There is no rule about how much water to put in your glass bong. In most cases, the glass bong should be filled about half an inch above the bottom part of the downstem so that it’s submerged in water. With this amount of water, the water will act as a filter and cooler to the smoke. This process will result in a smooth hit that will feel easy on your throat and lungs.There are also glass bongs that are equipped with percolators that will filter the water.
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. These top-quality bongs use a water filtration system to cool your hit so you can take a massive lung full of smoke that’s cool, clean, and full-bodied. Often bongs are made with 10mm, 14mm, and 19mm joint sizes. It’s important to know what size your bong is when buying parts like glass bowls or accessories like ash-catchers. An essential feature to check for is what type of joint is on the downstem of your pipe.
What makes a great flower bong doesn’t make for a great dab rig. When smoking dry herb, the bigger the water pipe and more percolation the better. Juxtaposed to dab rigs, where yes, water filtration is important but too much filtration reduces the flavor and overall high. Additionally you don’t want your dab rig to be too big in size as stale air inside the peice lessens the oil’s taste. A smoking bong can be converted to a dab rig for use with oils and concentrate with the use of adapters and converters. However, if you’re looking for something that’s made specifically for concentrates, be sure to check out our Rigs category.
Mini bongs can easily be used as dab rigs because of there size. You’ll be sure to get all that glorious flavor from that tasty honey. A more enjoyable experience is exactly what we want to be able to give to you with these cute bongs. If the thought of holding a mini bong holds a little spark in your eye, you may just have to give the mini bongs a try.
Bubblers will be easier to clean but won’t be smooth due to their lesser percolators. Bongs can cost anywhere from $30 to $1000 + but there’s no need spend a downpayment on a new car for one. Inherently when smoking weed through a bong you’re putting a lot of trust in that piece so going for the cheapest bong is not advisable.
If you are feeling too much drag reduce the amount of water, if no bubbles are created, try adding water. There are dozens of types of percolators to choose from and each offers pros and cons. The balance is to find percs that create powerful function while not impeeding airflow. Popular percolators like honeycomb percs are great examples of top-tier perfomance but causes annoyingly high amounts of drag. They sell waterpipes, glass tobacco pipes, novelty pipes, etc. It’s the same reason people could buy wine glasses and beer mugs in the era of alcohol prohibition.
As well as the size of the bong itself, you’ll want to consider the size of the joint – this is the seal that connects your bong to its various accessories and pipes. Joints are measured in diameter and will only be compatible with accessories of the same size. Standard joint sizes are 10mm, 14.5mm and 18.8mm and a larger joint size will generally offer bigger hits. If you’re in the market for the biggest rips, we provide bongs with a joint size of 29.2mm. Some water pipes include an ice pinch as part of their tube design, which gives users an extra layer of cooling before the vapor reaches the mouthpiece. The pinch holds the ice in the tube part of the pipe so you get the best cooling effect before inhalation.