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Vapes
Known by many names — Vape cart, vape pod, 510 cart, vape pen, all-in-one, disposable vape and more — a vape is the device used for vaping. This battery powered accessory can be purchased as an all-in-one disposable product or as a rechargeable battery that fits with replaceable cartridges. Inside disposable vapes and vape cartridges is the cannabis consumed through vaping, in the form of a liquid cannabis product, such as distillate, full-spectrum extract or live resin.
How does vaping work?
Regardless of the type of device, all vapes are made up of roughly the same four basic components: a mouthpiece, tank or reservoir, heating element, and battery. Inside the tank or reservoir (also called a vape cartridge, or cart) is the liquid cannabis product. Instead of burning, the cannabis is heated, releasing these compounds in a vapour, which is then inhaled.
Depending on the make and model of the device, the heating element is activated by pressing a button or when you begin to inhale. Some units may offer control over the temperature, dose, and more.
Vaping is sometimes confused with vaporizing: Among other differences, a vaporizer is meant to be used with dried flower and concentrates, such as kief, hash and shatter.
Vaping vs. smoking: The differences
The main difference between vaping and smoking a joint is that with vaping, no substance is burned, so little smoke is produced. When cannabis is inhaled, whether through vaping or smoking a joint, the absorption method is the same — THC is absorbed by the blood in the lungs and moves quickly to the brain, producing an almost immediate effect, possibly within minutes.
Although vape devices produce little visible vapour compared to combusting dried flower, they can’t be used in places where smoking is prohibited.
