E-Rigs, E-Nails, and Traditional Rigs are the three main ways of vaporizing wax and resin substances. Each device has its own unique features that make it perfect for different situations.
Explore the differences with us and help determine what device is best for you!
What Are E-Rigs?
E-Rigs or Electronic Rigs are vaporization devices meant for the consumption of wax. E-Rigs usually contain a chamber to vaporize the wax as well as a glass bubbler attachment.
E-rigs make controlling the temperature of your chamber a breeze, and their rechargeable batteries make them easily portable. E-rigs come in a wide variety of brands, colors, and styles and are typically smaller in size.
What Are E-Nails?
An E-Nail is typically a metal coil that wraps around the banger or nail and attaches to a rig or glass bubbler. With an E-Nail, you have precise control of the temperature precisely.
E-nails have a controller box that plugs into the wall wall, so they are less mobile than an E-rig.
Some styles of E-Nail are hybrid e-nail and vaporizer/E-rig. These hybrid e-nails do not plug in, they have a coil chamber and a battery that connects to the joint of your water pipe.
What Are Traditional Dab Rigs?
A traditional glass rig uses a quartz banger and torch to reach the temperature required for vaporizing wax. Traditional dab rigs have a glass water pipe body.
Some typical accessories include torches, carb caps, dabbers, banger-nails, and, if you want to make sure your banger is the right temperature, a thermometer.
Difference Among E-Rigs, E-nails, And Traditional Dab Rigs.
Let’s look at the differences and similarities among E-rigs, E-nails, and Traditional Rigs.
Care And Maintenance
E-Rig
Cleaning your E-rig can be a breeze; simply wipe out the chamber with a cotton swab, or if it has been a while since you last replaced your heating chamber, replace it.
Traditional Rig
Detach the bubbler attachment and clean it as you would a traditional piece. Check the battery body of the vaporizer for any resin or grime and spot clean carefully to avoid any electronic connections.
Cleaning a traditional rig is similar to how you would clean any glass waterpipe.
- Run warm water through the body of the piece to loosen built-up wax.
- Fill with a cleaning solution or alcohol and salt.
- Shake to remove caked-on gunk.
- Rinse and repeat until the piece is clean.
- Your banger may require a couple of passes from the torch to burn off any charred wax that will not come off with abrasion.
E- Nail
An E-nail does not require any cleaning for the heating unit. Simply follow the same steps as the traditional rig to clean the banger and rig piece base.
Which One Is Right For You?
If you’re looking to vaporize waxes and resins on the go, an E-Rig is the best choice for you. If you want to continue using your glass rig piece but have more precise control over temperature, check out an e-nail.
If you are not interested in relying on technology and want to vaporize wax in a traditional way, a traditional rig is the right choice for you.
Conclusion
To understand which vaporization method is best for you, you first have to compare all of its features to see which one best fits your lifestyle.
If you are an on-the-go vaporizer, the E-Rig is best for you. If you are looking for a quick heating consistent session at home, an E-Nail is the best fit. If you are just getting into vaporizing wax, the traditional rig is the best place to start.
