Yeah, the o ring comes off if mine is really sticky/dirty. I've been lucky with the clips, only one clip broken on and I've put about 1/2 a lb through it. Fingers crossed for your new ones
Haha. One can wash a dog for hours but it will still smell like a dog. It will smell like a clean dog, but a good whiff will reveal that its still definitely a dog.
What's the alternative?
Use the restrictor disk :) and the cork
Don't get upset if you combust, the taste goes away.
I'm not fussy about the grind or how much I put in there. I can get good hits from whatever, and I like them thick and strong.
I'd advise a good single jet lighter that's easy to adjust and is capable...