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At least 85 different cannabinoids have been found in cannabis to date, each with different properties and boiling points (the temperature at which the cannabinoid compound is vaporized from the organic plant matter into the air).

Cannabis also contains another critical compound called terpenoids (more broadly known as terpenes), which are responsible for the wonderful aromas and colors. We all know how important sight and smell are to the experience. Research has also shown that THC and CBD alone don’t explain all of the psychoactive and medicinal effects from using a particular strain. Similar to cannabinoids, terpenoids have been shown to have numerous beneficial health properties. Terpenoids are as critical as THC and CBD to your overall experience, and each terpenoid also has a different boiling point.

Using a vaporizer with temperature controls, such as a Volcano Digital or Arizer Solo Extreme, you can control the precise temperature used to heat your cannabis, and therefore which cannabinoids and terpinoids are released into your vapor mist. Because all of those wonderful cannabinoids and terpenoids have different boiling points, if you vaporize the same cannabis batch at two different temperatures you will have two different experiences. The lower the temperature used to vaporize, the fewer the compounds will have reached their boiling points, which means they won’t contribute to your high. This is in stark contrast to the blunt force trauma of combustion, where you inhale all the compounds plus the burned organic cannabis plant matter.

In the next article, we’ll dive deeper into the names, medical properties, and boiling points of the cannabinoid and terpinoid compounds. For now, lets assume we’re targeting two different kinds of highs:

“Daytime” High: Typically using lower vaporizer temperatures to deliver a more mental and energetic high, less of a body high. This high can be considered more discreet with less of an aroma and vapor plume, more of a clear odorless mist.  For sativas and sativa-dominant hybrids, THC typically gets fully released, maybe some CBD, but only a portion of the other cannabinoids and terpenoids with higher boiling temperatures. For more indica heavy strains where the experience is less dominated by THC, the daytime temperature setting is a bit higher to add additional compounds.

“Nighttime” High: Typically using higher vaporizer temperatures to deliver more of a body high with pain relieving and sedation effects from boiling more cannabinoids and terpernoids, such as linalool and THCV (if these compounds are present in your strain). This is less discreet as there is more of an aroma and vapor plume due to more terpenoids released at higher temperatures.
The table below serves as my humble opinion on a starting point for those new to controlling temperature with some caveats listed below. Each weedist should find their own optimal temperatures by cannabis strain to customize their high based on personal preferences and medical needs.

Suggested Vaporization Temperatures By Cannabis Strain Type

Sample Strain (Type) Fav Daytime Temp                      Fav Nighttime Temp

Candy Jack (Sativa)   178°C / 352°F                                       190°C / 374°F

Super Lemon Haze (Sativa dominant)  190°C / 374°F          195°C / 383°F

Cherry Pie (Indica dominant)   195°C / 383°F                  202°C / 396°F

Granddaddy Purple (Indica)   202°C / 396°F                   208°C / 406°F

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I read this last night on http://www.weedist.com/2012/07/tailoring-your-high-intro-to-temperature-control-with-a-vaporizer/


i found it interesting that different temps produce a different high.  Ive never had a vape u can change the temp.... time to do some experiments..... for ummmm science.  ya thats it

P-O said:

i found it interesting that different temps produce a different high.  Ive never had a vape u can change the temp.... time to do some experiments..... for ummmm science.  ya thats it

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Yea, experimenting with the different temps is fun

P-O said:

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smoking on some dank

Sham87 said:

Dabbin some mars og

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SmokeSomeHash said:

Too high...

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NEVAR!!!!

niteowl said:

SmokeSomeHash said:

Too high...

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NEVAR!!!!

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Yeah, I can't remember saying that.
Oh yeah....
I smoked just now.
Spoon pipe....waiting for my perc to get here.
Shit regs. Unfortunately.