The EG Cross Beaker is a 14-inch, thick-wall borosilicate beaker designed as a premium upgrade over basic glass. Made from 7 mm boro glass and built on a wide beaker base, it offers a solid, weighty feel and high stability on the counter. The tube features EG’s distinctive cross pattern in sandblast relief – the background is frosted while the cross artwork stands out in clearer, raised glass – giving the piece a three-dimensional, tactile finish that looks and feels high-end. The beaker is supplied with an 18 mm downstem and 14 mm bowl for immediate retail sale.
Benefits for Your Smoke Shop
- Clear step-up from generic beakers
Easy staff script: “14″, 7 mm thick Cross Beaker with sandblast relief tube, 18/14 mm set-up.” That positions it immediately above basic clear beakers. - High perceived value & margin potential
Thick glass, relief artwork, and color options justify mid-to-premium price points and a stronger gross margin for smoke shops and distributors. - Flexible merchandising, or design-blocked rows (Clock / Cross / Triangle / Diamond, etc.) on the same 14″ beaker shelf.
- Low learning curve for end-users
Classic beaker with removable downstem and standard joint sizes reduces customer confusion and post-sale issues. - Distributor-friendly SKU
The straightforward beaker format is easy to pack, palletise, and replenish in volume alongside your other 7 mm EG beakers.
Usage & Care Recommendations
Usage
- Fill the beaker so the downstem slits are just submerged; too much water increases drag and can push water into the neck.
- Always place the bong on a flat, stable surface, away from counter edges; the wide base is stable but can still be knocked if positioned too close to the front.
- Use only correctly sized 18 mm downstems and 14 mm bowls; forcing the wrong joint can chip ground-glass sections.
- Encourage end-users to pack bowls moderately and draw steadily, letting the beaker volume do the cooling work.
Care & Maintenance
- Allow the glass to cool naturally after use before rinsing to avoid thermal shock.
- For daily cleaning, empty the old water and rinse with warm water.
- For heavier build-up, soak with isopropyl alcohol and coarse salt (or a glass-safe cleaner), then rinse thoroughly.
- On the sandblast relief cross area, avoid aggressive scrubbing with abrasive pads; rely on soaking and a soft cloth so the frosted background and raised cross details stay crisp.
- Let the beaker dry completely before returning it to the shelf or repacking it into cartons, to prevent odour and mineral spotting.
Display & Retail Tips
- Group all colorways together under a simple card, such as:
“EG Cross Beaker – 14″ • 7 mm • Sandblast Relief Tube • 18/14 mm”. - Use side or top lighting to highlight the cross relief and color while keeping the overall wall look clean and “scientific”.
- Merchandise compatible ash catchers, spare bowls, and cleaners nearby; train staff to offer bundle deals (beaker + ash catcher + cleaner) to lift basket size.
