Quartz Banger

What is a Quartz Banger?

A quartz banger is a style of nails inserted into the water pipe of a dab rig. It allows the user to put the concentrates inside and heat them, delivering better flavors than other heating methods. The construction of the banger usually includes a bucket, where your concentrates are heated, and then a joint, which connects to your water pipe. With the growing popularity of dabbing, the demand for better dab tools has dramatically increased. Although quartz may look like glass, it is a solid crystal that can withstand high amounts of heat and is difficult to break. Moreover, the quartz nail offers a more pure flavor to your dab compared to other materials.

How Does a Quartz Banger Work?

A quartz banger works by preserving the heat produced by a blazing torch, which vaporizes the concentrates in the bucket of the banger. Then the user inhales the resulting vapor through the elbow of the quartz banger into the water pipe. In most cases, a quartz banger is used with a Carb Cap or Terp Pearls for better vaporization results.

Why Do You Need a Quartz Banger?

• Durability & Heat Resistance

Being highly heat-resistant, a quartz banger is more durable than bangers made of other materials. Glass bangers may shatter if overheated, and ceramic would break when heated in a spot regularly. However, quartz will not get damaged even if you heat it to a very high temperature or heat it continuously in the same place.

• Better Flavor

An important reason why quartz bangers have gone viral in the last few years is their tastelessness. There is no other chemical released from the quartz when you heat it, which allows you to taste the original flavor of your concentrates.

• Powerful Heat Retention

One shortcoming of glass or titanium bangers is that they can't retain heat very well. But quartz does an excellent job in this respect. In addition, the degree of heat retention varies from the thickness of the quartz. 

• Amazing Airflow Restriction

Several water pipes for concentrates have excessive airflow to take a dab for an extended period. Using a quartz banger is ideal for limiting airflow to increase the general function since several designs have small holes.

• Easy Cleaning

Quartz bangers can take up high heat doesn't mean they can't be used effectively on low heat. Using a quartz banger with low heat will make it easy to clean the remains. So with proper cleaning and maintenance, a quartz banger will look as good as new.  

Types of Quartz Bangers

How To Use a Quartz Banger?

Step 1: Heat your quartz banger with a torch before placing any concentrates inside. It takes about 30-45 seconds for the banger to glow. Then allow it to cool for 45-50 seconds.

Step 2: Once your quartz banger has been heated and cooled down properly, you can use a dab tool to transfer your concentrates into the banger. Put the concentrates at the base of your banger so they won’t accumulate on the sides. The amount of concentrate to be consumed depends on the size and shape of the banger.

Step 3: Put your carb cap on the top of the banger if you have one. It will create a better vapor diffusion, making your dab roll better and delivering more satisfying hits.

Step 4: Inhale and enjoy. Remove the cap and clean the banger when you are done.

How To Clean a Quartz Banger?

The most efficient way to keep your quartz banger in brand new condition is to give it a quick clean after every dab and give it more thorough cleanings about every couple of weeks. Here's a step-by-step guide for each type of cleaning:

Cleaning Guide 1: Simple Cleaning after Every Dab

It's a good idea to prepare some Q-tips and isopropyl alcohol when using a quartz banger. After each dab, when the quartz banger is still warm but not too hot, dip one end of the Q-tip in the alcohol and swab out all the residue in the banger. Then use the dry end of the Q-tip to wipe up the alcohol and dry the banger. If you do this process after every dab, your banger will always be in excellent working condition, and you won't need to do deep cleans too often.

Cleaning Guide 2: Regular Deep Cleaning

Even if you have done a good job of swabbing out your banger after every dab, you still need to do a deep clean at intervals. Here's what you'll need for deep cleaning:

• Warm water
• Zip-top plastic bag
• Isopropyl alcohol
• Kosher salt
• Q-tips

Step 1: Soak your quartz banger in the cleaning solution

Pour the isopropyl alcohol into the plastic bag. Ensure the amount is enough to submerge your banger fully. Then add 3-5 tablespoons of kosher salt inside. Shake it to mix up the cleaning solution, then drop your banger into the bag. Soak it for 24 hours. Shake the plastic bag every once in a while to stir the cleaning solution, and it will start breaking off the big chunks of residue.

Step 2: Rinse your quartz banger with warm water

After 24 hours of soaking, carefully take it out of the alcohol-salt solution. Discard the solution. Rinse the banger with warm water and wash off as much of the residue as possible.

Step 3: Swab your banger

Use a Q-tip to swab out the inside of your banger. The alcohol soak should have softened all the dab residue, so this step focuses on wiping off the stickier, more tenacious gunk.

Step 4: Rinse your quartz banger again

Give your banger another rinse in warm water. This time, you will be able to get rid of all the remaining residue.

Step 5: Dry the banger

Finally, use a clean paper towel to dry the banger as much as you can, then let it sit out until it's thoroughly dried. In this way, your banger will be as good as new, and get ready for your next dabbing.