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Dry Herb Vaporizers
Dry herb vaporizers are growing in popularity as people learn about their health benefits compared to smoking, as well as the growing legalization in North America. The main difference between a 420 vaporizer and a joint is that cannabis flower goes into an oven-heating chamber and is toasted at a low temperature to slowly extract the THC from the bud. All the proper cannabinoids and terpenes are still being released this way but without the carcinogens that are known to cause health issues related to cancer and damage the lungs. Not to mention, there is way less smoke and way less stink. ...Dry Herb Vaporizers
Dry herb vaporizers are growing in popularity as people learn about their health benefits compared to smoking, as well as the growing legalization in North America. The main difference between a 420 vaporizer and a joint is that cannabis flower goes into an oven-heating chamber and is toasted at a low temperature to slowly extract the THC from the bud.Â
All the proper cannabinoids and terpenes are still being released this way but without the carcinogens that are known to cause health issues related to cancer and damage the lungs. Not to mention, there is way less smoke and way less stink.
In modern times, there are two sub-categories of dry herb vaporizers including portable dry herb vaporizers and desktop dry herb vaporizers.How do dry herb vaporizers work?
All dry herb vaporizers work quite similarly as they work off the same basic design of a heating chamber and a form of a mouthpiece. To begin a session, you'll grind the dry herb as usual just like in a pipe or bong. Next, pack your oven full of your cannabis.Â
These vapes can have slightly different-sized ovens but they need to be filled just the same with a nice and even packing.
Both underfilling and overstuffing will affect the quality of the vapor produced. In other words, the heat won’t be able to penetrate the densely-packed buds and will leave some untouched so they wouldn’t get fully expended.Â
After you're done this, you vaporizer will have some form of user interface to begin heating - We'll have more on this later in the page.What temperature is best for a dry herb vaporizer?
Once the oven is packed, the vape can be turned on and you'll be able to set the temperature.
Your temperature will influence two things; the flavor and the thickness of the clouds that it produces. Lower temperatures will be less harsh and also give you better flavor profiles of the strain that you're using. Higher temperatures will produce bigger clouds, but you won't have much flavor above 400 Fahrenheit.Â
In general, cannabis vaporizers try to stay below 440 Fahrenheit which is the temperature that cannabis flower ignites at.Portable vs. Desktop Dry Herb Vaporizers
So those are the basics that should help to understand how a dry herb vape works. After that, there are two very simple decisions to make; getting a portable or desktop dry herb vape.Â
A portable vaporizer is typically what comes to mind when people think about a vape. These are the vapes that fit comfortably in the palm and hide easily in a pocket. They have a rechargeable battery (most often using a USB like a cell phone but some more powerful units will have their own AC/DC charger ), and they’re lightweight and stealthy. This means they’re great for someone who wants to enjoy their puffing on the go. The only real drawback is needing to find a place to recharge them.
The desktop vaporizer is a much bigger unit and will need to be plugged into an outlet to run. Most often it will come with balloons (bags that you attach which are then filled with vapor) or with a whip of some kind (long tubes that connect to the oven). Even though a desktop vape can’t leave the house, it is great for getting the most out of the herb or for sharing with friends.
Dry Herb Vaporizer Conduction vs. Convection Heating
Now, not all ovens are the same. Most commonly, there are two types; conduction and convection. These types will also control how the dry herb is vaporized. What determines which is better between these two ovens is ultimately a personal preference. A conduction oven means the bud will be directly in contact with a heat source. Essentially, the oven itself heats up. Usually, these vapes will be smaller, with more control over the temperature, require little maintenance and are fairly inexpensive.Â
The convection oven has a heating system that generates hot air. That hot air is then pushed through the oven and vaporizes the dry herb that way. There is less temperature control here and the price tag is a little higher but these vapes will have better airflow (won’t feel like pulling through a tight straw), and various add-ons that can boost the experience and bring out the most flavor.
There is a third ‘type’ of oven currently on the market that is slowly gaining traction as the technology improves and that is the hybrid oven. We put ‘type’ in quotations because these ovens are just a combination of the first two. These vapes are slightly bigger, need more maintenance and can be pricey but they are well worth it for how powerful they are and how long they last.
How does a dry herb vaporizer high compare to smoking?
Without the initial headrush of carbon monoxide, many people consider a dry herb vaporizer high to feel much cleaner. As mentioned, since the vapor you inhale is going to be much cooler than smoke, you'll find that you won't be coughing as much and won't get the same amount of 'couch-lock' sensation. For heavy smokers, we suggest using only using premium brands like Storz & Bickel or AirVape to make sure that you still get a quality high you're after.Is a dry herb vaporizer worth it?
Overall, a dry herb vaporizer is almost always going to be more efficient at extracting the THC from cannabis flowers than smoking is. Over time, you'll be using fewer flowers for the same amount of high. For medicinal smokers, you'll also be happy to hear that there is a medically certified vaporizer, the Mighty+, which has been proven to be safe and effective for more medical purposes.Wondering which dry herb vape to buy?
Have no fear, Tools420 is here to help you on your vaporizer journey. You'll be able to find both our desktop vaporizer reviews and portable vaporizer reviews to read up on the in-depth details about how these devices perform and compare to one another.
We also have our live chat feature where you'll be able to speak to one of our vape experts about any of the questions you might have. We've been around since 2016 and pride ourselves on our customer-first approach, earning a 4.8-star average from over 150 google reviews.
