Dabbing is becoming increasingly popular among cannabis connoisseurs, and the dab rig is one of the best ways to experience it. When done correctly, dabbing provides an intense and flavorful hit that other methods of consuming cannabis concentrates can’t match. But what exactly is a dab rig? How do you use it? Here are all the things you need to know about a dab rig, courtesy of Toke Planet.
What is a dab rig?
A dab rig is essentially a bong or hookah adapted for cannabis concentrates. It’s made up of several parts: the base, the neck, the joint, the downstem, the bowl and the concentrate nail or banger. The water in the base cools and filters any impurities from your vapor before it’s inhaled. It also helps make your hits smoother and more enjoyable.
Differences between a bong and a dab rig
Although there are some similarities between bongs and dab rigs (both involve passing smoke through water), they’re not quite the same thing. While bongs are usually used with dry herbal flower material, dab rigs are designed explicitly for cannabis concentrates such as waxes, oils and shatter. This means they have different joint sizes (usually 10mm-18mm) and different accessories like nails or bangers rather than bowls for herbs.
Choosing the right nail or banger
When choosing a nail or banger for your dab rig setup, consider both its size and material composition. The most common choices are quartz nails/bangers, ceramic nails/bangers or titanium nails/bangers; each has its own unique properties when it comes to heat retention times, so choose accordingly depending on the type of concentrate you prefer to use most often (e.g., waxes require higher temperatures).
Heating your nail or banger
Before applying any concentrate to your nail/banger, you must first heat it up using either a torch or an electronic nail device such as an eNail setup – this is essential as you need to achieve very high temperatures in order to vaporize concentrates properly without burning them (which can lead to health complications). After heating your nail/banger, wait 30 seconds before applying the concentrate; this will ensure optimal vaporization without burning off the terpenes that give the concentrate its flavor profile.
How to take a hit from a dab rig
Once your nail/banger is properly heated up, place your desired amount of concentrate on it, either using a tool such as tweezers or simply using your fingers if you have heat-resistant gloves on hand – start small with just one “dab” until you get used to how much is right for you, then increase as needed over time – then immediately place the mouthpiece of your dab rig in your mouth and begin to inhale slowly, keeping the flame away from your face at all times (unless you are using an eNail setup). Continue to inhale until all vapor has been expelled from the chamber, then exhale – repeat until the desired effect is achieved!
Cleaning & Maintaining Your Dab Rig
Cleaning & maintenance is key when it comes to ensuring safe & long-term use of any type of smoking device – especially when dealing with concentrated forms of cannabis such as waxes & oils, which can be difficult to clean due to their sticky nature; However, there are certain products specifically designed for cleaning glassware such as ISO alcohol wipes which are great for removing residue left behind after each session – in addition, always keep an eye out for blockages in areas such as down stems & joints where build-up can occur over time causing poor airflow during inhalation, so regularly disassemble everything and give each piece a thorough individual cleaning before reassembling!
Bottom line
Whether you’re a newcomer looking for your first dab rig or a connoisseur seeking greater satisfaction from your experience, understanding all the aspects involved in using a quality dab rig is paramount: selecting the right accessories, including the right size nails/bangers & proper heating techniques, plus adequate cleaning & maintenance routines should provide users with years of smooth hits from the delicious dabs provided by Toke Planet!
