Conduction vs. Convection — Vaping CBD Hemp Flowers – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

People just getting involved with vaping CBD hemp are often overwhelmed by all the devices on today’s market. From big & bulky desktop units to palm-size portable vaporizers, there are a lot of dry herb-compatible devices to choose from.

While you could categorize dry herb vaporizers in many ways, it’s easiest to divide these units into “conduction vs. convection.” These terms refer to the standard heating styles found in dry herb vaporizers. There are significant differences in the vapor quality that conduction and convection units produce, so new customers must understand what they’re getting when choosing their first unit.

The best way to explain conduction vs. convection heating is to think of a hot pan versus an oven.

First, imagine throwing a few patties on a hot pan. What makes this meat sizzle? Well, the heat from your pan directly transfers to your soon-to-be burgers. This first heating method relates to conduction heating in vaporizers. In these devices, the heating element touches your herb as it creates vapor.

By contrast, most people liken convection units to “baking cookies in the oven.” The heat in a convection oven swirls around to help heat whatever you’re baking. This principle also applies to convection vaporizers. The heat in convection units is generated in a separate compartment and filters through your herb chamber.

Conduction used to be the only heating style available in dry herb vaporizers, but it has lost a bit of its…