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.

Aromatherapy and Vaporization

Aromatherapy and Vaporization

 

Since dating back to 8 BC different herbal medicines have been smoked to relieve different ailments or problems with humans such as stress relief and other symptoms. Today we look to safer methods through vaporization of herbs to help cure these common problems. Vaporization in short is the act of extracting the healing properties out of the herb without burning or combustion making it a healthier alternative. This can be done by grabbing a hand dandy pen, portable or stationary vaporizer. For those who are new to the whole vaporizer concept we will explain in short here.

 

Now we get to the part about which are the best herbs to vaporize. Many of them may surprise you as they can also be consumed and are often used as fixings on meals! The list goes as follows:

 

-Basil: Ideal Vaporizing temperature 130 C (266 F)
Basil can be vaporized and used to ease a gassy stomach and has relaxing qualities that ease upset stomachs, While it is a safe herb to vaporize it should not be used too much by pregnant women as it has been known to give premature contractions.

-Green Tea Leaves: Ideal Vaporizing temperature 178 C (252 F)
Not only can you drink it but you can vaporize it’s leaves as well! Through vaporization it has been known to alleviate depression as well as increase your energy level and sooth aches and pains.

 

-Peppermint: Ideal Vaporizing temperature 124 C (255 F)
This is a great herb to vaporize if you have a cold or are experiencing symptoms of nausea or allergies and it’s taste is especially soothing.

 

-Hops: Ideal Vaporizing temperature depends on the kind of hop
Yes you read correctly, known as a main ingredient in beer it also has vaporizing qualities! Since there are a countless number of different hops the health benefits range but most of them create a relaxing euphoria type of experience.

 

-Cannabis:Ideal Vaporizing temperature 185 C (365 F)
Well you surely knew this one was coming but Cannabis does have different healing properties, including pains associated with cancer treatment, relief of depression as well as common effects such as increase in appetite and relaxation!

 

-Lavender: Ideal Vaporizing temperature 130 C (266 F)
Lavender exudes a pleasurable taste and can be used to treat insomnia and pain relief! It is recommended that you grind up your lavender very finely and use a small amount as effects sometimes take up to 10 minutes to kick in.

-Thyme: Ideal Vaporizing temperature 190 C (374 F)
While this particular herb does give you a buzz and is said to complement Cannabis extremely well it also gives relief in hypertensive conditions and gastric problems.