Dabbing is the flash vaporization process of the dab, also known as concentrates in high temperatures, and is accomplished using an e-rig, dab rig kit, also known as a dab pen. This guide will focus on traditional dabbing using the dab rig in this guide.
There’s a little learning curve when dabbing, therefore if you’ve never tried it before, it might be beneficial to get someone who is experienced to demonstrate how to do it.
Important things to keep in mind when you dab:
- Dabs are concentrated versions of cannabis, therefore just a tiny amount goes a far distance. The flower has between 15-25% THC. the dabs range from 60 to 90% THC.
- The temperature is crucial when dabbing.
- When dabbing: If the nail is too hot, it will scorch the terpenes, and possibly trigger an exaggerated cough.
- Avoid the hot nail, which is more hot than an ice pot or lighter.
How do you use a dab-rig?
Dab rigs are water pipe that is used to inhale dab smoke. It resembles an old bong with an enclosed chamber that houses water to cool vapor. However, rather than a bowl to hold flowers like the bong, a dab is equipped with a nail to hold concentrates.
What is the dab rig’s function?
To dab, the nail of the dab rig is heated using the torch and then allowed to cool down to the right temperature. A cannabis concentrate is inserted into the nail, and the intense heat causes it to evaporate. A carb cap is put on top of the nail, and the dabber breathes and controls the flow of air with its carb cap.
Vapor is pumped from the nail to inside the main chamber, and is then cooled by water prior to reaching the dabber’s lungs.
How do you make dabs?
Before you begin dabbing It is important to remember that solvent concentrates, like shatter wax, crumble, jelly, honey, and many more, are created using an organic solvent like butane. Therefore, these concentrates should be prepared by an authorized technician using the appropriate equipment and can’t be created at home.
Solvents need to be removed from the extraction process to ensure they are safe to consume and only a professional licensed by a market that is legal can do this. Unsafe solvent extraction techniques could be hazardous and result in the release of dangerous fumes, or even explosives.
However, some solvent-free dabs can be created at home with cannabis flowers and basic household tools.
