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The ceramic filter in the VaporGenie pipe is made of high-purity silicon carbide, one of the most inert and heat-resistant ceramics known. Silicon carbide is made of only silicon and carbon, in a diamond crystal structure. Silicon carbide does not contain metals and so will not contaminate your vapor or create metallic flavors. The ceramic filter does not burn, fracture, or deteriorate. It will never need replacement.
All the metal parts in the VaporGenie pipe are either stainless steel or chrome plated for inertness. The VaporGenie pipe comes with a stainless steel screen and stainless steel bowl.
The length (from mouthpiece to the center of the bowl) of the Maple VG is 4.5 inches, and the length of the Handcarved pipes is 5.7 inches.
How does the VaporGenie Provide Vaporization?
The VaporGenie pipe relies on a totally new concept to provide the 'sweet-spot' vaporization temperatures of 225-375 degrees.
The secret to the VaporGenie pipe is the patented flame filter. The flame filter is located above your smoking blend (between the bowl and flame). In the pictures, the flame filter is located within the spherical wood part. The flame filter mixes heat from the flame with cold, ambient air. The flame filter is specially designed to mix the flame and cool air and provide vaporization temperatures.
The flame filter is also specially designed to withstand the flame heat for many years. It is made of silicon carbide, an extremely durable and nontoxic ceramic.
How is the VaporGenie used?
The VaporGenie vaporizing pipe is used in a manner very similar to a conventional pipe. That's what makes it so easy to use.
First, the VaporGenie pipe is loaded with a smoking blend, and then the flame filter is screwed onto the pipe. It is important to use loose, shredded smoking blends; do not pack.
Then, you inhale from the pipe while supplying flame to the flame filter. The flame filter automatically protects the smoking blend from burning. You control the exact temperature by adjusting the amount of flame applied and speed of inhalation. It is important to not touch the ceramic filter with the flame.
By paying attention to the flavors and heat inhaled, you know the temperature, and can adjust flame application accordingly. Experienced VaporGenie pipe users can keep the air stream temperature to within a range of about ± 30F or better. This is sufficient temperature control for vaporization.
Since the VaporGenie pipe is designed for use with flame, the vapor is not as clean as vapor from electronic vaporizers that are properly used (electronic vaporizers often cause burning and produce smoke when used improperly). With the VaporGenie pipe, flame exhaust is inhaled. However, most users do not notice the difference (lighter flames or match flames are much cleaner than smoke). And unlike electronic vaporizers, the VaporGenie vaporizing pipe is as portable as a conventional pipe, is less expensive, requires no heat-up time, and is more reliable. There are no electronic gizmos that can break in the VaporGenie pipe.
We recommend using an electronic ignition lighter instead of a conventional 'flint' lighter. Electronic ignition lighters do not produce 'flint' dust, which contains rare earth metal dust and is toxic. We also recommend using the Ital Hempwick, a hemp twine saturated with beeswax.
The VaporGenie pipe is an excellent choice for people just starting out with vaporization, and for people who own an electronic vaporizer, but would like to vaporize away from home.
