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Is there a functional difference between a ball carb cap and a flat carb cap if they both have the directional spout on the underside?

This really depends on your banger, but the ball cap will give you a little bit more wiggle room (literally) so you can direct the airflow over the entire bottom of the banger. Flat caps are pretty much stuck at the angle of the spout if correctly placed flush on top of your banger, however, …

Why would I need a dab mat or glass mat?

Dab mats or glass mats are like coasters from your glass. It gives your piece something a little softer to sit on, which is nice for a glass tabletop, so you’re not clinking glass to glass. It can also help your piece sit more level, and it adds more friction to the base of the …

What is the average cost of a glass pipe repair?

We charge $100 an hour.  There is no way to know what the average cost is.  This yes, is the hard part.  Our minimum charge to do a repair is $60.  This covers the cost of the blower and materials.  This is even if it takes us 10 minutes.  It took 10 minutes because we …

How do I know if I need a 90° or a 45° angle banger?

The different angles on the bangers are there to keep the bottom of your bucket parallel with the table so you don’t have to hold your rig at a weird angle (which can make your percolator not function properly). A 90° banger is going to be the most popular, as most female rigs have a …

Do sherlock pipes have better airflow than straight pipes?

No.  Airflow is based on the smallest hole, be it the bowl hole or mouthpiece hole. A sherlock is a pipe for a pipe connoisseur who appreciates style. We do feel that less Scooby snacks are had with a sherlock do to the shape.

Is there a percolator that works better for flower or concentrates more than another?

A perc is a perc.  Well not really.  The larger the holes the less easy it will be to clog. One of the coolest percs is a frit perc, but it is also the easiest to clog.  They suck for concentrates.  

What kind of glass are the AFM terp pearls made of

AFM says they are made from borosilicate. You can also use the Elev8 diffuser beads as a terp pearl.  They are a little larger but work great, they hold more heat so in theory, they are better than a smaller one.  The Elev8 diffuser bead is made from soft glass.   We have put a torch …

What makes a pipe an “inside out” pipe?

When a glassblower adds colored rods, worked cane, fume, frit, and/or clear glass to the inside of a glass tube then forms a pipe Learn more at our terms and techniques page

Does putting your concentrates in your freezer make them last longer?

No.  But keeping them in the freezer is a good idea.  Keeping cannabis out of the light is the most important thing as light degrades THC.  The freezer is a great place to store your herbs if you plan to have them for long periods of time like a few months.  

Is there a way to completely clean a chazzed banger?

This happens from poor maintenance and abusing the banger. Once this happens from overheating it dirty will allow the carbon to fuse to the quartz when heated.  There is a reason that when quartz and boro is worked, it is worked super clean.  Many times the glass is cleaned with acid to remove all impurities. …