How to use a glass bong with concentrates, oils, or wax that require higher temperatures or different methods of consumption?

If you are looking for a new way to enjoy your favorite herb or tobacco, you might want to try using a glass bong with concentrates, oils, or wax. These are potent forms of cannabis extracts that can deliver intense effects and flavors. However, they also require higher temperatures or different methods of consumption than regular dry herbs. In this blog post, we will explain how to use a glass bong with concentrates, oils, or wax, and what are the benefits and drawbacks of this method.

What are concentrates, oils, and wax?

Concentrates, oils, and wax are terms that refer to various types of cannabis extracts that have been processed to remove excess plant material and retain the active compounds, such as cannabinoids and terpenes. They can have different textures, colors, and potencies, depending on the extraction method and the quality of the source material. Some of the most common types of concentrates are:

• Shatter: A hard, brittle, and translucent extract that resembles glass. It has a high THC content and can be broken into small pieces for dabbing.
• Budder: A soft, creamy, and spreadable extract that has a butter-like consistency. It is usually made by whipping shatter or other extracts to introduce air and moisture.
• Crumble: A crumbly, dry, and granular extract that can be easily sprinkled on top of dry herbs or dabbed. It is usually made by purging budder or other extracts at low temperatures.
• Wax: A sticky, waxy, and gooey extract that can have different textures, such as honeycomb, sugar wax, or earwax. It is usually made by blasting butane or other solvents through cannabis plant material.
• Oil: A liquidy, runny, and oily extract that can be stored in syringes or cartridges. It is usually made by using CO2 or ethanol as solvents to extract the cannabinoids and terpenes from cannabis plant material.
• Rosin: A solventless extract that is made by applying heat and pressure to cannabis flowers or hash. It has a sappy, sticky, and resinous texture and retains most of the original flavor and aroma of the source material.

What is a glass bong?

A glass bong is a type of water pipe that is used to smoke dry herbs or tobacco. It consists of a bowl where the herb is placed, a stem that connects the bowl to the water chamber, a percolator that filters and cools the smoke through water, and a mouthpiece where the smoke is inhaled. Glass bongs come in different shapes, sizes, designs, and colors. They are popular among smokers because they offer a smoother and cleaner smoking experience than joints or pipes.

How to use a glass bong with concentrates, oils, or wax?

To use a glass bong with concentrates, oils, or wax, you will need some additional accessories and tools. These include:

• A nail or a banger: A nail or a banger is a metal or quartz piece that replaces the bowl of the glass bong. It is used to heat up the concentrates, oils, or wax until they vaporize. Nails and bangers come in different sizes and shapes. You should choose one that fits your glass bong’s joint size and gender.
• A dabber: A dabber is a metal or glass tool that is used to scoop up a small amount of concentrate, oil, or wax and place it on the nail or banger.
• A carb cap: A carb cap is a metal or glass piece that is used to cover the nail or banger after placing the concentrate on it. It helps to create a vacuum that lowers the air pressure inside the nail or banger, allowing the concentrate to vaporize at lower temperatures and preserve more flavor.
• A torch: A torch is a butane-powered device that is used to heat up the nail or banger until it reaches the desired temperature for vaporizing the concentrate.
• A thermometer: A thermometer is an optional device that can help you measure the temperature of the nail or banger more accurately. Some thermometers are digital devices that attach to the nail or banger, while others are infrared devices that point at the nail or banger from a distance.

Once you have all the necessary accessories and tools, you can follow these steps to use a glass bong with concentrates, oils, or wax:

1. Fill the water chamber of your glass bong with enough water to cover the percolator, but not too much to prevent splashback.
2. Attach the nail or banger to the joint of your glass bong and make sure it is secure and stable.
3. Use the torch to heat up the nail or banger until it glows red. If you have a thermometer, you can use it to check the temperature of the nail or banger. Different concentrates, oils, and wax may require different temperatures for optimal vaporization and flavor. Generally, lower temperatures (around 300-400°F) produce more flavorful and smoother hits, while higher temperatures (around 500-700°F) produce more potent and harsher hits.
4. Let the nail or banger cool down for a few seconds before placing the concentrate on it. Use the dabber to scoop up a small amount of concentrate, oil, or wax and carefully place it on the nail or banger. Avoid touching the hot surface of the nail or banger with the dabber.
5. Cover the nail or banger with the carb cap and inhale through the mouthpiece of your glass bong. You should see vapor forming inside the water chamber and percolator. Rotate or wiggle the carb cap to direct the airflow and vaporize the concentrate more evenly.
6. Exhale and enjoy the effects and flavors of your concentrate, oil, or wax. Repeat as desired.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of using a glass bong with concentrates, oils, or wax?

Using a glass bong with concentrates, oils, or wax has some benefits and drawbacks that you should consider before trying this method. Some of the benefits are:

• Potency: Concentrates, oils, and wax are much more potent than dry herbs or tobacco. They can contain up to 80% THC or more, compared to 10-25% THC in dry herbs. This means that you can get stronger effects with less material and fewer hits.
• Flavor: Concentrates, oils, and wax can also preserve more of the original flavor and aroma of the cannabis plant than dry herbs or tobacco. They contain higher concentrations of terpenes, which are the compounds that give cannabis its distinctive smell and taste. Using a glass bong with a nail or a banger can also enhance the flavor by allowing you to vaporize the concentrate at lower temperatures than combustion.</li