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March 05, 2019 4 min read
Over the last few years, the dabbing craze has grown at out-of-control rates, and it seems like just about everyone is doing it. But are dab rigs just a fad, or do they have some real function to their flair? In this article, you can find out exactly how dab rigs create the results that everyone has been raving about. Whether you’re a seasoned dabber or just getting started, we hope this guide can help you on your way to becoming a dab rig expert.
What’s the difference between a dab rig and a bong?
Like bongs, dab rigs are part of the water pipe family, meaning they use water to filter, diffuse, and cool smoke. Because wax becomes very, very hot, dab rigs have more intricate designs than bongs, which allows more air and water to flow through in order to cool down the wax faster. Dab rigs are also usually smaller than bongs.
How to use a Dab Rig
Parts of a Dab Rig and What They Do
Dabbing tools
How Different Types of Dab Rigs Work
There are two main ways to cool down and diffuse vapors: percolators (percs) and recycler systems. They both function on the same fundamental idea: More bubbles = even distribution of vapors through the water = cooler, smoother hits.
As air is pulled through the main chamber, the percs create a whole lot of bubbles. The bubbles help the water come into contact with more of the vapor faster, which increases its cooling and diffusing abilities.
The Experimental Dab Rig uses a circ perc and an inset perc to create bubbles and diffuse vapors
Recyclers also cool and diffuse vapors by creating more bubbles, but they do this by using a two-chambered system through which water and air recycle. As water and vapors swirl, the water cools things down and removes toxins. Recyclers also help vapors bubble close to the mouthpiece, which creates fresher tasting hits. There are two types of recyclers…
1. External Recyclers
External recyclers feature two totally separate chambers, which gives them unique and often beautiful shapes. Vapors also look mesmerizing as they move through external recycler’s circuits.
The Around the World Recycler is an external recycler dab rig
2. Internal Recyclers
Internal recyclers still run vapors and water through a circuit, but this all happens inside a larger main chamber. These are less delicate than external rigs, and still pretty fun to watch in action.
The Genie Dab Righas an internal recycler system
These combine all the benefits of recyclers and all the perks of percs to create outrageous amounts of bubbles, and give you the ultimate experience of diffusion, filtration, and cooling.
The All Torched Dab Righas both a percolator and an external recycler system
Dab rigs may not be the simplest smoking accessories out there, but it’s that complexity that makes them so effective at creating a satisfactory wax using experience. Now that you’re a dab rig wiz, put your expertise to use and shop our collection of dab rigs to find the one that’s right for you!
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