Cheap High Quality Bubbler

[DrSteez]

This may be of interest if you're thinking of ordering from DHGate during the next 3-4 weeks.

It's the Chinese New Year - a very big event in the Chinese calendar.
Looks like it goes like this:
12 to 26 Jan - workers travel home.
28th is the New Year's Day.
15th of Feb - date most stores will reopen.

I'm not sure exactly what this means for buyers - possibly little or nothing - but it's probably best to message the vendor and ask them how the holiday will affect dispatch and delivery.

Good looking out.

 

[bobgnarly]

I just ordered 2 pieces from clean clear glass I'll post delivery times and some pics when I get them

http://www.dhgate.com/product/ccg-2016-new-arrival-glass-water-pipes-glass/376450557.html

And

http://www.dhgate.com/product/10-2-quot-upgraded-glass-recycler-amazing/380805241.html

http://www.dhgate.com/product/recycler-rig-oil-rig-bong-dab-rigs-and-oil/394262722.html

Always on the prowl for new glass when I came across this little number. (with store coupon I paid $73) It's 8.5 inches high with a 14mm female joint. Contacted seller and they said it was 3-4mm thick made with colored glass not painted. Luv the UFO mouth-piece kind of gives it a almost CIVILIZED look to it

Post how it looks once you receive it please. That is a pretty piece

 

[cloudsosmoke]

I just ordered 2 pieces from clean clear glass I'll post delivery times and some pics when I get them

http://www.dhgate.com/product/ccg-2016-new-arrival-glass-water-pipes-glass/376450557.html

And

http://www.dhgate.com/product/10-2-quot-upgraded-glass-recycler-amazing/380805241.html

second one has vid thats also on youtube

if you click on youtube logo above on bottom right
then when you get to youtube
you click on their name below video
you go to their channel - lots of demo vids

 

[abcd5432]

That design, it's nice, but the smaller one functions better and works better for vapor.

 

[flotntoke]

This may be of interest if you're thinking of ordering from DHGate during the next 3-4 weeks.

It's the Chinese New Year - a very big event in the Chinese calendar.
Looks like it goes like this:
12 to 26 Jan - workers travel home.
28th is the New Year's Day.
15th of Feb - date most stores will reopen.

I'm not sure exactly what this means for buyers - possibly little or nothing - but it's probably best to message the vendor and ask them how the holiday will affect dispatch and delivery.

What it means for buyers is that you'll be waiting a few extra weeks. EVERYTHING shuts down for the New Year's holday in China.

 

[howzcat]

Hi guys,
I haven't been around to lurk much and i see i have 100's of pages to read on this thread!

I'll ask anyway and if i find the answer after i'll look like a fool (very medicated, to boot) and do my mea culpa. To the question:

I bought from Steven (90% sure) a Stereo Matrix (i remember it being more expensive a year and a half ago) to use exclusively with my Enano + flower.

http://i.imgur.com/CYDOMyk.gifv

I also have a small Black Leaf bubbler with a showerhead diffuser for the ocasional dab of rosin.

Very satisfied with both, actually, and use the dhgate glass every single day. But for some strains i would like a little less diffusion maybe? Keep the flavors a bit stronger..

I saw @ataxian speaking of the d022 and the FC-UFO and both look nice. I was also eyeing a fab egg and a honeycomb style bong. The ufo actually looks awesome..thing is i already have a showerhead bubbler and -if possible - wanted to try different stuff. Where i live no one has glass so you cant really try it.. It's not a deal breaker, the important things are:

• flavor
• not too big
• the less chug as possible (i have copd)
  
  Thanks in advance

 

[The Beagle]

use the dhgate glass every single day. But for some strains i would like a little less diffusion maybe? Keep the flavors a bit stronger..

I would love the same piece with just one matrix perc instead of two, is difficult to find a stemless straight tube without crazy amount of diffusion.

 

[sk8man121]

So I ended up picking up one of these from Sunshine Store on DHGate, which appears to be the perfect mate for the Grasshopper with a 14mm adapter added.

Here's the link: http://www.dhgate.com/product/2015-...-water-pipe-with/240744123.html#review-1-null

Forgive my ignorance, but this is the most insane glass piece I've ever owned, and I cannot for the life of me figure out how it is supposed to be properly filled or what water levels should look like in each chamber. Feels like I'm only getting 70% out of it currently.

Any help?

 

[flotntoke]

Hi guys,
I haven't been around to lurk much and i see i have 100's of pages to read on this thread!

I'll ask anyway and if i find the answer after i'll look like a fool (very medicated, to boot) and do my mea culpa. To the question:

I bought from Steven (90% sure) a Stereo Matrix (i remember it being more expensive a year and a half ago) to use exclusively with my Enano + flower.

http://i.imgur.com/CYDOMyk.gifv

I also have a small Black Leaf bubbler with a showerhead diffuser for the ocasional dab of rosin.

Very satisfied with both, actually, and use the dhgate glass every single day. But for some strains i would like a little less diffusion maybe? Keep the flavors a bit stronger..

