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Dry herb vape pens can appear a little more intimidating than a typical oil vape pen. There are more steps to follow, there are more components to the pen to worry about, and the loading of the pen itself is more involved than simply attaching a pre-filled cartridge. However, do not fret! Using a dry herb vape pen is actually far easier than you may think.
Most dry herb vaporizers are going to follow the same basic instructions for use. As you can imagine, there are going to be some variations of some of the specifics to those steps among different models, so be sure to consult the user manual of your vape pen before getting started with smoking. For example, some dry herb vape pens allow for filter screens to be installed and used, while others have built-in accessories, like a grinder.
When you first buy your dry herb vape, there are a couple of things you need to do before loading it for the first time. Of course, make sure all packing materials have been removed from the body of the pen, and make sure that the pen is at a full charge. If not, it is in your best interest to let it fully charge before use. Dry herb vapes use a lot of power, so a pen that is just partially charged likely will not make it through your first vaping session.
From there, you will want to grind the dry herbs. We will talk more in detail later in the article about why this step is important, but for the time being just know that you will have a poor experience using dry herbs that have not been ground.
Then, load the heating chamber with the dry herb. Do not pack too lightly or pack in too much dry herb. You are looking for a nice middle ground between the two.
Once the pen is packed and loaded, you can power it on. This is usually done by pressing the power button five times in rapid succession. Once the pen is powered on, press and hold the power button to supply power to the heating chamber. While pressing and holding, you will take a hit from the pen. If your hit is too harsh or there is not enough vapor, try adjusting the temperature up or down to find the best spot for flavor.
When you are done, allow the pen to completely cool, dump the vaped herbs out of the heating chamber, and wipe away any residue that may be present. You should never store dry herbs in the heating chamber, so if you have some leftover, remove them and store separately.
One of the most important factors that determine the quality of your vape session will be how well the dry herb is loaded into the pen. This process may take you a couple of vape sessions to figure out exactly what is ideal for your specific pen and what creates an ideal experience for your tastes.
The most important part of loading a vape pen with dry herb is to make sure that the herb is ground. Grinding the herb allows it to burn more efficiently, letting you get more bang for your buck in what you are smoking. It also allows the dry herb to burn evenly, meaning that the flavor of your hits will be more consistent. Ground dry herb allows air to pass through more evenly, making taking hits easier and tastier. For your sake, make sure you buy a grinder for your dry herbs.
Once ground, how you pack the pen is going to be important as well. If you do not put enough dry herb into the pen, you are going to draw weak, flavorless hits, and you will burn through the dry herb very quickly. If you pack the pen with too much dry herb, airflow can be restricted, which could affect your ability to take a hit at all. You want to find a happy middle ground between the two.
If you do not like to pack herbs with your finger, there are packing and scraping tools that you can use to help make sure you pack the dry herbs exactly like you want them to be. You can also use silicone containers to gently pour ground dry herb into the heating chamber, too. Whichever method that allows you to pack the pen without spilling a lot of dry herb will be your best bet!
The best temperature for vaping dry herbs is going to be dependent on the kind of vaping experience you want to achieve. You can consider the general temperature range of vaping dry herb as a flavor spectrum. In general, the range for vaping dry herbs can be as low as 320F and as high as 430F.
On the low end of the temperature spectrum, you avoid a lot of the harsh flavors that are found in higher temperatures. In doing so, you also get to taste some of the more subtle flavor notes that can be present in the dry herb you vape. The exchange, however, is that the thickness of your vapor will be relatively thin as well as the overall strength of the hit you are taking.
On the higher end of the temperature spectrum, you can expect lots of vapor to be produced. You can expect to take large, powerful hits and a huge vapor cloud to follow. However, the hit will be much hotter and the taste much harsher. Many users opt for lower temperatures because they want to avoid the harsh flavor that a higher temperature produces.
Dry herb vape pens are like little miniature ovens. When the dry herb is loaded into the heating chamber, it never comes in direct contact with a heat source. Instead, the pen creates super-hot air that bakes the dry herb, creating vapor that can be inhaled. This method of vaping is called convection, and this is how most dry herb vape pens will function. The vapor they produce dissipates quickly, and they are quick and easy to use. They also evenly bake the dry herb, helping you to more evenly vape the loaded dry herb.
You can also find dry herb vape pens that function like a more traditional smoking pipe. Instead of being placed in a heating chamber and being brought into contact with hot air, the dry herb is loaded directly onto a heat source (usually a coil). The coil causes the dry herb to burn, and the hit you take is smoke instead of vapor. This method of vaping is called combustion, and it can be more easily described as classical smoking. The smoke they create is just normal smoke, so you will want to be in a place where smoking is generally allowed.
