320°F/160°C - 356°F/180°C) will give you:
best flavor
light mental effects
very weak bodily effects
Mid temperatures (356°F/180°C - 392°F/200°C) will give you:
good flavor
moderate to strong mental effects
moderate to strong physical effects
High temperatures (392°F/200°C - 446°F/230°C) will give you:
harsh flavor
intense mental effects
very strong physical effects
larger, more intense clouds
Battery Conservation
When you think about it, the batteries are the single most important piece of vaping kit. If you don’t have power, you don’t have vapor. When you notice your battery starting to die, don’t let it die completely. Connect it to the charger. It can take an age to charge from scratch, and the last thing you need when you feel like a sesh is a flat battery. When the battery is fully charged, remove it from the charger. It might seem like a good idea to keep it on until you're ready to use it, but this can affect the battery life.
A lot of batteries have what's called ‘ego threading’, which means the charger screws right onto the battery. Don’t over-tighten this, as it could damage the charger or battery. Make sure the battery isn’t getting hot when in use. This is a warning that something’s wrong. Take it out right away and troubleshoot what the problem might be.Don’t use batteries that have rips in the wrapping or are dented or damaged in any other way. These can leak out and damage your device. Most importantly, don’t leave your batteries in direct sunlight. This can cause them to explode. Keep them in a cool dark place.
Size and portability
Vaporizers come in all different shapes and sizes, from desktop to pens. In between is the portable vaporiser, which is a compromise between the power of the desktop and the portability and discreteness of the pen.
Desktop vaporizers are the original dry herb vaporizers. Typically, desktop vapes offer precise temperature control and different options for inhalation. The most common vapor path is a whip style, which is comprised of glass and medical grade tubing to inhale the vapors produced. Forced-air units employ fans to drive heat over the vaping materials. Because of their size, desktop vaporizers are for home use.
Portable vaporizers offer the option of on-the-go vaping. Thanks to rechargeable batteries, these vapes are not tied to an outlet. While some offer dual functionality, the majority are optimized for either dry herb or concentrate vaping. The quality of the vapor created varies, depending on the type of heating element employed. Ceramic or glass offers better flavor.
Vape pens are generally conduction vaporizers - that is, they heat material directly against the heating element. This means a vape pen may not have the kind of vapor purity that a portable vaporizer or desktop vape has. But it’s certainly more discreet, easy-to-use, and affordable. Vape pens come in three types: dry herb pens, wax pens, and e-liquid pens. Some vape pens are hybrid. Vape pens offer the most inconspicuous usage and usability for the beginner.
Final tips
Clean your vape after every session. Herb is sticky after exposure to heat. For smooth running sessions, you definitely need to clean your vape of any old residue.
Avoid poking sharp metallic objects down your herb chamber, because this may cause damage. Instead, use a slightly damp cotton swab to clean the inside of the chamber.
Make sure your vape is charged! If your vape isn’t charged, this can seriously ruin your session by cutting it short.
Avoid the wrong herbs. Wet herbs won’t vaporize properly. Neither will overly dry herbs. If you can crush the herb into a powder between your fingers, don’t use it.
Enjoy!
We hope these tips help you avoid the most common stumbling blocks when starting to vape. If you are looking to learn more about vaporizers you can read our article on how to choose the best vaporizer here.