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[pipeman]

mate all the tubes had a shotty...little hole half way up.

 

do you find the mouthpiece gets hot as well?

[BULLET]

thanks bullet, ill head over to the website and take a butchers at it...myself, i dont pull bongs no more, getting sick of numbers too. a good number just leaves me wanting a durry to settle down with...the whole smoking thing is getting to me these days. these vapes sound the go for me and a few mates too...thanks again mate.

 

JAIKAI

 

Vaporizing cannabis

 

Differences in comparison with smoking

 

Hemp consumers have for some years now being becoming increasingly aware of the potential which vaporization of active ingredients in cannabis offer. Vaporization of cannabinoids is extremely promising when compared to smoking, particularly with regard to the medical utilization of hemp. As is commonly known, the hemp herb (or hashish) is burnt during smoking, temperatures of approx. 500-700°C being reached during this process.

Vaporization of cannabis, on the other hand, involves the herbal material being heated to a minimum of 185°C, this being the temperature from which THC (tetrahydrocannabinol - the main active ingredient in cannabis) evaporates from the herbal material and blends with air (i.e. being transformed into an inhalable form).

Vaporization also occurs in principle during smoking, with hot gases in smoke flowing through the herbal material, causing the vaporization of active ingredients which then blend with smoke.

However, the heat required here is generated through the combustion of the cannabis, a process which involves serious disadvantages. Smoking entails the unavoidable inhalation of toxic combustion by-products along with the desired ingredients, these being carcinogenic, causing irritation of the respiratory tract and emitting noxious odours. In addition to this, the uncontrolled combustion temperature (which is much too high) causes the unnecessary destruction of the majority of ingredients, thus squandering the original material.

Smoking is thus not only damaging to health, but also inefficient.

In contrast to this, the use of an effective vaporizer enables one to release with ease 3-4 times the active ingredients in cannabis, while simultaneously reducing the consumption of harmful substances considerably.

 

Initial results of a study conducted by the Californian NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) and MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) indicate that the vaporizers tested produced THC (tetrahydrocannabinol - the main active ingredient in cannabis) at 185°C, whereas three measured toxins (benzene, toluene and naphthalene) were completely eliminated. Carbon monoxide and tar were reduced.

Further advantages when compared with smoking are the more pleasant flavour (which non-smokers also find acceptable) and considerably lower development of odours. No bothersome smoke is created, and non-smokers are not subject to any adverse effects when sharing rooms with users.

 

Vaporized cannabis tends to induce a "high", while smoking the same material is more apt to get the user "stoned". The effect primarily depends on the chemical consistency of the cannabis used (i.e. the ratio of the two main active ingredients THC, which intoxicates, and CBD (cannabidiol), which has a sedative effect).

The greater exploitation of active ingredients (when compared with smoking) does not result in a stronger effect. The intensity of the effect is determined chiefly by the quality of the cannabis used. Greater efficiency is indicated by the fact that material can be used several times.

The material is burnt during smoking, with only useless ash remaining. Vaporization, on the other hand, only involves hot air flowing through the material. No other process takes place, apart from active ingredients vaporizing. It is therefore possible to switch off the vaporizer after inhaling sufficient active ingredients, and active ingredients can be inhaled from the same material at a subsequent session. This process can be repeated until no more vapour emerges and an effect is no longer felt. Refilling with fresh material is only necessary at this stage.

 

 

Tips for vaporizing cannabis under practical circumstances

 

It is futile to look for instructions on the vaporization of cannabis in vaporizer operating manuals. This is because it is prohibited to advertise these devices by emphasizing the fact that illegal substances can be administered with them. Even tips published in this respect are intended purely for theoretical information, and it is forbidden to put them into practices at present, leastwise in Germany.

The proportion of active ingredient vapour in the hot air after cooling which is intended for inhalation primarily depends on the quality and quantity of cannabis with which the vaporizer is filled. Other important factors are the surface area of the hashish or marijuana and the vaporizing temperature.

