Electric Dab Rig (E-Rig)

Most electric dab rigs will turn on with some of the following methods. Pressing the button two up to five times, or by pressing and holding the button for 3 seconds. The e-rig will either light up or vibrate once turned on.

If your rig has touch-sensitive buttons, simply hold your finger on the button for 3 seconds. For more information about your specific electric dab rig, check the FAQ on the product page for that erig.

Electric Dab rigs are great because of their convenience and almost foolproof design. When using a device with 1-5 temperature settings, start in the middle. You can always adjust your temperature, bringing it up or down based on your preference and the type of concentrate.

Make sure your electric dab rig has a full battery, as the battery level affects power output. For digital temperature control erigs, start at 420°F and adjust your temp as needed. Customizations like using a different carb cap to adjust your airflow. Or using an insert can have an impact on your dab temperature.

Technically you don't need water to use your electric dab rig. However if you are looking for a smoother dab or a larger dab, adding water will do the trick. Fill it with too little water and you might get a harsher rip, too much water and you're taking a drink, not a dab.

Keeping the water to a minimum while making sure your dab stays smooth is the key here.

Some devices have a water fill line, if not fill the water bubbler enough to cover the percolator slits. Fill your glass attachment after its removed from the device, so that excess water drips out of the bottom. After reaching the desired fill line, gently inhale from the top of the glass to equalize the pressure inside the bubbler.

Fill your bubbler with Dr. Buzzkill’s Forever Bong Water to keep it clean and fresh up to 50 times longer than regular water.

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Focus on knowing your atomizer saturation rate compared to the vaporization rate. This means knowing how much wax the device can efficiently vaporize with minimal waste. Using dabbing accessories like directional carb caps or terp pearls will enhance your dabbing experience. They make your dabbing more enjoyable and efficient.

You can start with a .1 dab. Some newer and larger e-rig atomizers like the Puffco Peak XL or the Carta 2 Max have bigger sizes. These larger atomizers have a bigger surface area, increasing vaporization and dab capacity.

Like the on/off settings, some devices start heating with 2 button presses. Some devices require holding the button for a few seconds, while others even have an app. Heating cycles vary based on the device and its settings.

Some devices have a 30 second heating cycle, while others, like the Carta 2, will let you customize your cycle time. Your device can have a heating cycle as short as 30 seconds to over 60 seconds. Remember, the device doesn’t reach the desired temperature instantly. Part of a heating cycle is used to heat your atomizer to your desired temperature.

Newer devices are more likely to include an app or a digital display for customizing your heating cycle length. Some erigs have a sesh mode, while others offer different timed sessions based on button presses. For specific details about the Electric Dab rig you’re interested in, check the FAQ tab on the product page.

When using an electric dab rig with an atomizer, clean the inside with an alcohol-dipped cotton swab after each dab or after every session. Keeping up with this simple cleaning process will help to keep your atomizer working like new. Regular cleaning also increases the lifespan of your atomizer, saving you money in the long run.

Use a dab tool to capture the reclaim from the airpath (vapor path), then clean thoroughly with Dab Swabs and isopropyl alcohol. For the bubbler, it's best to use Dr. Buzzkill’s Forever Bong Water, which lasts 50 times longer than regular water. It prevents reclaim from sticking to the glass for easy cleaning and refilling.

• Step 1. Take apart your electric rig. You should be able to separate the glass bubbler and the atomizer from the battery portion of the device. Heat the atomizer before unscrewing it to prevent sticky reclaim from pulling out the firing pin damaging your atomizer. Cold reclaim can act like superglue, so heating the atomizer briefly, letting cool for a bit then removing is best.
• Step 2. Begin by cleaning the glass using iso alcohol or a cleaning solution like Dr. Buzzkill’s White Glove Treatment. Pour your desired cleaner into the glass and shake if it's a shakable cleaner or allow it to soak. You can use cleaning plugs or cleaning caps to prevent the cleaner from spilling. Use a cleaning brush or pipe cleaner to remove any leftover residue before rinsing with water. Rinse it extremely well and then fill with clean water, or Forever Bong Water.
• Step 3. Next you can focus on the atomizer, if your device has a disposable coil you can soak the coil in ethanol alcohol. Clean with a dab swab and allow the coil to completely dry before attempting to reuse. Not all disposable coils can be soaked and reused, but many can. The manufacturer just doesn't want you knowing that so you can buy more coils!
• If your atomizer has a removable quartz or ceramic bucket, you can remove it from the atomizer now. If your bucket is built into the atomizer, use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol to clean it thoroughly. Clean all parts of the atomizer covered in residue. Do not stick any sort of cleaning brush inside of the bottom pin, this will break your atomizer.

Please refer to the manufacturer's instructions on atomizer cleaning. Some atomizers can be submerged in cleaner, while others cannot. Some come apart in separate pieces and some do not! This is just a basic guide on cleaning an atomizer!

• Step 4. Find the airpath on the base of the device. Use a dab tool to remove any reclaim, then clean the area with a pipe cleaner or cleaning brush. For a thorough clean, use an alcohol-soaked wipe or cotton swab to clean the airpath, the base, and where the water bubbler connects.

Want a device that's easy, portable, powerful, and efficient? An electric dab rig is a must-have for your collection. Erigs have a modern look which is less intimidating to non-dabbers. With technology advancing, the price of a top-quality electric dab rig has dropped by nearly 66% compared to past years.

Meaning you can get a tremendous bang for your buck. Electric dab rigs are the most powerful portable dabbing devices, offering great customization and water filtration.

The cost of an electric dab rig depends on the brand, quality, and overall technology. Handheld e-rigs start at around $40. They are compact, usually offer three temperature settings, and come with a disposable coil. There are more robust electric rigs that feature temperature feedback, precise temperature control, a long lasting atomizer.

Some even have an app to use your phone to control your device!

To choose the right e-rig, consider your typical dab size, how often you dab, and your needs. Smaller handheld e-rigs are portable, fit in your pocket, and are good for smaller dabs. Larger rigs have bigger batteries and coils for frequent, larger dabs but are less portable.

Understand your needs and purchase appropriately. You dont have to spend hundreds of dollars to get a top notch dab experience. I would say a good middle ground of a high quality e-rig would run you around $150.

Electric dab rigs are great for beginners in general, since they do not require much assembly or the need for a torch. As a beginner I would say it's best to stick with an electric rig with preset temperature settings and a one button function.

Some electric dab rigs with these features include the Lookah Unicorn Mini, Seshgear Dabtron, Lookah Dragon Egg and more!

Electric rigs are constantly advancing with technology. The Puffco Peak Pro is not the only device available with advanced features. Prime example is the new Carta 2, it has a lot of the same features of a Puffco but it comes at half the price.

The Dr Dabber switch and other induction electric dab rigs are also great options. They actually offer the most precise heating imaginable! Frankly there are so many high quality electric dab rigs on the market today and you can surely find the right one for yourself.

At some point, technology hits a plateau where competitors catch up to the previous leader. This is happening with dabbing devices, where features like quartz-coated ceramic buckets. quartz buckets, 3D heating, digital displays, and apps are now becoming more common.

Now, the trend is to make these smaller devices more affordable. While also making them more powerful, efficient, functional, and customizable.