Dab Rig
What Is a Dab Rig?
A Dab Rig is a water filtration system built primarily for filtering dab vapors. A dab rig's primary function is to reduce the unpleasantness of hot dabs. As you inhale, the water in your dab rig's lower chamber is drawn through the percolator, which mixes your vapors into the water and gently cools it. This gentle cooling prevents you from breathing oil vapor heated to exceptionally high temperatures, which might result in a burning feeling or an uncomfortable dabbing session
How to Clean a Dab Rig?
Cleaning a dab rig is rather simple; begin by taking out all of its components and draining out the unclean water. Pour a solution of alcohol salt and water into your dab rig, shake it well, then rinse with water.
A soak and rinse solution may be used to clean an especially dirty glass dabbing equipment more thoroughly. Pour the mixture into your rig and let it soak for a few hours to break down any gunk or buildup inside. Once most of it has been separated, pour out the mixture and thoroughly rinse with water.
A cleaning brush or pipe cleaner dipped in alcohol can be used to remove any buildup from your dab rig's mouthpiece or joint connection.
What is the Best Dab Rig for Dabbing?
The most ideal dab rig is ultimately a matter of personal opinion. A adequate rule of thumb is to choose a dab rig that is tiny in size and does not give a lot of unneeded filtration.
We believe that recycler dab rigs are at the highest level on the list when it pertains to providing an excellent dabbing experience. This is because they use a two-chamber structure to suck water up and then channel it back down. When combined with one, two, or even three intake tubes, it requires very little water to function.
Less water equals less cooling, less reclamation, and less waste.
What are Different Types of Dab RIgs?
- Different Sizes - The size of your dab rig will influence hit size, potency, and filtering structure. Dab rigs are usually a bit smaller than bongs because bigger pieces result in less concentrated dabs.
- Different Styles - There are various sorts of dab rigs. A first-timer may find the number daunting. Recycler dab rigs filter vapor repeatedly, resulting in cleaner, cooler hits, etc. Furthermore, differing percolator types filtrate vapor differently.
- Different Material - Glass, silicone, quartz, and ceramic dab rigs all have advantages and disadvantages in terms of durability and flavor.
How to Use a Dab Rig?
A dab rig cannot be used alone; it requires a dab nail or a quartz banger. Begin by preparing your dab rig with water, making sure not to use too much or too little. It is suggested to fill your rig with water up to a few millimeters above the percolator level. Dry inhalation can help you determine whether the water level is adequate. If you have water in your mouth, pour it out; if your percolator is hardly creating any bubbles, add additional water.
After you have loaded your dab rig to your preference, connect your quartz banger or dab nail to the dab rig's joint connection. You may now heat your nail or banger with a torch or an enail. Once heated, place your dab inside of your dab nail or banger, top with your carb cap, and inhale through your dab rig's mouthpiece! Have fun!
Best Accessories for a Dab Rig
Most dabbers fail to consider some of the greatest dab rig components. Case in point: a reclaim catcher. Most dabbers do not include them in their setup, but this handy little extra piece will help keep your dab rig clean for longer. It also accumulates any unused reclaim, allowing you to use it afterwards when your reserve is low.
Everyone believes that their dabbing experience is solely based on their quartz banger, although the right carb cap and dab inserts can transform a standard bucket banger into an effective dabbing machine. Spinner carb caps are becoming increasingly popular right now, delivering additional circulation to your dabs as well as providing spinning airflow for your inserts. The increased spinning airflow pushes your melted dabs around the bottom of your banger, preventing them from pooling. With an inclusion of terp pearls or a terp spinner, you may have your most thorough dab yet.
Terp pearls and other comparable inserts serve in transporting your concentrates to the farthest ends of your banger, ensuring that your dabs are uniformly spread all over the entire bottom.
The ultimate treasure for dabbers should be Dr. Buzzkills Forever Bong Water. This precisely prepared water contains minerals that help minimize the quantity of reclaim buildup inside your dab rig. It will keep your piece fresh for fifty times longer than conventional tap water. Cleaner water and a cleaner rig leads to fresher, better taste dabs.
Dab Rig Frequently Asked Questions
You can vaporize dabs without the use of a dab rig by using different devices like electric nectar collectors, regular nectar collectors, dab pens, electric dab rigs, and portable dab rigs.
Electric dab rigs and portable dab rigs are similar to dab rigs as you can tell by their names. However, these devices are considered to be an “all in one” dabbing setup that do not need a separate dab rig in order to use them.
Percolators diffuse and cool your dab vapors for smoother dabs, this is to reduce the harshness of the hot oil vapor. Consider how a showerhead, honeycomb, tree arm, or two chamber system changes your dabbing.
Recycler dab rigs are our favorite type of dab rig when it comes to dabbing because of its functionality and filtration abilities. Recyclers filter the most with the least water. The unusual two chamber design combined with uptake tubes cycles your water and vapor throughout your entire piece. Hits are smoother and cooler without too much cooling which then causes reclaim build up.
If your rig has a percolator that requires too much water, your dabs may solidify inside your dab rig as they cool. This causes excess, unwanted, reclaim accumulation wasting your concentrates. Mini dab rigs are popular since they require less water than regular pipes!
A Dab Rig and a Bong can be used interchangeably, really! No one is stopping you!
With that said there are two features in a “dab rig” or “bong” that will make it better for dabbing. Size is a big factor when it comes to dab rigs and bongs, smaller sized water pipes will provide you with more potent dabs and more voluminous clouds. While a larger sized piece will ultimately affect the concentration of your rips.
Second, is the percolator. Dab vapor is created by melting concentrates at high temperatures turning it into vapor. If your dab vapor experiences too much cooling from your water filtration method, then it will cause the oil droplets in your dab vapor to re-solidify. This causes a huge amount of reclaim in your dab rig, making it more annoying to clean and it is also super wasteful.
For flower these two features are the opposite of dabbing. You might want to go for a bigger piece for better, bigger, and smoother hits. More filtration and cooling could actually be better, this is because there is no vapor involved. It is strictly combusted smoke that is being filtered so that it's smoother and less harsh on your throat.
Silicone Dab Rigs are much easier to travel with making them a convenient companion when you are on the go. Silicone is virtually indestructible allowing them to bend and bounce back pretty quickly even after they've been sitting in a suitcase or a duffle bag. Since they are made out of non-stick materials they are particularly easy to clean when it comes to dabbing. However, silicone does not provide the best taste because of its porous material, they also tend to have less intricate percolators causing your dabs to be more harsh. This might be a great temporary solution while on the go if you're a dabber that prioritizes taste.
Glass Dab Rigs provide a lot more weight than silicone rigs do making them a perfect option for enail setups. This is because the weight of your dab rig needs to support the weight of your coil, quartz banger or dab nail, and its accessories. The added weight can sometimes cause a light weight rig to tip over. Glass is an inert material it doesn't hold onto the bad junk within its pores, which results in a better overall taste. They also have more complex percolators allowing you to choose between your preferred filtration method. This is particularly helpful with medical patients since they require more filtration so that their dabs aren't as harsh on their throat and lungs.
Glass Dab Rigs are usually an at home solution or if your rig is mini enough it might be okay for travel. However, the nature of glass is incredibly fragile which might lead to it breaking before you even leave the house!
If you're looking for more of a middle ground, there are rigs that are made of both silicone and glass components called “hybrid dab rigs”. They usually feature a glass percolator and a silicone mouthpiece, base, and joint connection giving you the best of both worlds!