Vaporizer Heating Elements 101

To someone who is just beginning to learn about vaporizers, the wide range of heating elements that come with different vaporizer models can be quite overwhelming. There is also a lot of spammy propaganda out there claiming that this or that heating element is the best. We've published the article below to aid those looking to learn about vaporizer heating elements from an unbiased source. [At right: the herbalAire's aluminum heating element]

Introduction: Our heating element can beat up your heating element...
Anyone who has taken two seconds to survey the breadth of the vaporizer market quickly notices that various brands tout their heating element as "the best available" while pointing out health risks associated with their competitors' models. Evaluating all these (sometimes conflicting) statements can be quite a task. The purpose of this article is not to endorse a specific type of heating element, but instead to gather the available information about heating elements in one place to aid people in making informed decisions when buying a vaporizer.

Why Do Heating Elements Matter?
The heating element is the most integral part of any vaporizer. It regulates the temperature of the air that catalyzes the active ingredients as the air passes through it. A note: the air passing through the heating element may be either propelled by a pump in balloon-style models i.e. the Volcano Vaporizer or by one's own in direct-inhalation style vaporizers i.e. the VaporCannon. Some models, such as the herbalAire, are capable of both balloon and direct-inhale style vaporization. A primary requirement for all heating elements is precision – you want your vaporizer to actually be at the temperature you set – but health considerations may also play when people shop for vaporizers. (more)

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