Heating a Dab Rig Without a Torch - 3 Easy Alternatives

Anyone who wants to take their cannabis experience to a whole new level knows that dabbing is the answer. It not only gives you a strong hit of THC, but it also lets you enjoy its real flavors and aromas. While dabbing is becoming a widespread method of consuming cannabis, some smokers still feel anxious practicing it because of the various tools they need. However, like any other process, there is always an easier route.

In case you do not know, you can heat a dab rig without a torch. Knowing how will save you from a torch-less session. Before telling you the alternative heating methods, here is what you should know about heating dabs. 

Why Dabs Need a Torch

In the culture of marijuana, dabbing refers to the process of consuming high concentrations of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychoactive chemical found in marijuana. To do this, you need to take a small portion of the dab or the cannabis concentrate and flash-vaporize it on a red-hot nail. 

Before transferring the dab onto the nail, you need to make sure that the nail is indeed red-hot. This part is where you need to have your butane torch lighter. Like what happens in cigars, the butane torch's intense flame will allow the user to light the dab quickly and evenly. 

With the help of the torch, you can heat the nail to the point where it becomes extremely hot. That is the perfect time to place the dab onto a nail, put your lips over the dab rig's mouthpiece, and then inhale. 

Heating a Dab Rig Without a Torch

If you do not have a torch or are afraid to use one, there are other ways you can heat the dab:

Using a Stove - If you do not have a butane torch, but you have a gas or electric stove at home, you are all good. You can heat the nail of your metal or glass dab rig by placing it over the stove. However, this method requires you to have tongs to protect yourself from getting burnt. 

Procedure:

1. Turn on your gas or electric stove and set the heat level to high.
2. Using your trusted tongs, hold the nail and place it on top of the burner.
3. Heat the nail for up to five minutes.
4. Take the nail off the nail and put it in your rig.
5. Start dabbing.

Using an E-Nail - If you want a flameless heating method, using an E-Nail is your best option. This device allows you to set your desired temperature and keep it at that level for a long time, giving you a tasty and fresh dab. An E-nail is a must-have accessory if you want to dab anytime and anywhere without the risk of fire. It has a combination of quartz and titanium that give the E-Nail improved conductivity and precise temperature control.

Using a Health Stone - If you want another portable option, health stones can be good for you. Health stones are pipes and bowl attachments with one-hundred percent inert ceramic stone that gives dabbers more mobility. It is a device that can last for around six months, depending on how often someone uses it. To use a health stone, you only need to put the dabs on top of the stone. Then, using a small cigar lighter, apply heat under the stone. This will vaporize the concentrate. 

Conclusion

Not having a torch is never a problem when it comes to heating a dab rig. It does not matter whether you have the right tools; what is important is you have the ingenuity to produce the heat your nail needs. Once you familiarize yourself with the presented alternatives above, enjoying a dab will always be easy.

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