Alcohol can still work great, but it can be harsh on some minerals. We suggest using hot water and salt. If you want to add a little more power, sometimes it is nice to add 1-2 tbl spoons of alcohol 91%. Let is soak for 20 minutes to a few hours. Depending how dirty your pipe is will determine how long it must soak and if it needs to be given a second soaking.
What is uranium glass?
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Uranium does have uranium salts in it, and is uv reactive. This type of glass was started around the 1800’s and around 1880 it started to gain massive popularity. It is also known as vaseline glass.
Can it be used in multiple different types of glass? Yes, it is used in both boro and soft glass, but started in soft glass.
Was the uv reactivity it’s original allurement? Was it just the color? The original allure was for sure the green color as there were no such things as UV lights in the 1800’s.
Was there a certain purpose for its use, like in certain machinery, or was it just an esthetic thing? It was mostly just used for looking pretty.
How can you choose the correct size of str8 or pelican case for your piece?
Measure the height and width and depth of your piece and add about half an inch to each dimension for the padding of the case to protect your piece
Do you need a lathe to make a 2 foot waterpipe?
The simple answer is no, but a lathe will cut the time down, as well as make the job MUCH MORE bearable. Beakers and bubble bottoms get HOT! and by hand, it can be overwhelming. At Elev8 Premier, we try to use a lathe when we can as it also helps to make a much cleaner product.
When did glass pipes overtake ceramic and metal pipes as the preferred method of smoking?
We feel this happened about 20 years ago when Bog Snodgrass started making them. As people seen them there was no reason to use a metal or any other type of pipe. It started with the gold and silver fuming creating the color changer! We feel this was about the late 1990’s
When was the switch made from slides to glass on glass joints being the standard?
Well, this was a slow transition over many years. We feel about the mid 2000’s is when this started to transition.
How does the Firefly vape work?
Like all flower vapes it uses heat to extract the oils in the flower. The oven or heater gets hot and heats up the herbs that will heat up allowing the oils to vaporizer off of them.
You can learn more about how vapes work in our blog
Do we take out of state glass repairs? If so, how does it work?
Can you replace grinder screens for customers?
Yes, you must buy a new screen and we will replace it for you.
What is the largest grinder you sell and how much does it hold?
The largest grinder Elev8 has is the 4 inch grinder. You can safely put up to a 1/4 oz into the grinder. Do not put it all in at once, but you can grind that and store it in the storage.