Recyclers, nectar collectors, and e-rigs all solve the same basic problem — vaporizing concentrate — in very different ways. Here's how to choose between them.
Recycler Dab Rigs
A recycler is a glass rig design that cycles water and vapor through multiple chambers for extra filtration and cooling before it reaches you. It's a passive design upgrade over a standard rig — no electronics involved, just glasswork — which means it still requires a torch and nail unless paired with an e-nail add-on.
Nectar Collectors
A nectar collector is a straw-style device you dip directly into your concentrate rather than loading a bowl or crucible. It's fast and portable, but heating is still typically torch-based unless you buy an electronic version, and precision is harder to control than with a dedicated rig.
Electric Dab Rigs (E-Rigs)
An e-rig replaces the torch entirely with precise, repeatable electronic heat, and pairs it with water filtration through attachments like the Jacuzzi Bubbler — getting you the cooling benefit of a recycler-style setup without needing separate glasswork or a torch.
Which Setup Actually Makes Sense for You?
- Love the ritual and glasswork of a traditional setup, don't mind torch maintenance → Recycler
- Want speed and portability above all else, occasional use → Nectar Collector
- Want consistent temperature and lower day-to-day maintenance, regular use → Electric Dab Rig
If low-maintenance consistency is what you're after, the EQ handles the water-cooling benefit of a recycler and the simplicity of a nectar collector in one modular device.