Everything you should know about nectar collector
What's a nectar collector?
The Nectar Collector is a portable dab rig for vaporizing cannabis concentrates. It's made up of a glass water chamber, a carb cap, and a titanium nail or quartz rod. The carb cap creates an airtight seal with the glass chamber when you inhale through it by pressing down on its dome shape. This allows you to take in vapor from your concentrate without burning any material—it only heats up enough for you to actually see it vaporizing.
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Luminous Silicone Nectar Collector Pipe
A nectar collector has a mouthpiece on one side and a titanium tip on the other. The mouthpiece is where you put your mouth; the titanium tip is where you heat the dab. You can use a butane torch or electric coil to heat it up and then draw in your hits through the mouthpiece. Nectar collectors work with pretty much any type of water pipe, so if you already have a bong that’s working for you, there’s no reason not to try out one of these nifty devices!
The History of Nectar Collector
A nectar collector is one type of portable dab rig. It's often called a "nail" or "dabber," and it looks like a long glass tube with a flat bottom. Nectar collectors are used to vaporize cannabis concentrates, which are concentrated forms of marijuana that can be consumed in different ways.
The first company to create the nectar collector was California-based Nectar Collector (NC), founded in 2014 by a group of friends who loved trying new weed products together. NC makes several types of portable dab rigs including multi-piece models that use borosilicate glass or quartz mouthpieces; single-piece models with titanium nails; and water pipes made from aluminum or wood.
How To Use A Nectar Collector?
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Heat the tip with something like a butane torch or an electric coil. You can use any of these methods to heat your nectar collector: Butane torch, Electric coil, or Blowtorch.
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Dip the tip of your nectar collector into a jar of concentrate and inhale slowly as you pull it out, holding the vapor in your lungs for a few seconds before exhaling (or just take one long hit).
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Repeat until satisfied!
How To Clean A Nectar Collector?
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Boil the nectar collector in water for 5 minutes to sterilize it.
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Clean the inside of the straw with a bottle brush, if you can find one that fits.
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Wipe off any residue from the tip of your nectar collector using a paper towel, or another soft cloth that's lint-free if possible (like cotton).
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Let it dry completely before using it again!
What is the best material to make a nectar collector?
Titanium is a great material for a nectar collector because it’s strong and doesn't rust, which means your dab will be heated evenly without any taste or smell getting on your nectar collector. It also conducts heat very well. That makes it so that when you apply the dab to the titanium tip, it heats up quickly since it's already touching your nail/dabber/bowl piece. Because titanium doesn't absorb any of the flavor or smell from dabs, you can easily keep your collection clean by wiping it down with alcohol after each use (and before re-using it).
Conclusion
There you have it! A nectar collector is a great way to enjoy your concentrates in a new and exciting way. We hope this article has been helpful for those of you who are looking into getting one or just want more information on what they are and how they work.