ataxian
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I have the D022 coming and I just ordered this!
Well Explained!I'm in!
I let the water settle back down and replace the plug.
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Cheap High Quality Bubbler
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I have the D022 coming and I just ordered this!
Herr_Dampf
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I got that honeycomb, but with a line perc underneath. If I clear it to violently, it fills my mouth with bubbles. Still, one of the better pieces of PRC glass I own. The line perc also helps with the usual chugginess of HC percs.
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ataxian
PALE BLUE DOT
I like to sip my vapor.
These cheap bubblers are affordable and functional!
I use them with different vaporizers.
NANO= Honeycomb?
LOTUS = TKO or ASH COLLECTOR fitted to a JHOOK (SHERLOCK)
SOLO = D020 or ASH COLLECTOR fitted to a JHOOK (SHERLOCK)
LSV = GBD (hydrotube) or my LOCAL GLASS SHOP GENERIC WATER PIPE.
The D022 I have no ideal what is the best pairing?
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Abysmal Vapor
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Anonymouse
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Has this popped up in this thread yet? I might jump on this:
http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/td-321-glass-water-percolator-smoking-color/186595256.html
Aww, it's like a baby WP010. I really want to see a photo of the two together, now.
Also, this is a pretty good buy for a 40mm straight stemless tube with honeycomb. 38cm high, too, for US$18.
I almost jumped on the cute little 30mm tube with honeycomb to turbine that was posted earlier, but when you scroll down the listing to the big pics, the comment label pointing at the turbine says "no disk here". Boo. :c
Jeez. If the actual stock is different, replace the photo with one of said differing stock, don't just make a tiny, easily-missed annotation on the old picture saying something is removed. I guarantee a non-zero number of people will buy this expecting a turbine in it:
Would be an adorable little option for a Pinnacle or Solo if that turbine was actually there, I reckon (though the Solo may have clearance issues with your cheek). Would pack up well in a portable kit, too, and it barely has any more volume than the average j-hook, only unlike a j-hook would have some pretty servicable percolation. Would be a lot to like if it actually was what was pictured. :/
Herr_Dampf
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When I compare my Blaze HC to the both the self import HC's I own, the Blaze always wins.
Maybe you are lucky and get a somewhat straight HC, but both the pieces I own have crooked HCs. Due to this, those pieces have to be held at an awkward angle to get the HC to fire at least kinda evenly. Otherwise, only about a quater of the holes seem to function on both my pieces, the only difference is on wich side, depending on the angle of the HC.
The Blaze HC, while still chinese glass, has a way better worked HC and fires evenly and smoothly.
Maybe you are lucky and get a somewhat straight HC, but both the pieces I own have crooked HCs. Due to this, those pieces have to be held at an awkward angle to get the HC to fire at least kinda evenly. Otherwise, only about a quater of the holes seem to function on both my pieces, the only difference is on wich side, depending on the angle of the HC.
The Blaze HC, while still chinese glass, has a way better worked HC and fires evenly and smoothly.
Anonymouse
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I have one of these (after it was posted in this thread ages back), and it's probably my most-used piece these days, just because I like watching the "bubble cam". This isn't a perfect piece; there's a lot I'd change about it; but for AU$35 it functions and it functions well, and offers some relatively unique ergonomics. If you live in Australia it's a no-brainer. Actually, if you live in Aus, quite a lot of the "DhOP" branded stuff on that store is a compelling buy. The only thing stopping me buying more is that the way this thread is going, I'm sure we'll eventually discover the Chinese source and then be able to pick 'em up at half that price again. I've seen several of the "DhOP" ash-catchers that sell for $40 on that site come up in this thread for under $20 on DHGate, for example.
The remote-viewing is great for vaping, as vapers don't have to stare at a bowl of goodies they're foolishly immolating, so we're free to enjoy the action happening in the can and the visual feedback as to vapour density it provides (plus the ability to see smoke from accidental combustion before you taste it). I wish we'd see more vapour-oriented pieces that take advantage of this lack of need to stare at (or even see) the input joint in order to give us mouthpiece placements that allow remote can viewing, but right now it seems every blower expects their pieces to be used for combustion. :/
In the mean time, there's always the faithful j-hook plus ash catcher combo which offers similar advantages, I guess. I plan to order a bunch of the more interesting DHGate ones and transition to using those more over my traditional pieces. I'd also like to see a piece with a very low mouthpiece (like, snaking down almost as low as the base), that I can hit while lying down with the can standing on my chest. Nobody would make this for smoking as it'd be near-impossible to use safely, but it'd be fantastic for vaping in bed with a portable or oil pen while watching TV, etc. Oh well, a man can dream...
