Currently, the choice of models, technologies, and designs in the world of vaporizers is so vast that it's necessary to clarify some points to fully understand what we're buying.
convection technology conduction technology hybrid vaporizers .
Let's analyze these two technologies in more detail to understand the pros and cons of each.
CONDUCTION VAPORIZER
According to Wikipedia , thermal conduction is " the transfer of heat that occurs in a solid, liquid, or gaseous medium (inside a single body or two bodies in contact) from areas of higher temperatures to areas of lower temperatures ." To give a practical example, an example of thermal conduction occurs when you place a steak on a hot plate.
In a conduction , the process occurs through a heat source located in the vaporization chamber, onto which we place our beloved herbs directly.
The heat source and the substance are therefore in direct contact.
PRO
- Simplicity of construction, therefore lower costs
- Longer battery life
- Compactness
AGAINST
- Slightly lower steam quality
- Tendency of the vaporization chamber to get dirty
CONVECTION VAPORIZER
Let's start with Wikipedia , which states that convection " occurs when a fluid (such as water or air) comes into contact with a body whose temperature is higher than that of the fluid itself ."
Leaving aside the physical description of the phenomenon, let's say that in our case, convection occurs when hot air, generated by the vaporizer, " hits " our beloved herb, which is positioned above the heat source itself.
In this case, however, the substance is placed on a grate that has the task of allowing the flow of boiling air to pass: the substance and the heat source do not touch .
That said, anyone who wants the best vapor quality and to savor the flavors and substances sommelier- should definitely choose a convection vaporizer.
PRO
- Top steam quality
- No risk of combustion
AGAINST
- Larger dimensions
- High costs
- More energy used
HYBRID VAPORIZERS
As the name suggests, hybrid vaporizers use a combination of conduction and convection to produce the vapor we inhale.
Essentially, they attempt to combine all the advantages of both technologies in a single product; of course, they also have their drawbacks.
PRO
- Steam quality
- Quick warm-up
- Ease of use
AGAINST
- Larger dimensions
- More energy used
CONCLUSIONS
As you may have read, every technology has its advantages and disadvantages; and as often happens, it will be the type of use you will make of it, and your budget , that will direct you to the perfect vaporizer for you.
Be careful not to assume that conduction equals bad vapor , because this is not the case: the vast majority of conduction vaporizers are excellent products, and the risk of combustion is truly minimal.
Even when it comes to flavor, conduction devices aren't that inferior to convection models: the biggest problem arises at higher temperatures, where the difference becomes a little more marked.
So, is a hybrid the best compromise? It's hard to say, but we believe that when it comes to pure vapor quality, hybrid vaporizers have the edge .
But as we always repeat, many factors come into play when choosing: battery life, discretion, portability, and budget.
Happy vaping!