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stickstones

stickstones

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@lwien I like what @Tweak said comparing the two bubblers. I just used my D020 last night with the Air and really enjoyed it. It required no priming (that's what I call when I hit the can until vapor starts forming and then exhale before starting again with a full can of vapor). I prime whenever I use the 187. Both good choices and I'm glad I have both as they will both get used!
 
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Ratchett said:
I have really not been impressed with tree-percs on these china pieces. Every single tree-perc I've seen on DHgate has an open end, meaning they are very chuggy, and rarely fire through the side slits.
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The GB-194 from Yingmin5 has closed ends and its actually one of my favorite DHgate pieces.
 
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Ratchett said:
I have really not been impressed with tree-percs on these china pieces. Every single tree-perc I've seen on DHgate has an open end, meaning they are very chuggy, and rarely fire through the side slits.

Matrix percs really depend on where you buy them from. Some vendors have perfect matrix's with even cuts all around. While other matrix percs are complete shit because the cuts are uneven (different shapes/sizes for each hole in the perc).
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Yeah, I head about the tree percs being open from the ends on the china pieces. I haven't been able to find any pieces with a different type of perc after an inline perc. Since they still fire through the bottom, at least there is some cooling though.

The last piece I had(bought from Steven) had pretty well made matrix percs, but only the top part of the percs actually fired. The bottoms only fired with a super strong pull.
 
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stickstones said:
@lwien I like what @Tweak said comparing the two bubblers. I just used my D020 last night with the Air and really enjoyed it.
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I was thinking' about the D020-D though. From the picks I've seen, it seems to be smaller than the 187 which I like but I also like the looks of that sidecar in that it would seem that it would allow me to better see what's going on inside the bubbler, no?

Damn, this is like buying my first tape.
 
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lwien said:
I was thinking' about the D020-D though. From the picks I've seen, it seems to be smaller than the 187 which I like but I also like the looks of that sidecar in that it would seem that it would allow me to better see what's going on inside the bubbler, no?

Damn, this is like buying my first tape.
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I'm pretty sure the D020 is the same size as the D020D, just a different perc. In fact, the perc would be more like the one in the fc-187. Don't overthink it. Just get one. I recommend the one with the least diffusion so you keep the taste intact.
 
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Tweak said:
I remember reading somewhere that Mobius stated the bottom slits are the reason there is very little drag with the Matrix perc. They don't fire with bubbles, but they let water flow through to not restrict the top slits from firing. Keeps the top fed with low resistant water.
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That's the best explanation I have seen on matrix percs.
 
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stickstones said:
I'm pretty sure the D020 is the same size as the D020D
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The -D is bigger. Both wider and taller, at least mine was.
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I wish more bubblers where made with the rounded top like the D-020

Maybe this will help with deciding size.
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From left to right: D-020, D-020-W, D-020-D, and then the GB-187

For scale:
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The nano is 3 7/8" tall X 1 7/8" wide.

lwien said:
Damn, this is like buying my first tape.
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Now imagine just 3 years ago and these all cost $120-200. We are spoiled now. :ko:
 
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rakka said:
Before I knew of the D020(D), FC/GB 187 etc... I'd already ordered a black leaf double honeycomb: http://www.grasscity.com/us_en/black-leaf-glass-bong-with-double-honeycomb-disc-perc-32cm.html

Was that a useless purchase due to the larger size (still pretty small for a bong though) or would it still work ok with the Solo? I'm assuming the D020-D bubbler from sunshinestore would be better? (bought that yesterday too)
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Smaller pieces like the d020 have less volume and are easier to clear, solo has higher resistance. That being said, it might still be a good pairing. If you have the $ order one of the bubbles it will be good contrast to this large piece. But no harm in waiting and trying it first.
 
HellsWindStaff

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Can anyone recommend me a website that sells decent glass bubblers that is American? I saw one a month or two back in here, but in my minimal digging haven't been able to recover it.

