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The idea of vaping weed can seem overwhelming, intimidating, and maybe a little bit weird if you are used to rolling a joint. Vaping weed is still a new concept for most people, but it’s catching on fast. It makes precise dosing easier and delivers quicker results.

There are a variety of vaporizers with different functions and potency levels. Whether you’re looking to vape HHC, CBD, or flower, the guidelines are usually the same. There is no one-size-fits-all strategy for dosing or vaping weed.

However, there are basic guidelines and information you must know for a successful vaping venture. This Doobie blog gives you the much-needed tips to help you get started.

How To Vape Weed

Even if you have been ingesting marijuana for years, chances are you may be new to the vaping scene. There are two main weed vaping options available: an oil vape or a flower vape. Follow these instructions to get the maximum benefits.

How to Use a Flower Vape

• Grind the flower into a fine powder. You need between 0.25 and 0.5 grams to fill the chamber.
• Load the herb into the chamber. Fill the chamber so you don’t have to keep refilling it. Don’t fill the chamber too tightly; you need airflow to pass through.
• Select the temperature. Flower vapes heat the powder to release CBD and THC in a smokable form. Not all vapes have a temperature setting; in this case, the power button is enough.
• Wait. The vape takes some time to warm up; give it 2 to 5 minutes.
• Inhale through the vape’s mouthpiece. Take gentle puffs, then fill your lungs and exhale. The amount you inhale is up to you. Hold the weed in your lungs for up to 10 seconds, then release it.
• Clean the chamber when you can’t taste the marijuana anymore. After a few hits, the powder will be spent, you should reload the chamber.

How to Use an Oil Vape

• Charge the battery. Oil vapes have two parts: the cartridge and the battery. Before vaping, ensure the battery is fully charged.
• Attach the cartridge to the battery. Once you take the battery from the charger, screw in the cartridge at the top so the mouthpiece sticks out. The cartridge usually comes filled with cannabis oil already.
• Turn on the battery. Some oil vapes turn on automatically when you attach the cartridge, but others require you to turn them on manually.
• Press the button and inhale. There is a button on the side or the bottom of the vape. Press it and inhale through the mouthpiece. Pressing the button releases the vapor.
• Change the cartridge when it’s empty. You will know when the oil in the cartridge runs out; that’s when you need to change it.

How To Not Cough When Smoking Weed Vape

If you always cough when vaping and want to minimize it, start by adjusting your vaping technique. Inhale more slowly and in smaller puffs, and ensure you don’t set the vape’s temperature too high. Inhale directly into the lungs; don’t hold the vapor in your mouth.

Clean the vape regularly to avoid residue buildup, which might irritate your throat. Also, don’t overdo it; vaping excessively in a short amount of time sometimes increases your coughs. Additionally, be sure to hydrate before, during, and after vaping to keep the throat moist.

How To Fix A Disposable Weed Vape Pen

Disposable weed pens are single-use devices that come prefilled with vape juice. If it isn’t working, it more often than not is a dead battery, blocked airflow, leaked vape juice, or a blocked mouthpiece. Common fixes include:

• Re-charging your device
• Cleaning the mouthpiece
• Analyzing the liquid levels
• Gently shaking the vape
• Warming the vape 

If your vape is not working properly for any reason, stop using it, and only resume usage after it is fixed/replaced. 

Is A Weed Pen A Vape?

There is a slight difference between a weed pen and a vape. Pens and vapes differ in size, functionality, and usage. They both produce vapor, but pens are usually smaller with fewer features. Vaporizers have ovens and are larger; you can place plant matter like flowers and other concentrates in the chamber.

Weed pens usually come already filled with marijuana content. With a vape, you may have to refill it yourself, depending on what you are vaping. Weed pens don’t have a temperature control function, while vapes allow you to adjust the temperature.

How Long Will Vaping Weed Make You High?

Usually 1 to 3 hours. This depends on how you consume the marijuana. When you vape for a long time, the effect might last longer than when you only take a few puffs. You will feel the effect immediately, and it can last up to 3 hours, but it lingers up to 8 hours.

Final Thoughts

While vaping weed might be a new concept, it’s one you can master pretty quickly. This brief guide gives you all the information and tips you need to hit the ground running. There are plenty of vaporizers to choose from. Pick a vape device that best suits your needs and ensure you dose correctly to achieve the desired effect.
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