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Electric Dab Rigs — Coming to Cipher

Buying an electric dab rig means an e-rig that heats concentrate at the press of a button — a category Cipher has on its roadmap. Until it launches, this guide covers what an e-rig is, what to look for, and the water-filtered Cipher setups you can buy today.

  • An e-rig heats concentrate to a set temperature on battery power, replacing the torch-and-nail routine with one-button sessions. Until Cipher’s version ships, our water-filtered lineup — the $25 NOVA Bubbler and the $180 Water Hookah Bundle — delivers cool, percolated draws with electric ignition, ensuring you’re covered while the e-rig is on the roadmap.

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A Cipher Electric Dab Rig Is Coming

It’s not in the lineup yet — here are the water-filtered Cipher setups available today.
Cipher NOVA electronic smoking pipe iridescent water bubbler attachment for extra smooth water cooled hits

NOVA Bubbler Attachment

★ 4.78

  • Adds water filtration
  • Borosilicate glass
  • Magnetic to the NOVA
  • $25 add-on
$25 USD
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Cipher NOVA electric smoking pipe with water hookah package contents displayed

NOVA Water Hookah Bundle

★ 5.0

  • Full water-pipe kit
  • Borosilicate base
  • Converts to micro-bong
  • $180
$180 USD
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Cipher NOVA E-Pipe

★ 4.89

  • 4-in-1 electric pipe
  • Bubbler-ready
  • 1000mAh battery
  • $120
$120 USD
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What to Look For

What Makes a Good Electric Dab Rig

If you’re shopping e-rigs now, these are the attributes that matter — and what we’ll build toward.

Precise temperature
Good e-rigs offer set-and-hold temps for consistent, flavorful vapor.
No torch
An electric nail removes the butane torch entirely.
Water filtration
A glass water piece cools and smooths concentrate vapor.
Portable battery
A rechargeable e-rig frees you from a tethered power supply.
Cipher NOVA electronic smoking pipe with water bubbler attachment installed for enjoying the natural water cooling of hot smoke
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Cool, Water-Filtered Draws Today

While the e-rig is on the roadmap, Cipher’s bubbler and Water Hookah Bundle already deliver cool, water-filtered draws with electric ignition and no torch. They’re the closest current experience to a portable e-rig session.
$25
NOVA Bubbler
$180
Water Hookah Bundle
Electric
No torch
Borosilicate
Glass filtration
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What Is an Electric Dab Rig?

An electric dab rig (e-rig) is a device that heats cannabis concentrate with an electric nail instead of a butane torch, usually pulling the vapor through a glass water piece for a cooler hit.

E-rigs typically add temperature control and a rechargeable battery, so you get consistent, torch-free concentrate sessions.

Cipher does not yet sell an e-rig. This page is a guide plus the water-filtered Cipher setups available today, and it’s where a Cipher e-rig will appear once it launches.

How an Electric Dab Rig Works — A Simple Breakdown

An e-rig works by heating, loading and drawing — the electric nail reaches a set temperature, you apply concentrate, and the vapor filters through water.

The Electric Pipe Session, Step by Step:
Electric Nail Heat-Up
An e-rig’s electric nail (banger) heats to a set temperature on battery power — no torch, and no guessing when it’s ready. A one-button start replaces the torch-and-timer routine.
Applying Concentrate
Dab a small amount of concentrate onto the hot nail so it vaporizes on contact. The measured heat means the concentrate flashes to vapor rather than burning.
What Cipher Offers Now
A Cipher e-rig is on the roadmap. Meanwhile the NOVA Bubbler ($25) and Water Hookah Bundle ($180) already pair electric ignition with water filtration for cool, percolated draws.
Temperature Control
Set temperature decides the draw: lower temps favor flavor and terpenes, higher temps favor bigger, warmer vapor. Precise electric heat makes those results repeatable dab to dab.
Water Filtration
Vapor filters through the glass water piece, cooling before it reaches you — the same water-cooled smoothness a traditional rig delivers, driven by electric heat instead of a torch.
Care Between Sessions
Keep the nail clear of reclaim, empty the water piece after use, and recharge the battery. Regular cleaning preserves flavor and keeps heat-up times consistent.
The result is torch-free concentrate sessions once Cipher’s e-rig ships — and cool, water-filtered electric draws you can buy today with the bubbler and Water Hookah Bundle.

