A Few Tips for Using Dab Rigs
The dab rig is an innovative way to consume one of humanities’ favorite herbal psychotropic substances. Unlike a joint, pipe or bong, the dab rig is designed for vaporizing specially designed cannabis concentrates commonly referred to as rosin, shatter or glass and the resulting high is considerably more potent.
But, using a dab rig is not quite as straight-forward as rolling a joint. But, once you have fully understood the basics of dab rigs, there are many ways that your adventures with THC can be taken to new levels. So let’s get right into it with some helpful pointers on properly using a dab rig.
1. USE GLOVES
The concentrates you will be using with your dab rig are oil based and can create the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and germs you may be carrying on your fingers. This can ultimately detract from the quality of your costly concentrates. Wash hands well before you begin your trip and even use sterilized latex gloves to prevent contamination.
2. USE A DEDICATED DAB RIG
There are manufacturers that market dab rigs that can be used with regular dry herbs with a special attachment. That’s nice and all, but if you went through the trouble of obtaining a dab rig it is far better to keep it for concentrates only. Using dry herbs with your dab rig will contaminate the device and detract from the overall experience. You can roll a joint or purchase a dry herb vaporizer for buds at a fraction of the cost.
3. TURN DOWN THE HEAT
It will take a bit of practice to master the art and science of using a dab rig. Many people have been initially turned off from the dab rig simply because they used it improperly and one of the biggest blunders is high temperatures.
After heating the dab, allow it to cool slightly before adding the concentrates. Remember that these concentrates only need to be heated by temperatures between 350°F – 400°F, which is considerably cooler than the blue butane flame (over 900°F). Give the dab rig a moment to cool before you apply the concentrates.
3. USE A CARB CAP
The use of the carburetor is another point that will require finesse and practice. By controlling the amount of air that is allowed into the rig, you will be able to build a thick and rich cloud of vapors. Not only does this taste better, it makes efficient use of your costly concentrates.
4. USE A QUALITY QUARTZ NAIL
Your dab rig will produce a clean flavor and pure experience in general if you use a quality quartz nail or banger. The average glass nail that comes standard with your dab rig. Not only will using high quality components improve your experience, it will also preserve the longevity of your rig.
5. CLEAN YOUR DAB RIG CONSTANTLY
For best results from your dab rig, we recommend cleaning out your rig and components as frequently as possible. You will find that the more often this is done, the easier it is to carry out. Furthermore, a clean rig produces cleaner and better tasting smoke sans lingering flavors of the last use.