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Cheap High Quality Bubbler

nihil

Member, Known Well
@yingmin5 has the GB-186 back up with a m____s logo. Lamin says they will have some with no logo within 10 days. Also he says the GB-187 is coming back soon.

Looks like a hefty price increase. If he does the same with the GB-187, it looks like I'm not going to get a 2nd one. That's too bad, now I will have to be extra careful with my $45 one.

I'm up to 9 China pieces, and this one is still my favorite.. although the other 8 all have a purpose and a place in my heart. I've made some good buys thanks to this thread. Thanks all.
 

olivianewtonjohn

Well-Known Member
Oh, that's why the first one looks so hack-y. I know the second one is a recycler, but my points about flavor loss and drag are still entirely relevant to it.

Same question also applies to the GB-227 and 228. I'm looking for the cheap glass with the most effortless draw and the most flavor. I'll almost definitely get a YQ-42, so I'm now looking for something smaller and cheaper.
Yeah I heard that recycler isnt very good. High drag poor recycling
 
olivianewtonjohn,

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Looks like a hefty price increase. If he does the same with the GB-187, it looks like I'm not going to get a 2nd one.

Same here, I've been waiting for him to get them back in stock but not for >$50.

Oh, btw, Mean Green worked, :clap::tup::rockon:. Took off the Roo part but the solution wasn't touching the last R, so now it is soaking again. Took <24 hours without diluting the solvent. Thanks a bunch, it feels so good to get rid of the label. Now I don't have to worry so much about his new fake labels, ugh.
 

Frederick McGuire

Aggressively Loungey
Just got An order in from the store: Stevenlmz79
http://www.dhgate.com/store/14770203#st-navigation-storehome


Item 1: Ball rig
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http://www.dhgate.com/product/glass-pipes-glass-bubbler-glass-glass-oil/205268114.html

14mm male,
Includes 14mm dome & glass nail

I'm liking this piece.
It's got a definite chug to it, but I was using it with a pretty high water level.
Its got some drag to it to, but again that was probably my water level - I had it filled up to maybe 1/3 of the way up the internal bubble bit.

The version from yingmins store looks to be a bit nicer, but it would've worked out about $25 (~66%) more expensive...

Item 2: barrel to funnel recycler
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http://www.dhgate.com/product/23cm-glass-pipe-two-percolators-glass-bongs/203859638.html

14mm male,
Includes 14mm female bowl piece (toro style?)

This thing shits all over the double barrel IMO.
This has a proper recycling path. The hammerhead perc bubbles up the 2 uptake tubes, where the water then falls into the return funnel (sadly no vortex action at all, but that doesn't really bother me) and drains back into the barrel.

With the double barrel, the hammerhead perc bubbles up the uptake tubes, and when you stop drawing it feels like the water can settle back down through the uptake holes.
There's certainly some recycling action happening, but it doesn't feel like the piece needs it, whereas this one the recycling is vital to the design.

IMO anyone with the double barrel should sell it and replace it with one of these.

Item 3: matrix sidecar with a splash of work
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http://www.dhgate.com/product/new-glass-bong-glass-water-pipe-18-8mm-oil/202145235.html

18mm male,
Includes 18mm dome, glass nail, and a concentrate dish with matching work.

Interesting little rig.
The mouthpiece is huge, almost the same diameter as the main can. Looks a bit odd but its actually a nice size.
The can is a bit small, but if the water is exactly at the top of the perc, (can't go over it at all really) you get a nice bit of perc-ing action in the can.
If you do manage to get some spillage into the mouthpiece, it'll be going into your mouth. The mouthpiece is that large that the connection to the main can is too high for any over splash to drain back into the main can.

There are better mini rigs out there, but this one isnt a complete write off functionally.
The work looks rough. As in physically rough - with texture. If you could run your finger over the worked bit you'd be feeling big bumps/steps - seems quite strange to me as I've only ever seen worked sections made from smooth glass...

I'm honestly not sure if they're doing something dodgey, or just skipping a step where you encapsulate the worked section in some clear glass or something?
It's hard to get that texture in a pic, but I'll see what I can do.

Item 4: sidecar mystery perc (stemmatrix?)
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http://www.dhgate.com/product/15cm-height-two-function-glass-pipes-glass/201698843.html

14mm male,
Includes 14mm dome and glass nail

I like this one.
It has the same sorta perc as the piece I got from clean clear glass.
A sorta laid down matrix/stemline hybrid thing - me likely :)
Unlike the piece from ccg, this has a better thought out design with plenty of room in the can above the perc.

Diffuses very well, not much drag, and anything matrix-ey that functions gets my seal of approval.

I'm gonna have to take some pics and vids of all these new pieces soon- :ko:
Stay tuned for that.

Edit: all those pics are from dhgate, but they accurately reflect the items.
 

ataxian

PALE BLUE DOT
I need to order a new nail before all this gets here too. Was going to go with the new-vape ti-nails since I can get one for $36 shipped. But part of me just wants to try out an eBay nail. I've just read such mixed reviews on them. Some people swear by them and others say they are garbage. Guess it depends a lot on the vendor as well.
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Super Cheap!
$20 + or -? (delivered!)
If that's important?
 

nihil

Member, Known Well
Same here, I've been waiting for him to get them back in stock but not for >$50.

Oh, btw, Mean Green worked, :clap::tup::rockon:. Took off the Roo part but the solution wasn't touching the last R, so now it is soaking again. Took <24 hours without diluting the solvent. Thanks a bunch, it feels so good to get rid of the label. Now I don't have to worry so much about his new fake labels, ugh.

