Better dabs without the chazzing. 2018 is the year of quartz inserts.
Quartz inserts are a new way to enhance the experience of low-temperature dabs without chazzing your expensive new quartz. You’ll spend less money replacing inserts than you would on quartz bangers. Many connoisseurs rebuy their expensive quartz nails once the flavor and aesthetics start to go. Inserts offer quartz protection and versatility by introducing a superior new way to low-temp dab: the insert drop technique.
There are two ways to use a quartz insert. The first is done in the same way as any other low-temperature dab out of a quartz banger with slightly different results. The second method heats your dabs from a low temperature to a high one. Some terpenes and cannabinoids are boiled off at far lower temperatures than THC. When you go into a dab from hot to cold, some of those therapeutic components are being boiled off immediately. By starting at a lower temperature and working your way up, you get to experience cannabinoids and terpenes at a wider temperature range.
The first way to use an insert is by leaving it in a banger and heating it up like you would normally with a low temp dab. However, using the insert in there will grant you way more heat retention than usual. We found that the insert retained heat for at least two minutes on bangers that normally held heat for a little over a minute. So on top of protecting your bangers from permanent stains, inserts help to provide the longest heat retention we’ve seen on a nail.
The second way to use a quartz insert is where things get really interesting. You can pre-load the insert and set it aside while you heat up your banger alone. Depending on the amount you pre-loaded and the banger you’re using, you can drop the insert within five to thirty seconds after removing the torch flame. If things burned up too fast, wait a little longer. And if you wish there was less of a puddle at the end don’t wait as long the next time around. Once you master the technique, you’ll hardly find yourself reheating a stale tasting puddle to prevent waste.
With this second method, it takes time for the heat to transfer from your banger through the wall of your insert. As a result, your concentrates are heated from low to high temperatures. When timed right, the first hit or two are packed with flavor while the next few hits pack straight punches of milky potency.
Certain artists that also design quartz nails have inserts specifically designed for their bangers. However, Eternal Quartz is the original quartz insert for quartz bangers and they invented the insert drop technique mentioned above. Their inserts come in all different shapes and sizes to fit the widest range of quartz banger designs. Whether you have a slanted 20mm banger or a 30mm flat-top, there’s an insert for you at Eternal. They use high-quality quartz that actually retains flavor better than some of the most popular quartz nails in the game. They come through with flawless function, versatility, convenience and quality control.
Eternal’s durable quartz inserts retain heat and enhance flavor. They have a reverse tweezer with silicone tips for easy insert removal and cleaning. There’s also a metal dab tool with one end for lifting slitted inserts. You can call your local smoke shop to see if they carry them or order them online.
Just because a quartz insert is easier to replace than an entire banger doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be cleaning it regularly. If you don’t, you’ll be tasting the burnt off remnants of previous dabs.
With a small jar of isopropyl alcohol nearby at all times, cleaning your quartz inserts will be a breeze. Immediately after a dab, Q-tip what you can. The insert might follow the direction you move the Q-tip in so you’re better off using a twisting motion rather than a stirring one.
Once you’ve Q-tipped what you can, use a tool to lift the insert out of the banger and drop it into the jar of alcohol. When it’s done sizzling, remove the insert from the alcohol and wipe it all clean. You can also hit your nail with a wet Q-tip to make sure nothing splashed out of the insert and onto the walls. Now, you’re ready for your next dab.
To make cleaning even easier, Eternal Quartz has just came out with inserts that have splash guards. The lip at the top of these inserts caves up and inward to prevent any oils from splashing out of the cup. That means less oil shooting down the neck of your banger and there will also be less to mop up in your bucket when you remove the insert for cleaning.
Quartz inserts are an innovative way to low temp dab with their own set of pros and cons. Depending on your preference, you have two options. The classic heat-up and long cooldown–or use the insert drop tech for a faster, more satisfying dab. A proper insert drop provides an unparalleled experience in less time than a classic low-temperature dab. Regardless of your preferred technique, your quartz nail will stay fresh AF if you’re using an insert.
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