Glass bongs are popular devices for smoking herb or tobacco, offering a smooth and filtered experience. However, you may not know that you can customize your bong with various accessories and attachments that can enhance, replace, or protect parts of your bong or smoking accessory. In this blog post, we will introduce some of the most common bong accessories and attachments, explain how they work, and provide some tips on how to choose the right ones for your bong.
Bong accessories
Bong accessories are products that can enhance, replace, or protect parts of your bong or smoking accessory. Some common bong accessories are:
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Ashcatchers
: These are attachments that fit onto the joint of your bong and act as a pre-filter for the smoke. They catch the ash and debris from the herb before it reaches the water chamber of your bong, keeping it cleaner and smoother. Ashcatchers also add extra diffusion and cooling to the smoke, as they usually have their own percolators inside. Ashcatchers come in different sizes, styles, and materials to suit your preferences and needs. -
Bowls
: These are the parts that hold the herb or tobacco that you light up and smoke. Bowls attach to the joint of your bong or ashcatcher, and they come in different sizes (10mm, 14mm, and 18mm) and genders (male or female). Bowls also vary in shape, design, and color, so you can find one that matches your personality and style. -
Downstems
: These are the parts that connect the bowl to the water chamber of your bong. Downstems carry the smoke from the bowl into the water, where it is filtered and cooled. Downstems also come in different sizes (10mm, 14mm, and 18mm) and genders (male or female), as well as different lengths and styles. Some downstems have percolators at the end, such as slits or holes, that create more bubbles and diffusion for the smoke. -
Nails or bangers
: These are attachments that convert your bong into a dab rig for smoking concentrates such as wax or shatter. Nails or bangers are heated with a torch or an e-nail, and then you dab a small amount of concentrate onto them with a dab tool. The concentrate vaporizes and travels through the water chamber of your bong, where it is filtered and cooled. Nails or bangers also come in different sizes (10mm, 14mm, and 18mm) and genders (male or female), as well as different materials such as glass, quartz, titanium, or ceramic.
Bong attachments
Bong attachments are products that add functionality or features to your bong or smoking accessory. Some common bong attachments are:
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Adapters
: These are small pieces of glass that allow you to connect different parts of your bong or smoking accessory that have incompatible sizes or genders. For example, if you have a 14mm male bowl and a 18mm female bong joint, you can use a 14mm male to 18mm female adapter to make them fit together. Adapters come in handy when you want to mix and match different accessories and attachments for your bong. -
Reclaimers
: These are attachments that fit onto the joint of your nail or banger and collect the excess concentrate that drips down from your dabbing session. Reclaimers have a removable glass jar at the bottom that catches the reclaim, which you can reuse later for edibles or another dab. Reclaimers help you save money and reduce waste by recycling your concentrates. -
Recyclers
: These are attachments that fit onto the joint of your bong and add a second water chamber to your smoking device. Recyclers have tubes that loop the water and smoke from one chamber to another, creating a continuous cycle of filtration and cooling. Recyclers also prevent water from splashing into your mouth when you inhale, as they keep the water level low in the main chamber.
How to choose the right accessories and attachments for your glass bong?
Now that you know some of the most common accessories and attachments for glass bongs, you may wonder how to choose the right ones for your glass bong. Here are some tips to help you out:
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Know your joint size and gender
: This is the most important factor to consider when buying accessories and attachments for your glass bong. You need to know the size and gender of your bong joint, as well as the size and gender of the accessory or attachment you want to buy. The size is usually measured in millimeters (10mm, 14mm, or 18mm), and the gender is either male or female. Male joints fit into female joints, and vice versa. You can use a ruler or a coin to measure your joint size, or you can refer to the product description of your bong. If you have incompatible sizes or genders, you can use an adapter to make them fit. -
Consider your smoking preferences and needs
: Different accessories and attachments can affect your smoking experience in different ways. For example, ashcatchers can make your smoke smoother and cleaner, but they also add weight and drag to your bong. Bowls can vary in capacity and shape, affecting how much herb you can pack and how evenly it burns. Nails or bangers can vary in material and design, affecting how well they retain heat and how easy they are to clean. You should consider what kind of smoking experience you want, and choose the accessories and attachments that suit your preferences and needs. -
Compare prices and quality
: Accessories and attachments for glass bongs can range from cheap to expensive, depending on the brand, material, and craftsmanship. You should compare prices and quality before buying anything, and look for reviews and ratings from other customers. You should also look for reputable online headshops that offer fast shipping, discreet packaging, and customer service.
Conclusion
Glass bongs are versatile devices that can be customized with various accessories and attachments that can enhance, replace, or protect parts of your bong or smoking accessory. Some of the most common bong accessories are ashcatchers, bowls, downstems, and nails or bangers. Some of the most common bong attachments are adapters, reclaimers, and recyclers. To choose the right accessories and attachments for your glass bong, you need to know your joint size and gender, consider your smoking preferences and needs, and compare prices and quality. We hope this blog post has helped you learn more about the ins and outs of glass attachments, and happy smoking!
