All
herbs and plant matter contain oils, flavors and other desired compounds.
Examples include nicotine in tobacco and terpenes in many other herbs (such as
mint). Tobaccos often have flavor compounds added. Vaporization is the process
of heating these compounds to convert them to vapor so they can be inhaled. It's
the same thing as boiling. Typically, these desirable compounds boil at about
225-375 degrees Fahrenheit.
In
conventional combustion smoking, the tobacco is burned and the heat from burning
vaporizes the flavor compounds. But burning also creates toxic tar and
carcinogens. The byproducts of burning are the most dangerous chemicals found in
smoke. Fortunately, these byproducts are created at temperatures above about 500
degrees Fahrenheit. So, if tobacco is heated to about 225-375 degrees, but no
hotter, the desirable compounds are released, and the dangerous byproducts of
burning are never created. That's vaporization.
The
VaporGenie relies on a totally new concept to provide the 'sweet-spot'
vaporization temperatures of 225-375 degrees.
The
secret to the VaporGenie is the patent-pending flame filter. The flame filter is
located above your tobacco (between the tobacco and flame). In the pictures, the
flame filter is located within the spherical wood part. The flame filter mixes
heat from the flame with cold, ambient air. The flame filter is specially
designed to mix the flame and cool air and provide vaporization temperatures.
The
flame filter is also specially designed to withstand the flame heat for many
years. It is made of an extremely durable and nontoxic ceramic.
The
VaporGenie is used in a manner very similar to a conventional pipe. That's what
makes it so easy to use.
First,
the pipe is loaded with tobacco, and then the flame filter is screwed onto the
pipe. It is important to use loose, shredded tobacco; do not pack.
Then,
you inhale from the pipe while supplying flame to the flame filter. The flame
filter automatically protects the tobacco from burning. You control the exact
temperature by adjusting the amount of flame applied and speed of inhalation. It
is important to not touch the ceramic filter with the flame.
By
paying attention to the flavors and heat inhaled, you know the temperature, and
can adjust flame application accordingly. Experienced VaporGenie users can keep
the air stream temperature to within a range of about +/- 30F. This is
sufficient temperature control for vaporization. The new VaporGenie 2.0 (now
shipping) is a great deal easier to use than the original VaporGenie (We no
longer sell the original VaporGenie).
Since
the VaporGenie is designed for use with flame, the vapor is not as clean as
vapor from electronic vaporizers that are properly used (electronic vaporizers
often burn herb and produce smoke when used improperly). With the VaporGenie,
flame exhaust is inhaled. However, most users do not notice the difference
(lighter flames or match flames are much cleaner than smoke). And unlike
electronic vaporizers, the VaporGenie is as portable as a conventional pipe, is
less expensive, requires no heat-up time, and is more reliable. There are no
electronic gizmos to break in the VaporGenie.
The
VaporGenie is an excellent choice for people just starting out with
vaporization, and for people who own an electronic vaporizer, but would like to
vaporize away from home.
The
wood of the VaporGenie is finely sanded smooth and is sealed with natural
shellac that reveals beautiful wood grain patterns. Shellac is a natural resin
made by the lac insect of India. There are no glues, adhesives, stains or other
toxic chemicals used in the VaporGenie. The VaporGenie is made of North American
hardwoods (your choice of Oak or Maple); no tropical rainforest woods are used.
Almost all components of the VaporGenie are proudly made in the USA (about 75%
on a dollar cost basis). The VaporGenie is proudly assembled in Blacksburg,
Virginia.
The
ceramic filter in the VaporGenie is made of high-purity silicon carbide, one of
the most inert and heat-resistant ceramics known. Silicon carbide is made of
only silicon and carbon, in a diamond crystal structure. Silicon carbide does
not contain metals and so will not contaminate your vapor. The ceramic filter
does not burn, fracture, or deteriorate. It will never need replacement.
All
the metal parts in the VaporGenie are either stainless steel or chrome plated
for inertness. The VaporGenie comes with a stainless steel screen and stainless
steel bowl.
The
VaporGenie produces very little tar when used properly, and so the Genie will
not become clogged with tar. Occasionally, the stainless steel screen and bowl
will need to be cleaned of debris. No other maintenance is necessary. The
VaporGenie requires less maintenance and cleaning than a conventional
combustion-smoking pipe.
With
proper use, the flame filter will never become clogged or need replacement.
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