It is clear that the quality of the material being vaporized is important, as is the quantity involved (more cannabis means greater vaporization). One should note that a minimum quantity is required to generate sufficient vapor, a fact which brings us to the question of surface area.

Anyone who rolls ½ g hashish into a ball and deposits it in the vaporizer will be sorely disappointed with the result, as practically no vapour rises and an equally negligible effect is achieved. Crushing the same piece of hashish into small particles, and the subsequently greater surface area achieved, will, in contrast, generate strong vapor, the effect achieved being also greater as a consequence. Active ingredients can only vaporize from cannabis if they are close enough to the surface. Grinding the material occasionally with ones fingers between vaporizing procedures is thus advantageous, as this exposes the material previously concealed in the interior. Hemp blossoms and leaves (marihuana) have a larger surface area and need only be slightly ground (but not too finely). The cannabis should not be packed into the filling chamber, as loosely-deposited material facilitates the free circulation of hot air.

The vaporizing temperature also plays a significant role, as already mentioned. The higher the temperature, the greater the volume of active ingredients released in a single procedure. However, temperatures higher than really necessary also produce more harmful substances and adversely effect the flavour.

An increase in temperature is thus particularly advisable if the effect achieved is diminished and considerably less vapour is generated after several procedures. This enables one to obtain the residual benefit from the material.

Vaporized natural cannabis irritates the respiratory tract much less than smoked cannabis, but it is not completely free of irritating properties. The material used, the quality of the vaporizer and the respiratory method employed all have a considerable influence in this respect. It is therefore important that one inhale deliberately, holding ones breath for a few seconds and then exhaling again. Talking or laughing during inhalation should be avoided, as this can lead to fits of coughing among less experienced consumers. Inhalation of vaporized cannabis becomes easier after a certain individual settling-in period.

 

The accuracy of temperature indicators on vaporizers should not be relied upon. Even digital displays which appear to be extremely accurate are misleading if the display does not correspond to the actual temperature in the filling chamber. Conducting ones own observations is better in this respect.

The temperature setting is perfect when a fine, white mist is seen to rise. Vapor which is barely perceivable indicates that either the temperature is too low or the material to be vaporized has nothing left in it to give off. Thick, even yellowish fumes are not vapors, but smoke, and the material in the filling chamber is discoloured (dark brown or black) as a result of the excessive temperature. Material can even burn in low-quality vaporizers. An effective vaporizer should be constructed in a manner which rules out the combustion of herbal material from the outset.

Incidentally, the flavour has little to do with the effect. Flavour inducers (relatively volatile essential oils) vaporize much quicker than cannabinoids. The initial flavour vanishes after the first few procedures, but the effect is still undiminished. Flavour in any case primarily depends on that which is deposited in the vaporizer. An effective vaporizer does not influence the flavour in any way.

It is an unfortunate fact that only a small percentage of cannabis cultivators strive to produce cannabis with a clean flavour (e.g. "industrially" produced Dutch strains are usually grown with the emphasis on a high yield and maximization of active ingredients). This plays an insignificant role when smoking, as the flavour is generally disguised to a great degree by smoke. However, the differences are much clearer when dealing with vaporized cannabis.

A few "ecological" Swiss hemp cultivators have shown great promise, as extremely effective Swiss hashish varieties have been vaporized and savoured. The flavour was mild and pleasant and did not irritate the respiratory tract. Cannabis of exactly this calibre should be obtainable for both medicinal and personal needs.

Common hashish and marijuana are perfectly suitable for vaporizers. Cannabis resin in powder form (often erroneously called pollen) can also be used without difficulty. There are a few hashish varieties which become oily/sticky when heated, subsequently smearing the sieve filter. Hash of this kind should be heated previously and mixed with a carrier material (e.g. hemp leaves, sage or peppermint). This prevents blocking of filters, increases the surface area and also generates interesting flavours.

