How To Use A Dab Torch (Got Vape Crew Tips)

Wondering how to use your dab torch safely and efficiently? You’ve come to the right place, because this guide is here to walk you through everything you need to know about butane torch powered dabbing and how you can enjoy your concentrates better than ever.

Follow along with Got Vape as we break down how to use a dab torch with everything ranging from a dab rig to a nectar straw, giving you basic pointers that will have you up and running no matter what type of device you’re using.

This way you’ll be able to enjoy silky smooth dabs with delicious flavor, strong potency, and the most sublime satisfaction, all without feeling like you’re going crazy trying to get a butane torch to work as it should.

Having made all the mistakes ourselves over our 20+ years of ripping dabs, the Got Vape Crew is here to help you learn from our history and enjoy easier dab torch heating without repeating the same pitfalls we’ve encountered.

By the end of this step-by-step guide you’ll be a dab torch expert in the making and have just enough knowledge to avoid common mistakes, all while leaning into proper habits that end up having a BIG difference on your vapor quality, personal safety, and dabbing power.

Table of Contents:

Dab Torch Quick Start Guide
1. Refill & Prep Your Dab Torch
2. Adjust Your Dab Torch Flame Length
3. Ignite Your Dab Torch Flame
4. Maintain Proper Flame Distance & Even Heating
5. Safe Post Session Torch Care
Got Vape Crew Dab Torch Tips
Easy Dab Torch Access

Dab Torch Quick Start Guide

Before we dive into the finer details of using your dab torch, we wanted to provide y’all with a quick rundown of all the most important steps. This way if you’re in a rush or just don’t like reading for long, you can get to heating as soon as possible.

1. Refill & Prep Your Dab Torch

To get this whole ball rolling, you’ll first need to make sure that your dab torch is filled with butane. As the necessary fuel to light your dabbing fire, without enough butane your banger is going to stay stone cold (and not the kind that drops stunners).

As most butane torches are handheld, they only can hold a limited amount of butane in their tanks. As a result you’ll need to have extra butane on hand to keep things rolling on the day to day without getting stuck.

Despite refilling a butane torch being a simple process, in reality it can actually become quite difficult when you don’t use the proper techniques. As butane is a gas, directing it into the filling port of your torch needs to be handled with extreme care.

Refilling Torch Steps:

• Hold the torch upside down so the fill valve on the bottom base faces straight up.
• Press the stem of your butane canister firmly down into the valve for 5 to 10 seconds.
• Listen for a solid seal; if liquid gas sprays out the sides, realign the nozzle alignment.
• Wait 2 to 3 minutes after refilling before sparking the flame to allow the gas to equalize to room temperature.

Make sure to keep your hands steady while filling your dab torch, this way you don’t hear the sound of “psssssshhh” as your butane sprays all across the room and manages to end up everywhere but your dab torch.

Also remember that taking a couple of minutes to let cold butane settle ensures a smooth, stable flame output as soon as you ignite your torch. So go slow, follow our steps, and filling your butane tank will be easy.

2. Adjust Your Dab Torch Flame Length

Many dab torches have systems in place that allow you to adjust the size of your flame in order to cater to different types of bangers and heating techniques.

Before you start your session, we always recommend taking a look at where your flame length dial is at so that you don’t accidentally light up and realize your torch is set to dragon’s breath, as opposed to a more manageable length.

For most bangers, maintaining a middle ground on your dab torch flame length is the best move, as this gives you more control over heating and ensures you don’t accidentally burn anything with an overextended flame.

3. Ignite Your Dab Torch Flame

Now that you’ve filled your tank and adjusted the flame length, you can now move onto igniting your dab torch.

Igniting Your Dab Torch:

• Unlock the safety latch and open the gas valve slightly until you hear a soft hiss.
• Press the ignition button to spark the flame.
• Adjust the flame nozzle valve until you see a steady, focused blue flame about 1 to 2 inches long.

Most dab torches utilize a two-tiered button ignition system, where you press down on the power button slightly to release a flow of butane gas and then ignite it by pressing the power button all the way down.

