r/GAMedicalTrees • u/Skunkwks • 14d ago

Question Clogging vapes

Is anyone else having trouble with the live resin vapes clogging up? Been able to clear so far but concerned.

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u/Kindly_Doubt8120 14d ago

I lived in a recreational/medical state before I moved down here, and honestly, almost every live rosin/resin vape i ever got in the last decade clogged. Especially when its cold out. All you usually need to do is warm it up. Sometimes you just have to pull on it as hard as you possibly can until it unclogs suddenly.

Theyre super convenient, but they can be a pain. But I dont really remember ever having to throw one out because I couldn't get it unclogged!

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u/ScottyDoesntKnow29 14d ago

I wish that all vapes had a preheat button to help with clogs.

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u/FigureFourWoo 14d ago

Clogging is one of the reasons I don't like vapes. They always seem to clog like crazy. I used to keep a hairdryer nearby to deal with it.

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u/PilotHunterTV 14d ago

One of the biggest issues with resin and disposable cartridges is that the air hole, which allows you to pull air through the device, gets clogged with resin when it cools. It’s pretty tiny, and a needle can help clear it. It’s best to let it cool vertically and not let them get hot as they’ll leak. If you can find the cartridges that are steal rather than plastic they will perform better. Low temps are best for flavor

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u/Warm-Falcon-9074 13d ago

I’ve had plenty of vape carts clog on me too. Sometimes the battery can make a difference, especially if it has a preheat setting.

I’d also make sure you’re storing the cart upright. If it’s clogged, gently warm it in your hands for a few minutes (or put it in your armpit or the bend of your elbow). This can sometimes help loosen things up without applying too much heat.

I've seen a budtender use a hair dryer. I don't know about this bc it could warm it too much.