For two, glass has less build-up than pretty much every other type of material used for pipes. This means that you won’t have to worry as much about bacteria and clean-up is not very difficult. Most pipes have a small hole on one side called a “carb.” Light the herb with a small lighter and inhale gently, plugging and releasing the carb. This controls the flow of air to the dry herb and controls the burn.
This is typically where you would add any design elements, like a twisted body, colorful rocks, fuming, or anything else like that. Factory pipes on average tend to break easily, don’t work as well and just feel cheap — but not ours! All Fat Buddha glass pipes are handcrafted from the start to be the best. No single style is the best because everyone has their own preferences and needs for a glass pipe. To decide which option is right for you, it’s important to try out several different pipes.
Some companies are making silicone or 3D printed ones to sell to the clumsy crowd as indestructible. Others are moving toward aluminum and other metals with new designs to help cool down hits before they reach your lungs. Other companies are making hand pipes that use the sun for combustion or have a built-in heating element, meaning no lighter, no problem. People of all shapes, sizes, colors, religions and cultural backgrounds have a relationship with smoking that does not seem to be going anywhere any time soon. Dry glass pipe styles include chillums, glass blunts, one-hitters, sherlocks, spoons, steamrollers, and specialty pipes.
This new and improved version 2.0 Gravitron® boasts a fivefold increase in glass thickness and upgraded platinum cured silicone grommet for a tighter seal. The 19 mm female ground joint now fits any 19 mm male bowl and the flange at the top of the neck makes lifting the bottle a breeze. The inline percolator provides just the right amount of percolation for this micro rig as well. Blasting water side to side creating excellent circulation, the HEMPER Pyramid rig produces smooth smoke fit for a king. And although this post is about cleaning glass bongs, you should be aware that you should not try to clean an acrylic bong with alcohol. Any glue that holds the bong together will disintegrate with the alcohol, rendering it useless.
Sherlock – These increasingly popular pipes are aptly named after the famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. With their long, vertical handle, these are just plain fun to hold and make addition to any collection. Some sherlocks have a flat base which allows them to stand upright, preventing your herbs from falling out. The Gravitron creates big, efficient hits through gravity and pressure. Then pack the bowl with dry herb and insert it into the joint at the neck of the bottle. Once the bottle is full of smoke, remove the bowl and place your mouth over the neck, inhaling as you lower the bottle.
Purchasing it as paint thinner at the hardware shop can also save you money over purchasing bottle after bottle of nail polish remover. When cleaning with acetone, this is your best bet because, your next bong hit will be unpleasant if you don’t. That being said, constantly sucking from a dirty bong means more than just taking bad hits. You’re inhaling the filth that should have been filtered out of the weed. What’s more stressing is the water that sits at the base will act as a breeding ground for germs and mould.
Cleaning your glass pipe is easy; just let it soak in a bit of isopropyl alcohol or other glass-cleaning solution, rinse with hot water and you are back in business. When smoking weed, not grinding the herb will result in a poor smoking experience as it will burn unevenly and potentially clog the pipe. Grinding is even more important if you are using a one-hitter or a small bowl. Grasscity has a range of weed grinders available, including electric and magnetic grinders. Glass Blunt – a more modern twist on the classic chillum, glass blunts offer an expandable, sliding herb chamber so you can pack as much or as little as you want.
Disadvantages when it comes to clay or ceramic pipes are few, but the major one is the fact they are pretty fragile. While there’s still a good chance you could break a ceramic pipe if it drops, it’s more likely to survive than if it was made from glass. Pipes used for cannabis share the main characteristics of pipes used for tobacco. Once you have ground your dry herb with a grinder, fill the bowl to your liking.