Dry Herb Vaporizer

What is a Dry Herb Vaporizer?

A dry herb vaporizer (Known as a weed vaporizer) is a device used to vaporize dry herbs, such as cannabis, tobacco, or other dry herbs, without burning them. Many call this kind of weed vaporizer heating not burn (HNB). The vaporizer heats the herbs to a temperature (lower than the burning point) and releases the active compounds in the form of vapor, which you can inhale.

The operating temperature range of a dry herb vaporizer is usually between 350°F (approximately 177°C) and 450°F (approximately 232°C), depending on the model and brand. Within this temperature range, a dry herb vape pen can heat dry herb material to produce vapor instead of smoke, offering a healthier inhalation method.

This HNB is considered to be a healthier method, compared with smoking, as it doesn't release harmful by-products of combustion while still allowing users to experience the effects of the herbs.

Dry herb vaporizers come in various shapes and sizes, from portable devices to larger tabletop units.

Desktop Herb Vaporizer

A desktop herb vaporizer, or table vaporizer, is an excellent choice for enthusiasts looking for an outstanding dabbing experience at home. These larger vaporizers, like the Volcano by Storz and Bickel, are great for sharing your weed experience with friends. They are like hookah pipes and can used with friends. Compared to portable vaporizers, tabletop vapes offer the following advantages:

Power: Power is one of the most significant advantages of desktop herb vaporizers. It can connect to the power outlet directly at home. This provides much higher power for easier control and a better vaping experience.

Higher vapor production: Desktop vaporizers have more power, so they can have larger heat chambers and deliver more vapor. They will usually use a combination of induction and convection heating, which means they can produce significantly more vapor than portable devices. They are the perfect choice for family or team use.

Better Control: Desktop vaporizers are larger and have more specific controls. They also generally have more accurate temperature settings and may offer several vaping modes so you can customize your vaping experience.

Durability: A tabletop vaporizer is large enough for better design possibilities and thicker materials, making it much more durable than a small portable vaporizer.

Portable Herb Vaporizer

A portable herb vaporizer is small in size and designed for portability. These are usually handheld units and, as such, use conduction heating. These are the main advantages of a handheld dry herb vape. 

Portability: Most people want the ability to vape discreetly anywhere. A portable vape can't be big or cumbersome, so it needs to be easy to use and have a good battery life.

Affordable price: A portable dry herb vape pen is much cheaper than a desktop one. Though prices may vary, you can buy an excellent portable vape for as little as $60, accessible to those with a limited budget. The Ice Cream vape pen is only $59.99

How Does a Dry Herb Vaporizer Work?

A dry herb vaporizer is comprised of a few main components: A power supply, a heating chamber, and a control circuit. There are two main methods of heating: Conduction heating and convection heating. Most handheld devices use conduction heating as it is more compact and suitable for battery-powered devices.

Conduction heating: Think of conduction vaping like cooking with a frying pan. When you place an egg in a heated pan, the egg is heated through contact with the pan and begins to sizzle.

A conduction vaporizer works similarly. When you place the herbs into the chamber, heat is transferred through the chamber walls to the dry herbs, creating vapor.

Convection heating: Convection vaporizer works like baking cake in an oven. The heating element doesn't directly contact the cake. It heats the air around the cake, transferring the heat to it.

Convection vaporizers are typically bigger and more expensive than conduction ones.

Differnt usage modes.

Vaporizers will have on-demand vaping or a session mode.

Session vaporizer: This is the most common type of herb vaporizer.

You load the weed into the chamber, set the temperature, and the vape goes to work and heats the herb for a set period. As the herb reaches the set temperature, it releases vapor, which you inhale. It's like lighting a joint; while no combustion is involved, the heating is automatic and continues until the session is finished or canceled.

It requires minimal input from the user and is a very intuitive way to vape.

On-demand vaporizer:

On-demand vapes work very differently; the user presses a button, and the vape heats up to release clouds on demand. This requires a rapid heat-up as the herbs must heat for a while before any vapor is produced. These devices naturally have a lag between pressing the button and the vapor being produced. They also require a more significant power source to heat the chamber rapidly. They are usually not found in handheld devices as they require more components and are more complicated.