3-in-1 Vape – What is it & How Does it Work?

Definition

A 3-in-1 Vape is a single device engineered to vaporise three distinct material types—dry herb, wax concentrates and e-liquid—without needing separate units. By swapping purpose-built pods, coils or chambers, the user can transition from loose-leaf botanicals to thick waxes or nicotinee-juice in moments. This versatility appeals to Australian vapers who want one pocket-friendly kit that adapts to mood, setting or nicotine strength (including 0mg Nicotine options), eliminating the need to own multiple mods, tanks and batteries.

Technical Details

Most 3-in-1 devices use a shared body powered by a removable Battery“>18650 Battery, 21700 Battery or—less commonly—26650 Battery. Inside the control head, variable-voltage (3.2-4.2 V) or temperature-control firmware drives interchangeable atomisers:

• Dry-herb chamber: ceramic or stainless-steel oven with 0.3-0.5 g capacity and convection or conduction heating (180-220 °C).
• Wax/concentratecoil: dual quartz rods or ceramic donut, 0.6-1.2 Ω resistance.
• E-liquid pod/tank: 2-4 mL PCTG pod or Thread“>510 Threadglass tank, 0.6-1.4 Ω mesh coil.

Airflow is adjusted via a sliding ring or interchangeable drip-tips. Some models add a magnetic adapter so all three attachments seat flush with the same base, while others use a proprietary bayonet twist-lock.

Usage & Tips

• Switching modes: power the device off, let the chamber cool, then swap the attachment to avoid cross-contamination of flavours.
• Cleaning: brush out herb residue while warm, soak wax coils in isopropyl alcohol for 10 min, rinse e-liquid pods with warm water and dry fully.
• Common problems: weak vapour from herb—grind finer and pack loosely; leaking e-liquid—check O-rings and do not over-tighten to the 510 Thread.
• Safety: lock the fire button when pocket-carrying; always use batteries with intact wraps and marry pairs if the device is dual-battery.

History & Context

The first true 3-in-1 systems emerged around 2015 when manufacturers combined pen-style herb chambers with 510 wax atomisers and e-liquid clearomisers. Driven by Australia’s strict import rules, local vapers embraced multi-function kits to reduce the number of parcels shipped. Today, 3-in-1 vapes sit between entry-level pod systems and specialised high-wattage mods, offering a practical middle ground for users exploring every facet of vaping culture.