I saw @ataxian speaking of the d022 and the FC-UFO and both look nice. I was also eyeing a fab egg and a honeycomb style bong. The ufo actually looks awesome..thing is i already have a showerhead bubbler and -if possible - wanted to try different stuff. Where i live no one has glass so you cant really try it.. It's not a deal breaker, the important things are:

• flavor
• not too big
• the less chug as possible (i have copd)
  
  Thanks in advance

IME showerhead bubblers are some of the best for flavor retention - less bubbles the better. Small recylclers like this are also surprisingly good with flavor (there are a few other similar ones from other sellers, too). IMO stay away from any honeycombs, and pretty sure fab eggs are going to knock flavor back, too. Honestly don't have any experience with them myself, but with that much diffusion they don't look too good to me.

I'd suggest the UFO. It's a nice piece and fun with the hose attachment (but get a different piece of hose!). It's also cool that you can twist the mouthpiece to wherever and switch it up as you like. I think you'll find the hitting and flavor profile a bit different than the stereo matrix because of much less diffusion. It's really easy to hit slow and steady, and with those big slits bubbles will be at a minimum (which keeps more flavor). Once you fill the can and are ready to clear, you can clean it up as fast or strong as you like.

I would love the same piece with just one matrix perc instead of two, is difficult to find a stemless straight tube without crazy amount of diffusion.

The FC-187 is a great piece with similar single "matrix" perc. And, can be had with a sidecar mouthpiece to boot! Can't post a link or pic because it is fake labeled - but check out this store and look for the model.

 

[howzcat]

I'd suggest the UFO. It's a nice piece and fun with the hose attachment (but get a different piece of hose!). It's also cool that you can twist the mouthpiece to wherever and switch it up as you like. I think you'll find the hitting and flavor profile a bit different than the stereo matrix because of much less diffusion. It's really easy to hit slow and steady, and with those big slits bubbles will be at a minimum (which keeps more flavor). Once you fill the can and are ready to clear, you can clean it up as fast or strong as you like.

I'm heavily inclined to agree with you
Just seeing if some other type of perc would be recomended. (anyone tried a peyote pillar? what about one of these ball rigs?)
But yeah all you said about the ufo fits to desired profile. The hose is nice, though i don't think i'll use it (maybe with more people?), as i've had to Extreme Q and grown tired of the whip (had a silicone one).
Also i don't think it'll splash at all (my little showerhead bubbler would never work as a daily driver, to easy to pull water through the sidecar).
So i'm guessing i'll just offer myself the FC-UFO. Gosh, it's been a nice week as my girlfriend offered me a Santa Cruz Shredder..nice and fluffly grind for convection vapes!

 

[MoltenTiger]

Any help?

I had a similarish piece, I found it robbed too much flavour, but it was probably bigger than that piece (43cm).
For water levels I would try filling the upper section first, with the water anywhere from just on top of the perc holes to the bottom of the green cap on the central stem.
Then filling the bottom chamber via the 18mm joint, I reckon 1/4 to half way between the discs would be the sweet spot.
With vaping I think less water would be better, and you can try filling only one chamber. Either percolator will give a different kind of rip.

PS 7th Floor Vapes sell an 18mm reducer in the same green colour. Looks good as a complete set

 

[Copacetic]

I'm certain that I once saw a proto' piece that was going to be made.
It was a diffusion pump perc', and vaguely the same overall shape as these:

Anyone remember it?
Did it ever reach production?

 

[little maggie]

All of my bubblers require a female adaptor. What recommendations do you have for one with a female end?

 

[CalyxSmokr]

I'm heavily inclined to agree with you
Just seeing if some other type of perc would be recomended. (anyone tried a peyote pillar? what about one of these ball rigs?)
But yeah all you said about the ufo fits to desired profile. The hose is nice, though i don't think i'll use it (maybe with more people?), as i've had to Extreme Q and grown tired of the whip (had a silicone one).
Also i don't think it'll splash at all (my little showerhead bubbler would never work as a daily driver, to easy to pull water through the sidecar).
So i'm guessing i'll just offer myself the FC-UFO. Gosh, it's been a nice week as my girlfriend offered me a Santa Cruz Shredder..nice and fluffly grind for convection vapes!

I think the tire percs are your best bet and are a very easy draw. I think it is the D020-d that has a tire perc and I noticed it draws much easier than the matrix percs (please correct me if it is another d-series model you all).

 

[abcd5432]

So I ended up picking up one of these from Sunshine Store on DHGate, which appears to be the perfect mate for the Grasshopper with a 14mm adapter added.

Here's the link: http://www.dhgate.com/product/2015-...-water-pipe-with/240744123.html#review-1-null

Forgive my ignorance, but this is the most insane glass piece I've ever owned, and I cannot for the life of me figure out how it is supposed to be properly filled or what water levels should look like in each chamber. Feels like I'm only getting 70% out of it currently.

