First, the VaporGenie pipe is loaded with a herbal blend, and then the flame filter is screwed onto the pipe. It is important to use loose, shredded tobacco; do not pack.
Then, you inhale from the pipe while supplying flame to the flame filter. The flame filter automatically protects the tobacco 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.
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.
