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What is a Banger?

A banger is a device that is heater and concentrates are added to it so they vaporize.  Learn more at our blog on bangers.

What is a Dab or concentrate hit?

A dab is a small bit of concentrate that someone will inhale.  The dab can be wax, shatter, diamonds, budder or any other name that concentrates are called.  A dab is a small about of concentrate as well as the act of putting the concentrate in a bannger, enial or dab dish on the Silver …

How do you measure a downstem?

Read our Blog on measuring a downstem.   QUICK INFO HOW TO MEASURE FOR A DOWNSTEM AND BUY ONE Insert a straight object into downstem Bring the straight object out of the downstem 1/2 inch Mark with your finger Use your measuring tape and record the measurement You have your downstem size for Elev8

Is it possible to change my joint size on my 14mm female to 10mm female?

Yes it is. We do glass repair and customization. You can bring your piece into Elev8 Glass Gallery at 517 S Tejon St or Higher Elevations 1323 Paonia St both in Colorado Springs.  The price starts at $60 to do this.   Working an already worked piece does create an issue that the piece could break.  …

What is Reclaim, and is it Safe to Consume?

Ok, so from our point of view reclaim is trash.  It’s like the duff or ABV leftover from vaping flower.  The terpenes, cannabinoids, and flavonoids are still connected to the fats and lipids.  At a good low-temperature dab the compounds vaporizer and the fats and lipids are left behind.  This leftover is what some will …

Is it safer to use Hemp wick over a straight flame from a lighter, to smoke ?

This is really based on your preference.  Some people do not like the taste of butane and prefer the flavor produced from the hemp wick. Anything in your lungs other than air is not good.  Vaping is cleaner and is perceived to be way healthier than smoking. Anyone that is into a hemp wick we …

Where do I go to Elev8 U or Elev8 University for sales and product knowledge

elev8-u.thinkific.com When you go there you will want to click sign in Now Click Create New Account Click on Product Knowledge Click on Enroll for free Take the Course and ELEV8!

What is fire polish

This is when a blower uses the flame to make a sharp edge rounded, or a rough part in the glass smooth.  The fire melts the glass, essentially polishing it. When a ground joint is fire polished the grind or sanded look will disappear.  This can work fine and 80% of the time will not …

What does Decarboxylation mean?

Decarboxylation is when the THC has been activated by heat.  You can learn more at Elev8 Presents.

What is a “Recycler” waterpiece or water pipe.

A recycler water pipe or recycler dab rig is a water filter that recycles the water back to the reservoir.  As the recycler is used the vapor and water bubble up through the uptake.  This water is dumped out in this area of the recycler and then flows back down to the reservoir. A good …