A quartz banger is the heated dish where cannabis concentrate is placed and vaporized during a dab. Bangers replace the flower bowl on a dab rig. Quartz is the dominant material because it heats evenly, holds heat well, doesn't impart flavor, and is heat-shock resistant. Common banger styles: standard (open-top dish), thermal (double-wall for heat retention), flat-top (better for terp pearls and carb caps), reactor/blender (asymmetric for vortex airflow), and slurper (multi-chamber design for low-temp puddle dabs). Quartz purity matters. Cheap bangers (sub-$30) are often made of low-grade quartz that flashes white, breaks, or imparts a mineral taste. Premium bangers (Quave, Toro, Highly Educated) start around $60–$120 and provide consistent, even heating. Joint sizes are 10mm, 14mm, or 18mm — match to your rig. Banger seasoning: new bangers should be torched and dipped in cold water 5–10 times before first use to clear manufacturing residues. Cleaning: q-tip swab after every dab while warm; isopropyl deep-clean weekly.
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