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how is the thermal conductivity of quartz measured?

This is beyond the knowledge of Elev8.  This is all about chemistry.  We do know that when boro is added to quartz, it melts at half the temperature and is still thermal resistant, but nothing like quartz. The biggest issue when looking for a quartz banger is having a good thick wall like our typhoons.

What is the difference between switchballs and wig-wags?

Switchballs are wig wags that have swtiched the axis

Do Elev8 brand water pipes have to be a certain price to get commission like the Elev8 Premier items, and do Elev8 Bangers constitute as Elev8 brand?

All Elev8 Glass pays the commission.  See more

whats the difference between Ratacello and Fillacello?

A ratacello is mostly line work, and a filacello fills the clear with color inbetween. Many more terms can be found in our Glass Terms page

Do you plan on making more Glass Artist collabs for the SSV?

The more we have the better.  If there is ever a glass artist that wants to participate in making a custom SSV, we encourage them to get a hold of STEVE on his IG.

Why is the SSV EOK not one full piece of quartz

The SSV requires a very specific ID of glass for the heater cover and this is only possible with boro.  Having the 10mm joint also allows the same dish to be used on the SSV and the SUP

Why is the base of the EOK Boro instead of quartz like the rest of it?

The ID of the heater cover for the SSV is very specific and therefor there needs to be a way to swap to quartz or any other heater cover design that may evolve.

Could a customer trade in a non Elev8 banger for an Elev8 banger using the banger trade in program?

YES!  The goal is to get the crap off the streets and replace it with our Elev8 high quality bangers.

Can Elev8 Premier make custom bubbler with percs?

Yes, bubblers with percs are not a problem for Elev8 Premier to make

What causes color striking glass to change color

Many times it is the silver that is added, or crystals in the glass need to form.  Annealing will help the crystals to grow and give the desired color.  Ruby by Northstar is an example of a striking red, while double amber purple is a striking color mostly done in the flame.