Hashish oil can be used in the same manner. Another possibility is to dissolve the oil in alcohol, like dronabinol (a synthetically-produced form of pure delta-9 THC), and trickle it onto a cotton wool swab, this been subsequently deposited in the filling chamber. The THC is vaporized and the cotton wool swab remains. Vaporizing dronabinol (available only on prescription) is at present the only legal option in Germany for the utilization of cannabinoids for inhalation purposes.

It should also be briefly mentioned that numerous other drugs and active herbal ingredients can also be vaporized and inhaled.

 

 

The present state of technological development

 

There are essentially two different functional principles on which vaporizers work. One is the "frying pan" principle (i.e. herbal material is distributed on a heated surface and the ensuing vapor or smoke which rises from this is inhaled). However, constructional restrictions prevent the material being heated in an even manner when employing this method. Such devices are inexpensive, but relatively ineffective and, consequently, not recommendable.

The other method is to permeate the material with a flow of hot air. This achieves a considerably more even heating of cannabis (a prerequisite for controlled vaporization).

The greatest technical difficulty encountered here is heating the air to a pre-specified temperature. THC vaporizes at temperatures of 185°C and over, cellulose (herbal material) beginning to change to coke at 235°C and subsequently combusting. Theoretically speaking, temperatures between 185°C and 235°C are thus optimal for vaporizing cannabis. However, an effective vaporizer should be capable of achieving air temperature fluctuations of 185°C to a max. of 205°C in the filling chamber under practical conditions (for reasons relating to flavour, efficiency and the detrimental effects of harmful substances). The lower the fluctuation, the better.

Statements such as "my cheap vaporizer works just fine, and I can feel the effect!" are often heard. This is, however, no argument in support of a vaporizer, as an effect can be achieved with a pipe or joint, or even with a heated stove hotplate on which cannabis is strewn in order to inhale the vapour or smoke generated. This has nothing to do with controlled vaporization.

The primary requirement of a vaporizer is the capacity to maintain the temperature just above the point of vaporization in order to obtain an optimum level of both efficiency and flavour, along with minimized production of harmful substances.

Other important points are the greatest level of safety for the user, ease of operation and inhalation which is separate from the vaporizing process.

Basically speaking, two kinds of vaporizer can be currently recommended: the Aromed vaporizer from Research&Experience (with reservations, due to certain limitations) and the Volcano from Vapormed.

The Aromed vaporizer utilizes a light bulb for heating, meaning that the heating element wires do not contaminate the inhaled air (being as they are encapsulated in glass).

However, the temperature indicated on the Aromed vaporizer's digital display is not equivalent to the actual temperature in the filling chamber during the vaporizing process. The Aromed also requires that air movement be induced by the user' lungs, resulting in inevitable volumetric flow fluctuations which even well-honed technology cannot compensate for with an adequate degree of precision, particularly if the temperature sensor is not located at the centre of activity (i.e. in the filling chamber). The user can, however, attempt to minimize flow fluctuations through a consistent inhalation technique, so that a satisfactory result can eventually be achieved.

The Aromed cools and filters vapour with water, a method which results in a considerable proportion of active ingredients being deposited in the water, rather than in the lungs.

 

The Volcano from Vapormed solves the problem of hot air generation by employing an astoundingly simple principle: the air is pumped through a heated aluminium block (similar to an oven with aeration ducts) and thus inevitably assumes the desired temperature. A diaphragm pump ensures that the air flow remains constant, and volumetric flow fluctuations are thus ruled out.

This functions so effectively that electronic controls can be dispensed with. A bimetallic control mechanism is sufficient to ensure a maximum air temperature fluctuation of 8°C in the filling chamber. This means that the Volcano has the most accurate temperature control of all vaporizers.

However, the main distinguishing feature of the Volcano is the patented valve balloon into which the vapor generated is pumped. The valve balloon can be completely detached from the device after filling and the contents inhaled at the user's ease. This ensures that the application is absolutely safe, as vaporization occurs previously and the user does not come into contact with glass, heat or electricity during inhalation.

