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Thursday, March 17, 2011

Vaporizers 103

 So you've finally decided its time to buy a vape - best decision you ever made! But there are SO many vaporizers out there to choose from, how do you decide which one to buy? In this post we have reviewed 9 popular models of vaporizers, and ranked our top 3 favorites. You'll find out who each vape is made by, the website, price, warranty, manufacturing information, other important details, how to use, pros, and cons. If you have any further questions about these products, don't hesitate to call our resident vape-experts at each store!  


TOP CHOICE #1 THeCan

Made By: Cannavapor

Website: http://cannavapor.com/THeCan.php

Price: $250

Warranty: 2 year, in-store warranty from any Myxed Up Creations location

Manufacturing: Fabricated and manufactured in Denver, CO, made out of high-quality aircraft aluminum, pyrex glass, and industrial-strength ceramic heating element

Details: This vaporizer is electric – comes with a nice 8 ft cord. Vapor is obtained by inhaling through a hose. Temp is controlled by an analog knob on the front. Comes in LOTS of different colors.

How to use: Plug the vape in and turn the knob to high. Let it heat up for about 5-10 minutes and then adjust the knob to your preferred temp. Load your herbs into the bowl, and connect into the vape (glass on glass connection – perfect seal!). Take long, slow inhalations from the mouthpiece.

Pros: One of the largest heating elements on the market, extremely durable, great value, great warranty, comes in lots of colors, easy to use, locally made

Cons: Must be plugged in


TOP CHOICE #2 NO2
Made By: Vapir

Website: http://www.vapir.com/

Price: $130 - $250

Warranty: 1 year manufacturer's warranty

Manufacturing: 8 inch x 1.5 inch plastic body, brass heating element

Details: Internal rechargeable battery, digital temperature readout,

How to use: Turn unit on and set temperature, load and insert the bowl, attach the hose, and take long slow draws once unit is fully heated.

Pros: Very portable, easy use, high quality, can be used while charging

Cons: Temperature drops slightly after each hit, small hose


TOP CHOICE #3 Eclipse Vape H20

(Water pipe not included with vape.)

Made By: Herbal Innovations

Website: http://www.essentialvape.com/

Price: $90-$110

Warranty: Lifetime manufacturer's warranty restricted to normal use.

Manufacturing: Machined aluminum with boro-silicate glass vials, comes with carrying case.

Details: Can be used with essential oils, concentrates, or dry herbs. Can be attached to any glass on glass or standard water pipe. Comes with 2 vials.

How to use: Place essential oils or dry herbs in the glass vial. Screw glass vial into receptor. Connect the vaporizer to your water pipe. Hold a torch lighter under the glass vial (do not allow the flame to touch the glass) and inhale slowly through the waterpipe. Do not heat the vial for longer than 20 seconds at a time or vial could break. When vaping dry herbs, continually move lighter up and down along the vial or the herbs could ignite. Be careful not to touch the hot glass!

Pros: Portable, can be used with essential oils, runs through water, vials are relatively cheap to replace, aluminum body is very durable.

Cons: Glass components are fragile, must be used with a torch lighter, gets very hot & can burn fingers, must be allowed to cool before putting it back in its case, mainly intended for essential oils and concentrates, not ideal for dry herbs.

Eclipse Vape Pipe



Made By: Herbal Innovations


Price: $90-$110

Warranty: Lifetime manufacturer's warranty restricted to normal use.

Manufacturing: Machined aluminum with boro-silicate glass vials, comes with carrying case.

Details: Can be used with essential oils, concentrates, or dry herbs. Comes with 2 glass vials.

How to use: Place essential oils or dry herbs in the glass vial. Screw glass vial into receptor. Hold a torch lighter under the glass vial (do not allow the flame to touch the glass) and inhale slowly through the mouthpiece. Do not heat the vial for longer than 20 seconds at a time or vial could break. When vaping dry herbs, continually move lighter up and down along the vial or the herbs could ignite. Be careful not to touch the hot glass!

Pros: Portable, can be used with essential oils, vials are relatively cheap to replace, aluminum body is very durable.

Cons: Glass components are fragile, must be used with a torch lighter, gets very hot & can burn fingers, must be allowed to cool before putting it back in its case, mainly intended for essential oils and concentrates, not ideal for dry herbs.

Iolite 



Made By: Oglesby & Butler Ltd

Website: http://www.my-iolite.com/

Price: $250

Warranty: 2 Year limited manufacturer's warranty

Manufacturing: Lightweight plastic casing, butane powered

Details: Comes with carrying case, best results when used with high-quality butane.