Any help?

In the link you have it shows how to fill the piece.
Fill the water so that in the very top matrix perc, the perc holes are covered. For the bottom person, cover the bottom honeycomb perc.

Try a smaller piece next time. A piece this large tends to rob so much flavor you don't even know if you're getting anything out of your vape sometimes!

 

[little maggie]

I think the tire percs are your best bet and are a very easy draw. I think it is the D020-d that has a tire perc and I noticed it draws much easier than the matrix percs (please correct me if it is another d-series model you all).

Not intended as an answer to my question but it looks like this is exactly what I need.

 

[The Beagle]

I'm certain that I once saw a proto' piece that was going to be made.
It was a diffusion pump perc', and vaguely the same overall shape as these:

[...]

Anyone remember it?
Did it ever reach production?

I definitely remember seeing some pics and I'm interested to know as well. I think my next purchase gonna be a diffusion pump but would really like a tube shaped piece with a female joint.

 

[howzcat]

I think the tire percs are your best bet and are a very easy draw. I think it is the D020-d that has a tire perc and I noticed it draws much easier than the matrix percs (please correct me if it is another d-series model you all).

I does look like a tire aha but isn't it a single matrix or something? it's exactly alike my stereo matrix.

edit: @The Beagle that's a funny sig aha

 

[flotntoke]

I definitely remember seeing some pics and I'm interested to know as well. I think my next purchase gonna be a diffusion pump but would really like a tube shaped piece with a female joint.

Think most agree the best/cheapest -best bang for buck - diffusion pump is the good old 710 (14mm M) or the Rattle Can (18mm F). Both can be had from steveminz, who I've had great experience with. Haven't tried the Rattle Can, but probably would have chosen it over 710 when I purchased mine a couple years ago. But now, not sure which I would purchase. With all of the various adapters I've accumulated, the 710 isn't a problem. I like being right dead center on top of the can and a 14mm F > 18mm F (or 14mm F), makes it easy to connect to all vapes I use.

I does look like a tire aha but isn't it a single matrix or something? it's exactly alike my stereo matrix.

I would call the tire perc a hybrid between a "matrix" and the typical showerhead. Matrix style percs usually have many more smaller holes , which brings more diffusion. Not a big problem - even for flavor - if you keep your draw very slow and light. But, IME the tire or more wide open showerhead will provide a more flavorful vape experience - especially if you're using convection and are a big flavor chaser.

 

[Beardharmonica]

If you want cheap you would be better buy something at your local store. Something on sale and hope it will last. I never broke a piece of glass.

 

[063_XOBX]

If you want cheap you would be better buy something at your local store. Something on sale and hope it will last. I never broke a piece of glass.

Where exactly have you been for the past 938 pages?

 

[flotntoke]

If you want cheap you would be better buy something at your local store. Something on sale and hope it will last. I never broke a piece of glass.

Uh, yeah. Like he ^ said. I don't know where you are, but my LHS sells the cheap Chinese crap for 5x more than I pay for it. Think I've purchased at least 8 or 9 cheap Chinese pieces over the past few years. Never had one break, either. These "clones", as I'll call them, and new pieces that incorporate some features of more expensive glass - sometimes guided by this thread or people who participate, may not be as thick or as flawlessly pretty, but most work nicely. And, I could break and re-order 10 of them and still not spend the same money as I would for "good stuff" at any store I've been in - or online for that matter.

 

[jl420]

http://www.dhgate.com/product/best-circulation-blue-glass-bongs-water-pipes/394906325.html

Late night trolling for glass and I found this little number. It's about 8" high and has a 14mm female joint. I ordered it Jan 12 and it should be delivered no latter than Tues . I've seen a similar looking design that was hand-made by an artist out on Cape Cod but he wants $560 (paid $34 on this rig). I'm sure it's on point with no flaws but it's the price tag than hinders me. I've been lucky with just about all my glass from DHgate only 2 rigs functionality really f'n sucked but so far so good.
Don't get me wrong if I have the cash I would jump at buying a glass design from Josh @JoDa_Glass...

 

[CalyxSmokr]

I does look like a tire aha but isn't it a single matrix or something? it's exactly alike my stereo matrix.

edit: @The Beagle that's a funny sig aha

it might be - that is why I hoped someone would correct me. I couldn't see the difference until I got one and now I can't remember which one is which number
I think it was from steven and had slices rather than holes
edit: here it is: http://www.dhgate.com/product/d020-bubbler-hand-blown-glass-vase-perc-water/175832535.html

If you want cheap you would be better buy something at your local store. Something on sale and hope it will last. I never broke a piece of glass.

my local stores are ordering from china and charging about 3x more on the same piece. Double the price is certain

 

[howzcat]

it might be - that is why I hoped someone would correct me. I couldn't see the difference until I got one and now I can't remember which one is which number
I think it was from steven and had slices rather than holes

Now that's completely different from the matrix!
anyone had any experience with a tire perc, or how it relates to the matrix?