Cheap High Quality Bubbler
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Sounds like an awesome idea
Would the aquarium silicone be safe to expose to ISO/PBW further down the line?
I don't really mind if it looks dirty going forward, so long as it is actually clean...
Yes - just let the ball of silicon cure for several days before you try installing it (once it stops smelling like vinegar, you're good to go). I have tested ISO and PBW with the tapered rubber plugs I make (same material, listed on my etsy shop), and have seen no visible deterioration from prolonged exposure (24 hours soaking in 91% ISO, several short PBW rinses).
Just be careful to not push it all the way down the line! It'd suck to have it fall out the end and swish around in the water forever! (Though note, the aquarium silicon is made for saltwater fish-tanks, so it should be completely non-toxic no matter what happens)
turdhole
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the only things i've ever heard people worry about is the fritted disc percs and poorly melted in frit on spoons. chinese fritted disc scares me a little but i still use one a few times a week at a friends house.
it could have just been a dave goldstein fanboy hating on chinese frit, idk
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MGG
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I actually don't understand your concern with the fritted disks? I have a dhgate fritted disk and I find it functions just fine (probably my favorite dhgate piece atm)
turdhole
vagabond
im not talking about function, just safety. there were people claiming the chinese fritted disc were possibly unsafe, probably because it's essentially crushed glass and that would suck to inhale?
i think that's the same complaint glassblowers have about colored frit in spoons not being melted in fully, i'm just guessing as i dont blow glass.
also, i thought this PDF on care and handling of PYREX fritted glassware was interesting
blankrider
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oli
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So thanks to @blankrider I have finally press the buy button on the shower head to HC to egg, can't wait for it to arrive in some 45 days ich 
Just in case you weren't sure, its Kathy who sells it
http://www.dhgate.com/product/2014-...b-perk-9-quot/210383089.html#cart_view-1-null
I also did spot this one, too much diffusion perhaps but for the buck $32.45 (shipped to Europe, for us Europeans and perhaps Australians too? its worth mentioning as we do not have the Epacket over here, damn Europe, I guess its a good thing otherwise I'd have even more glass at home, just to give you guys an idea of the misery we live with, items on the Alina store are almost double the price when shipping is add on
anyway enough sobbing)
Going back to the glass I've always wanted to try the diamond perc as they seem to call it and was so desperate to get a new female piece (these days you see so much oil rigs around), so with its 30 cm + in size, how could I refuse...
This seller, waterbongsman only has 11 transactions so its more of a gamble but hey someone has to start somewhere...
As soon as it arrives I'll add it to the DHgate thread
anyway enough chatting,
Just in case you weren't sure, its Kathy who sells it
http://www.dhgate.com/product/2014-...b-perk-9-quot/210383089.html#cart_view-1-null
I also did spot this one, too much diffusion perhaps but for the buck $32.45 (shipped to Europe, for us Europeans and perhaps Australians too? its worth mentioning as we do not have the Epacket over here, damn Europe, I guess its a good thing otherwise I'd have even more glass at home, just to give you guys an idea of the misery we live with, items on the Alina store are almost double the price when shipping is add on
anyway enough sobbing)Going back to the glass I've always wanted to try the diamond perc as they seem to call it and was so desperate to get a new female piece (these days you see so much oil rigs around), so with its 30 cm + in size, how could I refuse...
This seller, waterbongsman only has 11 transactions so its more of a gamble but hey someone has to start somewhere...
As soon as it arrives I'll add it to the DHgate thread
anyway enough chatting,
calyx
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Yeah i'm probably overly cautious, but i'll only buy glass that has a fritted disc if it's by an American glass blower. I highly doubt these Chinese manufacturers are going to take the time to make sure every tiny shard of glass is welded properly where it won't come off. Seriously, half the time they don't even make sure the base doesn't wobble. Fritted disc are way more tedious to check.
Let's be honest guys, Chinese manufacturer do not give a single fuck about their own employees lives, let alone some random people across the world. It's all about supply and demand, the faster they push these out the more money that comes in. I'm not saying all their glass sucks or is dangerous, I just exercise my own judgement with the safety of their ripped designs.
flickyourbic
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So once again my glass was delivered this morning right before I went into work. Third time where I went into work and could have dabbed my new piece before hand but I didn't check the mail cause tracking wasn't up to date. So tonight I will hit the little green bubbler and post my thoughts up.
