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Heating & Atomization

Heating Thick Oil Without Burning the Extract

Thick oil needs enough heat to vaporize reliably, but excessive heat can damage flavor and user experience.

Engineering summary

Quick Answer

Thick oil should be heated with a balanced system: sufficient oil flow, stable ceramic saturation, and power levels that avoid overheating the extract.

Key Takeaways

  • Heat cannot solve poor oil flow alone.
  • Ceramic saturation is critical.
  • Burnt taste is often a system issue.

The heating balance

Reliable vaporization depends on both heat delivery and oil availability at the heating surface.

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