Why Choose an Electric Dab Rig?

Here’s what makes an electric dab rig a cleaner and more precise way to enjoy concentrate than a torch.
Torch-Free Heating
An e-rig’s electric nail heats to a set temperature on battery power — no torch, and no guessing when it’s ready to dab.
Precise Temperature
Set temperature makes results repeatable: lower for flavor and terpenes, higher for bigger, warmer vapor — the same dab, dab after dab.
Water-Cooled Vapor
Concentrate vapor filters through a glass water piece, cooling before it reaches you — the smoothness of a traditional rig, driven by electric heat.
On the Cipher Roadmap
A Cipher e-rig is in development. This guide covers what to look for so you’re ready when it launches.
Water Setups Today
Meanwhile the $25 NOVA Bubbler and $180 Water Hookah Bundle already pair electric ignition with water filtration for cool, percolated draws.
One Compatible System
Cipher’s water attachments share the same NOVA platform, so what you buy now keeps working as the lineup grows.
Search Intent · Benefits & Users

Who Wants an Electric Dab Rig

E-rigs suit concentrate users who want torch-free, temperature-controlled sessions. Here’s the picture — and where Cipher fits today.
The concentrate user
Wants torch-free dabs with set temperatures — the core e-rig use case, coming to Cipher.
The smooth-draw seeker
Wants water-cooled hits now — Cipher’s bubbler and bundle already deliver that for flower.
The early adopter
Wants to know when Cipher’s e-rig lands — this page is where it’ll appear.
  • E-rig = concentrate — electric nail, temperature control, water filtration.
  • Coming to Cipher — on the roadmap, not yet for sale.
  • Available now — water-filtered flower setups from $25.
  • Torch-free today — the NOVA’s electric ignition needs no butane.
For legal smoking material only.
Cipher devices are intended for adults of legal age using legal herbs. This section describes convenience and design benefits, not health outcomes.
At a Glance

Electric Dab Rig vs Cipher Water Setups

Different material, similar torch-free, water-cooled goal.
FeatureCipher Water Setup (now)Electric Dab Rig (future)
Material
Dry flower
Concentrate
Heat source
Electric arc
Electric nail
Water filtration
Borosilicate bubbler
Glass water piece
Available at Cipher
Yes
Coming soon
Starting price
$25 (bubbler)
TBD

Are Electric Dab Rigs Hard to Clean?

Concentrates are stickier than flower, so e-rigs need a little more attention — but the routine is still simple. Clearing reclaim from the nail and changing the water keeps flavor clean. Until Cipher’s e-rig ships, the same principles apply to today’s NOVA Bubbler and Water Hookah Bundle.

Simple E-Rig Care Process

Concentrate needs a little more attention — these five steps keep the nail and water piece flavor-clean.
Cool the Nail
Let the electric nail cool before cleaning — concentrate hardware runs hot and needs to be safe to handle.
Clear the Reclaim
Swab leftover reclaim from the nail while it’s slightly warm, when residue lifts most easily.
Change the Water
Empty and refresh the water piece after sessions so vapor filters through clean water every time.
Deep Clean with Alcohol
Soak removable glass in isopropyl alcohol to dissolve sticky buildup, then rinse thoroughly and dry.
Dry & Reassemble
Let all parts dry fully before reassembling, so no moisture or solvent lingers in the vapor path.

Pro Maintenance Tips for Your Electric Pipe

Small, regular habits protect the arc lighter, the battery and the airflow of your electric pipe.
  • Keep the arc contacts dry — wipe, don’t soak, around the ignition.
  • Recharge over USB-C before the battery fully drains for longer cell life.
  • Empty the bowl after each session so residue never bakes onto the steel.
  • Clean magnetic attachment seats so the bubbler and hookah base seal cleanly.
Electric pipe upkeep takes only a few minutes per week but keeps ignition reliable, the draw clean and the battery healthy — protecting a device owners rate up to 4.89★.

