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Why is the version 2 sidekick better than the version 1?

The version 2 SideKick has 1 18650 battery with up to 9 uses The battery cover on the V2 is press to close, where the V1 you must pull the latch back, close it and then push the latch closed The V2 also has a coated ceramic heater to allow it to not absorb any …

Why do the Pro Trim Elite get stuck even when cleaned?

This could be when the mechanism is in it most wide-open place and the motor is started.  This happens rarely, but it can happen.   If you have your scissor open, unplug the unit, close the scissors and then plug back in.  This should do the trick.    

Do certain carb caps work better for bangers than others? ex: does a bubble cap work best for a flat top banger instead of a directional cap?

It all comes down to what you like.  Bubble caps we find are the most versatile. Things to look out for: Make sure the export tube fits your banger, make sure your banger is not too shallow.  

Why are tidy tips the best q-tip for concentrate use?

We have designed these to have two completely different tips on each end. One of the tips is flat and wide used for mopping up most of the leftover fats and lipids. The other side is known as our detailing tip that is to get in those hard creases and get your banger or dab …

Is dichro easier to work with in soft glass or borosilicate?

Both techniques require a different skill set.  But we do know that borosilicate glass works at nearly twice the temperature and if worked too hot, the dichro can burn out, making a white flake.

What are all the different diameters of banger buckets?

Over time it has really shrunk to about 3 sizes. For thick bangers, we have 2 sizes Small 30mm tall x 20mm wide with 12mm ID Larger 35mm tall x 25mm wide with 17mm ID Afrodable Banger 22mm tall x 20mm wide with 15.5mm ID  

What if my package or order says it was delivered, but I never received it?

This does happen from time to time and it really really sucks.  Shitty people out there take advantage of our online world now.  We hate to hear this as much as you do, and it pains us to say that once the package leaves our hands, it is out of our control. Please see our …

Is there a style of carb cap that works best for dabs using a quartz insert?

Really any carb cap that can get the air over the oils to help them release the vapors is a good choice.  Elev8 has some really good quartz inserts.

Why do some carbs on certain hand pipes protrude out? Is there a functional reason for this?

This is all about what the blower likes.  The carb can even become a small heady section on a pipe with a wig wag protruding section or just a color that protrudes.  We feel this is also a good thing to protrude some so it is easy to find with your finger.

What are the most common metals used to make dichro?

Multiple ultra-thin layers of different metals (such as gold or silver); oxides of such metals as titanium, chromium, aluminium, zirconium, or magnesium; or silica are vaporised by an electron beam in a vacuum chamber. The vapor then condenses on the surface of the glass in the form of a crystal structure. A protective layer of quartz crystal is sometimes added.[6] Other variants of such physical vapor deposition (PVD) coatings are also possible. The finished glass can have …