{"id":648,"date":"2021-07-15T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-15T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvape.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/conduction-vs-convection-vaporizing\/"},"modified":"2025-08-11T18:31:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T23:31:41","slug":"conduction-vs-convection-vaporizing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvape.com\/blog\/conduction-vs-convection-vaporizing\/","title":{"rendered":"Conduction vs Convection Vaporizers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How Do Vaporizers Work? (The Short Answer)<\/h2>\n
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The process of vaporizing essentially boils down to a three step process.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1. Applying heat to your dry herb.<\/div>\n
2. That heat extracts essential oils from your dry herb<\/div>\n
3. Those oils then turn into gas molecules, better known as vapor.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The result of this process is the formation of the vapor you inhale.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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How are Conduction and Convection Vaporizers Different?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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It\u2019s easier to understand than you might think. The graphic below breaks down the basics, and when you pair it with what you\u2019ve learned in this article, you\u2019ll have a clear picture of how each heating method works. Once you know the difference, you can choose the style that not only delivers the experience you want but also helps you save money with vaporizers<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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There are usually two main types of vaporizers: conduction vaporizers and convection vaporizers. These two types of heating styles will make a drastic difference in the quality and flavor of the vapor produced. Our vaporizer buyer’s guide<\/a> offers a good explanation for choosing the best heating style for your needs.<\/div>\n
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It is important to know the differences between them so you can make an informed decision as to which vaporizer is right for you.<\/div>\n
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We’re going to touch on the science (just a little bit, I swear!) and then go over pros and cons of both as well as some popular vaporizers that fall into each category.<\/div>\n
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The Science: Conduction vs. Convection Vaporization<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

How Does a Conduction Vaporizer Work?<\/h3>\n
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Conduction heat relies on the transfer of heat through direct contact. Think of a sausage in a pan on the stove. The pan touches the hot element, and then the sausage absorbs that heat because it is directly in contact with the pan.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Conduction vaporizers will most commonly use battery powered heating chambers – think of the Zeus Arc S Hub<\/a> or the Pax Plus<\/a>. You load your dry herb directly into the chamber, and when the chamber heats up, your dry herb heats up, releases the oils, and voila, vapor!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How Does a Convection Vaporizer Work?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Convection, however, relies on an element heating air that passes over that element. Think of that same sausage, but in the oven. There is an element at the bottom or back of your oven that heats the air inside the oven. That hot air cooks your sausage. In convection, air is used as the means of transferring heat to your sausage.<\/div>\n
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Convection vaporizers will either be powered by an internal fan like the Volcano Vaporizer<\/a> or with the power from your own draws like the Utillian 723<\/a>. Either way, the hot air moves through your dry herb, cooking and extracting vapor from it.<\/div>\n

Pros & Con’s Of Conduction & Convection Vaporizers<\/h2>\n
There are pros and cons to both heating methods, so making the choice between these two vaporizing styles will depend on what matters most to you. Of course, the temperature you set your vaporizer is also important, be sure to check out our article on the best temperature settings for vaping<\/a> to learn more!<\/span><\/div>\n
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Conduction Vaporizers: More Portable & Efficient Battery Life<\/h3>\n
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Pros of Conduction Vaporizers<\/span><\/h4>\n