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[SD_haze]

Wasn't it about a Black Leaf? I remember reading something like that about a Black Leaf, but will search info for this one too.

Edit: Just saw this video from RogerD and the piece seems to work really well, maybe it needs less water?

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Pretty sure you only get blowback on stemless pieces, where the water sloshes back after you stop inhaling. I'm no weedstar fan (used to in high school hehe) but if the shipping is right, that particular piece has perfect vapor dimensions IMO

Just don't expect it to be a tank, should treat it like a fragile lady :-)

 

[that herb guy]

Pretty sure you only get blowback on stemless pieces, where the water sloshes back after you stop inhaling.

Just wanted to mention, they aren't the 'only' pieces (maybe more common/severe for stemless). Earlier in the thread I linked to a black leaf showerhead ashcatch I got and I've got the same issue on occasion. It's a dewaar joint, out to a 45 male end from the top of the can and I've managed to get my flower wet 3-4 times. It's rare, considering how much use it gets... and I still haven't figured out what exactly I'm doing wrong when it happens, but yeah.

 

[SD_haze]

Just wanted to mention, they aren't the 'only' pieces (maybe more common/severe for stemless). Earlier in the thread I linked to a black leaf showerhead ashcatch I got and I've got the same issue on occasion. It's a dewaar joint, out to a 45 male end from the top of the can and I've managed to get my flower wet 3-4 times. It's rare, considering how much use it gets... and I still haven't figured out what exactly I'm doing wrong when it happens, but yeah.

This sucker?

Certainly wouldn't have expected it to blowback but like you said, it did; thanks for sharing .
Was the water level real high?

Either way, the mentioned Weed Star tree bubbler is so tall that with that non-stemless, should not occur.

 

[that herb guy]

SD -- That's the one!

I wouldn't call it REAL high, but it was while I was playing around with levels. If I'm remembering correctly it was 1/4-1/2 in above the top of the slits, so yes higher than I've settled on in the end. Now I use it with water filled juuuust to the top of the slits and it works well. Occasionally it will spit a little bit up into the J-hook on a clear but that's got a nice angle on it where it just adds a little natural perc. That does take quite a bit of pull strength though.

Agreed though, I wouldn't expect trouble from blowback with the weedstar, just that sometimes the unexpected smacks you in the face.. or gets your flowers wet. I watched that video again and just kept thinking 'holy sh*t, that's a lot of water'.

 

[b0]

Agreed though, I wouldn't expect trouble from blowback with the weedstar, just that sometimes the unexpected smacks you in the face.. or gets your flowers wet. I watched that video again and just kept thinking 'holy sh*t, that's a lot of water'.

I think so too, just over the slits is enough IMO. With shippping it's only 69€, seems like a really good price for it.

 

[SD_haze]

SD -- That's the one!

I wouldn't call it REAL high, but it was while I was playing around with levels. If I'm remembering correctly it was 1/4-1/2 in above the top of the slits, so yes higher than I've settled on in the end. Now I use it with water filled juuuust to the top of the slits and it works well. Occasionally it will spit a little bit up into the J-hook on a clear but that's got a nice angle on it where it just adds a little natural perc. That does take quite a bit of pull strength though.

Agreed though, I wouldn't expect trouble from blowback with the weedstar, just that sometimes the unexpected smacks you in the face.. or gets your flowers wet. I watched that video again and just kept thinking 'holy sh*t, that's a lot of water'.

I definitely take it seriously when you consider cold water can destroy the $600 VXC vaporizer.

I wonder if showerhead/circs are more prone to it than a tree.

 

[jambandphan03]

I did a close up video of the perc on the $40 bubbler... enjoy

 

[CheeseSandwich]

I did a close up video of the perc on the $40 bubbler... enjoy

Cool, that thing looks pretty decent for $40 IMO

 

[Tweek]

It's a great little bubbler. I have been using every day since getting it

 

[b0]

Just ordered the weedstar, will let you know how it works when I have it. The size is perfect to have it here in my table and it only cost me 68,95. I think it's a good deal to use with my solo and GonG and will be more confortable to use than my actual tube with difusser downstem.

 

[Dreamerr]

FYI, the infamous is tough. I had it in the bathroom sink soaking with all its pieces and in the middle of the night in the dark when I went to wash my hands I forgot it was there. I of course knocked it over pretty hard......................it lived. I did something dumb and won't do it again.

 

[jambandphan03]

glad it survived Dreamerr. I've treated some of my other low cost glass pretty rough and it can be surprisingly tough.

