Dab Torches

What Is a Dab Torch?

A dab torch is a refillable butane torch made to heat the quartz banger on your dab rig. A regular lighter can’t get a banger hot enough, so you need a torch’s focused jet flame to heat the quartz up quickly and evenly.

Every torch here is built for dabbing. Most have a flame lock and an adjustable flame, and they refill with standard butane.

How to Use a Dab Torch

Light the torch and aim the tip of the flame at the bottom of the banger. Heat it evenly for around 30 seconds, until the bottom just starts to glow. Let the banger cool for 30 to 60 seconds, add your dab with a dab tool, cap it with a carb cap and pull. Thicker bangers take longer to heat and longer to cool, so play with your timing until it tastes right.

Always point the flame away from yourself and your glass. Lock the trigger off when you’re done, and let the nozzle cool before you put the torch away.

Types of Dab Torches

Full-Size Dab Torches

Full-size torches like the Blazer Big Shot, Big Shot GT8000 and Newport 10" have a big fuel tank and a big flame. They heat thick quartz fast and go a long time between refills, which makes them the go-to for dabbing at home.

Mini Dab Torches

A mini dab torch, like the Newport 5.5" Mini, Blazer Hot Shot or BRNTECH Lil BRN 710, is small enough for a pocket or bag. It still has plenty of heat for most bangers, it just takes a few extra seconds.

What to Look For

The features that make a real difference are a flame lock so you don’t have to hold the trigger, an adjustable flame, a flat base so the torch stands up on its own, and a tank that’s easy to refill. Some torches add extras, like the heat guard on the Yocan Bot that changes colour as it warms up.

Which Dab Torch Should You Get?

For dabbing at home with a thick banger, the Blazer Big Shot or a Newport 6" or 10" will heat up fast every time. If you want something a little different, Yocan makes torches in plenty of styles, including the Legends series. For a torch you can take with you, go with a mini.

Dab Torch Brands We Carry

Blazer is one of the most trusted names in dab torches, and the Big Shot is a classic for a reason. Newport makes solid, no-fuss torches in sizes from pocket minis up to 10 inches. Yocan has the widest range of designs in our lineup. BRNTECH rounds it out with the Big BRN and Lil BRN 710 torches.

Butane for Dab Torches

Clean butane keeps your torch running right. Cheap butane can clog the nozzle and cause sputtering, so it’s worth spending a couple of dollars more on refined fuel like Colibri Premium or Ronson. Before you refill, bleed any leftover gas out of the tank, and keep the can upside down while you fill so the torch fills all the way.

Butane vs Propane for Dabs

Most people dab with butane. Propane burns hotter, which makes it easy to overheat your quartz, and it’s overkill for most bangers. A good butane dab torch gives you plenty of heat with more control.

Dabbing Without a Torch

If you’d rather skip the flame, an enail keeps your banger at a set temperature with no torch at all. An e-rig is another torch-free option, and it’s portable.

Finish Your Dab Setup

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