Convection, conduction or hybrid? Which vaporizer should you choose?

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Convection, conduction or hybrid? What are the differences between the individual heating systems ine vaporizersand what should you consider when choosing the perfect equipment for yourself?

Hello! Today we wanted to discuss a very important topic that is unclear for many of you and can make it much more difficult to choose your dream vaporizer. Currently on the vaporizer market, there is such a huge selection of devices - in various shapes, sizes and most importantly, with different types of heating systems that you can get lost in it :) One of the most important factors to consider when buying a vaporizer is the device a heating system that defines not only the price of the device, but also how it will operate. Two basic heating technologies that we can distinguish are convection and conduction, and you should also know that there are also hybrid devices that combine both systems. In this article, we will try to explain how the systems mentioned above work, what are the differences between them and, above all, how they affect the quality of vaporization, and thus the choice of a vaporizer.

Convection, i.e. hot air that heats up the drought

Let's start with convection. System konvective means that hot air passes through the heating chamber to form steam. In convection devices, the drying chamber is located close to the heating element, so when you inhale, hot air flows through the dried material, creating vaporization vapor. Convection until recently was the domain of stationary vaporizers such as Volcano Digitwhether Volcano Plenty, because this system consumes much more energy than a conduction system, and therefore requires high-capacity battery - accumulator. Many years of research into battery improvement have resulted in many small, compact devices with an effective convection system on the market of portable vaporizers. When looking for a portable convection vaporizer, pay attention to: Firefly 2, Boundless CFVand Flowermate Swift Pro.

The advantages of convection are: excellent vapor flavor, very high efficiency and quick heating time. Convection heats the herbs only during real use (inhalation), therefore the herbs are never "boiled". This has a great influence on the quality of the taste and prevents unnecessary “wasting” of active substances contained in the dried fruit.

On the other hand, one of the main disadvantages of the convection system is the battery life in vaporizers with this system. As this system consumes much more energy than the conduction system, the battery usually lasts for 5-6 sessions, i.e. 30-40 minutes of use. This situation will certainly change in the future, as portable convection devices are constantly refined in terms of battery consumption and the size of the heating chamber.

Another caveat that the convection system can raise is the amount of steam produced. For users who have previously used traditional smoking or water filtration, vaporization from a convection device may not be sufficient in this respect. Convection steam is much more delicate and less visible, which does not mean that it is less effective. You just have to get used to it and like this delicate "vape".

Conduction, i.e. evaporation of conductorshares

The conduction system is based on the fact that the drying chamber is itself a heating element. The walls of the chamber heat up, which in turn heats up the herbs, creating vaporization steam. The advantage of the conduction system is the fact that it is very economical in energy consumption. Most of the conduction vaporizers are made of high-quality components, such as: ceramics, borosilicate glass, and stainless steel. These materials are completely safe, extremely durable and, above all, conduct heat very well. As a result, the herbs are heated very quickly, with minimal battery consumption. A very clever and effective system.

The big advantage of conduction vaporizers is the fact that they are very small, even pocket-sized devices. PAX is the leader in this department. Extremely compact and discreet PAX 3(literally fits in a closed hand) heats up quickly (in 22 seconds), is very intuitive to use and, most importantly, comes with a 10-year manufacturer's warranty. No other device of this type has such good support from the manufacturer. It's worth taking a look at it! Vaporizers are also recommended Da Vinci IQ, Arizer SOLO 2and Arizer AIR II.

A slight disadvantage of conduction devices (compared to convection devices) may be the worse taste quality of the produced pairs, although it is always a matter of individual taste and opinions on this subject are divided. Another negative aspect of conduction that is worth paying attention to is the fact that in devices of this type, the dried material in the chamber is constantly heated - boiled. This has a significant impact, not only on the taste, but also on faster consumption of herbs. The exception among conduction vaporizers that deal with this problem is PAX 3. The device uses two sensors: the device's movement sensor and the touch sensor in the mouthpiece. This combination allows for quick automatic cooling and raising the temperature in the heating chamber, depending on the needs. This translates into a better quality of vaporization compared to other conduction vaporizers that keep the temperature of the heating chamber at the same level. On but not used for 30 seconds (for standard operating mode) - not moved or without contact with the mouthpiece - PAX goes into standby mode. It then lowers the temperature in the game chambera few steps earlier to protect the fabric during the pause in puffing. Upon contact, the device immediately raises the temperature in the heating chamber on the touch sensor in the mouthpiece to ensure constant steam production during consecutive puffs. In addition, the device will turn off completely after 3 minutes of non-use. It may seem that this combination of sensors does not do much, but for an experienced vaporizer user it will surely be significant and any PAX user will appreciate these improvements.

Hybrid - a combination of convection and conduction

When it's hard for you to decide which heating system is best for you, try hybrids. This system combines the elements of convection and conduction, the most interesting thing is that this combination is different in each device. The leading device among hybrid vaporizers is Mighty - a very famous, already cult vaporizer from Storz & Bickel. Big, strong, unmatched in the production of large, visible pairs. It is a device for users who rather vaporize at home and prefer the quality and quantity of vapor to the appearance of the device (Mighty is quite large for a portable vaporizer). When we are looking for something similar and more handy, it is worth choosing Crafty. It is a vaporizer that uses the same technologyWhat Mighty, only in a miniaturized form and with the ability to control via an application on the phone. What makes them different? Crafty has a much less battery life, which is something for something :)

It is also an interesting and inexpensive item among hybrid vaporizers X - Max V2. The system used in it is 80% convection and 20% conduction.

The main advantage of hybrid vaporizers is the high vapor production. If you are looking for something similar to a hookah, then a hybrid vaporizer will be the closest to these expectations. As for the disadvantages, the hybrid combination of both systems has all the shortcomings of the heating systems already described. In addition, hybrid devices are not as attractive and discreet in appearance, which is also an important factor when choosing a vaporizer.

In conclusion, each of the heating systems described above has its pros and cons, and it would be a huge injustice to call one of them the best and most effective. When choosing a vaporizer, it's worth choosing it according to your needs. For one user a given feature is the most important, and for another completely different. Certainly when looking for a little discreetFor this device, it is worth choosing conduction, but when the quality of taste is the most important for you, convection will satisfy you. And when all you want is a specific "cloud" hit, then only the hybrid will live up to your expectations. The choice is yours!

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