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Tweak
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Hah, I didn't even notice that it wasn't the WP-010. Looks like they added a splash guard too.
Now it looks a lot closer to the Toro Frothilator. Big beefy downstem.
VS
Just wish they would bridge the stem,
. I would be all over it.
Anonymouse
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It's like a WP010 with WAY less volume and a bit less diffusion, plus a (probably unnecessary) splash-guard. Wish it had the skinnier Toro moutpiece (less volume, better ergonomics, and looks better, if more fragile) and also a few more perc cuts, though, but it's got plenty enough for oil I guess.
Not so much a beefy downstem as a tiny can, I think, plus that is an 18mm GonG vs the 14mm on the Toro.
Just wish they would bridge the stem,
There's no room to bridge it, and it's so short anyway I don't think there'd be any advantage to it in this case. You don't want to weld stuff to the actual GonG as it tends to warp the precision-ground taper inside and mess with the seal.
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Anonymouse
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Pity about the language barrier, really. :c
ataxian
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The language is a small part of it!
The problem is they are just copying and modifying to make it easier to produce.
I don't think the Chinese decision makers have ever tried there products?
Too bad they don't have like a @Frederick McGuire or someone who is an expert advice the Chinese on their designs!
The diffuser's are way to far up from the base of the units.
Needing more water to function than necessary!
Plus bridge supports are missing on most pieces?
What about changing the way they think?
Improved designs = 20% or more sales!
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ryan8
Nano / Hammer / LSV / O-Phos / D020
I think some designs (diffusers too high) are just because they don't use their products, and some are cost cutting measures (no flame polish, no bridge supports, wonky diffuser angles).
It's not even just 20% more sales - I'd be willing to pay a slight premium for a better made piece, and it can't cost all that much more for them to do things correctly. I feel like it'd be a win win for everyone involved.
Herr_Dampf
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If you search for "claisen" on DHGate or AliExpress, you should find quite a few nice pieces. I am getting 2 claisens and several other adapters via a chinese manufacturer for laboratory glass (like 14 & 18mm female vacuum adapters that can be used as whip adapters for oil rigs: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/synt...14-20-Hose-connection-O-D-8mm/1019460324.html ). Message the shop owner in advance and send him links to the items you want and ask for combines shipping. Transaction went smooth so far, stuff got shipped yesterday, will report in when it arrives.
Newcastle
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http://www.dhgate.com/product/black-color-mini-bubbler-glass-ash-catcher/183729712.html
Herr_Dampf look closely at the pics below. The pics above are of the Toro. The pics below are their work. Well it kind of looks the same.
Herr_Dampf look closely at the pics below. The pics above are of the Toro. The pics below are their work. Well it kind of looks the same.
Herr_Dampf
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PoopMachine
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Not Chinese but check this little guy out....
$59.99
http://www.glasspipemaster.com/glass-pipe/water-pipe/bell-recycling-concentrate-water-bong.html
Ive bought from them before. Quick shipping, nice packing and I assume most of their stuff is american made.
I could of sworn Apollo had a Toro style piece very similar to the Chinese one and it was under $100.00 but I cant get to their iOffer store. iOffer seems to be having issues at the moment.
$59.99
http://www.glasspipemaster.com/glass-pipe/water-pipe/bell-recycling-concentrate-water-bong.html
Ive bought from them before. Quick shipping, nice packing and I assume most of their stuff is american made.
I could of sworn Apollo had a Toro style piece very similar to the Chinese one and it was under $100.00 but I cant get to their iOffer store. iOffer seems to be having issues at the moment.
I always assume that any inexpensive headshop type operation is by default import, unless they explicitly state (and can prove) otherwise. Why do you assume it's American made?
Pipse!
ryan8
Nano / Hammer / LSV / O-Phos / D020
So I got in touch with Sunshinestore asking what the minimum order quantity for custom orders is, and got this reply:
Mr. Gweilo 420
Dude
As I mentioned I placed an order with Sunshine Store on Monday. I actually received an email 5 minutes ago saying it has been shipped 
I tried to strike up a bit of a relationship with them as well but they were not very responsive. You never know if it is because of language issues or something else. Its too bad though. I'm not far away from these guys and would like to go and meet them in person. To be honest I am toying with the idea of setting up business myself and employing a Chinese glassblower.
I tried to strike up a bit of a relationship with them as well but they were not very responsive. You never know if it is because of language issues or something else. Its too bad though. I'm not far away from these guys and would like to go and meet them in person. To be honest I am toying with the idea of setting up business myself and employing a Chinese glassblower.