BONG-101
Definition: a bong is a filtration device commonly used for cannabis consumption. It typically consists of a bowl where the material is placed, a stem that leads to a water chamber, and a mouthpiece.
Bong Diagram
Mouthpiece
Bowl
Stem
Wate
Chamber
Neck
How to use a bong?
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Fill up your glass with cold water. The water line should be above the stem.
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Prep your product.
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Use a bowl for flower.
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Use a banger for concentrates.
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Heat it, and use a lighter for a bowl or a torch for a banger.
How to clean a bong?
Tools & Ingredients
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Fill up your glass with cold water. The water line should be above the stem.
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Prep your product.
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Use a bowl for flower.
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Use a banger for concentrates.
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Heat it, and use a lighter for a bowl or a torch for a banger.
Cleaning The Bong
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Submerge the stem and bowl (or banger) inside a glass container filled with isopropyl alcohol.
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Let it sit for 10-15 mins.
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Use the straw brush to remove any gunk inside the bowl (or banger) and stem.
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Repeat steps (2-3) until all the gunk is removed.
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Rinse the bowl (or banger) and stem with soap and water.
Cleaning The Bong
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Submerge the stem and bowl (or banger) inside a glass container filled with isopropyl alcohol.
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Let it sit for 10-15 mins.
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Use the straw brush to remove any gunk inside the bowl (or banger) and stem.
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Repeat steps (2-3) until all the gunk is removed.
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Rinse the bowl (or banger) and stem with soap and water.
Cleaning Bowl & Stem
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Take apart your bong.
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Place that plug or cork in the hole (not the mouthpiece!).
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Add the isopropyl alcohol and salt inside the glass chamber.
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Shake your bong while keeping the mouthpiece closed with your hand.
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Let it sit for 5-10 mins.
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Repeat steps (4-5) until all the gunk loosens and nothing sticks to the glass.
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Empty the glass and rinse it with soap and water.
Filtered impurities: The water can help trap some of the harmful substances and particulates in the smoke, potentially making it a cleaner option.
Smoother hits: Bongs filter smoke through water, which cools it down and can make for a smoother inhalation.
Bigger hits: Bongs allow users to take larger hits at once, which can lead to more intense effects.
Non-porous surface: Glass has a non-porous surface, which means it doesn’t absorb substances or bacteria.
Less odor: The water can help reduce the strong smell of the smoke, making it less noticeable.
Less waste: Unlike joints, which require rolling papers and can be wasteful, bongs can use a smaller amount of material for a similar effect.
Easy to use: Simply fill with water, pack the bowl, and light—it's straightforward, even for beginners.