Vaporizers 102

Step by Step Directions For Vaping:

Vaporizers come in hundreds of shapes and sizes. The specific directions will be different for every model. These steps specifically describe the use of THeCan vapor system, but can be applied in a general sense to many vaporizers out there, and give you a basic idea of how vaporizers work.

• Step 1: Plug your power cord into the back of the vape and into the wall.

• Step 2: Turn the vape on using the knob on the front. You will want it on the 'high' setting, which is the first click you hear as you turn the knob clockwise.

• Step 3: Allow the vape to heat up on the high setting for 5-10 minutes. When it is sufficiently heated, you will be able to see the ceramic heating element glowing red (do not touch anything in this area, it will be hot!!). 

• Step 4: While you are waiting for the vape to heat up, prepare your herbs. First grind them in an herb grinder, then lay them on a flat surface. Using the hose like a vacuum, suck the herbs into the 'bowl' end of the hose (the end with the screen inside). You can tap the herbs down a bit with a finger, but do not pack them tightly – good air flow is important! 

• Step 5: Now that your herbs are packed in the bowl end of the hose and your vaporizer is thoroughly heated, slide the bowl end of the hose into the receptor portion of the vape. These pieces have a sandblasted finish for an air-tight seal. You can give them a very small, gentle twist to ensure a good connection. Insert the safety clip to prevent the bowl from being accidentally pulled out. 

• Step 6: Take long, slow draws through the mouthpiece. Inhalation pulls air over the heating element, and through the herbs in the bowl. The slower you inhale, the more vapors you will get. If you inhale too hard or fast, you may cool your heating element. If you hear a whistling noise coming from the vape, slow down.  

• Step 7: You may or may not see a vapor when you exhale. A lower heat setting will produce a lighter vapor, while a higher setting will produce a heavier one. 

• Step 8: When your herbs are spent, they will generally turn a light brownish color and give a taste similar to burned popcorn. At this point, you can dispose of them by gently tapping your bowl, or using a poker to gently scrape them out).