What is ANSI/CAN/UL 8139 certification for cannabis vaping devices?

Cannabis vaping devices have a battery-powered heating element that heats a solution, usually cannabis oil, to produce a vapor. Low quality or misused lithium batteries have been known to cause fires and explosions related to vaping devices.

Health Canada requires ANSI/CAN/UL 8139 for any battery-containing cannabis vaping device. It is also poised to become a requirement for any vaping device, whether nicotine or cannabis, in the United States. 

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Why do cannabis vaping cartridges never appear to be full?

 

We’ve all had the experience of unboxing a brand new cart and thinking “Hey, the cart isn’t filled! Is there really 0.5mg of oil in there? Am I getting what I paid for? Well, guess what, it’s perfectly normal. The short answer is that some of the oil has been absorbed by the wicking material of the coil. For a more detailed explanation of the mechanics behind this absorption please read on.

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