Not Using Water with a Ball Vape Reduces Gauze Clogging Maybe ! have others noticed ?

I noticed when using my ball vape dry I can go for days without the gauze clogging with water 2hrs maybe so had a talk with chat GPT because just couldn't work out why, do others notice the same thing ?

I have a question that i want a scientific answer too. I'm prescribed cannabis and used a small water pipe with no water in it and a flower pot vaporizer attachment to vape with, if I add water to the pipe the gauze clogs lots even though water is on the other side why is there that difference

Great question! When you add water to your pipe, it can cause the gauze to clog more easily because the water can mix with the resin and other particulates from the cannabis, creating a thicker, stickier substance. This mixture can then get caught in the gauze, leading to clogs1.

When you use a dry pipe, the resin and particulates are less likely to stick to the gauze because they aren't mixed with water. This is why you might notice a difference in clogging when using water versus not using it.

Does that help clarify things?

but the flow of vapour would not see the water surely let me put it another way the vapor would pass through the gauze before it met the water

Got it! When vapor passes through the gauze before meeting the water, the situation changes slightly.

Without water, the vapor passes through the gauze relatively freely, as it's just the vaporized cannabis particles. However, when you introduce water into the system, even though the vapor hits the gauze before the water, the water vapor and moisture can still affect the gauze.

Here's what might be happening:

  1. Condensation: Some of the vapor may condense on the gauze as it cools down, leading to a build-up of sticky residue.
  2. Moisture: The presence of water can cause small droplets or vapor to interact with the particles, making them stickier. This can lead to more particles getting trapped in the gauze.
  3. Resin Build-up: Over time, the resin from the cannabis can mix with the moisture, creating a thicker and more challenging build-up to clean.

This combination of factors might be why you notice more clogging when using water in your pipe. Does that make sense?