VAPING Experience with Dry Herb Vaporizers

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VAPING Experience with
Dry Herb Vaporizers
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• Dry herb vaporizers are perfect for cannabis
  smokers who are just getting into vaping. In this
  article, we take an in-depth look at dry herb
  vapes, what they are, how they work, and how to
  properly use them.
• Want to try vaping cannabis? Then a dry herb
  vaporizer is perfect. Unlike concentrate vapes,
  dry herb vaporizers are designed to be used with
  herb only, allowing you to enjoy all the benefits
  of smoking cannabis, just without the smoke.

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WHAT IS A DRY HERB VAPORIZER?

• Vaporizers work by heating and evaporating the
  cannabinoids and terpenes in cannabis without
  combusting it. And, as the name suggests, dry
  herb vaporizers are designed to vaporize
  unprocessed flowers and other plant matter only.
  Meanwhile, regular vaporizers are usually
  designed to vaporize concentrates like wax,
  shatter, crumble, or CO2 extracts (found in vape
  pens).

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How It Works?

• How do these vaporizers work? A dry herb
  vaporizer is a heater that produces gas (vapor)
  from dried plant material. Material is placed
  inside a heating chamber, or oven, that can reach
  temperatures well over 400F. Rather than
  combusting the material, like with cigarettes,
  vaporizers use hot air to heat the material and
  release its active ingredients (terpenes, for
  example) in the form of vapor, instead of smoke!
• Some vaporizers and vape pens are battery-free
  and utilize a torch lighter as their heat source.
  These options grant you unrivaled flexibility and
  never have to be charged. For the rest of this
  guide, however, well be covering electronic
  vapes only.

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DIFFERENT PARTS OF YOUR DRY HERB VAPORIZER
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• Battery
• Most portable vaporizers need a battery in order
  to operate. Many modern vapes come with
  lithium-ion batteries since they are rechargeable
  and offer high energy density, a slower rate of
  self-discharge than Ni-Cad or NiMH battery cells,
  and a range of other benefits. Vape batteries can
  either be fixed or removable, depending on the
  model.
• Chamber
• The chamber is where you place your herb. Older
  vapes had stainless steel chambers, but most
  modern devices use ceramic chambers as they heat
  faster, retain heat better, and dont affect the
  flavour of your weed. Some vape manufacturers are
  also starting to use quartz chambers. While they
  take a little longer to heat, quartz chambers are
  the best at retaining the natural flavour of your
  weed.

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• Mouthpiece
• The mouthpiece is where you draw vapor from the
  chamber into your mouth. Different vapes can have
  very different mouthpieces, and its important to
  take the time to find one that suits you. Tapered
  or cylindrical mouthpieces tend to be the most
  comfortable, but their length can make it a
  little more difficult to inhale. Flat mouthpieces
  dont have this problem, but they can be a little
  less comfortable. For maximum flavour, consider
  investing in a vape with a glass mouthpiece over
  silicone or hard rubber pieces.

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HOW TO USE A DRY HERB VAPORIZER
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• Using a dry herb vaporizer is pretty
  straightforward. And while each vape is
  different, the following steps apply to most
  models.
• 1. Read through the instruction manual Your vape
  has a manual for a reason. Before you get
  started, make sure to give it a quick read to
  learn the specifics of your particular make and
  model of vaporizer.
• 2. Charge your vape Most vapes on the market
  come with USB chargers. For a faster charge, and
  to preserve the life of your lithium battery,
  always charge your vape fully by connecting it to
  a wall adaptor rather than a PC. Also, let your
  vape run out of battery completely the first 23
  times you use it to help calibrate the battery
  and preserve its longevity.

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• 3. The burn-off This step isnt usually
  included in your vapes instruction manual, but
  its super important as it helps clear your vape
  of any residue that may be left in its chamber
  from manufacture or storage. After youve charged
  your vape, make sure its chamber is empty, clear
  it from visible particles, turn it on, and let it
  heat to its highest setting. Repeat this process
  23 times to help burn off any residue in the
  chamber.
• 4. Prepare your herb Big chunks of flower wont
  vaporize properly, so youll want to grind your
  weed to a medium-fine consistency, giving it a
  larger, more even surface area. This will allow
  your vape to produce better hits packed with all
  the cannabinoids and terpenes you want.

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• 5. Pack your chamber For this step, it's best to
  follow the specific instructions that come with
  your vape. Remember never to overpack your
  chamber, as this can affect your vapes ability
  to function properly.
• 6. Preheat your vape Almost every vape on the
  market today has a preheat feature. Make sure to
  use it to get your vape up to temp faster and
  ensure a better vaping experience.
• 7. Inhale Once your vape has reached the
  temperature you selected, its time to inhale.
  Remember to take slow, consistent draws for about
  35 seconds. Also keep in mind that youll get a
  lot more terpenes and cannabinoids out of your
  weed when vaping, so take one or two hits and
  wait a bit to avoid getting too stoned too
  quickly.

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TIPS FOR THE PERFECT VAPING EXPERIENCE
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• Keep it clean Always clean your vaporizer
  after every session (think Q-tips/cotton swabs
  and isopropyl alcohol) to keep it working
  properly and preserve its life.
• Use properly dried and cured weed Sticky,
  slightly moist weed will be harder to vaporize.
• Get a good grinder A good grind is key to a
  proper vaping experience as it gives your weed
  the perfect consistency.
• Find your sweet spot To do so, start vaping at
  the lowest temp (170C), and work your way up
  until you find a temperature that gives you full
  draws with the best possible flavour and desired
  effects.
• Remove your vape from its power source once it
  has fully charged to preserve its battery life.