While all of these accessories increase surface area to improve heat retention and allow for lower-temperature vaporization with less waste, they are designed for different styles of quartz:

• Terp Pearls: These small balls spin rapidly around the bottom of the chamber to spread out your oil. They are highly versatile and can be used in almost all banger styles.
• Pillars: These tall cylinders are designed specifically for the vertical chambers found in Towers and Terp Slurpers. They spin in circles around the barrel and jump up and down to maximize the quartz’s vertical surface area.
• Inserts: Most commonly used in Bucket-style bangers, these come in two main varieties. Drop-in inserts are loaded with wax outside the banger and dropped into a hot bucket for low-temp dabs, while spinner inserts are designed to be heated up inside the banger alongside the quartz.

Not all accessories are universal, as they are designed for different shapes and styles of Quartz Bangers:

• Style Compatibility: Terp Pearls are highly versatile and fit great in Bucket Bangers, Auto Spinners, and Terp Slurpers. Pillars, however, are meant for the vertical barrels of Towers and Terp Slurpers.
• Finding the Right Size: Most Bucket bangers typically use 6mm pearls, while most Slurpers utilize 5-6mm pillars. The height of a pillar depends on the specific style and function of the quartz. You can use smaller or larger pearls and pillars depending on your preference; just be sure to check the specific product listing first.
• Check the Listing: Every product listing includes compatibility information, including the maximum recommended diameter/height and specific banger style guidance.

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While your banger will function without them, we highly recommend using a terp pearl or pillar. They add vital surface area inside the quartz, which improves heat retention and allows your concentrate to vaporize at lower temperatures with less waste. Beyond efficiency, they actively move the oil and change the airflow to create a much smoother, more consistent, and more enjoyable pull.

Whether you choose a pearl or a pillar simply comes down to the style of banger you are using:

• Use Terp Pearls if: You are using Traditional Buckets or Auto Spinners. These small balls spin along the bottom or base, constantly spreading your oil thin across the hot quartz surface.
• Use a Pillar if: You are using a Tower or a Terp Slurper. These tall cylinders are designed specifically for vertical chambers, where they spin and jump up and down to coat the walls of the long barrel.

The material you choose changes how quickly your accessories heat up, how long they hold that heat, and how durable they are. Here is a breakdown of the most common materials:

• Quartz: The reliable industry standard. Quartz offers great thermal shock resistance (it won’t crack from temperature drops) and provides a clean, neutral flavor. It heats up quickly but loses heat faster than other premium materials. It is also the most affordable option.
• Ruby & Sapphire (Synthetic Corundum): Known for superior heat retention compared to quartz, meaning it stays at optimal temperature longer. Ruby is sensitive to thermal shock and should never be torched directly or dunked while hot.
• Silicon Carbide (SiC): A high-performance ceramic with extreme thermal conductivity and unmatched heat retention. It is practically indestructible, incredibly thermal-shock resistant, and has a naturally slick surface that makes it easy to wipe clean.
• Cubic Zirconia (CZ): A dense material that offers excellent heat retention, sitting right in the sweet spot between quartz and ruby. It holds its temperature very well for long, low-temp sessions and provides a pristine flavor profile, but like ruby, it requires careful cooling before cleaning to avoid thermal shock.

Always place your terp pearls or pillars inside the banger before you start heating it.

Heating the quartz and the accessories together ensures that everything reaches the exact same, even temperature. If you drop a cold pearl or pillar into a red-hot banger, the sudden temperature jump can cause thermal shock, which can crack your quartz or shatter premium materials like ruby, sapphire, and cubic zirconia.

(Note: The only exception is a drop-in style insert, which is designed to be loaded with cold concentrate outside the banger and dropped in after heating).

After your dab, allow your accessories to cool slightly so they aren’t super hot. From there, you can either simply wipe them down or soak them right along with your banger:

• Wipe Method: You don’t need a full soak for a quick clean. You can simply place your accessories directly into a paper towel or clean cloth and wipe them clean. If there is any stubborn residue, you can lightly dampen your cloth with isopropyl alcohol before wiping.
• Dunk Method: Dunk your accessories in isopropyl alcohol to loosen residue, then wipe dry. To make this effortless, use our Banger Cleaning Bin—the built-in strainer basket lets you soak your pearls, pillars, and bangers all at once, then lift them out safely without fishing around in dirty alcohol.

Keeping your accessories pristine ensures they spin and move properly, maintains unrestricted airflow, and keeps your flavor pure.