A bong with multiple chambers connected by a tube to re-filter smoke through the chamber. Over time, we’ve moved from simple, straightforward bongs made at home, to a world where the best artists can command tens of thousands of dollars for functional glass art. Carburetor/finger carb bongs have a small air hole instead of a pull-out slide; these are easy to transport, which is why most carb bongs are mini bongs. Beaker bongs have a base that tapers out like a flask, allowing smoke to gather for a larger hit.
If you have any questions about our glass bongs for sale feel free to contact us with your questions! Now, it’s time to turn up Hits from the Bong and get blazed. Now you can use your bong as a dab bong or you can invest in a dab rig as you get more into concentrates.
Always keep in mind that costly and advanced bongs and waterpipes should be your choice only when you turn into a seasoned smoker. Has tons of cool features that make the experience that much better? Some of our favorite cool bongs include the Large Dappled Skull bong, Iridescent Beaker bong and Rainbow Silicone bong. We’ve also got a glass Apple bong, if you’re feeling nostalgic. If this is your first bong we recommend a simpler Straight Tube bong or Beaker bong to get you started as these will be the least complicated to smoke from and the easiest to clean. The more intricate the bong, especially ones with multiple percolators like the Double Barrel bong, the harder it is to remove residue and the more investment is needed in glass cleaning kits.
Between glass and silicone water pipes, we’ve got the best selection on the web. Silicone water pipes are made from food-grade silicone that’s non-toxic and BPA free. They’re usually more lightweight than glass water pipes, and can be easily stashed for on-the-go lifestyles. The Tower Stemline Water Pipe by Mob Glass Works is a water pipe that features a side by side in line percolator and vibrant colors. This is a classic commentary on the Stemline style of water pipes, though they can still be used for dab. The Mob 8 Tree to Splash Water Pipe by Mob Glass Works is a dab rig that features a diffuser to 8 tree percolators that goes into a splash set up and vibrant colors.
But, these can be just as lightweight and portable as bongs. The water filtration system in bongs cleans the smoke, and also cools it. As a result, a user gets to inhale a more comfortable puff of smoke without getting a hot hit. The absence of several unpleasant byproducts makes the smoke significantly cleaner.
Copper piping works in both underground and above-ground applications, but copper can be affected by some soils and it should have a protective sleeve if used underground. Richard Epstein is a licensed master plumber with over 40 years experience in residential and commercial plumbing. He specializes in estimating as well as design water pipes and engineering for plumbing systems, and he works for one of New York’s largest union plumbing construction companies. Aaron Stickley is a licensed plumber with 15 years of experience in commercial, new residential plumbing, and residential service and repair. He started his own residential service and repair plumbing business.
Most cannabis consumers report that one or two hits from their cannabis bong will have them feeling more effects than an entire pipe filled with the same flower strain. Whether you’re in a rush or you just prefer to have to take fewer hits, a good bong may be the way to go if you’re looking to maximize your effects and minimize your inhalation. More advanced bongs, as water pipes mentioned above, use “Percolators” to further diffuse the smoke through water. “Diffusion” is the process of forcing smoke through several tiny holes while submerged under water. This process is done either through a percolator or a diffused downstem. Proper diffusion can bring the smoke down to a comfortable temperature, so you can enjoy numerous hits over and over.
The simplest of all glass pipes is the bong and it is perfect for dry herbs. The basic design has a tube with a designated chamber for water, a slanted stem with a bowl for the herbs, and a mouthpiece. When a scientific water pipe or dab rig comes with a straight tube design, they are called straight tube bongs. What makes them unique is the straight design that spans from top to bottom.
The neck is typically where an ice catcher would be found if your piece has one. Other than that, the neck is for providing a direct line up your bong to deliver you those milky hits. The chamber is where a lot of the magic happens within the bong. Bongs provide diffusion to your rips making them nice and smooth. This can’t be done without the chamber housing the water that diffuses your rips!
The multiple openings in a perc are there to produce evenly sized bubbles of smoke and air which helps break up the nastier compounds. Water filtration also eliminates the harsh heat of dry smoking methods. Glass water pipes and bongs are more efficient, powerful, and easier on the throat and lungs than many other smoking methods, thanks to water percolation.