How to Use: Remove bowl portion of vaporizer and fill with ground dried herbs. Do not pack tightly or overfill. Place bowl back in vaporizer. Turn the on/off switch to “1”, then slowly push the piezo button forward. You will hear gas filling the chamber. After a few moments you will see an orange glow, which will disappear once optimum temperature is reached. Allow at least 45 seconds for the Iolite to fully heat up. Inhale slowly from the mouthpiece.

Pros: Portable, small/lightweight, lots of colors, no electricity or batteries required

Cons: Butane powered (may not work well in high altitude areas or may give slight butane taste if not filled with high-quality butane), not as simple to use as some vaporizers.

Magic Flight Launch Box


Made By: BlissSville Inc.

Website: http://magic-flight.com/

Price: $140

Warranty: Lifetime functional warranty through the manufacturer

Manufacturing: Made of wood, acrylic, and metal, uses IR heating element

Details: Powered by a rechargeable batterie (2 batteries and charger are included), comes with carrying bag and aluminum case

How to Use: Sprinkle ground herbs loosely into the bowl. Do not touch or press on screen and do not pack herbs tightly. Do not overload. Close the lid and insert the battery as shown in the instructions. Apply firm pressure to the battery to activate the heating element. After 3-5 seconds you will see vapor form in the bowl chamber – at this point you may slowly inhale through the stem. Two-thirds of the way through your draw, release pressure on the battery. This will turn the heating element off and allow you to clear the chamber. Gently shaking the vaporizer side to side (keep it level) will redistribute your herbs and improve taste. Repeat these steps until your herbs are finished. Completely remove the battery before storing your Launch Box.

Pros: Energy efficient, simple to use, small and portable, handmade in the USA with organic, renewable Birch Hardwood, fast heat up time

Cons: Screen is delicate and not replaceable, cannot be used with resins or concentrates, cannot be cleaned with a liquid pipe cleaner, generally only produces a light vapor

Vapir One



Made By: Vapir


Price: $150

Warranty: 90 Day Manufacturer's Warranty

Manufacturing: plastic casing

Details: Electric, forced-air system, comes with 6 foot cord, 2 bowls and extra mouthpieces, both a hose and an inflation bag, has a digital temp readout

How to Use: Turn the product on and adjust fan speed and temperature. Remove the bowl from the vaporizer and load with ground herbs. Do not overload or pack tightly. Light will turn green when the device is fully heated. Insert the bowl. If using the bag, attach it, fill it, then turn the vape off and inhale from the bag. If using the hose, attach it and inhale as with any other vape.

Pros: Allows you to choose the hose or the bag system

Cons: a forced-air system through a hose can be wasteful, smoke can go stale in the bag if you don't use it within a few minutes, bag should be changed often to avoid bacteria buildup, you have to plug it in, must buy replacement bowls from the company, not the easiest to use

VaporGenie


Made By: VaporGenie

Website: http://www.vaporgenie.com/

Price: $60

Warranty: Lifetime manufacturer's warranty covering product defects and unreasonable failures

Manufacturing: Wood, metal, ceramic filter, plastic mouthpiece

Details: Flame-powered pipe-style vape

How to Use: Unscrew the top and load the bowl about ¾ of the way with loose, ground herbs. Do not overload the bowl. Screw the top back on. Ignite the lighter approximately a ½ inch above the opening of the top of the vape. When you slowly inhale, the tip of the flame will dip into the opening and heat the ceramic filter. You should move the lighter around during this process to evenly heat the filter. Do not allow the flame to touch the filter, as this will cause soot which will eventually clog the filter and create a bad taste. The temperature may be varied in two ways: the flame may be applied in pulses, or you can inhale more slowly (for hotter temps) or more quickly (for cooler temps). If you do not feel that you are getting any vapor, the temperature is probably too low. Try inhaling slower or using a larger flame. If you are getting actual smoke, the temperature is too high. Getting the right temperature takes a bit of practice, so be patient and pay attention to the flavor and sensations.

Pros: Small and portable, inexpensive

Cons: Can be difficult to get the hang of using it, herbs will burn if you do not use the vape properly, you need a lighter

Vapormatic Delux


Made By: Vapir


Price: $300

Warranty: 90 Day manufacturer's warranty

Manufacturing: Metal, plastic, ceramic heating element

Details: Digital temp readout, electric – comes with 5 ft cord, hose or inflation bags, forced air system with variable speed fan

How to Use: Plug the vape in and turn it on to desired temperature. Remove the bowl, grind herbs and lightly pack them, and re-insert the bowl. Once the unit has reached the desired temperature, inhale through the hose or fill an inflation bag.

Pros: Unique appearance, can be used with hose or inflation bags, comes with 5 inflation bags

Cons: Expensive, replacement bowls must be obtained from the company, a forced-air system through a hose can be wasteful, smoke can go stale in the bag if you don't use it within a few minutes, bag should be changed often to avoid bacteria buildup, you have to plug it in

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