We just mentioned exactly what the difference is between convection and combustion dry herb pens, but what are the specific advantages that they offer? A convection pen is going to produce vapor, which is easier on the lungs, dissipates quickly from a shared space, and makes good, efficient use of the dry herb that is loaded in your pen. Their ease-of-use and discreet characteristics have made convection pens an increasingly popular choice.
Combustion vape pens, on the other hand, are going to provide the strongest hit. Combusting the dry herb means that you are completely breaking down all of the chemical components that are present, which you then draw in when you take a hit. They are also less likely to clog (since you are burning away dry herb instead of baking it) and they will generally be easier to take a hit from, though you can expect that hit to be hot and harsh.
There are vape pens that are capable of handling any number of vaping products you want to try, be they dry herbs, waxes, or oils. However, exactly how a given model of vape pen is able to accommodate those different products may determine which specific model you end up with.
Some pens you find are essentially box mods. They have a strong, powerful battery and a 510 threaded connection that allow all different kinds of accessories to be connected to it, be they for dry herbs, concentrates, or oils. All you will have to do to switch between attachments is simply unscrew one and screw in another!
Other pens are actually dedicated dry herb pens that can be modified to accommodate other products. For example, certain dry herb vapes can use oil tanks. These are tanks that can be filled with your e-juice of choice, and then the tanks are placed into the heating chamber. The heating chamber then runs heat into the tanks, allow the e-juice inside to be vaped. These kinds of accessories are not universal, so be sure to check compatibility before you make a purchasing decision.
Cleaning a dry herb vape pen is a generally easy process. However, unlike glass pipes or other vaping accessories, you are going to avoid soaking most components in a cleaning solution. The following general steps will help get your vape pen clean like new!
The first step to cleaning your vape pen is to make sure you have allowed the heating chamber to cool. Depending on the material that comprises the heating chamber, it may be holding heat long after you have powered down the pen.
Once you are sure that the pen is cooled, remove any parts that can be easily detached. This is usually the mouthpiece and, depending on the model of pen, the heating chamber. With pieces detached, make sure there are no remnants of dry herb clogging the vapor path of the pen. A pipe cleaner with a little isopropyl alcohol is a great method to remove this debris and also clean up any lingering residue.
Your dry herb vape pen likely has a filter as well. The filter keeps large pieces of dry herb making its way through the vapor path, either clogging it or clogging you! A cleaning brush can be used on the filter screen. If removed from the pen, you can also soak the filter screen in isopropyl alcohol.
To clean the heating chamber, use a small cleaning brush to remove any remaining ash or unused dry herb. Wiping the inside with a dry cloth will usually be sufficient in keeping the heating chamber clean. You can also run a pipe cleaner through its portion of the vapor path to make sure there is nothing that may potentially clog it.
Finally, wiping down the outside of the vape pen with a dry cloth will usually be all you need to do to keep the outside from feeling sticky or grimy.
This is not a sales pitch. If you use a dry herb vape, you really need to have a grinder for the herbs as well. Dry herb vapes are designed assuming that the user will grind the dry herb. If you do not, it will be hard to take hits, your dry herb will burn inefficiently, and you will struggle with frequent clogs.
Hate the taste and burn of a harsh, hot hit? Lower the temperature! Lower temperature draws are not only much easier on the throat, but they also allow you to experience flavors that you may not otherwise be able to enjoy.
Like big clouds of vapor and strong hits? Increase the temperature! If you are using a convection vape and are dissatisfied with the amount you are able to draw at a time, increase the temperature! We recommend starting low and working your way up to find the ideal place for your vaping preference.
Even the highest-end dry herb vapes are going to have relatively short battery life. It takes a lot of energy to power what is essentially a portable convection oven. If you are traveling, it is always a good idea to have a spare battery or your charger, especially while traveling or if you plan on having a long vape session with several people.
Ther are a lot of different places you can buy dry herb vape pens. Local vape shops and head shops likely have some options for a dry herb vape pen. You may even get lucky and find some at gas stations! However, online shops will generally have the best selection of dry herb vape pens to choose from (and some brands sell exclusively online).
Of course, this includes finding dry herb vape pens right here at vapevetstore.com! We offer free domestic shipping on any product with no purchase minimums required! If you have any more questions about how to pick out the perfect dry herb vape pen, reach out to our customer service and we would be happy to further assist!
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