Cheap High Quality Bubbler

[cybrguy]

So the Rattlecan has the best flavor. Would you say then that it's harsher on the throat, or not so much?

Well, it seems to me it is somewhat of a trade-off. I think a more aggressive perc will cool better and possibly generate more humidity, but it will also rob more flavor. Curently I am preferring the better flavor, but there is a reason we (or at least I) cycle through our different water pieces.

 

[arb]

Are you guys getting packages from Dhgate currently?
I need some replacements I am breaking them fast lately.

 

[cybrguy]

Circumstances have chillied my buying behavior but the "cheap glass" draw of Dhgate has been significantly reduced by the newly added shipping charges. I am hoping this is a temporary effect of Covid on logistics and international shipping, but time will tell. Prices from Dhgate are still lower than local but without the big difference there was, local becomes more attractive.

 

[daoist]

I tried my new Herborizer Sherlock yesterday with my Herborizer XL heater. This is smooth and flavourful.

The Sherlock is easy to hold in your hand. Don't heat soak the glass to much though, because it can get hot after a while. also causing the air you breath to get hotter. So i am happy i bought the heat injector stand. Jerry and Troy inspired me to vape like a boss in their herborizer episode on youtube and I got some extra herborizer paraphernalia.

This sounds crazy and maybe not very believable but that sherlock hits me smoother than any bong i had. This could be because the herborizer is so smooth to begin with.
I have not tried the Sherlock on my Arizer Extreme Q yet and i am looking forward to try it soon.

 

[MegaMan2k]

It wierd ive ordered tons of glass on Dhgate, and they all get assigned a Tracking number within the first few days-
But this one even after a month tracking number never came up, Was in stock and still is,
Seller not responding either.

Im going to give the DHgate-Mediation a try for the first time in 4 days when im going to be eligible for it.

Seller name was
glassartist

Im quoting my own message here to tell you guys that i swallow these words lol
Glass just arrvied today, literally 1 day before DHGATE mediation!

@dimmusp
You must have a little patience these days, but glass seem to show up in the end!

 

[Stu]

This thread is now re-opened and has been merged with content from NewFC. Read more about it here.

 

[LesPlenty]

Has anyone compared the VA-Rattle Can from yingmin5

I use the gooseneck from Popular glass for dabs (standing) and my Yinmin5 for herb vapes (seated in a recliner, easily the best shape for this).

 

[dimmusp]

I use the gooseneck from Popular glass for dabs (standing) and my Yinmin5 for herb vapes (seated in a recliner, easily the best shape for this).

Would you say there's any advantage to getting a D020 / Matrix Sidecar over a Yinmin5 VA-Rattle Can? Thanks

 

[abcd5432]

Would you say there's any advantage to getting a D020 / Matrix Sidecar over a Yinmin5 VA-Rattle Can? Thanks

It's about taste. At the time. Some things will just work better for certain circumstances.

More or less diffusion, placement of can in relation to vape device.

What you're doing, it all plays a role. I start a bowl in a bong and finish it in a bubbler sometimes.

So it depends.

Like I like it when a bubbler fits in my cup holder.

 

[cybrguy]

Would you say there's any advantage to getting a D020 / Matrix Sidecar over a Yinmin5 VA-Rattle Can? Thanks

So, we are talking about 3 very different pieces. Here is YingMin5's Rattle can with the FC-187 (sidecar matrix) and the D020 with the FC-187.
The 187 is WAY bigger and heavier than the D020 and also bigger than the Rattlecan, tho the rattlecan is also from heavy glass like the 187.

Also the Rattlecan hold much more water than the others (which you [or at least I] only fill to just over the perc) and that adds to the weight.

For me, while all 3 can be hand held I think the RC and the D020 are more suited to it.

 

[Moses Baca]

Are you guys getting packages from Dhgate currently?
I need some replacements I am breaking them fast lately.

I placed two orders on April 11, received the first on May 26 and the second yesterday, June 26. I have not received my order from May 9 yet. Tracking says it was in Chicago on June 16 but no updates since then.

I also have the stevenlmz/popular glass rattle can and I like it a lot. Just be careful when using it. It's easy to get water in your mouth if you tip it a bit too far.

 

[Buzzbomb Almighty]

My favourite is the ataxian piece: There have been several subtle changes to these bubblers over the years since I got mine. I like it so much, and anticipated breaking it, so have a spare waiting.

https://www.dhgate.com/product/new-arrival-upline-glass-bong-with-spline/387872358.html

 

[LesPlenty]

Would you say there's any advantage to getting a D020 / Matrix Sidecar over a Yinmin5 VA-Rattle Can?

No, I rarely use my Sidecar Matrix, the D020d even less (gave one away as I no longer require a spare).
As stated, it seems to retain more flavor and hits me harder for some reason, more flavor and goodies getting through?

 

[dimmusp]

If I want to use the WP to humidify the vapor, would warming up the water be enough or would having a lot of diffusion also be necessary?

