The Basic Structure of Glass Bongs

As we all know that bong is a general term of water pipes. They can have different shapes, colors,or sizes. They can be various so long as they include the basic bong structure.

Joint, Downstem, and Bowl: Joints always lead at a down-angle toward the water, allowing downstems, slides, and bowls to be placed into the bong. Smoke goes from the bowl, through the downstem, into the water, and finally up the smoke chamber in into your lungs. Joints are typically either 14mm or 18mm, and come at either 45 degree or 90 degree angles.

Smoke Chamber: As the smoke bubbles through the water, it fills the smoke chamber of a bong, ready to be inhaled. As bongs get larger, their smoke chambers get longer, resulting in bigger potential hits. It can be difficult to clear large bongs, so resist the urge to purchase the biggest water pipe you can find if you don’t want monster hits.

Carb: Carbs are small holes which, when covered, create pressure within a piece which allows a greater concentration of smoke to be produced in a single hit. Once released, the smoke captured in the chamber of the bong can be released. Ideally, carbs are located well above the water line to avoid accidental spills. Not all bongs have carbs, and instead require users to remove the slide before inhaling.

Some heavy smokers want to have better smoking experience, they wil use additional smoking accessories such as diffuser stems, percolators, ash catchers, etc., these are optional choice which can cool and filter the smoke.

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