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looks more like a showerhead - doesnt seem to be gridded - interesting design never seen that before
z9
Well-Known Member
Yeah I agree it just looks like a showerhead that's been rotated 90 degrees, not gridded, seems like it would favor the top slits. Weird I thought I responded to this post last week.
You could probably drop a downstem in there for some more diffusion!
420GanjX
Well-Known Member
My god that is a great idea, never thought of that!
& yes it defiantly favours the top (180°) half of the slits, but is always evenly diffused, with minimal drag at whatever pull speed you use, I really do love it.
I would post a video for you Guys to see it in action but I'm unaware of how to do that on an iPhone
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that herb guy
Well-Known Member
For stemless pieces, I've found downstems don't do much in the way of diffusion. The water tends to drop too low to perc during the pull. It will help keep your glass a little cleaner, as the particulate will build up there instead of the joint, but probably won't add much else to the experience.
z9
Well-Known Member
You're right, it probably wouldn't work well with that piece or many for that matter. I've had good success with my a downstem in my stemless natural perc, I don't use it without the downstem anymore. It is good for catching particulates and keeping the piece cleaner.
The biggest advantage is that the downstem prevents blowback (if you have that problem) because there isn't enough water displaced in the downstem to create a rush of air strong enough to cause blowback. It makes hitting pieces with that problem so much more enjoyable.
friedricey
being human
The size of the bowls or cone; we have the snap and one hitters.
dontforgettobringatowel
New Member
Glass newb here... I'm interested in using ice with some glass I'll be getting soon. First question, does ice make much of a difference? I've actually never used any. And second, which kind of glass is best to use with ice? Can it be used with any bong, water pipe, or hydratube?
Frederick McGuire
Aggressively Loungey
It will cool the hit.
I personally like an ice-cooled hit, but I never have any ice handy.
It's not something I'd go out of my way to make sure I've always got ice handy, but if I've already got some ready, I'll probably use it.
Whether it makes enough of a difference to be worth doing is a preference thing. (and there are some members here who prefer using warm water - so maybe also try that at some point to see if you like it)
Technically any piece with a big enough mouth hole for you to jam some ice in is suitable.
If you have a piece of glass with ice pinches, then the ice will be held up out of the water, and will cool the hit after its passed through the water. As the ice melts, the water level in the piece will rise a bit.
If you have a piece of glass without ice pinches, then the ice will most probably fall into the water. In this case the ice will melt quickly, and the hit will be cooled while passing through the extra cold water. The water level will jump up as soon as you put the ice in, but not much more as the ice melts.
You generally want to be very careful using ice with hydratubes, as they don't have much leeway for rising water levels before they spill back down the internal stem.
sherb
Well-Known Member
Okay. So I live in a town with very, very, very hard water. This means hard water stains on glass. Specifically, it means hard water stains on my Mobius Ion Matrix, which I am now looking to sell.
They are pretty bad stains. I left water in it frequently. I've tried the vinegar trick, and they're still there. How do I get them out?
Alternatively - is it irresponsible to sell it in its current condition? The staining is pretty clear, and is obviously not resin. If I took $25 off the price would that make it up to buyers?
I apologize if this is the wrong place for this, or if I am in violation of a rule.
They are pretty bad stains. I left water in it frequently. I've tried the vinegar trick, and they're still there. How do I get them out?
Alternatively - is it irresponsible to sell it in its current condition? The staining is pretty clear, and is obviously not resin. If I took $25 off the price would that make it up to buyers?
I apologize if this is the wrong place for this, or if I am in violation of a rule.
Caligula
Maximus
http://fuckcombustion.com/threads/pbw-the-chemistry-of-clean.7854/
Next time only use distilled water.
Abysmal Vapor
Supersniffer 2000 - robot fart detection device
Seed Of life Glassworks done it again.. !
Abysmal Vapor
Supersniffer 2000 - robot fart detection device
Some weird recycler and strainer perc from Molecule glass..
Anyone ever got one of these ?
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Frederick McGuire
Aggressively Loungey
Goddammit I want a frit downstem like that primo piece...
Can't find anything like it anywhere
Can't find anything like it anywhere
Abysmal Vapor
Supersniffer 2000 - robot fart detection device
You can try this guy ,although this is looks poorly designed 
Also never saw reverse circ perc
http://www.brotherswithglass.com/Treehouse_Glass_Reverse_Circ_Bubbler_p/bwg-thrcb.htm
http://www.brotherswithglass.com/Treehouse_Glass_Reverse_Circ_Bubbler_p/bwg-thrcb.htm
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Enchantre
Oil Painter
That belongs in another thread.....You can try this guy ,although this is looks poorly designedAlso never saw reverse circ perc
http://www.brotherswithglass.com/Treehouse_Glass_Reverse_Circ_Bubbler_p/bwg-thrcb.htm
Hello, I have a question before I attempt a repair and destroy my Y adapter piece. (most likely outcome)
It has developed a crack which has not hit an edge yet. Is it possible to flame it causing the crack to melt together, thus stopping it?
This was the closest thread I could find to ask this question. TIA.
It has developed a crack which has not hit an edge yet. Is it possible to flame it causing the crack to melt together, thus stopping it?
This was the closest thread I could find to ask this question. TIA.
cybrguy
Putin is a War Criminal
I'm not sure the right place to ask this question either, but here goes.
Does Glass bruise? If one strikes or drops a piece of glass and leaves no apparent marks of cracks, is the location where it was struck or took the brunt of the fall any weaker or more prone to damage later?
Does Glass bruise? If one strikes or drops a piece of glass and leaves no apparent marks of cracks, is the location where it was struck or took the brunt of the fall any weaker or more prone to damage later?
Frederick McGuire
Aggressively Loungey
My understanding is that yes, glass can carry microfractures and/or other forms of stress from physical damage that is not visible to the naked eye.
I really don't know much about it though, perhaps one of our resident glassblowers could chime in?
@VaPeD&CoNfUsEd @charliedontsurf @redglassgallery ?
I really don't know much about it though, perhaps one of our resident glassblowers could chime in?
@VaPeD&CoNfUsEd @charliedontsurf @redglassgallery ?
hd_rider
Well-Known Member
Seed Of life Glassworks done it again.. !
That WT is simply stunning. I sent a private message to Seed of Life via their FaceBook page in hopes they can tell me how I might obtain one.
Where else might I look on-line for different pieces of this caliber?
Yes there are tiny little stresses that aren't seen by the naked eye. Caused by improper annealing. You can use a device called a polariscope to see them.
cybrguy
Putin is a War Criminal
Thank you @VaPeD&CoNfUsEd. What about caused by hard contact? Like a drop or strike rather than something in the creation process?