Finally, you've found the perfect vaporizer after reading our blog post “find the right vaporizer for you”. Of course, you want your vaporizer to last as long as possible and to enjoy the best taste over and over again. But how do you get the best out of your new addition?
Maintenance
One of the most important parts of maintaining your vaporizer is cleaning it regularly. If you don't do this, old burned parts of cannabis can build up, which can block good air flow. As a result, the vaporizer has to work harder and eventually damages the heating element. These are all things you don't want to get with your beloved vaporizer!
We recommend that you lightly clean your vaporizer after each use. Empty the herb chamber and use the included brush to wipe away any leftovers. For a thorough cleaning, it's important that you clean the herb chamber, all screens, the mouthpiece and any other removable parts. The best way to do this is with a cotton swab that you soak in alcohol. Keep in mind that not all parts are suitable for cleaning with alcohol.
Read the instructions before use and cleaning! So you know exactly what each part is for and how best to clean your vaporizer. Also take a look at Youtube, there are instructional videos for almost every vaporizer. Of course, you want to know everything about your vaporizer.
Temperature
Setting the correct temperature for your vaporizer can be a bit of a struggle at first. The effects, flavours and quality of your buds depend on the different evaporation temperatures. When the temperature is too low, you may not feel the right strength and effects. The same goes for temperatures that are too high. You then switch to burning, which destroys the active substances. Temperatures between 180°C and 200°C are recommended for the best effects. This is the middle range through which you get the best results out of your buds. Start with a temperature setting that feels comfortable for you and increase it by 10°C steps to achieve the effect you want. Do not go higher than 230°C because then you will switch to burning.
Also, always let your vaporizer heat up completely to the set temperature before you take a hit. Start with a few small puffs to let the air pass through the room properly and initiate the evaporation process. You usually get the best experience when you inhale gently and lightly.
You usually get the best experience when you inhale gently and lightly.
Use
When you want to use your vaporizer for the first time, it's important that you do a “burn-off”. With a burn-off, you can heat the device at maximum temperature about twice without herbs and without inhaling. This removes any residues and flavors left behind from the factory. This is better for your vaporizer and better for your health.
Fresh herbs are best to use in your vaporizer, but you should pay attention to the moisture content of the herb. Of course, you don't want to inhale old, dehydrated buds, but buds that are too wet won't benefit your session either. When you have found the right herbs, you need to grind it. For the best experience, it's important that your herbs are well ground, you can do this with a grinder. By grinding your herbs properly, the heat from your vaporizer can penetrate the material better, giving you a better and tastier vapor. Also put in a screen beforehand, this prevents your cannabis from ending up in the wrong places and saves you from cleaning afterwards.
Don't throw away your cannabis after your session. By heating, not burning, the cannabis has started to decarboxylate and is therefore ideal for use for edibles, for example.