I have 3 different jhooks I use for the LOTUS.Do you know where you got the J hook in the bottom picture?
Looks like it would put the Lotus at a great viewing angle.
Do you know where you got the J hook in the bottom picture?
Looks like it would put the Lotus at a great viewing angle.
okay, so these threads have helped out alot so far, and I'm trying to fig out what import bubbler/dab rig to get. I went ahead and made a list of the pieces that have caught my eye so far...
WP-0095 ($75.00): 10" waterpipe, donut & vortex perc, stemless, 19mm dome & nail included.
http://www.usglobalimports.com/product_p/wp-0095.htm
6" RECYCLER OIL RIG GLASS BUBBLER WATER PIPE NO BONG ($49.00)
http://www.ioffer.com/i/6-recycler-oil-rig-glass-bubbler-water-pipe-no-bong-562743644
NEW BLACK SMALL BONG MINI WATER PIPE ($19.32)
http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/new-black-small-bong-mini-water-pipe-pocket/190895046.html
TWO FUNCTION 9 ARM PERC AND HONEYCOMB ($37.50)
http://www.dhgate.com/product/two-function-9-arm-percolator-and-honey-comb/186419724.html
GB-194-1 ($63.64): Hot sell glass bong glass smoking pipe with 2 percs 10 inches high
http://www.dhgate.com/product/hot-sell-glass-bong-glass-smoking-pipe-with/191000259.html
GB-197 ($63.64): glass bong glass smoking pipe with 2 percs 14" high
http://www.dhgate.com/product/glass-bong-glass-smoking-pipe-with-2-percs/191510305.html
I'm basically just trying to find a nice recycle bubbler and 8-14" barrel rig (still haven't quite decided on which size..) I currently have a foot long bong with a roor down stem, and dome nail attachment which drags enough when not filled with water and ice. Now I just want a nice balanced amount of priming and clearing without too much drag (I don't foresee any of them having any drag I can't handle though). In case anyone's wondering why I have so many thick tubed picks for the rigs with (both legit and possible or potential) ice catchers, it's because I really love having the option of having a smooth cool hit some days; either way, I'm trying to find out which ones may look like they have too much splash/diffusion/percolation/flavor loss. And of course which ones may appear to be just pure junk. Any help or other recommendations would be greatly appreciated!!
-ma0u
Actually that would be the one in the TOP picture by itself. The one in the bottom picture connected to the other pieces looks to be the Grav Labs one that Lotus sells. It doesn't have that wide mouthpiece that the Chinese one has.Sunshinestore has it on DHgate. Looks like you have to buy a lot of 5 for about $22:
http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/s-shape-smoking-water-pipe-glass-attachment/166179794.html
Actually that would be the one in the TOP picture by itself. The one in the bottom picture connected to the other pieces looks to be the Grav Labs one that Lotus sells. It doesn't have that wide mouthpiece that the Chinese one has.
It looks like the grav lab j handle, I'm no expert though One difference between the GL and the others is the height of the mouthpiece, it's a good bit higher when the GoG is pointng straight down.
@BoogerMan - no that's cool, I'm just being picky. AWESOME write up, very good info!
Cheers from the beach!
Just collect JHOOK'S (SHERLOCK'S) so you can pair them with all kinds of stuff.It looks like the grav lab j handle, I'm no expert though One difference between the GL and the others is the height of the mouthpiece, it's a good bit higher when the GoG is pointng straight down.
@BoogerMan - no that's cool, I'm just being picky. AWESOME write up, very good info!
You are like the stoner version of that grandma that has cupboards and cupboards FULL of glassware, vases, etc..Just collect JHOOK'S (SHERLOCK'S) so you can pair them with all kinds of stuff.
I have this skinny long one I love that was $11.00 at the local smoke shop.
I bought 5 more so I should have 8.
That's it I have plenty of glass pieces.
Jhooks are great.
Get some!
@tiukauleh I'm not so sure about the water level on the 188 as I have not been able to use it. I don't do torch/nail style dabs and I can't locate an adapter shipped to my location for a reasonable price. But absolutely contact Yingmin. We resolved the issue very easily. I suggested I keep the 188 and pay $20 for the 189 and he accepted. Actually, I just put in an order for the 186 and and a titanium nail with him as well. I'm confident he will help you in some way
If someone likes it go for it!If anyone wants one here is the Pinnacle Hydrotube on Aliexpress. Single units for $15 + shipping costs.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/glas...er-Vaporblunt-Vapor-blunt/1859868738.html?s=p
We know @ataxian isn't going to want one of these I don't need one either but if you want one the price is certainly right.
Also I got a message from Yingmin earlier saying he would help me out regarding the broken GB-186. He said he has had a couple of reports of broken 186 models and may stop selling them as singles
Here are some shots of the plugs in use. This is my GB189 in an ISO-salt wash:
The mouthpiece was a little bit big but the plugs fit. With twisting it did seal. I was concerned that it would be tough to remove, but the material is VERY spongy flexible, so you can squeeze and grab and twist it without too much trouble, even when just a little bit is sticking out to grab.
It of course fits more easily in the 18mm female joint seen below. In this closeup you can see the grainyness of the plug. While the appearance I don't mind, these things burr and I have to peel little bits off which is really not ideal, so I do endorse your polishing the molds to smooth them out, I don't think it will hurt the grip as they are so soft and pliable.