Very cool to hear. And yes, my 187 feels a bit more classy naked & clean. I sharpie out logo's on real products that I buy. They should pay me to advertise, not the other way around.

@yingmin5 - If you're here, please keep the GB-187 at less than $50. You have too much cheaper competition above that price point. Like my $30-ish Do20-K & D.
 

Frederick McGuire

Aggressively Loungey
I'd personally still drop the extra $$ on the yingmin one to get the better matrix perc :2c:
I did end up selling my one, but only because I've already got a möbius clear and ion matrix...
Though I am tempted to pick up another one with no logo on it...
(Sold my one for $80, so even if the price has jumped a bit I kinda come out ahead either way :))
 

exit

Well-Known Member
i will definitely be bringing the kathy recycler into my main daily driver lineup.

it's a lot of fun to use and has a good amount of drag to it. it removes a lot of flavor, but you take ridiculous size hits. i have the water filled just over halfway high. i pull lightly and no chance ofgetting water in my mouth. the vortex keeps everything down.

IMO there is a certain kind of stoned that comes only from using a recycler - this one does the job

i have used it with my evo, SSV, and HI, enjoyed it very much with all 3. not sure i'd want to use it with anything more restrictive though.
 

cybrguy

Putin is a War Criminal
Oh, btw, Mean Green worked, :clap::tup::rockon:. Took off the Roo part but the solution wasn't touching the last R, so now it is soaking again. Took <24 hours without diluting the solvent. Thanks a bunch, it feels so good to get rid of the label. Now I don't have to worry so much about his new fake labels, ugh.

Are they all just decals?
 
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cybrguy

Putin is a War Criminal
If by decals you mean ink, then yes (there is no etching). The location of the former logo now looks like any other location on the can.
I guess I mean is there a ridge that make them seem applied or do they feel more painted on? I'm guessing the latter or folks would have found a way to pull them off. If they do seem painted on it's a nice surprise that the cleaning solution removes them.
 

beware116

Well-Known Member
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Plenty of room. Don't really think there's too many pieces it won't fit on. I would definitely recommend it, not much drag, still has good flavor even though it has two percs. Using the nano through the YQ42 is what I imagine hitting a cloud evo through a hydratube is like (though I have never used one) but for much less cash.

This is so excellent, thank you! As soon as my refund comes in, I'm getting one.

Kathy's Recycler is out. What's the draw like on the GB-228/9? Maybe I should just go with a D020 variant. I'd like something small, easy to manage, with little drag to accompany the YQ42.
 
beware116,

GrilledGoat

New Places
Please update us with your opinion. I love the sleek look of that. Got two pieces today from Kathy. Not sure how to post pics. Waited gladly about a month for shipping. The piece dangus got from Alina I got after about 7 weeks ,no problem , mine had a glass nail and a non related extra piece. It's funny how sometimes I have to sign for shipment other times not. Thanks to guys like ataxian and dangus and others for their opinions
Ps where on site do I learn to post pics or copy Dhgate links.


It is shipped so my waiting game has begun.
 
GrilledGoat,

nihil

Member, Known Well
I guess I mean is there a ridge that make them seem applied or do they feel more painted on? I'm guessing the latter or folks would have found a way to pull them off. If they do seem painted on it's a nice surprise that the cleaning solution removes them.

Most definitely painted on. Silk screen? I've never worked in print, so I'm not familiar with the terminology.

I did try a razor to it when I first got it and there was no way it was going to peal off. I managed one tiny "chip" before I gave up.
 

cybrguy

Putin is a War Criminal
So, this arrived yesterday. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-BLUE-18...847?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25932d03ff

I have another Ash catcher with a honeycomb perc that I like very much, mostly due to how well it pairs with the Lotus and a J-Hook and gives me a view of the glass for better control. But I was looking for something with a little less diffusion for taste.
Unfortunately the new one is very disappointing. I have tried it with several water levels and it either bubbles heavily into the j-hook and then into my mouth, or when too low won't even function. There is a very narrow level where it functions ok, but you need to work on holding it just right.

It seems the slits are just too high up the side of the perc. Oh well, one complete bust out of 4 or 5 isn't too bad...
 

BoogerMan

Well-Known Member
A tad pricey for my liking but I've been waiting for this style to show up on dhgate:

Also, please note this is an untested seller


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http://www.dhgate.com/product/glass-smoking-pipes/209347945.html

glass-water-pipes-cup-glass-water-bongs.jpg

http://www.dhgate.com/product/glass-water-pipes-cup-glass-water-bongs/209347546.html

Glad those are finally showing up but I don't trust the seller. One pic means no go to me.

Plus the second pic is stolen from smoke cartel website:
http://smokecartel.com/products/blo...o-style-dab-cup-rig-with-domeless-quartz-nail
 

Dangus

Yeah, well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

ataxian

PALE BLUE DOT
So, this arrived yesterday. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-BLUE-18...847?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25932d03ff

I have another Ash catcher with a honeycomb perc that I like very much, mostly due to how well it pairs with the Lotus and a J-Hook and gives me a view of the glass for better control. But I was looking for something with a little less diffusion for taste.
Unfortunately the new one is very disappointing. I have tried it with several water levels and it either bubbles heavily into the j-hook and then into my mouth, or when too low won't even function. There is a very narrow level where it functions ok, but you need to work on holding it just right.

It seems the slits are just too high up the side of the perc. Oh well, one complete bust out of 4 or 5 isn't too bad...
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Have you tried the D020 or D022?
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What's good about the Ash Catcher setups is their super cheap and work 1000000000000000x better than some pieces!
 
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