Monday, October 19th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
Bag vaporizers are great if you are with a group of people or relaxing quietly by yourself. One of the most convenient vaporization methods, there are several quality vaporizers that work with bag systems.
Bag vaporizers are designed to work with special heat resistant bags to trap and hold active vapor. The vapor than can be inhaled leisurely directly from the bag. This makes it particularly good for groups as it can be passed around or medical marijuana patients who may have trouble with direct inhalation methods. There is no heated air involved with inhalation because the vapor is contained in a bag before ingestion where is has time to cool.
There are several models that work with bag systems, the most popular of which is the Volcano Vaporizer. For people who want to save money industrial heat guns can be outfitted with accessories and be made to work with a bag. There are also hand held models that can be used tp inflate bags almost anywhere.
The Volcano Vaporizer is the most widely used bag vaporizer. It is a clinical grade vaporizer unit manufactured by Storz and Bickel in Germany. It is specifically designed to work with a bag and is know for producing quality vapor with a ceramic heating element. The Herbalaire is an upright vaporizer that works well with bag systems.
Heat Gun Vaporizers use industrial heat guns along with special attachments. They function much the same way Volcano Vaporizers do and are forced air models. They can often be a fraction of the price of other herbal specific vaporizers but are just as effective. Many heat guns can also work with glass water pipes in addition to bag systems.
There are hand held vaporizers that can be used to fill vapor bags. The Vapir One is a hand held model. Although they may not offer the same performance and durability as table top machines handheld bag vaporizers are often much cheap and can be used anywhere.
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Saturday, October 17th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
Vaporization does not have to be an expensive; there are currently many different vaporizers available for any budget or need.
Cheap vaporizers of decent quality are currently being produced by several different manufacturers. For anyone who has wanted to buy a vaporizer but hesitated because of price now is an excellent time to finally make a purchase. There are a wide range of vaporizer being manufactured and sold today. There are hundreds of professional vaporizer models covering many different styles.
Many of these styles such as vaporizer pipes, heat gun vaporizers, and portable vaporizers are very affordable. Vaporizer pipes can be found for around $50 and there are heat gun accessories for use with a water pipe and the Vapir portable vaporizer can be had for around $100. That is a relatively low price considering the significant health benefits of vaporization.
These vaporizer models are also much more efficient than combustion methods and require much less herb to be effective. This will save money over time. Depending on your planned uses and how much herb you normally use the cost saving could be significant. There are some vaporizers that while more expensive than some of the cheapest options available are now to be extremely efficient.
If cost is a concern for you and you are a heavy smoker you could potentially cut back significantly on your herb costs. A couple hundred extra dollars spent on a top vaporier could pay for itself within a few months for some users.
Monday, October 5th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
There are several types of portable vaporizers including pipes, heat rods, and specially constructed lighters that offer the convenience of vaporizing just about anywhere.
Many people prefer the clean smooth vapor produced by vaporizers compared to the thick smoke that is inhaled via combustion when enjoying their favorite herbs. One of the obstacles that prevents people from vaporizing more is convenience. Many vaporizers are large bulky units that often require a wall socket to plug into. These devices often do a fantastic job vaporizing herbal matter and plants but taking them anywhere is difficult and useless if there is not power source.
Fortunately there are several types of portable vaporizer devices that can provide solid vaporizing just about anywhere. There are flame powered units including pipes that can be used any place where there is some herb and a flame source, hand held battery powered forced air vaporizers for whip or bag hits, and even hand held conduction vapes. These various devices all require different supplies and provide different experiences but all can be taken out and used almost anywhere.
Portable Vaporizers
- Vaporizer Pipes – Many vaporizer pipes, or pipe attachments, are some of the most portable vaporization options available. Many units are powered by an open flame. This means that vape pipes are just like standard combustion pipes and require only some herb and a lighter. The Vapor Genie is a specifically engineered vaporization pipe with a ceramic flame guard which can provide clean hits anywhere.
- Forced Air Hand Held Vaporizers – Many enthusiasts prefer vaporizing with forced air units however many of these devices are large table top machines that require wall sockets. Transporting them is not really an option so several manufacturers have developed hand held units that run on battery or plug. Though they may not have the durability of larger forced air units many portable versions do make it possible to take whip hits almost anywhere. The Vapir Vaporizer is one of the most popular portable units available.
- Vaporizer Lighters – These are specially engineered lighters that can be used to heat plant matter to the specific temperatures required for vaporizing. They use use the conduction method, meaning the devices contact the herb with a heating element such as metal or ceramic, powered by a fuel source which can be electric or gas.
- Pocket Vaporizers – These are small vaporizer units that fit in the palm of your hand. They are completely self sufficient convection vaporizing systems. Just pack some herb in chamber, turn on the electric or butane, wait for heat up and then direct hits are available. Many models such as the Iolite can be carried in your pocket and available for a vaporization session just about anywhere with a minutes notice. The Purple Days is an extremely efficient unit that fits in the palm of your hand and can be powered by car adapter.
