What are Vaporizers ?

               

               

                    

                           A vaporizer turns the active ingredients from plant material into vapor without combustion the material. Vaporizing is a healthier process than smoking. This article describes how a vaporizer works, as well as the different types of vaporizers that are available. What is a Vaporizer? In the vaporizing process, the desired ingredients of the material are turned into vapor, which is inhaled. Vaporizing is different from smoking. Smoking takes place through burning the material. Combustion releases many of the harmful by-products of smoking including particulates. Vaporizing, on the other hand, eliminates virtually all of these harmful by-products. That's because the boiling point of the desired ingredient is lower than the combustion point of the plant material. The material does not burn, and no secondhand smoke is produced. Vaporizers come in a number of different models and are sold at different price points. Many vaporizers are meant to be used in the home, but some are specifically designed to be portable. The home models have a power cord, so they must be used near an electrical outlet. They also have various accessories such as valves & bags that require space. The Volcano Vaporizer and the Arizer Extreme are good examples of in-home vaporizers. The Arizer has glass parts, so it is best used in a fixed location. Look on a review site to find the best vaporizer for your needs. Portable vaporizer models have rechargeable batteries and are fueled by gas such as butane or NO2. These can be used anywhere discreetly. Portable vaporizers have unique designs - the Io-lite line of butane-fueled vaporizers look just like walkies-talkies! This was recently seen on the Showtime series Bored to Death - Ted Danson's character enjoyed the Io-lite. Vaporizers differ in the method of inhalation. Often, the vapor is inhaled though a plastic tube called a "whip". The length of the whip can vary - some are as short as six inches and others are a few feet long. The whip cools the vapor before it reaches the mouth of the user. Another method of inhalation is through an inflatable bag. Here, the material is heated and the vapor produced is collected in a plastic bag. The user then detaches the bag and inhales. This allows the user to accurately control the amount of active ingredient delivered. Some popular brands of in-home vaporizers use this method of inhalation, including the flagship Volcano Vaporizer, which comes shipped with a set of re-usable inflatable bags. Why Would I Want A Vaporizer? If you are a smoker of tobacco or other material and are concerned about the health effects of smoking, you may consider a vaporizer. The release of the harmful constituents of smoke are dramatically reduced or eliminated with the use of a vaporizer. One review stated that "The uptake of the [active ingredient] is comparable to smoking, while avoiding the respiratory disadvantages of smoking." Thus, the material is delivered to your lungs, without the harmful by-products of smoking. Your lungs will thank you! Another reason to buy a vaporizer is that your material can be re-used. Since no burning takes place, the plant material itself it not destroyed. Often, there will be additional material left, which can be run through the vaporizer again. Many people who have purchased and used vaporizers have commented on this fact. One user of the Vapir One 5.0 Digital Herbal Vaporizer said that "the [material] lasts longer... I run quality [material] through the vaporizer two times easily and sometimes a third time if nothing else is available...it will save you money and pickup time." Thus, although a vaporizer costs some money up-front, it is an investment - it will allow you to re-use your material, eventually paying for itself. There are many advantages to vaporizing over smoking. Vaporizing is a cleaner and healthier process which prolongs the use of your material. Different types of vaporizers are becoming increasingly popular in recent years. There are numerous places to buy a vaporizer, and the internet is a good place to start. Make sure you read some reviews of the different popular models to find the best vaporizer for your needs.