The ash catcher acts as a pre-filter for your bong to keep it clean. A bong is a subcategory of waterpipe that describes the large format smoking pipes that stand upright and have chambers where smoke is gathered and then released when a bowl or carb is activated. If you prefer glass bongs to silicone ones, the Glass 8” Fumed Standard Bong from Glowfly may catch your eye in more ways than one. As their name suggests, a glass water pipe is a pipe that manufacturers or individual glassblowing craftworkers have chosen to craft from glass.
The downside is they offer little in the way of function, filtration and cooling power. Silicone bongs are typically cheap with little to no percolators aside from a standard downstem. While the rubber is heat resistance the idea of putting fire and smoke through rubber and then inhaling is terrifying. You get what you pay for and this is your health we’re talking about. Do yourself a favor and stay away from buying a silicone bong.
If you do not have a grinder, it is essential to dice the dry herbs as finely as you can, whether with scissors or using your fingers to shred each nug. Packing a loose and lumpy bowl can cause your buds to fly out, more residue getting sucked into the water chamber and just an overall unpleasant smoke sesh experience. No matter what, even a cheap plastic grinder is better than nothing so having a grinder on hand will prove this device is worth every penny within just a few uses. Similar to human anatomy, a female joint has a cup-like shape and tends to be wider than a male joint that is smaller. If accessories fit over the joint, that means the joint is inserting itself into the accessory and will be a male joint.
Put the bowl into the downstem, grab a lighter and find a comfy seat on the couch. Grab the bong with your non-dominant hand and hold the lighter with your dominant hand. Light the bowl and put your lips inside the mouthpiece glass pipes — you’re not taking a sip of water and you’re not trying to eat the bong. Suck (don’t inhale) so the water bubbles and fills the chamber. When you have the desired amount of smoke, lift the bowl and inhale.
Discover how to match the right cutting tool to the pipe material type and use safer cutting techniques. Scientific bongs are some vaporizers bongs of the best bongs that we have here at Fat Buddha Glass. When you buy your new piece, it’s important not to skimp on quality.
Just like the people who use them, bongs come in all kinds of different sizes, shapes, and materials. Hemper has a myriad of different types and styles of bongs, including novelty and holiday-themed ones. Beaker-base water pipes are popular because of the stability their wide base offers. This 18″ beaker has a super thick neck that can stand up to accidental bumps and spills. This long-neck water pipe would make a great addition to any collection. Bongs and dab rigs are essentially the same, the only difference is what you are smoking out of it.
This honeycomb bong is the perfect size for both flavor and function. To find out more about dab rigs and explore our collection, click here. This will really depend on the size and shape of your bong – there isn’t a set or standard amount of water to fill your bong. Generally, your bong should be filled in such a way that half an inch of the bottom section of the downstem is submerged in water allowing the water to effectively filter the smoke. When you light your bong, you have to put your finger on the carb hole to create a vacuum. When the chamber is filled with smoke, you can take your finger off the carb hole and inhale all the built-up smoke.
Splash guards are similar to an ice pinch because it’s a form of indented glass located in a straight tube. The purpose of a splash guard is to prevent water from being inhaled as your taking a bong rip. Freeze Pipe pieces don’t use splash guards as the glycerin coils act as a natural barrier and between your mouth and percolating water. Technically you could label us as glycerin bongs, but we’re so much more than that.
With a bong, you inhale the smoke through the top of the bong tube. Water pipes, on the other hand, incorporate a straw or a pipe in their design that protrudes at an angle through the side of the device. You should also consider the temperature of the water being used in your bong.
At BWG we don’t hide the country of origin from our customers & clearly display it for each brand. There are many designs a bong can take, but they come down to four essential forms. People always say “Don’t talk to me until I’ve had my coffee,” but maybe you need a different herb in the morning or when you’re on your way to work.