If you are new to vaporizing or looking for a vaporizer that can be taken with you there are many portable vaporizers that provide quality vapor with low price and high convenience. If you are looking for a daily workhorse portable units may not provide the durability and performance you require but for convenience it is hard to beat some of the portable units available.
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Vaporizer pipes are perfect when you need a portable vaporization solution or the power is out.
A vaporizer pipe is any pipe that is used for vaporizing herbs or plant matter. Most pipes already are vaporizers technically; if a user has enough skill just heating any plant matter in the bowl gradually will cause active compounds to be vaporized and inhaled while leaving toxins unburned. This technique is very difficult and almost impossible to achieve with burning any herb so there are many specially manufactured designs that make the process much easier. These devices normally employ a flame guard made out of a flame resistant material that can insulate the combustible material packed in the pipe.
Vapor Genie
Vaporizer pipes are possibly the simplest method to achieve vaporization of herbs and plants. Their operation is very straightforward and not much equipment is needed. Many vaporizers require a power source such as an outlet or batteries but most pipes are powered by open flame. Though many users prefer special lighters that have no toxic elements for heating their vape pipes any open flame will work.
Vapor Genie manufactures some of the most effective vaporizer pipes available today. Their design includes many quality parts including a ceramic flame guard and stainless steel screen to provide an exceptionally clean vaporization experience when used correctly. The Vapor Genie is slightly more expensive than many other pipes on the market but if properly maintained it will last a very long time. The manufacturer even ships every device sold with a lifetime warranty.
Some vaporizer users with the ability construct their own vaporizer pipes or attachments to turn conventional combustion pipes in vaporizers. This requires finding material to use has a flame guard, something that can withstand very high temperatures and conduct heat evenly. Vaporizing with a pipe is a very manual process so a great deal of the success of a design depends on the users ability to make it work. Homemade vaporizer pipes may not be convenient for everyone to use but many creators find their function more than adequate and the price unbeatable.
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
The Vapor Genie is a specialized pipe that uses a 
ceramic filter to vaporize any packed herb instead of burning it. Probably the simplest vaporizer available it requires only an open flame and some patience.
The Vapor Genie is a vaporizer pipe. At first look it resembles the thousands of other combustion pipes available with a bowl chamber on the end of a tube. The difference is that while most pipes have open chamber that permit flame to directly contact and burn loaded plant material the bowl of the Vapor Genie is covered with a perforated flame resistant ceramic. This prevents contact and instead the temperature of the air in the chamber is gradually increased. The ceramic used is a very high quality and provides very clean hits.
The user holds an open flame near the ceramic cover, though not touching, and inhales. It takes several seconds to heat up but once it reaches the required temperature the user will start to taste the desired compounds. If the chamber gets too hot and begins burning the flame is simply moved further away and it will quickly cool. It is a very manual process and can take some getting used to but are relatively inexpensive. It does not have a display or sophisticated control mechanism but for 50 bucks and the cost of shipping you can be ingesting significantly less toxins then you are now with smoking.
The lighter styles most smokers use can contain toxic materials so vaporists who are concerned with health and safety will use specially designed lighters although any flame source will work. It is a very simple design with no moving parts. Units that have kept properly maintained have been known to last a very long time, if even comes with a lifetime guarantee. The quality of components used including the metal screen and ceramic flame guard means it can continue providing clean hits as long as it is cleaned periodically.
If you currently enjoy smoking a pipe but want to find a healthier alternative or just want an affordable introduction to vaporizing the Vapor Genie is an excellent option. It does not have many of the features and uses of most of the vaporizers on the market but what it does do, provide portable flame powered convection vaporizer hits, it does very well.
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 at 11:05 am
Vapir Air One
Vapir vaporizers are small, easy to use units that can be used at home or on the go. The units are relatively inexpensive and have introduced many smokers the benefits of vaporization.
Vapir is a vaporizer manufacturer that makes a range of vaporization products including the Vapir Air One, Oxygen Mini, and Classic.They are one of the most popular producers of hand held and portable vaporizers and are known for providing a very affordable vaporization experience. They have forced air models that can be used to fill bags with vapor and several tube style designs. With the option to run their vaporizers on batteries or plugged into a wall or car socket there are not many places a Vapir will not work.
Both their hand held and table top units use convection to heat the herb to the desired temperatures. The heating element they use is metal in their units and is known for heating up quickly and maintaining a constant vaporization temperature. Several of their models, including their very popular Air One are built with digital controls and readouts. This can make it particularly easy to get started for novices who may be intimidated by the thought of having to find the right spot on an analog dial. The thermometer and controls are convenient but like most vaporizers finding the optimum setting really depends on the herb used, the vaporizer, and personal preference.
Vapir Mini Oxygen Vaporizer
Vapir vaporizers do require maintenance over time and some users insist on thorough cleaning components before use. The metal heating element can become dirty which can ruin the taste of the vapor produced and contribute toxins. Regular maintenance can help these devices last a long time depending on usage levels. For a stay at home model that you know will experience frequent and heavy usage there are some other models to consider but if you are new to vaporizing or need portability the Vapir is great.