I am wondering because the rattle can is one of my finalists but it seems to have very little diffusion compared to matrix / honeycomb / etc. percolators

Flavor is not super important to me, but smooth vapor, convenience for the couch, and easy cleaning are.

Sorry for all the questions. I hope they are also relevant for other people!

Thanks

 

[LesPlenty]

convenience for the couch, and easy cleaning are.

Definitely a Dalek shaped Rattle Can, Yinmin or Stevenimz/Popular Glass for sitting back, the D020d can come with only a slight bend in the neck so that is a no no for sure. I have a large and medium-sized Matrix Sidecar, neither is very handhold friendly.
The warm water seems to help some with humidifying the vapor, rattle cans are easy to clean compared to Matrix or Headshow (hehe) percs.
I would recommend a FC Mod with a J hook mouthpiece over the Matrix or D020d, comes apart for the dishwasher and you can add different mouthpieces or even a whip,

https://www.dhgate.com/product/fc-mod-accessory-glass-mainboday-mounthpiece/268308583.html#mfavit-13-null

with this as a mouthpiece for kicking back on the couch,

https://www.dhgate.com/store/product/19cm-long-glass-mouthpiece-female-18mm-flared/408547912.html#st2-4-1|0|0;stprod|1562818663

And you can get a Matrix perc for it (amongst others),

https://www.dhgate.com/store/product/joint-size-28-8mm-18-8mm-matrix-percolator/391817039.html#st2-2-1|0|0;stprod|1652779677

I tried to 'Cut and Paste' the pics from DHGagte but I can't for some reason...is it me or the new merger?

Edit, Rattle Can is still the winner for me though.

 

[FlyingLow]

With ISO shortage, I have certainly been favoring smaller chambers that require less ISO for cleaning... when will 91% ISO be available again???

 

[LesPlenty]

With ISO shortage,

I don't know how this would go, shipping kills it for me price wise,

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[bizwaxzion]

With ISO shortage, I have certainly been favoring smaller chambers that require less ISO for cleaning... when will 91% ISO be available again???

Can you get acetone? Some say it cleans better than ISO anyway. I've been using my glass dry for months and the cleanup is greatly reduced while flavor is a bit better.

 

[RustyOldNail]

Personally, I’d avoid Acetone, the fumes alone are dangerous. I’ve been using Simple Green “Crystal”, and see it being recommended by glass folks more and more now. I posted the MDS before. It was $14 for a gallon, on Amazon in December of 2019, looks like Covid drove the price up since then. Glad I bought the gallon size, hopefully the price will drop to pre-Covid someday.

Acetone - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

“Familiar household uses of acetone are as the active ingredient in nail polish remover and as paint thinner.”

 

[EmDeemo]

I have sent my little ice cream cone shaped piece posted a few pages back scattering across the floor at least three or four times in the last month or so. Hitting a hard wood floor from about a metre high desk.

It has survived admirably. Nice thick glass.

Still recommending this piece

 

[cybrguy]

With ISO shortage, I have certainly been favoring smaller chambers that require less ISO for cleaning... when will 91% ISO be available again???

I was lucky enough to have bought a bottle of 91% ISO just before the shit hit the fan. As I start to run out I will be hoping the cleaning supply/ISO carnage will be coming to a close, but recent events likely are gonna delay that...

scattering across the floor at least three or four times in the last month or so. Hitting a hard wood floor from about a metre high desk

That's pretty impressive...

 

[daoist]

if i am out of iso i clean my glass with white spirit. much cheaper, still gets everything clean easy. Make sure to rinse it well. Also "oxi action" stain remover powder works wonders. just drop a small spoon in your bong and let it oxidize with some hot water. Or just put all your glass on the stovein a pan with hot water and some stain remover power.

Make sure to rinse everything real well.

 

[FlyingLow]

I am going to try shine this week... have some heads/tails that aint fit for drinking.

 

[cybrguy]

if i am out of iso i clean my glass with white spirit. much cheaper, still gets everything clean easy. Make sure to rinse it well. Also "oxi action" stain remover powder works wonders. just drop a small spoon in your bong and let it oxidize with some hot water. Or just put all your glass on the stovein a pan with hot water and some stain remover power.

Make sure to rinse everything real well.

I use ISO on glass adapters and metal parts, but on the water pieces themselves it is mostly just hot water because I use Cranberry Extract in my water. If I need something more I may use PBW a couple times a year.

I would like to try Everclear or something similar to replace the ISO but I rarely see it.

 

[Ramahs]

I've been using cranberry extract for a few weeks now, and I love how I can just rinse out my glass with water now, and it's clean!

Though, If you use cranberry extract, clean your glass out often. Like, every day.
I let some pink water sit in there for a day to long this week, and had little balls of some sort of mold or something in my water. It was a pain in the ass to get clean enough for comfort after that. So yeah, I love cranberry extract, and plan to continue vaping through pink water...but you really should rinse it out within 24 hours of first use.