{"id":2863,"date":"2017-12-29T02:04:18","date_gmt":"2017-12-29T02:04:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/dictionary\/vape"},"modified":"2021-07-14T03:12:02","modified_gmt":"2021-07-14T03:12:02","slug":"vape","status":"publish","type":"dictionary","link":"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/dictionary\/vape","title":{"rendered":"Vape"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To inhale and exhale vapor with the use of a vaporizer, electronic cigarette, dab rig, e-nail, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vape pen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (sometimes referred to as a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weed pen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), or similar device. These devices utilize a heating element to quickly vaporize the active ingredients in cannabis for smooth, non-combusting consumption. Vaporization also allows people who require stronger medical cannabis products safer access to higher-potency cannabis through the use of concentrates and extracts.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I can really taste the flavors of Jet Fuel when I vape it.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy your herb to the fullest and vape out of a Volcano.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_9560.jpg?ssl=1\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_606\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_9560.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_9560.jpg?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_9560.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_9560.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_9560.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_9560.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"man vaping weed vape pen\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_606\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_9560.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_9560.jpg?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_9560.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_9560.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_9560.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_9560.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"man vaping weed vape pen\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"what-does-it-mean-to-vape-or-use-a-vape\">\n\tWhat does it mean to vape or use a vape?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaporizers have been around longer than you would believe.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When someone refers to a \u201cvape\u201d or \u201cvaping,\u201d they're describing the act of vaporization, which consists of inhaling and exhaling aerosols, commonly called vapor, produced from an e-cigarette or vaporizer device.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaping is popular among consumers because it offers a smokeless way to enjoy tobacco or cannabis. Rather than inhaling and exhaling combusted plant material, the e-cig preserves the flavors and produces vapor, not smoke.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why would anyone want to vape cannabis instead of burning it? Smoking any plant material requires burning it. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cancerres.aacrjournals.org\/content\/78\/13_Supplement\/3099.short\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have shown combustion of plant material introduces airborne and skin-borne carcinogens into the body. When cannabis is heated to a certain point, the desired cannabinoids are released without igniting the plant material, making vaporizers a preferred method to those who want to avoid smoking.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are various vaporizers available on the market today, vape pens, direct-draw vaporizers, and disposable vape pens, are among the most common and accessible devices for vaping. Vape pens are shaped like a writing pen, and utilize conduction heating that works directly in contact with cannabis flower or concentrate. The electronically heated screen or metal surface is designed to heat the herb or concentrate to a precise temperature and burn it evenly. Uneven heat distribution can combust the flower or concentrate, which means you're actually smoking, not vaping. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"why-do-people-prefer-vaping\">\n\tWhy do people prefer vaping?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many cannabis connoisseurs will argue that there's no better method of consuming cannabis than the traditional lighting and smoking of a joint, pipe, or bong, consumer preferences are changing.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So why do consumers vape? There is evidence that vaping maximizes terpene flavors and cannabinoid intake. Vaping also reduces the risk of exposure to harmful chemicals created during the process of smoking.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maps.org\/research-archive\/mmj\/Gieringer-vaporizer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Cannabis Therapies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conducted a study in 2004 designed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Volcano herbal vaporizer by comparing what happens when cannabis was vaporized with what happens when it was combusted, or smoked.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study found that vaporization is an effective method for delivering medically active cannabinoids while suppressing other potentially harmful compounds that are a byproduct of combustion.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>More effective delivery of cannabinoids<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vapes can provide a safe solution for medical marijuana patients with weakened respiratory systems. Patients who medicate with vaporizers are more likely to receive increased medicated effects. By inhaling the vapor through a vaporizer, the lungs are less likely to be irritated as well. A clinical trial published in 2010 in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/20451365\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Journal on Drug Policy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tested 20 cannabis users; of that group, 12 participants who did not develop a respiratory illness during the trial showed significantly reduced respiratory symptoms. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Flavor saver<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to a smooth and flavorful experience depends on temperature. Some vaporizers have preset temperatures, while others have dials that allow the cannabis to be heated to a desired temperature, releasing the essence of the cannabis flower. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Discretion<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaping leaves a discreet trail of vapor after each use that dissipates quickly. Portable vaporizers allow consumers to toke on the go without offending others with the sight and odor typically left after smoking marijuana flower. However, some vape brands use natural terpenes to flavor cannabis concentrates, leaving behind a slight cannabis aroma. Moreover, the vape pen itself has a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compact design<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and is easily transportable, adding to the convenience and discretion that the vaporization process provides.