A Beginner's Guide to THC Vapes

The easiest way to start with THC vapes is with a preloaded THC vape pen or cartridge. You can purchase THC extract to load into specially-made vaporizers, but for beginners and veterans alike, prefilled legal THC vapes are much easier to use. 

Vape pens with a built-in battery are referred to as disposable vapes or disposables. While these are convenient, they produce a lot of waste and typically aren’t as high-quality as other options. 

At NOVA Hemp, we recommend vape cartridges instead. Also known as carts, these THC vapes simply screw onto a battery and can be swapped out when you run out or want to try a new strain. 

Almost all of the THC vapes on the market are compatible with 510-threaded batteries. You can pick up one of these batteries at any local or online smoke shop. 

The laws surrounding hemp and cannabis can get pretty confusing, and it’s essential to make sure that you’re always on the right side of these regulations. Luckily, hemp-derived THC vapes, like Delta-8 vapes, are federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill and legal on a statewide level in most places. Check your state hemp regulations to ensure compliance with local laws when buying legal THC vapes.

THC vapes provide some of the fastest-acting effects of any cannabis consumption method. When you take your first puff, you can expect to feel the effects within a few minutes. 

The effects of a THC vape typically start to wear off in a couple of hours. The exact timing will depend on a few factors, like your tolerance level, personal body chemistry, and even what you’ve eaten that day. 

THC vapes are a popular choice among people who are trying to be discreet with their cannabis consumption since they have a very mild scent. They definitely smell less than lighting up a joint or hitting a bong! While many cannabis vapes do have a slight “herbal” smell, they primarily smell (and taste) like the terpenes the strain contains. 

How much you vape will determine how long your THC vapes last before you have to take a trip to the dispensary or place an order with your favorite online smoke shop. Generally speaking, though, a one-gram vape contains around 300 puffs. 

Technically, just like any other natural product, THC vapes can expire. However, you likely won’t have to worry about your THC vape going bad before you can use it up. 

If your THC vape is damaged, starts to leak, or dramatically changes color, flavor, or smell, the safest course of action is to toss it and get a new one. 

That being said, THC concentrate is a natural product, and you can expect a little bit of variation. You might notice the oil in your THC vape getting darker or thicker as the tank starts getting empty; this usually isn’t cause for concern. 

There’s nothing more frustrating than getting ready for a sesh only to find out that your THC vape isn’t working correctly. Hopefully, NOVA Hemp can help. 

• THC Vape Won’t Charge: If your THC vape battery doesn’t charge, make sure you have it plugged in all the way and that the charging port is clean. Using a high-quality 510-threaded battery and cord like the ones we carry at NOVA Hemp is the best way to ensure that your vape battery charges consistently. 

• THC Vape Won’t Pull: We have to ask: is your vape charged and turned on? It can be surprisingly easy to forget these details, especially if this isn’t your first vape session of the day! 

If your THC vape is fully charged and turned on to the correct settings, but it still won’t hit, there’s a good chance it’s clogged. There are a few ways to fix a clogged vape pen: 

• Heat it gently with a hairdryer on low or the battery’s preheat setting to soften the wax.
• Store it with the mouthpiece facing upright for several hours so the concentrate settles.
• Carefully clean out the mouthpiece with a toothpick or cotton swab. 

The best way to avoid clogged vapes in the first place is to take care of them correctly.

• Do I need to keep my vape upright? Yes, always store your vape upright with the mouthpiece pointed upwards, which will keep the wax at the bottom of the chamber where it belongs. 
• Store your vape at room temperature to help keep the cannabis concentrate inside at the right consistency. 
• Try taking shorter puffs to avoid overheating the concentrate and inadvertently pulling it into the mouthpiece. 

THC vapes are super easy to use, so most of them are a good fit for people who are curious about vaping THC. We always recommend finding a high-quality THC retailer so that you can trust what you’re putting in your body. It’s also not a bad idea to pick up a 0.5-gram vape pen if this is your first time vaping cannabis. A smaller vape will allow you to test the waters and determine which strains, flavors, and experiences you prefer.  

Good news! You’re already in the right place. NOVA Hemp carries some of the best hemp-derived THC products on the internet, including legal THC vapes. We’ll ship straight to your door, or if you’re local to Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C., you can stop into one of NOVA Hemp’s stores to say hi and have one of our friendly employees answer all your questions. We look forward to serving you!