All the Jazz Regarding Chazzed Bangers and How to Avoid Them

There is a lot to learn when it comes to the world of cannabis concentrates. In particular, proper banger health is essential for any dab rig. The devices used to smoke concentrates are not called a bowl, but one of the most popular forms of consumption seems to be using a dab rig.

Dab rigs will often use quartz bangers and require a torch with butane fuel to heat your cannabis concentrates sufficiently. To properly maximize the effect of your concentrate, you will also want to have products like a carb cap, dab tool, and, of course, your cannabis dabs of choice.

Now you may be wondering, what exactly is a chazzed banger? Well, most importantly, it is a sign that you are overheating your cannabis dab experiences. If you are just getting into dabbing concentrates, you might wonder if you can fix a chazzed banger or how to avoid chazzing it in the first place.

What Is A Chazzy Banger? And How Does It Happen?

When cannabis dabs are burned at too high a temperature or when excessive heat is applied to a quartz banger, the glass develops a gray-black haze—this effect is why people call them “chazzed.”’ Since it is everyday slang for something being burnt or charred.

If you continue to overheat the banger or consume dabs while still too hot, the chazzed banger will get darker and more challenging to clean. In fact, if you drop a dab in a quartz banger when it is too hot, you might hear almost a tear or cracking sound from the concentrate being burned up almost immediately. 

In short, it happens when someone consumes dabs without using a proper method to control the heat, which can lead to burning the cannabis material instead. 

How To Clean A Chazzed Nail And Prevent It Happening In The First Place

To clean your chazzed nail and keep it clean, we have some tips to follow around your cannabis concentrate consumption process to make the most of your dabbing seshes.

Clean Your Quartz Banger Routinely

Here’s the deal: you will need to clear up after your cannabis dab every single time. I know it can be a pain to keep up with, but this is the only proven way to keep the chazz away.

You should keep a soft and absorbent cleaning tool near your dab rig. After you finish your dab, grab a cleaning tool like a cotton swab and remove the excess melted concentrate from the bottom of your quartz banger.

Every time you dab off your rig setup, use a cotton swab to wipe up the hot and sticky resin without letting it settle into the crevices of the banger permanently.

Use Rubbing Alcohol For Deep Cleaning

Break out the isopropyl alcohol; this is your time to shine. Isopropyl alcohol is one of the best and most available cleaning agents for long-term care of dab rigs and their bangers.

You will simply need to soak your rig, chazzed nail, and possibly the carb cab and dab tool entirely in the rubbing alcohol. You will want to keep them soaking for a few hours up to an entire day, depending on the level of chazzing that you are dealing with.

But still, sometimes, the chazzed nail may not be able to completely dissolve away after soaking it in pure rubbing alcohol. Here are some additional items that you may want handy to help with spiffing up your rig setup:

• Isopropyl alcohol (91% preferred)
• Coarse salt
• Ziploc bags
• Warm water
• Scraper

Low-Temperature Dabs

Taking a high-temperature dab can be a rush. The effects hit fast, and there may be some intense coughing, but you ultimately leave feeling pretty high. However, lighting up the banger until it glows red is not great for your dab extracts or lungs.

Quartz bangers are known for their ability to retain longer than a titanium nail could. Low-temp dabs can reduce the risk of burning your hands or lungs and decrease the chances of the banger becoming chazzed because no one likes that!

Attempt to keep your low-temperature dabs to around 500 to 650 degrees Fahrenheit. You can achieve this low temperature by using an electronic nail (eNail) or by timing your heat manually and experimenting with different cooldown times to find the perfect temperature for your needs.

Cold Start Dabs

Cold start dabs, also known as ‘reverse dabs,’ are a well-known method many like to avoid overheating the concentrate and prevent chazzing on the banger.

These cold-start dabs involve prepping your extract first on your nail or banger, then lightly touching the tip of the torch flame to the bottom of the banger until the dab begins to bubble up.

This technique is a bit fancier, requiring some handiwork to maintain a steady heat source without being too hot. Still, this technique will not leave your banger in the chazzed-up dust.

Can You Use A Chazzed Banger?

Technically, sure. Should you? Not really.

Not only does it look gross, but a chazzed nail or banger will degrade the flavor and significantly reduce the quality of the dabs. This can also lead to permanently damaging your banger in the long run.

If you’re too comfortable with a chazzed-up banger, this is your sign to make a change. You will want to get it clean, keep it clean, and move forward with the understanding that a clean banger is a happy banger! It’s better for the quality of your high and the long-term impact on your lungs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How To Prevent Chazzed Bangers?

A few different elements will help you prevent chazzed bangers. You will want to clean your banger routinely with a cotton swab after each use and before the banger can cool down and make the material sticky. 

Routine deep cleaning of the banger and rig will be essential for the quality and taste of the cannabis concentrates. Lastly, be sure to be doing low-temperature or cold-start dabs.

How To Get Chazz Off A Banger?

The most common solution to getting chazz off a banger is to use a high percentage level of isopropyl alcohol.

Additional remedies that will help remove chazz include coarse salt, a scraper, and zip-lock bags. Use these for a deep soak lasting anywhere from 3 hours to a full day. If your banger is heavily chazzed, you might need to repeat the deep cleaning process a couple of times.

How To Keep Quartz Bangers From Turning Black?

The most common type of banger is made from quartz. If you apply too much heat, the quartz banger could become black, clouding the glass.

If you are looking to keep your quartz bangers from turning black, be sure to develop a routine of taking a cotton swab (possibly dipped in rubbing alcohol) and swirling it around instead of your banger, collecting the leftover cannabis concentrate.

Removing excess product from the banger helps prevent baked-on residue from forming on the quartz during your dabs.

How Do I Keep My Banger Clean?

You can keep your banger clean by following a few simple routine updates during your dabbing sessions.

Be sure to always wipe your banger down after each use. This should be done while the banger is still wet and before the leftover extract becomes sticky and sticks to the nail.

You will want to do regular deep cleans if you are a regular dabber. These deep cleans should involve isopropyl alcohol, coarse salt, and a ziplock bag to soak the banger anywhere from three hours to a whole day.

In addition, explore low-temperature or cold-start dabs to prevent chazzing or wasting of cannabis extract products.

Can I Boil My Banger To Clean It?

No. Boiling a banger, especially if it is made of quartz, will cause it to break under the consistent heat of boiling water.

Isopropyl alcohol is one of the most common and popular liquids used to clean a banger properly. If you want to remove deep burns or chazzed material, cleaning a banger can take a few hours up to an entire day.

How To Clean A Banger Without Alcohol?

If you do not have isopropyl alcohol, an alternative method would be to use white vinegar and salt. The vinegar’s acidity helps break down chazz and resin, and the salt will help scrub stubborn buildup.

Add your banger to a Ziploc bag with this mixture, shake vigorously, and let it sit in the liquid for at least a few hours. Once complete, rinse the banger thoroughly with hot water.

How Do You Reclaim A Banger?

First, remove the banger from the rig. If the down stem is removable, remove it as well. Add isopropyl alcohol and the banger to a Ziploc bag and shake lightly to loosen the reclaim.

You can then pour the alcohol and reclaim the mix into a heat-safe dish. Heat and evaporate the liquid on the stove or in a low-heat hot plate. 

DO NOT heat over an open flame since alcohol is flammable.