Vaporizer 101 : Every type of vape explained

Vaporizer 101 : Every type of vape explained - Vaporizing 101

Everything you always wanted to know about vaporizers

A vaporizer or vape is a device for the pollutant-free vaporization of plant ingredients and essential oils. The active ingredients are extracted from the plant material using heat and then either inhaled directly or collected in a fillable balloon.


Which type of vaporizer can I buy?

Desktop vaporizers/standalone units

Tabletop vaporizers are stationary devices that are powered by electricity from the socket. These can be divided into 2 types:

  • Vaporizers with direct inhalation: Through a hose, the generated vapor is inhaled directly while vaporizing.
  • Vaporizers with storage function: The generated vapor is collected in a balloon provided for this purpose and can be consumed even after the device is switched off.

Portable or mobile vaporizers

Portable or mobile vaporizers are perfect for when you are on the go. You will only need a lighter or are powered by battery/accumulator. It depends on the model, whether you can replace the battery or the battery is permanently installed. Users of such a device are therefore absolutely flexible and can enjoy their herbs and/or extracts everywhere.

Pen Vaporizer

Pen vaporizers are small vaporizers shaped like a pen. They dance a little bit out of line because they are especially discreet. The size and shape of these models can vary greatly, but they shouldn't be confused with e-cigarettes or e-liquid pens!

Convection or Conduction

Convection is the name given to the process of vaporizing the herbs by means of a stream of hot air. In a convection vaporizer, the air is heated in the heating element and passes through the herb chamber via a small pump or simply by pulling on the device, releasing the aromas and active ingredients. This type of vaporization extracts a maximum of the ingredients, ensures a distinct, intensive scent and even vaporization of the herbs.

Conduction is direct evaporation by heating the herb chamber around the material. Since heating the chamber requires much less space and energy, the conduction method is mainly used in mobile vaporizers. This type of vaporisation allows for very compact units such as the Pax 3 or the Linx Hypno Zero.

The disadvantages of conduction are a less pronounced aroma and uneven heating of the herbs. You should also raise the temperature considerably at the end of the session to get the rest of the aromas and active ingredients out of the herbs.

Which one is better?

Some portable devices on the market such as the Crafty and Mighty, but also for home vapes by Storz and Bickel, use a mixture of both types. This combination means that the devices use less energy than pure convection vaporizers. At the same time, they still develop a strong aroma and a decent vaporizing performance.

Temperatures for vaporizing herbs

Selecting the correct temperatures is extremely important, as too high temperatures can often have unhealthy effects. However, if the temperature is too low, it is possible that the filled herbs are not heated properly.

The perfect vaporizer temperature

Cannabinoids such as CBD evaporate from 157-160 degrees, but the effect is not very intense. Instead, the average temperature for cannabis is 180-200°C. Which temperature you should choose depends on your consumption habits. If you want to vaporize more THC, a temperature between 180-185°C is recommended. If you want to consume more CBD, high temperatures (200-220°C) are recommended, as CBD evaporates better.

Proper cleaning of your vape

How to clean a vaporizer properly?
Everyone knows that vaporizers need to be cleaned regularly. Since we have vast experience with vapes of all kinds, we want to show you what is important and what you have to pay attention to when it comes to cleaning a vaporizer.

The best way to clean them is with isopropanol (high-proof alcohol). This is a very strong solvent and removes residues very easily. Pipe cleaners or cotton swabs can be very useful for cleaning instead of a brush.

How it's done:

  • Insert mouthpiece, strainers, and seals into the alcohol
  • Soak cotton swabs with alcohol and carefully wipe the filling chamber
  • If necessary, wipe the individual parts and place them on a cloth to dry

However, caution is required here, as the alcohol is very strong and certain parts should possibly not be inserted.

Please do not use water when cleaning the filling chamber and do not hold the vaporizer under running water! This will damage the electrical parts inside the device and cause your vaporizer to break down.

Why is regular cleaning so important?

It is important that every vaporizer is cleaned regularly if it is to work properly! Sticky, resin-like build-ups occur when consuming herbs and especially concentrates. If not cleaned, the airways become clogged over time, which affects the performance of every vaporizer. At first the vapor quality drops, then the airflow is slowly blocked. So if you don't clean regularly and carefully, the quality of the steam will be affected! Residues will cause the vaporizer to lose performance and in the worst case even damage the heating element.

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