How does a marijuana vaporizer work?
Vaporizers work by using a gentle heat instead of flame to allow you to inhale marijuana’s active ingredients, THC and CBN. When heated to the temperature range of 180-200° C (356° - 392° F), the marijuana will actually release THC and CBN without burning the plant (which is hard on your lungs). This vapor appears as a thin mist which is ready to be smoked breathed in. This mist is much more potent than smoke. It tastes better too! Smoking the marijuana with a flame can generate temperatures of over 1200 degrees!
What types are available?
The actual operation of the vaporizer depends on the model. The classic vaporizers, like the BC Vaporizer, use a little metal or ceramic tray located inside a glass bulb. You unscrew the glass top, put some marijuana in the tray and then screw the top back on. Then simply turn it on and wait till the marijuana turns brown, then simply breathe in the clean vapors.
Another type is the Digital Vaporizer like the Vapir One, they are able to instantly heat up the marijuana. This means you won’t have to wait the usual 5 minutes before using, which sometimes seems like forever if you know what I mean. Digital Vaporizers also allow you to view a digital readout to ensure you are vaporizing at the correct temperature.
Next we have the balloon style vaporizers, where the Volcano is king! They work by pumping the vaporized mist into a special balloon where it can be detached from the vaporizer and inhaled whenever you are ready. In most cases the balloon is able to hold more vapor compared to the other styles. If you’re interest is this type of vaporizer, the Vapormatic Deluxe is worth a look. It’s priced better compared to the volcano and comes with more features.