**got my metal 14mm K clip today (from ebay), it fits well, and keeps the mouthpiece in place very well. I can now pick up my bub by the mp if I want to.

 

[JSteez4205]

messing around with the infamous and a j-hook for an extended mouthpiece. Worked fine. Was fun for 1 session, then removed

 

[jambandphan03]

hey JSteez, where did you find your 14/18 reducer? It looks like the one I have, and I can't remember where I picked it up from... I like the short J hook too

 

[Bob Loblaw]

planetvape carries 'em. maybe mike oregon glass blower?

 

[jambandphan03]

I just ordered one from PV, last night actually, should be here next week, I was just curious about the one in the photo, because it looks like the one I have here in front of me. Horrible memory as to where I bought it from. Been trying to remember.

 

[noserub]

Hey gang...How does the infamous work as a travel piece? I'm looking for a small travel piece that is durable. I was thinking about something with a narrow can like this, but much cheaper:

I like the fact that the mouth piece is small and removable on the Sheldon. The infamous is 1/4 of the price which is really tempting...I'm just worried the glass will be thin (that and I like a more narrow can). Although I have seen the reports of others tipping it over with no problems.

Any ideas on other cheap bubs that are small and durable enough to be a travel piece? Thx!

 

[Frederick McGuire]

Leviathan showerhead bubbler?
$130 (IIRC) removable mouthpiece, 7mm glass

 

[noserub]

Fred, good call...I don't know why I didn't think of that. I just bought a Lev lattice and never really noticed that one. I think it's because i was focused on the double showerhead one...then opted for the lattice. hmmm...not a bad idea though

 

[NewVape]

My Infamous arrived yesterday, so I haven't had much time with it. So far though, I like it. I knew it was small but I was surprised once I had it in hand. I thought "Wow that's a tiny bubbler", turns out though it's a perfect size to slip into a coat pocket, or in a glove compartment. For me this is going to make a great travel bubb. It's compact, does the job well, and if broken or lost it's easily replaced. Noserub my advice is, for the price of the Sheldon buy 3 of the Infamous' (2 back ups ) and spend the left over $ on something green to test all 3 of the bubblers with... in the same session. I don't think you can beat it at the price. It pairs perfectly with my Hot Pod in terms of draw speed just enough air flow to make use of the large glass air path in the Pod, but not so fast as to pull all the heat out of it. The only thing I'd change about it is the mouth piece. It's a little short for my taste, I'll probably have someone blow another one for me that gives a little more distance, kind of like the Sheldon's mouthpiece above.

 

[jambandphan03]

I wouldn't go juggling or tossing this little $40 bub around, but it feels pretty tough, possibly close to 3mil glass from just looking at it. I haven't had mine long enough to travel with it, and have already thought about getting a second for back up just in case, now that I have had a chance to use it. I do like the size and function of this little guy and for that price you can get more than one in case you do break something. If you feel like your vape is right in your face, I found if you turn the mouthpiece at a 90 degree angle to the bub so it make more of an L shape, you get a little more distance from the bub, or at least it feels that way because it gets the main part out of your face a little more. Worth a try to see if that helps anyway.

That metal K clip I got is solid .

 

[JSteez4205]

hey JSteez, where did you find your 14/18 reducer? It looks like the one I have, and I can't remember where I picked it up from... I like the short J hook too

I have bought both my reducers at a LHS... but ordering online is always a good option!

 

[Dreamerr]

I ordered this when my order eventually comes. We are just waiting on my tightpac or vac whatever it is called. https://www.planetvape.ca/glass-18mm-to-14mm-reducer-lowpro.html

 

[jambandphan03]

I've got one of those heading my way now, Dreamerr , thanks for the responses. I went on a small spending spree lastnight, got that low-pro reducer and a santacruz shredder as well as a second $40 bub. so I will have a spare put away. Yes, I have a touch of the hoarding disease, and I am trying to keep it in check to a point. I don't have 20 of everything...

 

[Dreamerr]

I got the scs as well but as you know my order is taking forever cause of now one missing item. There were a bunch but we are waiting just for one now. I go on sprees as well but am trying to stop. You go on worse then sprees at me. PV was actually my biggest meaning most stuff not most expensive.

I think the infamous is thicker then you think but you are the glass person. Compare it to the mona when you get it. I think the mona is 7mm thick. The infamous is as thick as my solo stems if not more and as thick as my pyrex bowls so my assumption was 7mm or in that area.