How Pen Vaporizers work

How Pen Vaporizers Work

Pen Vaporizers are gaining more and more momentum in the smoking industry but very few people know how they actually work!  There are Two types of Pen vaporizers Dry herb and Oil/ Wax pen vaporizers we will go through the differences here.

Oil/ Wax Pen vaporizer:
These vaporizer pens use wax and oil concentrates that has a special heating element that holds these waxes and oils. These vaporizer pens feature a specialized cartridge near the heating coil made specifically for the purpose of of heating up both wax and oil elements.

Dry Herb Vaporizers:
Dry Herb Pens are only for dry herbs, do not use Oil or wax in it otherwise it will completely ruin the herb. The Heating Coil is just below the dry herbs which brings it to the temperature of vaporization. If there is combustion in some of these vaporizers just simply put a pipe screen between the coil and the herb and it will get into the temperature range required for vaporization.

Anatomy of Vaporizers :
The Anatomy of how pen vaporizers work comes down to several different parts. How each one works differs slightly from one pen vaporizer to the next. We will start off with the most common parts that are integral to the vaporizer.

Heating Coil/ Element:
The Heating element can be made up of several different materials, however it usually consists of a heating element that supports a coil on top. Now each heating element differs from one to the other in the way that it is constructed. The Heating element is usually supported by a coil at the top. Some vaporizers come with the glass or metal filter while others do not. It is usually a good idea to make sure you put a filter in, either with a cheap metal pipe filter that you maybe bought from the store or a more expensive glass filter. To get all the details the advantages and disadvantages of both click here. It is important to have some sort of filter on top of the heating coil as this helps insure that vaporization takes place otherwise it just burns the herb or oil/ wax.
The Chamber/ the Chamber Connector:
The Chamber is where you put your materials be it oil’s waxes or herbs, this is where you start seeing diversity among vaporizers as some are designed differently than others. Because vaporizers need a small bit of airflow to allow you to suck in vapors but cannot have any air escape the designs start to differ.

The Mouthpiece:
The Mouthpieces  come in many different shapes, some round some are more square, some of the holes are bigger and some smaller.  Some Mouthpieces get better airflow than others but what is important is that there is a filter that is connected to the mouthpiece, especially dry herbs so that no herbal material goes flying into your mouth when vaporizing! Another important thing to remember is that the longer the mouthpiece is the more time the vapor has to cool off when inhaling.

Battery:
The Battery just like any household appliance is an integral part to the workings of a pen vaporizer. These batteries differ from vape to vape, some have a really long life but an exceptionally long charge time while others are the opposite and well some have a really crappy charging time and battery life so make sure to do some research as to which vapes have a good quality battery in them. Most vape pen batteries are lithium-ion because of their cost efficiency and the fact that you can recharge them over and over also makes them appealing.
Now that you have a better idea of how pen vaporizers work you can better be informed with how each design effects the specific vaporizer performance.

Vape Pens and Pipe Screens

Vape Pens and Pipe Screens

As we know vape pens are some of the most discrete and healthiest mechanisms to smoking herbal material however there have been some qualms in the past about how vape pens don’t vaporize herbal material but mostly burn it. They are partially right, because vape pens are more designed to be discrete, the technology can be limited for certain vape pens however there is a simple cost effective solution that ensures vaporization is reached and that is through pipe screens! There are two types of Pipe Screens you can use for vape pens, glass and metal. We will go through the advantages and disadvantages of both below.

Metal Pipe Screens:
These pipe screens usually come in packets of 5 or so. Metal Pipe Screens are relatively inexpensive which is good if you tend to lose things more often than not..Metal Pipe Screens are disposable meaning after a good amount of use you can change them,they are also more customizable meaning you can shape them to the size of the inside of your vape pen to insure a snug fit. You can find metal pipe screens in any head shop or online shop for cheap.

Glass Pipe Screens:
These pipe screens are more expensive, (10 metal pipe screens usually equate to 1 glass screen) but more durable meaning you can use it for a longer time because glass is more heat resistant than metal. While in the long run these screens are the best bet they are not customizable unless you are a skilled glass cutter meaning you have to measure the circumference of the screen to your vape pen,

How Pipe Screens work in Your Vape pen:
As stated above we usually recommend metal pipe screens unless there is a specific glass pipe screen that fits your pen vaporizer. Here we will assume you are using a metal pipe screen.

Step 1: see how big the chamber is for your vape pen
Step 2: If the Pipe Screen exceeds the width of the chamber then you can cut it to the desired size
Step 3: Place pipe screen inside and insure that it is just above the coil and is snug so it does not fall out.

This whole process insures that there is no burning of herbal material and that the device is designed to do what it says which is vaporize! After multiple uses (or once the pipe screen is completly black change the pipe screen and repeat the above steps to insure a healthy vape pen. this process also insures that the coil lasts longer on your vape pen because after all if you keep putting herbal material on the coil it eventually gets all gunked up to the point where it will lose connection and not work.
We find that VanCity Smoke-shop is great with this because with each purchase of one of their vape pens they include pipe screens.

Pen Vaporizers, Portable Vaporizers and Stationary Vaporizers

Pen Vaporizers, Portable Vaporizer and Stationary Vaporizers

New to Vaporizers? No problem! here we talk about everything that has to do with vaporizers and what is new. But first if you are new to the whole vaporizer concept let me fill you in on some the the options that are available to those who are new to the whole vaporizer concept. There are 3 types of vaporizers, Pen vaporizers, portable vaporizers and stationary Vaporizers. Each has its pros and cons so we will go through them below.

Pen Vaporizers:
Are typically the cheapest and most discreet/ portable type of vaporizers on the market. They look just like their description says , and typically heat up quicker than portable or stationary vaporizers. They come in many different styles and are made by many different manufacturers. They are in most cases battery powered and most kits come with chargers as well as accessories you would need to successfully operate one. Pen vaporizers are best for users who take the discrete approach and like to vape on the go. They are usually relatively straightforward to operate and require a re-chargeable battery. The price range of these types of vapes is usually in the range of $30-$140.

Pen Vaporizers can be bought at VanCity Smoke-shop

 

Portable Vaporizers:
Portable vaporizers typically are either battery powered or powered by butane and a lot of the times are temperature adjustable. Many of them look like walkie talkies and are a bit bulkier and more pricey. They typically start from $160 and up with the really high quality ones going for as much as $300. There are different qualities and depending on which manufacturer you buy and from where.
Portable Vaporizers can be bought here

 

Stationary Vaporizers:
Stationary Vaporizers are significantly bigger than both portable and pen vapes and cost significantly more. They are best for vaporizing at the comfort of your own home and is best in a group or party type of setting such as 4 or more people.. Most are temperature adjustable and most good quality ones cost about $400 and up.

Stationary Vaporizers can be bought here