 

The Volcano represents the latest development in vaporizers and is clearly superior to previously-available models in terms of quality, functionality and design.

This device is manufactured in Tuttlingen, a town in Southern Germany which is regarded internationally as the centre of medical technology. The know-how in the area of medical technology which is available here has already been utilized in the development phase of the Volcano.

Anyone who wishes to enjoy the benefits of the vaporization method right now is well advised to try the Volcano. The Volcano is also the only vaporizer currently being subjected to the critical eye of specialists and discerning users.

 

 

 

 

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[Luke Skywalker]

Hey bullet, is that your own or anothers work? I can't see a credit if it is anothers.... *wink wink, nudge, nudge.*

[BULLET]

Hey bullet, is that your own or anothers work? I can't see a credit if it is anothers.... *wink wink, nudge, nudge.*

Yeah, it is someone elses, but it was uncredited so i couldn't give credit where it was due.

i just thought it was plainly written and worth posting.

as a 30yr vet i don't need to boost my own ego by claiming something as mine when it isn't and i don't need to be overly verbose when answering others questions to try to hide my lack of experience like some others who have only been growing for 2yrs. nudge nudge, wink wink

[BULLET]

i don't need to be overly verbose when answering others questions to try to hide my lack of experience like some others who have only been growing for 2yrs. nudge nudge, wink wink

sorry for unworthly slur on your character and motives luke, which i withdraw!

 

i just saw the piece and thought it was good; i never thought that anyone who had read any of my other posts would think that i wrote it.

the language is straight out of a text-book.

surely a pm would have been a better way.

or if you have to do it in the open (which i guess is best), why not do it in a friendlier way. eg.

that was interesting where did you get the info?

or, whats the position with copywrite on this.

or, that sounds a bit partial, is it manufactures publicity material?

or something else a little less confrontational

unless of course you are seeking a confrontation!

 

remember, you catch more flies with sugar than with vineger

[jaikai]

hes got a point...anyways, thats a good write up BULLET. be fucked if i could type that much in one hit...

 

JAIKAI

[Luke Skywalker]

It appeared to be anothers work, and I saw no byline, was just pointing it out, as you may have forgotten, or, as you said, it's uncredited.

 

But yeah, I was trying to be friendly, guess I shoulda put another smilie in there or something?

 

Sorry that it offended you in the manner I questioned where it came from, but there was no line to credit it, and as a moderator it's my job to point this out. The *wink wink nudge nudge* was a reference to an old monty pythons sketch, and was intended to enliven things.

 

Once again, sorry if you've taken offence, none was intended.

[Gruntus]

Pipeman, went to the Aromazap website and read this :

All stems are now "Super Size", having a stem tip at least 33% deeper than the original stem tips. The stems also have a small hole in the handle that will allow the introduction of outside, cooler air into the vapor flow if desired.[/b]

None of my stems are like this, must be some new feature. Like my stems just fine - pleasant to use.

 

BULLET - why not post a link ? The article reads like a Volcano press release.

Edited May 18, 2004 by Gruntus

[pipeman]

hey Gruntus, I'm really falling in love with this aromazap. I was putting my mouth across the top of the mouthpiece like a bong and it got too hot for comfort, but I worked out sucking on it like a straw was the better way to go and I didn't really have the heat problem.

 

The main thing about it is I got three stems so you just leave the unit on and can be vaping anytime instantly, or passing it around and packing a stem while the other is being used.

 

Do you find it only takes one or two large tokes for the stem to be spent?

[Gruntus]

Do you find it only takes one or two large tokes for the stem to be spent?

That's about right for me. I've found I start to burn the organic if I keep toking, especially if my 'zap runs hot (which it does on hot days). I usually leave it off overnight.

 

Yeah, the extra stems are good for parties.