An e-rig heats cannabis wax with a battery-powered atomizer instead of a torch. Load 0.05 g to 0.1 g of wax, set the temperature between 315°F and 480°F, press the heat button, and inhale for 5 to 10 seconds. A full cycle runs 20 to 60 seconds.
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What you need
- E-rig with a charged battery and a clean atomizer
- Wax: live resin, budder, shatter, or rosin
- Dab tool with a flat or scoop tip
- Isopropyl alcohol, 91 percent or higher
- Cotton swabs
Step 1: Set the temperature
THC vaporizes at 315°F. Terpenes vaporize between 310°F and 400°F. Most cannabinoids break down above 450°F. Use 315°F to 400°F for flavor and 400°F to 480°F for larger vapor clouds. Water filtration cools the vapor before it reaches your mouth.
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Step 2: Load the wax
Use the dab tool to pick up 0.05 g to 0.1 g. Place the wax on the floor of the atomizer. Keep wax off the walls and the air holes. A 0.1 g load gives 2 to 4 draws on most devices.
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Step 3: Heat and inhale
Press the heat button. Most e-rigs reach set temperature in 5 to 25 seconds. Wait for the light or vibration signal. Inhale for 5 to 10 seconds with a steady draw. Exhale within 2 seconds. Press the button again for a second draw if the device allows it.
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Step 4: Clean the atomizer
- Swab the atomizer with a dry cotton swab while it is warm.
- Dip a second swab in isopropyl alcohol and wipe the bowl.
- Let the atomizer dry for 5 minutes before the next session.
- Replace the coil or atomizer after 50 to 100 sessions, or when taste turns bitter.
Common problems
Weak vapor
Check the battery charge. Check the load size. A load above 0.15 g floods the atomizer. A temperature below 315°F produces thin vapor.
Harsh taste
Temperatures above 480°F scorch the wax. Residue in the atomizer also adds a burnt taste. Clean the bowl after each session.
Wax climbs the walls
Inhale with less force. A hard draw pulls melted wax into the air path.
Device types
E-rigs use ceramic, quartz, or metal coils. Ceramic heats at a steady rate and holds flavor. Quartz heats fast and needs a higher temperature setting. Devices with a carb cap hold heat and vapor inside the bowl. The torch and butane can stay in the drawer.