Banger
A banger is a quartz bucket that attaches to your concentrate rig. You heat it up (usually with a torch), let it cool to the right temp, then apply your concentrate. The bucket shape contains everything during vaporization, and quartz delivers clean, flavorful vapor that preserves your concentrate's natural profile.
Key features:
- High-purity quartz for clean flavor
- Bucket shape contains your concentrate during vaporization
- Fits 10 mm, 14 mm, or 18 mm joints
- Flat or angled bottom affects heat distribution
- Works with torch or electronic heating
Quartz is the preferred material because it heats fast, holds temperature evenly, and preserves flavor exceptionally well. Delivers the pure, unadulterated flavor profile your concentrate was meant to express. The bucket design improves on older flat-top nails by containing your material in one spot and letting you apply it at precisely the right temperature.
Getting the temperature right unlocks the best flavor and experience. Most people use the low-temp method: Heat the quartz until it glows, then wait 30-60 seconds before applying your concentrate. This preserves terpenes and delivers incredibly smooth vapor. High-temp application creates instant thick clouds with more immediate effects, though with a different flavor profile.
Wall thickness affects heat retention and performance. Thicker walls (3 mm-4 mm) retain heat longer, resulting in more complete vaporization without requiring reheating. Thinner walls heat up and cool down faster, offering more immediate temperature control. Flat bottoms provide more surface area for larger applications, while angled bottoms facilitate easier handling.
What you need with a banger: Bangers attach to concentrate rigs using standard joint sizes — 10 mm, 14 mm, or 18 mm, so you'll want to match your banger to your rig's joint. A torch (butane or propane) provides the heat source, or you can use an e-nail for precise electronic temperature control. A carb cap enhances your sessions by trapping heat and managing airflow for more complete vaporization at lower temperatures. A dab-loading tool handles and applies your concentrates, and a timer helps you dial in consistent cooldown periods for repeatable results.