This gives you greater control over when the flame actually comes pouring out of your dab torch and doubles as a precautionary safety measure. Speaking of which, most torches also include a safety lock which must be switched “off” in order for your flame to actually ignite.

While igniting, always make sure that NOTHING is in front of the nozzle of your torch that isn’t meant to be, this way you don’t accidentally burn any eyebrows off or lead to other more serious issues.

For the easiest, stress free dabbing, load up your concentrate on a dab tool before lighting your torch flame. Preparing your wax ahead of time prevents melted concentrate from making a mess on your table, protects your banger floor, and ensures complete vaporization no matter what texture of concentrate you’re using.

4. Maintain Proper Flame Distance & Even Heating

With your concentrate prepped and flame lit, now’s the time to heat your banger bucket / nectar straw tip using your butane dab torch.

How long you heat depends on bucket thickness, material, and torch power, meaning there is no single universal timer here. Instead, focus on distributing heat evenly across the entire bucket / tip for the best results.

Torch Heating Steps:

• Adjust the flame nozzle valve until you see a steady, focused blue flame about 1 to 2 inches long.
• Aim the tip of the inner blue flame directly at the bottom floor and lower sidewalls of your banger.
• Keep the torch moving continuously in smooth sweeps so heat distributes evenly.
• Heat until a very faint dull glow appears (typically 20 to 30 seconds).

Safety Warning: Bangers and torch metal nozzles are incredibly hot after warming and can lead to severe burns if you are not careful. Always protect yourself and those around you by taking your time, keeping flammable objects away, and being extra cautious while heating.

When in doubt, avoid overheating as much as you can. Scorching hot bangers burn wax instantly, ruin delicate flavor profiles, and lead to harsh hits that cause coughing fits.

Once your heating window is complete, release the torch ignition trigger or toggle the lock switch off, and check to see that your flame is completely extinguished before setting the torch down.

5. Safe Post Session Torch Care

When your session ends, taking proper care of your butane torch is essential to keeping yourself and those around you safe. This is because the butane torch stays incredibly hot, even after you’ve put out the actual flame.

As a result you should be very careful with the nozzle of your dab torch and take some extra precautions to ensure no accidents come to place during your sessions.

Post Session Torch Checklist:

• Ensure the gas valve is shut completely so no lingering butane leaks out.
• Engage the safety lock switch immediately after use.
• Stand the torch strictly upright on its wide, flat base on a stable, safe surface.
• Avoid touching the metal flame guard at the tip of the torch, it stays hot after the flame dies!
• Store your butane torch in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight, open flames, or excessive temperatures.

Taking ten seconds to store your torch safely ensures your equipment stays in peak operating condition for your next session and that nothing or nobody is accidentally burned by your high powered torch.

Got Vape Crew Dab Torch Tips

Now that you have a firm handle on using a dab torch to its fullest, here are a few rapid-fire tips from the Got Vape Crew after two decades of working with concentrates:

• Go slow. Torches burn at thousands of degrees.
• Keep a stash of cotton swabs, isopropyl alcohol, and a heat safe silicone mat right near your station.
• Stand your torch upright on a flat base away from high traffic table edges to avoid accidental tip overs.
• Sweep the torch flame continuously across your banger rather than holding it still in one spot to prevent thermal shock stress.
• Engage the torch safety switch every single time you put your torch down.

Simple habits make the biggest difference. Keep these tips in mind the next time you light your torch, and the Got Vape Crew guarantees you’ll enjoy smooth, flavorful, and potent hits every time!

Easy Dab Torch Access

Now that you have a much better idea on how to get the most from your dab torch, it’s time for you to take your newfound knowledge and put it to the test!

Fire up your torch, heat your banger / tip, load up some concentrates, and get ready to blast off into a whole new level of cloudy vapor enjoyment! Just remember to always take your time and be wary of hot surfaces to ensure your sessions go as smoothly as possible.

Have any more questions? The Got Vape Resource Center is ready to help with more step-by-step guides just like this. Thanks for stopping in with the Got Vape Crew, and be sure to rip some clouds out there for us!