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THE HARDWARE
A cartridge is a heating system, not a container. Ceramic heating elements have replaced the old metal-coil-and-wick design for a reason: ceramic heats evenly, resists cracking under repeated use, and vaporizes oil without scorching it. Cheap hardware burns terpenes, clogs in cold weather, and shortens the life of the cart. Glass tanks and ceramic elements are the baseline — anything less is a compromise you can taste.
