Common questions

How long should I heat a titanium nail for?

How long should I heat a titanium nail for?

When using a titanium nail, all you have to do is heat it until it’s red hot, wait about 20 seconds and then proceed with your dab.

Why are titanium nails bad?

The higher amounts of iron, carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen in the titanium are what cause nails to pit, dis color, corrode, and also are carcinogenic when ingested. These signs are evident the more frequent you heat the nail and it is used.

Can you overheat a titanium nail?

Titanium can heat their strokes much faster but retain more heat. As a good rule of thumb, and on the basis of thermal conductivity alone, it is safe to say that titanium has higher thermal conductivity than glass or quartz, but a better heat retention. Do Not Overheat Your Nail!

Are titanium nails better than quartz?

A titanium nail takes longer to heat up, but also retains heat for longer. On the other hand, a quartz banger warms up faster, but loses heat quickly. If you find yourself taking multiple dabs in a sitting or sharing with friends, the titanium may be the better option.

Why do you season a titanium nail?

The second purpose of seasoning sterilizes and cleanses the titanium nail from any impurities from the manufacturing process of when the nail was created. This prevents the chemically and noxious taste that is often associated with new nails that some dabbers experience.

How can I heat my titanium nail without a torch?

Here’s how you heat a dab rig without a torch using the stovetop technique:

  1. Turn on the stove and set heat to high.
  2. Hold the nail with the tongs and place it over the burner.
  3. Heat the nail for up to 5 minutes.
  4. Take it out and place it in your rig.
  5. Dab as usual.

Is titanium good for dabbing?

Titanium is a seemingly perfect material for the process of dabbing because it heats super efficiently and relatively quickly, and it holds its heat extremely well; exactly what you want when executing high-temp dabs with your precious cannabis “gold.”

How do you dab a titanium nail?

Grab a glass of water, your titanium nail, a butane torch, and some pliers for holding the hot metal. Gripping the dab nail with the pliers, light up the butane torch and start to heat the head of the nail until it is red hot. When the nail is glowing red, dunk it into the cold water.

What type of nail is best for dabbing?

It is essential that your TI nail is either grade 2 or grade 3 titanium, as these retain heat well for dabbing and have minimal or no harmful by-products. Through a number of tests we have determined that grade 2 titanium is the best, so that’s what we offer. Titanium nails are virtually indestructible.

How do you season a titanium nail?

Second Method: Season with Oil

  1. Place the nail into your rig and light the nail with a torch until it glows bright red.
  2. Turn off the torch and grab your dabbing oil.
  3. Use a dabber to coat the nail with the oil.
  4. Allow the nail to cool and then coat with oil 3-5 more times until thoroughly seasoned.

How do you season a titanium nail with water?

First Method: Heat, Then Ice

  1. Fill a durable bowl with ice water.
  2. Hold the titanium nail in place with a pair of pliers, or anything large that won’t melt and/or transfer the heat to your hands.
  3. Use a torch to heat the nail until it’s glowing red.
  4. Switch off the torch and slowly lower the nail into the ice water.