Friday, April 16th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Industrial heat guns have been used for years by vaporizers and in that time Steinel has built a rock solid reputation for quality and reliability.
The compact and rugged design of these heat guns does an excellent job of displaying what kind of conditions they were built for. Originally designed for industrial use, the impact resistant housing adequately protects both the heating element as well as the the variable temperature dial. Both the ‘on and off’ slide switch and the controller for fan speed are built into the handle. This older model lacks the rubber grip for easier handling that is included on most current models from Steinel.
Hands down, the best feature of these guns is how easy it is to set the exact temperature that you wish to vaporize at. Users can choose any temperature between 120-1500 degrees in increments of 5 degrees. Current models move up and down in increments of 10 degrees. Coupled together with a controller for air flow, the Steinel offers anything that can be asked of a vaporizer.
The small form factor of these heat guns make them easy to store and used almost anywhere. However, their high power consumption can limit it from being used in some places that cannot accommodate the 1500w that is used by this vaporizer. Like all vaporizers, attention should always be given to the heating element at all times. Although these industrial guns have the benefit of heating up very quickly, then can also retain that heat and can be dangerous until they fully cool off.
With the addition of a valve unit for the Volcano Series of Vaporizers, anybody can put together their own reliable and rock solid vaporizing solution for years to come at a fraction of the complete Volcano units cost; with just as much usability.
Unlike most traditional kinds of vaporizers, Steinels’ were built with the idea that they were going to take a beating. Stories of these heat guns lasting a user over a decade are not rare. With a limited amount of care your Steinel can offer years of reliable service.
This model is comparable to the recent HG2310LCD
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Monday, October 26th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
The type of vaporizer that resembles a volcano is aptly named the Volcano Vaporizer. This is a type of forced air convection vaporizer commonly used for herbal therapies and aromatherapy.
Volcano vaporizers conveniently come equipped with bag systems which can hold herbal vapor making it easier for delivery of certain medicinal herbal treatments.
Volcano vaporizers are able to heat plant matter or oils to extremely precise temperatures quickly and for long periods. This is ideal for activating only beneficial compounds during vaporization.
Many medical patients have difficulty with some herbal treatments or their lungs are easily bothered by smoke. Vaporization provides a much healthier alternative and is also much gentler on lungs and health. Most medical herb patients use vaporizers.
A German manufacturing company, Storz and Bickle, builds and exports all units at their factory in Germany. They are of very high quality and constructed with premium materials and components.
Volcanoes have a large and growing number of enthusiastic users. Many consider them the finest vaporizers for finely heating herbal matter and oils to just the right point so that therapeutic and beneficial compounds are released with no combustion of any kind.
Clinical labs have even experimented with volcano units to find out exactly how accurate and effective they are. Most studies were performed in an attempt to find if vaporization has a future in medicine and health. There are many people eager to explore the possibilities of vaporization for patients.
In the studies that have been performed and published the data indicates that vaporization is a safe and very effective system for some therapies. Under the conditions of the test volcano vaporizers proved successful in activating therapeutic chemicals without combustion.
For anyone who uses or is considering the use of herbal therapies or is interested in exploring the benefits of aromatherapy the volcano is an excellent option. It is not only highly accurate but easy to use, there is even a model with digital controls.
It is really the precision of the volcano that makes it stand out over other machines and what provides the pure vapor, the essence of any vaporizer function.
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Sunday, October 11th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
Vaporizers are much more efficient than conventional methods of smoking. They require much less herb and can save significant amounts of money.
Vaporizers can save smokers money by requiring much less plant matter to provide the same amount of active compounds as compared to smoking.By heating herbs and plants to a temperature no higher then what is needed to vaporize only desired compounds vaporizers waste very little. The vapor that is produced is comprised primarily with the desired compounds of herbs.. Much of the inhaled smoke from burning is plant material and toxins, not the active compounds, where as vapor contains mostly the valued components. Because there is no combustion none of the plant matter is every destroyed. Herbs that have been used for vaporization can often be later used for cooking.
Vaporization has proven in clinical trials to produce vapor with substantially higher concentrations of desired compounds. A study performed with the Volcano Vaporizer found that vapor contained almost none of the harmful byproducts of smoking and produced active dosages with a fraction of the plant matter needed for smoking. They study performed in the interest of medical applications found vaporizers were much more effective that pills in delivering medicinally beneficial compounds.
The key to using a vaporizer for maximum efficiency is finding one with quality heating units and accurate temperature controls. Vaporizers that can run hot and char plant material defeat the purpose and are no different than combustion methods. Often ceramic heating units produce the cleanest vapor. Controls, either display or analog, must be able to reach and hold precise temperatures.
If a vaporizer is used properly and not overly hot the bud can usually be reused. Depending on the vaporizer model it may be able to be vaporized again or used in cooking. Even the most efficient vaporizers do not vaporizer all of the active compounds on the the plant matter. By cooking with already vaporized herb just about all the wanted compounds that can reasonably be extracted from plants is.
Sunday, September 27th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
A vaporizer is a device used to heat plant matter, usually cannabis, tobacco, or herbs, to a precise temperature at which the active compounds of the plant material are vaporized, or turned into a gas, to be inhaled.
Vaporization serves as an alternative to smoking which is the burning and inhalation of both plant matter and active compounds at very high temperatures. Vaporization is considered better than smoking by a number of people because it reduces and can virtually eliminate the inhalation of irritating or toxic by-products in smoke. Because they heat the plant matter to very specific temperatures vaporizers work by boiling or vaporizing only the active ingredients. No combustion or burning of plant matter occurs.
When plant matter is combusted most of the thick white smoke that results is from the plant matter itself. It is in this part of the plant that many of the harmful compounds are found. In the case of most herbs that are commonly smoked for medical or recreational purposes the active compounds become vapor and able to be ingested at temperatures far below the combustion point of the underlying material. By heating plant matter to the temperature needed to vaporize only the wanted compounds there is no need for combustion.
Most vaporizers work by heating plant matter and then passing the resulting vapor either through a tube to be inhaled immediately or into a bag to be consumed leisurely. Since there is normally very little smoke produced the smoker can enjoy cooler temperatures and a much smoother hit. Fans of vaporization cite several advantages including stronger effects from the active compounds and quicker onset as compared to delivery methods such as eating. As an additional benefit the detrimental effects of second hand smoke are significantly reduced.
Many people enjoy vaporizers and the unique smoking experience they can provide. If you have never tried using a vaporizer the newest vaporizer designs are incredibly easy to use. Many come with digital controls and readouts which allows for convenient and precise temperature control, the essential aspect of vaporizing.
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