How To Dab With a Nectar Collector

Key Points: 

• Always dab on an angle for an efficient dab
• Never dip into the middle of the dab
• Understand the dab nail vaporization rate versus saturation rate

When dabbing with a nectar collector there are a few keys to have an enjoyable, efficient and potent experience. Nectar collectors can be amazingly wasteful if not dabbed with properly, so learning these few tips will ensure you can get the best dab possible with a nectar collector. 

Dab Prep For a Nectar Collector Dab

Utilizing a silicone jar is a convenient way to easily dab with a nectar collector, the vapebrat 4 in 1 dab tool kit is the perfect kit for nectar collector dabbing. Ideally it is best to identify the amount of a dab you would like to dab with the nectar collector and place it into a quartz dish, silicone jar, silicone mat or onto a dab tool.

This helps prevent from accidentally heating unintended parts of your stash which can result in over-saturating the dab nail reducing the vapor production and wasting dabs. 

Properly Heating A Nectar Collector Dab Nail

To properly heat a nectar collector dab nail utilizing a torch lighter is key. Depending upon the dab nail material whether titanium, quartz or ceramic, the heat up time may vary. It is crucial to heat all parts of the bottom 3rd of the tip for at least 30 seconds, possibly longer with lower strength dab torches. The ideal temperature depends upon your dabbing temp preference. Dab Temp Readers help identify the exact temp of the nail, however after using the same dab torch for a while you can get the feel for it and find the right timing for yourself. 

After properly heating a nectar collector tip, there are two ways to dab with a nectar collector

1. Bringing the nectar collector dab nail tip to the dab to heat and vaporize the dab
2. Loading a dab onto a dab tool then placing it onto the nectar collector dab nail tip

Your circumstances would determine the best way to dab with a nectar collector at any given time, however bringing the nectar collector to the dab is definitely the recommended way to dab with a nectar collector. 

After heating, the most crucial part of dabbing with a nectar collector is the way in which the dab nail touches the concentrates. 

Proper Nectar Collector Dabbing Method

Indulge me for a moment in this analogy. Think of the dab as a puddle of water, and the nectar collector dab nail tip as shoe on your foot. To properly and efficiently dab, one would want to dip their toe into the edge of the puddle of water and drag their toe until the tip portion of the shoe is dry. You would then want to repeat this process with the heel of your shoe. 

This is done for several reasons... 

1. This helps prevent over saturating the dab nail which can reduce the temperature drastically preventing the nail from properly vaporizing whatever amount of dab is on it.
2. Touching a different part of the dab nail to the dab allows for the more heated portion of the nail to come in contact with the dab as opposed to the already somewhat cooled part of the nail which was used for the initial dab, allowing for better vaporization.

Now that you understand how to dab, there is a slight addition and variation that can take place. The dab nail should primarily be on a slight angle when inhaling, this allows for proper airflow. This angle can be adjusted to increase or decrease the airflow amount which impacts the vapor to air mixture for a smoother or more intense dab.