Category: Information

Is cranberry juice a safe substitute for water to fight resin build up?

We feel no matter what you do when combusting you will have a lot of buildups.  The best way to solve this is to move to vape like the Silver Surfer or to rinse your water pipe each night.  You can put a lot of things in your bong to enhance the experience, but nothing …

Why does dab water look milky after a lot of use?

This is probably because of the microorganisms growing in the water.  This could be also that the oils are dissolving into the water.  Over time water and oil can mix.  See this article. Either way we suggest to change your water out daily, if not each night and let dry overnight.

Do people need to use different temperatures for different consistencies of concentrates? If so what kind of different temperatures?

In reality, each degree will release a different cannabinoid, terpene, or flavinoid.  But, if you are dabbing at about 430-450, you will get all the goodness.  Going less will leave some goodness behind as the highest temperature to let the last cannabinoid go is 428.  Learn more at Elev8 Presents in the Cannabinoid section. While …

Does the amount of times butane is filtered matter if you are just using it in a torch for dabbing?

We find that any good butane Elev8 sells will be good for your torch.  Many times the amount it has been filtered is just a number they put on the bottle.  You can dab with butane, propane, electricity like the Silver Surfer or maybe even a magnifying glass.

What difference does a water pipe with a percolator make compared to one without?

The biggest thing a user will notice is the drag.  Each perc makes more or less bubbles and this will effect the inhale chug feel.

Can dirty bong water lead to a Lung infection

The answer is yes.  Read this for more info

Can soap and water be used to fully clean my Glass?

If the water is hot, it will for sure help to get the gunk out.  The soap will also help to release the gunk.  We trust Dawn dish soap as a great soap to try out. This will for sure get your glass clean if you clean on a regular basis.  If your glass is …

Why can we not fix soft glass?

The soft glassworks differently than borosilicate glass and requires a different set of skills. Another issue about soft glass is, that it can not be heated, cooled, and reheated like boro as it is affected by cooling and heating more than boro is.    

What makes China glass so much more affordable? Why is US / American glass so much better???

Labor costs and cost of living.  Americans get paid 10-20x more than the same job in China.  It cost SO MUCH LESS to live in China.  A frugal person can eat 3 meals a day for about $2.  It’s not the best, but it’s affordable and nutritious. US glass is better only because that person …

Is 45 degrees the appropriate angle to successfully make a pearl spin

If you mean the angle of a cut in a carb cap, really it can be any design that will allow the air to spin inside the banger.  The banger sitting with the bottom horizontal seems to give the best spin action. 45 are a great angle to really get the terp pearl to spin