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what is the difference between a cheap $15 torch compared to an expensive $90 torch?

What determines what is good and bad is really do you like it?  A higher dollar torch will cost more because of the materials used in the production of the torch as well as where the torch is made. It is undisputed that a blazer torch is the top of the line torches.  This torch …

What is Electroforming?

Electroforming is a metal forming process that forms parts through electrodeposition on a model, known in the industry as a mandrel. Conductive mandrels are passivated to preclude ‘plating’ and thereby to allow subsequent separation of the finished electroform.   Electroforming is a space age technology used effectively to produce shapes and accuracies in metal products …

What type of banger or nail material is best to use?

This all comes down the end users.   For durability, nothing beats titanium.  For a clean taste, we find glass (borosilicate or quartz) to be the best while boro is not good as it can not withstand the thermal resistance that a banger is put through. We feel a quartz banger is best overall and a …

Is it safe or okay to use propane to heat up glass, such as bangers?

Really any fire can be used to heat glass.  The bigger the torch the hotter the flame to a point.  Eventually, each fule can only reach a max temperature, but any fuel such as butane, propane, MAP gas or even asetilen can be used.   Asetilen is a dirty fuel used mostly in welding in a …

What is the proper way/ways of cleaning your glass, and what are some methods to help keeping it clean?

So for me, what I’ve found to be really helpful in maintaining and cleaning your glass, is using the right cleaners, as well as resin blockers like RezBlock, or weekly cleaning. So start off. It works well to run warm to hot water (depending on the type of glass) through your piece to help knock …

How do you get a banger or bowl unstuck from your bong?

These things happen. How to solve this?  Below are some good tries.  One is not better than the other, but more of another way to try if one did not work. Add some WD40 to the joint and let it soak for some time and then try to pull.  Always wear a glove when pulling …

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What is the “Entourage Effect”?

The Entourage effect is what happens as all the cannabinoids work together to do better for the body then each one would do on its own. Learn more on our Blog at Elev8 Presents on the Entourage effect.

At what temperature do you go from vaporizing to combustion?

This all depends on how dry or moist your herb is as well as what kind of herb you are talking about.  In this industry, we mostly talk about cannabis.  Cannabis combusts at about 450 degrees.

What is the benefit of smoking or vaping out of water

The water helps cool the hit to make is less harmful to your lungs.  The water also moistens the smoke and vapor a little to also make the hit more smooth.  Your lungs like warm moist air, not a hot dry air hit.