&nbsp; <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"are-there-any-risks-to-vaping\">\n\tAre there any risks to vaping?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Much is still unknown about the long-term effects of cutting agents commonly used in vape cartridges. The four most widely used are polyethylene glycol (PEG), propylene glycol (PG), vegetable glycerin (VG), and medium-chain triglycerides (MCT). These cutting agents are sometimes added to the cannabis oil to improve <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vapor quality<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and overall mouthfeel.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/28355118\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2017 study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> published in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/28355118\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u201cCarbonyl Compounds Produced by Vaporizing Cannabis Oil Thinning Agents,\u201d tested polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400), PG, VG, and MCT. Researchers found that when inhaled, PEG 400 produced significantly higher levels of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/28355118\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acetaldehyde<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMc1413069\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">formaldehyde<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when vaporized than PG, VG or MCT. Formaldehyde production in PG was significantly higher than that of VG or MCT.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, vaping is not allowed in many public spaces. In many states, landlords and employers can also place restrictions on vaping and smoking on the premises.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"how-to-vape\">\n\tHow to vape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Oil<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannabis oil comes in the form of a syringe, e-liquid, or pre-filled cartridge. Consumers who use syringes can vaporize the product in a dab rig or fill an empty cartridge tank for use with a 510-thread battery. Pre-filled cartridges are easy and convenient. Simply screw the cartridge on to the battery and it's ready to go. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/untitled-8573-2-2.jpg?ssl=1\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_647\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/untitled-8573-2-2.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/untitled-8573-2-2.jpg?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/untitled-8573-2-2.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/untitled-8573-2-2.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/untitled-8573-2-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/untitled-8573-2-2.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"Closeup of hand holding weed vape pen.\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_647\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/untitled-8573-2-2.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/untitled-8573-2-2.jpg?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/untitled-8573-2-2.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/untitled-8573-2-2.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/untitled-8573-2-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/untitled-8573-2-2.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"Closeup of hand holding weed vape pen.\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Flower&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaporizing dry flower requires a vaping device with special temperature settings that maintain an optimal temperature range between 365-375 degrees Fahrenheit, or 185-190 degrees Celsius. The cannabis flower should have an even tobacco-brown burn after it has been vaporized. There are a variety of portable dry-herb vaporizer and stationary devices on the market, so the first consideration to make is if you want a device that can be used on the go or just for home use.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4943_Big-Bear_Dry-Herb-Vape_020.jpg?ssl=1\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_2200\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4943_Big-Bear_Dry-Herb-Vape_020.jpg?fit=640%2C427&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4943_Big-Bear_Dry-Herb-Vape_020.jpg?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4943_Big-Bear_Dry-Herb-Vape_020.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4943_Big-Bear_Dry-Herb-Vape_020.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4943_Big-Bear_Dry-Herb-Vape_020.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4943_Big-Bear_Dry-Herb-Vape_020.jpg?resize=1536%2C1023&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4943_Big-Bear_Dry-Herb-Vape_020.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"packing a pax vape bowl\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_2200\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4943_Big-Bear_Dry-Herb-Vape_020.jpg?fit=640%2C427&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4943_Big-Bear_Dry-Herb-Vape_020.jpg?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4943_Big-Bear_Dry-Herb-Vape_020.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4943_Big-Bear_Dry-Herb-Vape_020.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4943_Big-Bear_Dry-Herb-Vape_020.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4943_Big-Bear_Dry-Herb-Vape_020.jpg?resize=1536%2C1023&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4943_Big-Bear_Dry-Herb-Vape_020.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"packing a pax vape bowl\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The airflow in dry-herb pens allows fresh air to flow over the coil to your mouth, preventing the coil from overheating. Some vape pens have a ring that allows users to adjust the airflow as needed.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry-herb vape<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pens vaporize coarsely grated cannabis flower that has been milled through a grinder. The material is packed into the chamber of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weed pen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after you've adjusted the temperature settings. Not all vape devices are created equal \u2014 it is always best to read the instructions before use to ensure you get the optimal vaping experience.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Concentrate<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from pre-filled cannabis oil cartridges, another way to vaporize cannabis concentrates is by using a dab pen, also sometimes referred to as a wax vaporizer. What is a dab pen and how does it differ from a conventional vape pen? Although inner mechanics are similar, the distinguishing factor is how the concentrate is consumed. 