I shook this piece upside down and it didn't leak at all. Functionally the plugs are very good quality, easy to handle and use, I can see them being very useful for PBW soaks as well. Their best feature IMO is their pliability, they are not rigid at all like rubber plugs. The hairy bits and loose threads are the chief complaint. All in all a good product almost there. Some PBW enthusiasts may have interest in this if you fit a hole through it for forced water hosing, maybe someone with more knowledge of that could comment.
I know someone has tried this little guy, but I can't find the post Does anyone know if this one works well?
Looking to pair it with Lotus/J hook.
http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/hand-blown-glass-vase-water-perc-percolator/160900353.html
P.S. does this site have any kinda irc network or chan ?
http://fuckcombustion.com/threads/cheap-high-quality-bubbler.5255/page-207#post-582421I know someone has tried this little guy, but I can't find the post Does anyone know if this one works well?
Looking to pair it with Lotus/J hook.
http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/hand-blown-glass-vase-water-perc-percolator/160900353.html
@ma0u here are some of my thoughts.
Lets start with the nail.
Domeless is nice because no glass dome is being used that could break if dropped.
A dome with a quartz or titanium nail is also good.
Dome vs domeless is honestly preference. I still use both but I would say I use domeless more.
If you are worried about putting titanium on glass you don't have too much to worry about. I have never cracked any of my glass pieces. Once the titanium nail just slightly starts glowing red in one spot I stop heating and let it cool for a few seconds and then use it. You can also throw a glass on glass adapter over your male joint on the rig to protect the male joint.
My preference for flavor:
1) ceramic
2) titanium
3) quartz/glass
*note: if you season a new quartz nail 3-5 times with some bad oil before using it I would say quartz is on par with titanium.
My preference for durability:
1) titanium
2) quartz/ceramic
3) glass
Quartz, ceramic, and glass nails will all crack eventually. So don't pay a lot for them.
eBay has quartz and ceramic nails for under $20. Here is a seller from California that I really like.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181356579569
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171317235048
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181243866612
However for titanium you need to be a little more self conscious from where you buy. Yeah you can get grade 2 titanium for cheap from china but I don't recommend it. Stick with brand name like highly educated or Silika or ti power or dab essentials or vapenwiser. If you have a budget go with new-vape.com or look at the seller of new-vape products on eBay.
Search this on eBay to get that sellers listings of the new-vape titanium nails.
seller:custom9001
Their titanium is cheaper than brand name because they are a new name company but their titanium is very pure and it comes with a test certificate showing its purity
I have a mix of titanium, ceramic, and quartz nails. I use all three regularly so if you can afford all three (about $15 for quartz, $18 for ceramic, and $30-$40 for a new-vape titanium nail) you should get them all
As far as a torch goes the GT8000 is great but a little expensive. About twice the price as my Newport cigar torch I got on eBay for $30 and it is great. No problems with it so far and I've had it for about a year now.
You can just search Newport torch on eBay and a bunch of colors will come up. Get one that looks like this though. It is the one I have and I'm very happy with it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191179909659
As far as glass goes anything with 2 or more percs will result in flavor loss but cooler vapor. It is all personal preference. For concentrates I usually stick with one perc rigs but I do own a few double perc rigs that I use all the time. I would get one single perc rig and one double so you have both
Out of the GB-197 and Kathy's big seller I would go with Kathy's because it is clear. I'm not a big fan of color in my glass and that's why lol. Both are good Larger dab rigs though. These both would be great for vapor too if you have a vaporizer.
I would pick the double barrel recycler JH012 over the GB-194 any day. I don't have the 194 yet, should be here this week, so I am a little biased but I can tell you I use my JH012 everyday and when my friends are over that's the one that gets used the most.
Also notice the 194 is a female joint and will need an adapter to use any female joint nails you buy.
I wouldn't recommend using ice with concentrates. Don't quote me on this but I think that the ice would cool and harden the concentrate vapor which would cause the vapor to get stuck to the ice and therefore would result in some lost vapor and sticky ice cubes lol I was told by a few pros to even use warm water in your rig because it allows the vapor to travel through the water more easily thus resulting in more vapor in your lungs but cooler vapor is easier to handle so if that's what you need then throw ice in that rig!!
Don't get me wrong I love ice when I use my volcano or solo but I stay clear of ice with concentrates. Just my preference.
Any of the rigs posted here or in my previous post for you will not have hardly any drag at all so your lungs will be good!
STAY CLEAR OF THIS ONE
http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/black-color-mini-bubbler-glass-ash-catcher/183729712.html
The quality is absolute crap and I know it is cheap but compared to others this one will disappoint.
So now for the mini layer cake and the mini recycler from Kathy I would go with the mini cake:
http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/small-bong-mini-water-pipe-pocket-glass-bong/190893967.html
I use the mini cake all the time with my 10mm new-vape domeless nail. my friend actually liked it so much he orded that same setup yesterday lol. However, when I owned that mini recycler it never got used. Hitman originally designed the mini cake so that should tell you something Hitman definitely didn't design that mini recycler.
Well that's my 2 cents. Good luck!
While I don't have that exact AC, I do have an 11 arm with a base and a 45° male that I have attached to a jhook. It diffuses well and I actually turned it into an oil rig because, even those there are 11 arms, it only bubbles from the top slits on a normal draw and has less diffusion than you'd think so it works for that. Not ideal, but I don't use concentrates too often. A major plus with using these with a Jhook, it gets the hotness away from your face when you are dabbing or torching a lotus.
http://fuckcombustion.com/threads/cheap-high-quality-bubbler.5255/page-207#post-582421
I use this type, but with attached mouthpiece.
Works great!