Still waiting to pull that trigger on the fab egg. I kinda wanna find a mini 10mm piece to order with it. I need something for when I start to go snowboarding.
Still waiting to pull that trigger on the fab egg. I kinda wanna find a mini 10mm piece to order with it. I need something for when I start to go snowboarding.
SnidelyWhiplash
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GRRRRRRR.
Really bad wrapping job... the wrapping got skinnier around the delicate mouthpiece. RAAAA. Really nice thick glass otherwise. I hope he sends me another
my first DOA WAAAAAAAAH
Check the way they wrapped it:
Really bad wrapping job... the wrapping got skinnier around the delicate mouthpiece. RAAAA. Really nice thick glass otherwise. I hope he sends me another
my first DOA WAAAAAAAAHCheck the way they wrapped it:
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MGG
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GRRRRRRR.
Really bad wrapping job... the wrapping got skinnier around the delicate mouthpiece. RAAAA. Really nice thick glass otherwise. I hope he sends me another
Damn I was really curious to see how this piece functioned.
I wonder if you blow torched the cut maybe you could smoothen it out a bit and it could still function?
I don't know, that's what i'd personally do in that situation whilst waiting for my replacement.ALSO! Is the perc gridded or is it just multiple slits?
SnidelyWhiplash
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Damn I was really curious to see how this piece functioned.
I wonder if you blow torched the cut maybe you could smoothen it out a bit and it could still function?
ALSO! Is the perc gridded or is it just multiple slits?
Slits. Nice clean ones. I wonder if I could just some beeswax to make it work temp....better not heat up much... hahah
blankrider
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@SnidelyWhiplash would you mind putting water in it and blowing into the joint so we can see how it functions? Seems like a safe way to at least water test it
flickyourbic
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That's a bummer.. Wait until they ship you a replacement though it seems that you could definitely still "rig" that to work.
Dude I really need to see the function on that fab egg!! Ive been wanting a perc to honeycomb for a while and that thing looks amazing!
SnidelyWhiplash
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Ok, I went ahead and mended it with beeswax. Super effective mend.
So far there seem to be some mis-measurments. Like you have to fill too much water to get a recycle. Needs an 18mm extension.. Ill film later after my rehearsal.... sit tight.
Methinks I might have "taken one for the team"....
So far there seem to be some mis-measurments. Like you have to fill too much water to get a recycle. Needs an 18mm extension.. Ill film later after my rehearsal.... sit tight.
Methinks I might have "taken one for the team"....
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MGG
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that was my concern that the perc was down too low.
flickyourbic
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If he posts a video I think I'll definitely bite. Still hesitating for whatever reason at the moment.
blankrider
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Quick response, thank for that.
From the video it looks like that bottom perc needs more room? Seems like once the water hits that honeycomb it stays stuck in the upper chamber. Kathy's matrix to matrix had the same sort of thing going on.
I just pulled the trigger on CCG's hitman clone. I had one from Kathy that I got rid of due to one side if the perc not firing. Hopefully this one functions a little better, so far that and the YQ42 have been my favorites.
From the video it looks like that bottom perc needs more room? Seems like once the water hits that honeycomb it stays stuck in the upper chamber. Kathy's matrix to matrix had the same sort of thing going on.
I just pulled the trigger on CCG's hitman clone. I had one from Kathy that I got rid of due to one side if the perc not firing. Hopefully this one functions a little better, so far that and the YQ42 have been my favorites.
SnidelyWhiplash
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I officially think I took one for the team here.
Cloud doesn't fit, even with a clausen its uncomfortable. Taste and pain level are both shitty. D20 is a better buy. YQ-42 way better. Maybe my replacement will not suck balls...
I suddenly wish I gave the 70 to an artist like Colie with another 70 for something to last...
Cloud doesn't fit, even with a clausen its uncomfortable. Taste and pain level are both shitty. D20 is a better buy. YQ-42 way better. Maybe my replacement will not suck balls...
I suddenly wish I gave the 70 to an artist like Colie with another 70 for something to last...
MGG
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sorry to hear man, maybe you can ask for a different replacement of equal value?
Mr. Gweilo 420
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I'm wondering if I am the only one who hates the YQ42. I use d it a few times without satisfaction and it has been collecting dust ever since. I might have to try it again.
I'm really hoping to see more 18mm female joints as well It seems that almost every new piece has a male joint.
I'm really hoping to see more 18mm female joints as well It seems that almost every new piece has a male joint.
lol