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The first documented account of vaporizing occurred in Egypt around the 5th century BC, when ancient Egyptians experimented by heating oils on large, hot stones. The trend then spread into Afghanistan, and eventually circulated around the globe. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Egyptians and the hookah<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From a product standpoint, the first vaporizer was the hookah, also called shisa, invented more than 15,000 years ago by Irfan Shaikh of the Safavid Dynasty of what is present-day Afghanistan. The dynasty later introduced this method to India. Hookah, called<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u1e21aly\u0101n in Persian culture,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today is used most commonly with tobacco products.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Modern vaping<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first design of the e-cig carried a heavy battery attachment that offered more power, but at the cost of added weight, while contemporary vape devices boast an improved look that offers both modernization and efficiency.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1927, Joseph Robinson came up with the idea of the electronic cigarette and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/patents.google.com\/patent\/US1775947A\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">filed a patent <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the first mechanical butane ignition vaporizer. His patent was issued three years later.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1960, Herbert A. Gilbert, an American veteran of the Korean War, built the first e-cigarette. The original prototype is still widely used as the basis for today's e-cigarette companies.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Amsterdam, Eagle Bill Amato, deemed the father of the cannabis vaporizer, drew a following for popularizing the devices. He called his device a \u201csafe and effective alternative to smoking.\u201d He named the device the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eaglebill.com\/?page_id=6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eagle Bill Shake &amp; Vape<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after himself, of course.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1994, BC Vaporizer in Canada invented an electronically charged vaporizer inspired by Amato's design, while the 2000s brought the invention of the desktop vaporizer. One of the most recognizable is the Volcano, a desktop device that allows users to fill a bag with vapor and inhale as needed. Other popular desktop vaporizers are square, modular units with a tube connected to a mouthpiece.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaporizers have taken many shapes over the years, but one thing remains the same: Some people see value in avoiding combustion and opt to vaporize their cannabis. As long as there is demand, manufacturers will continue introducing innovative products to meet people's needs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"how-much-is-a-vape-pen-or-vaporizer\">\n\tHow much is a vape pen or vaporizer? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The price of a vape pen or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THC vape juice<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will depend on several factors, including the market it's being sold in, the amount of distillate in the cartridge (typically either a half-gram or a full gram), the quality of both the cannabis oil and vaporization device, as well as if the device is disposable or reusable. You should also take certain characteristics of the battery into account when selecting a vape pen. The device's overall <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heat-up time<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and amount of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vapor production<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be dictated by the continuous discharge rating (CDR) and voltage output. If you want a vape pen that will remain functional without the constant need to recharge it, look for something with a high battery capacity.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Options vary from cheap stand-alone batteries to starter kits that provide a battery charger, refillable <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vape cartridges<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and additional tools to help maintain the vape pen. More importantly, you should always strive to buy vape products from reputable brands that provide a certificate of analysis from a third-party testing lab.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">\n\tFrequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>How long does it take for you to feel the effects of your vape?<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on your vaping method, but both vape pens and dry flower vaporizers typically begin to produce effects within minutes of consumption. Feeling the full effects of a vape pen or vaporized flower may take a bit longer, possibly 10\u201315 minutes. The most important factor to keep in mind anytime you're talking about the onset time of cannabis effects is that everyone's body is different, and will therefore react to cannabis differently.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>How do you know weed is done after vaporizing?<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your vaporized weed has gone from green to dark brown in color, most of its cannabinoids have been activated and its potential effects will be significantly diminished. If your vaped bud has turned black, it was likely vaped for too long or at too high a temperature.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Can you smoke weed after it's vaporized?<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can smoke weed that has already been through a vaporizer, but the smell and flavor of the bud, as well as the high it produces, will be degraded. If your vaped weed is light to dark brown, it may have some THC and other cannabinoids left to produce a high, but the deteriorated smell, flavor, and effect may not be worth the hassle.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To inhale and exhale vapor with the use of a vaporizer, electronic cigarette, dab rig, e-nail, vape pen (sometimes referred to as a weed pen), or similar device. These devices utilize a heating element to quickly vaporize the active ingredients in cannabis for smooth, non-combusting...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":3425,"template":"","collections":[187],"class_list":["post-2863","dictionary","type-dictionary","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","collections-gear"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What is a Vape? 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