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Originally Posted by baddog
What temp do you vape at?
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There are several theories. From my
extensive trial and error experience using an accurate vaporizer, I came up with the following process...
I start at 350°F, and increase by 5°F as each bag is filled, until the temp reaches 380°F. I usually get at least 8 bags from a full bowl of cannabis (about the same amount of herb as you would put into a rolled joint).
The reason for the gradual temperature rise is due to the different vaporization points of different cannabinoids, so this way you can get a wider range of cannabinoids.
Additionally (and a great extra benefit of vaporizing), you can save up your leftover vape material (which is not burned), and use it to create cannabutter or cannaoil, for making cannabis edibles (brownies, etc).
I use one of the most precise (and expensive) heating systems, the Storz-Bickel Volcano, which retails for around $600:
http://www.storz-bickel.com/vaporize...on-system.html
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The best vaporizer temperature for marijuana/thc vaporization is approximately 365°F (185°C), but is better thought of as a range between 355°-385°F (180°-195°C). The quality of your herbs and the type of vaporizer you're using have a big effect on what temp setting you should use.
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As you increase the vaporization temperature past certain thresholds the various terpenoids found in cannabis are released. This is why your vapor will taste different when vaped at 350° than it does at 385°. My recommendation is to experiment yourself to find what temps suit you best. Start out low and slowly increase the temperature until you reach your desired level of strength and flavor.
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The Volcano Vaporizer (my personal fave) is best set at about 6 on the dial, or roughly 374°F (190°C). When you factor in the temp flux of the heating element (+/- 9°F) your actual vape temps will be between 365°-383°F (185°-195°C) as it cycles on and off. The digital model is slightly more precise with a flux of only 2.7°F. Lately I've been experimenting with increasing the temperature past 6 after the first balloon, but it's all personal preference so see what works best for you.
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I know some people who set their vaporizer to 420°, however at that temperature you will burn the cannabis causing toxins to be released (plus you are wasting good cannabis).
ADG