I've ordered from Grasscity and see all the love for DHG, but I'm trying to not buy out of country. Would just go to my local headshop/s but they all have somewhat terrible selection and are ridiculously overpriced.

Two new headshops actually just opened near me....and neither is quality enough for my business :/ kind of sucks.
 
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lwien said:
Why?
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lwien said:
Good question. When I use my SC tube, I have to stand up to hit it but I'd prefer if I didn't have to.
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The gb-186 is a great piece, with a lot of volume in the can, so you get a big hit when you clear it.

The style of the neck also allows you to see into the can as the vapor is filling it, so you know how full it is.
It is a foot tall (the mouthpiece from the table, so it is usually a great piece for using while sitting.

grokit said:
The GB-186 is the double matrix mobius knockoff can right?
Edit, that's the GB 186-1. No idea what a GB-186 is.
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Pretty sure They are the same piece, but the gb-186-1 was the listing for single pieces, and gb-186 was the listing for larger bulk orders.

HellsWindStaff said:
Can anyone recommend me a website that sells decent glass bubblers that is American? I saw one a month or two back in here, but in my minimal digging haven't been able to recover it.

I've ordered from Grasscity and see all the love for DHG, but I'm trying to not buy out of country. Would just go to my local headshop/s but they all have somewhat terrible selection and are ridiculously overpriced.

Two new headshops actually just opened near me....and neither is quality enough for my business :/ kind of sucks.
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I'm not sure of a good online store for American pieces, but do know that a lot of headshops resell stuff they get from china, including knockoffs/counterfeits. So don't just think because it's on US soil, that it was made by an American company. Make sure you know for sure before purchasing.
 
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HellsWindStaff said:
Can anyone recommend me a website that sells decent glass bubblers that is American? I saw one a month or two back in here, but in my minimal digging haven't been able to recover it.

I've ordered from Grasscity and see all the love for DHG, but I'm trying to not buy out of country. Would just go to my local headshop/s but they all have somewhat terrible selection and are ridiculously overpriced.

Two new headshops actually just opened near me....and neither is quality enough for my business :/ kind of sucks.
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Aqualabtechnologies, brothers with glass, kulture, the dab store, 42degreesglass, and the dab lab spring to mind. Keep searching there are a bunch, good luck!
 
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I am reasonably sure that is is all American made. I'm not sure if he makes each piece personally or if he has other workers.
Edit: Blown in California. Most listings even have water tests.
 
HellsWindStaff

HellsWindStaff

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Thanks for all the help guys, I actually ended up finding the bubblers I initially saw here and they were DHGs lol, may just end up ordering from there, was more or less looking to order American so I wouldn't have to wait 2-3 weeks for shipping, doesn't matter if its an American based company that sells Chinese glass as long as the glass is decent.

Wasn't in any rush really, just wanted to get some info for a week or two when I do end up ordering. Appreciate it, probably will just go through DHG but some of these Aqua Lab stuff is pretty nice :)
 
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HellsWindStaff said:
Thanks for all the help guys, I actually ended up finding the bubblers I initially saw here and they were DHGs lol, may just end up ordering from there, was more or less looking to order American so I wouldn't have to wait 2-3 weeks for shipping, doesn't matter if its an American based company that sells Chinese glass as long as the glass is decent.

Wasn't in any rush really, just wanted to get some info for a week or two when I do end up ordering. Appreciate it, probably will just go through DHG but some of these Aqua Lab stuff is pretty nice :)
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In that case check out BakeBros, greenbuddhashop, pipesdaddy, thickqualityglass or glassblowersdirect for the cheaper stuff. But DHGate and AliEx deals are tough to beat. :cheers:
 
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SSVUN~YAH said:
Aqualabtechnologies, brothers with glass, kulture, the dab store, 42degreesglass, and the dab lab spring to mind. Keep searching there are a bunch, good luck!
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these are some of the best "well known name ones".. u can also add afrosmoke and every1doesit
 
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