Gather around, friends, as we embark on a journey to uncover the mysteries of the dab pen and how it works. If you’re considering adding one to your cannabis collection, it’s important to purchase it from a licensed dispensary where products are tested for safety.
Let me tell you about the dab pen. Also known as a wax pen, this portable vaporizer was created explicitly for us, the dab enthusiasts. Dabbing, a popular cultural term, refers to the act of consuming highly concentrated cannabis products. Traditionally, dabbing involves a blow torch, a glass pipe, and a nail. The nail is heated, and the concentrate is placed into the glass bowl, instantly vaporizing it for us to inhale.
Now, the dab pen brings this process to the palm of our hands. Though they come in different styles and brands, each dab pen has a chamber for the cannabis concentrate, a heating element, and a mouthpiece for us to inhale the vapor. Dab pens reach much higher temperatures than regular vape pens, so it’s essential to clean them regularly.
Using a dab pen
Using a dab pen may seem daunting at first, but once you’ve learned the basics, it becomes a simple and practical way to enjoy your concentrates:
- Ensure your dab pen’s battery is charged. Most come with a charger or charging cable, so plug it in and fully charge the pen before use.
- With the battery charged, remove the cap and unscrew the atomizer – the chamber where the concentrates go.
- Load your wax or extracts into the atomizer, but be careful not to overfill it.
- Replace the atomizer and reattach the cap.
- Turn on your dab pen by pressing the power button. Some dab pens don’t have a button and turn on automatically when you inhale.
- To begin your dab, put the mouthpiece to your lips, press and hold the power button, and inhale slowly. Gradually release the power button when you’ve inhaled enough.
- When you’re finished with your dab pen, turn it off and screw the cap back on to prevent your concentrate from leaking.
And there you have it, dear friends – the story of the dab pen and how it works. May this knowledge guide you in your quest for the perfect dabbing experience.
Cleaning a dab pen
Let me share with you my experiences with dab pens and how to keep them in top shape. Cleaning a dab pen not only ensures its longevity but also keeps bacteria or mold from building up in the chamber, making your cannabis concentrate safe to inhale.
To clean your dab pen, gather cotton swabs, rubbing alcohol, warm water, and paper towels. Then, follow these simple steps:
- Set your dab pen to the highest temperature and turn it upside down over a paper towel. This melts off any sticky residue from the heating elements, making cleaning easier.
- Fill a small glass bowl with isopropyl alcohol.
- After the atomizer cools down, disassemble the dab pen into the battery, atomizer, and mouthpiece components.
- Soak a cotton swab in the alcohol and gently wipe the inside of the heating chamber, avoiding the coils. If there’s too much residue for a swab to remove, place the atomizer in the bowl and let it soak for at least 30 minutes.
- While the atomizer is soaking, use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol to clean the battery’s thread. A cleaning brush may help scrub off the residue.
- Wipe the mouthpiece with an alcohol-soaked cotton swab to remove any residue or clogged material.
- Finally, rinse everything with warm water and let it dry before reassembling and using it again.
Now, let’s talk about the pros and cons of dab pens. They can be challenging to learn and require regular maintenance to function properly, but they offer more flexibility and ease of use than traditional dab rigs. With a dab pen, all you need to do is load the concentrate into the heating chamber, set your preferred temperature, and enjoy.
However, it’s essential to remember that cannabis concentrates are highly potent forms of medical marijuana. Extracts like wax concentrate contain some of the highest levels of THC and other cannabinoids. They’re best suited for experienced marijuana users or those who need high potency for their specific needs.
In conclusion, dab pens provide a portable and convenient way to enjoy highly concentrated recreational or medical marijuana. Once you’ve mastered the basics, dab pens become valuable and powerful tools in your cannabis toolkit.