Why Trust Carry Cipher

Cipher builds one all-in-one smoking system — a concealed arc lighter, a rechargeable battery and magnetic attachments — engineered so every device and accessory works together.
One All-in-One System
Every Cipher device runs on the same platform, so a single NOVA flexes from pocket pipe to bowl, bubbler and water hookah through magnetic attachments — one purchase, not five.
Flame-Free Arc Ignition
A concealed dual-arc lighter ignites electrically at the press of a button — no butane, no torch, no open flame. Ignition sits inside the body, so it’s wind-proof and one-handed.
Rechargeable, USB-C Power
The NOVA’s 1000mAh battery delivers 100+ hits per charge and tops up over USB-C. No disposable lighters, no fluid to refill, nothing to run out at the wrong moment.
Premium, Real Materials
Cipher builds in stainless steel, durable coated polymer and borosilicate glass — durable, heat-safe materials chosen for a clean draw, not the cheapest plastic shell.
Owner-Rated Quality
Cipher devices carry strong owner ratings — from the 4.89★ NOVA to the 5.0★ ArcSnap dugout — earned on real-world reliability, not marketing claims.
Discreet by Design
Sealed chambers keep material secure and odor low, and pocket-sized bodies travel quietly. Cipher is built for adults using legal dry herb, discreetly and on their own terms.
Owner Reviews

Cipher Water Setups Rated 4.78–5.0

Verified owner ratings and feedback on Cipher devices, in their own words.
Paula
PaulaUS
Verified ownerVerified owner
5/5

Quick shipping. Good pricing.

3 months ago
Anonymous
AnonymousUS
Verified ownerVerified owner
5/5
4 months ago
Eric F.
Eric F.US
Verified ownerVerified owner
5/5
4 months ago
Anonymous
AnonymousUS
Verified ownerVerified owner
5/5
4 months ago
Chad B.
Chad B.US
Verified ownerVerified owner
5/5

Easy to use and the pre load pods are great . The bubbler attachment is the best hands down .

5 months ago
Anonymous
AnonymousUS
Reviewer
5/5

I was really impressed with the communication from Cipher regarding my order. The website is easy to use . And my order shipped quickly

5 months ago
Kirk M.
Kirk M.US
Verified ownerVerified owner
5/5

Excellent customer service and fast shipping.

5 months ago
alexander carriaga
alexander carriagaUS
Verified ownerVerified owner
5/5
5 months ago
JACKSON Y.
JACKSON Y.US
Verified ownerVerified owner
5/5

Honestly the best smoking experience I have had.

5 months ago
daniel s.
daniel s.US
Verified ownerVerified owner
5/5
5 months ago

Want Water-Cooled Draws From Cipher Now?

The e-rig is coming. Until then, add the $25 bubbler or grab the $180 Water Hookah Bundle for torch-free, water-filtered sessions.
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FAQ

Electric Dab Rig Questions

What an e-rig is, and what Cipher offers today.
Buying
Does Cipher sell an electric dab rig?
Not yet — it’s on the roadmap. When a Cipher e-rig launches it will appear on this page. For torch-free, water-filtered draws today, see the NOVA bubbler ($25) and Water Hookah Bundle ($180).
What can I buy from Cipher right now?
Water-filtered flower setups: the NOVA Bubbler ($25), the Water Hookah Bundle ($180), and the NOVA electric pipe ($120).
How It Works
What is an e-rig?
An electric dab rig heats concentrate with an electric nail instead of a torch, usually filtering the vapor through water.
Do Cipher’s current setups do dabs?
No — Cipher’s bubbler and bundle are for dry flower with water filtration. They’re torch-free and water-cooled, but not concentrate e-rigs.
Care
How do I keep water glass clean?
Empty and rinse the borosilicate glass after sessions, refresh the water each use, and store it in a soft case to protect it.
Safety
Is an e-cigarette more harmful than a cigarette?
That is a health question about nicotine e-cigarettes, a different product category from Cipher’s devices — and the answer depends on medical and regulatory guidance, not on us. For any e-cigarette vs cigarette comparison, rely on official public-health authorities such as the FDA or your national health service. Cipher makes electric devices for legal dry smoking material and makes no health-outcome claims.
Is this device safe to use?
Use the device only as directed, with legal smoking material, and follow the included charging and handling instructions. Do not modify the battery or leave it charging unattended. These are convenience products intended for adults of legal age.