Knowledge Base
Joint Size and Genders Explained
If you have ever added an attachment to your pipe, you know that the size and “gender” of your pipe’s joint become very important. While there are different sizes, gender, and angles you should be aware of when looking for a new attachment, most come in fairly standard sizes to lessen the confusion. Here we will explain the most common joint sizes, genders, and angles you will find in shops today.- SMOKEA Blog
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Benefits of Titanium vs. Quartz vs. Ceramic Nails, Coils and Accessories
When it comes to accessory parts, users may not know which material is best for them. Should they go with traditional glass, or is ceramic superior? What about titanium? Will it be too heavy for a glass pipe? Our guide on the benefits of various materials will hopefully help you choose your next favorite piece.- SMOKEA Blog
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What to Look for When Buying a Scale
Whether you are measuring the accuracy of your given stash, wanting to stay within legal public carrying limits, or you would like to be more precise in the amount of product you use per session, a reliable product scale is an essential tool. With so many different choices on the market today, it can be difficult to know which scale is right for you.- Abbigail Montgomery
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What are Recycle Bongs (aka Recyclers)?
Recycle bongs, or recyclers, unfortunately are not bongs made from recycled materials, but are called recyclers based on their unique function. Instead of the water staying in the base, or just bubbling through a percolator, it travels from the base into a second chamber near the mouthpiece. As the vapor releases from the water, the water falls back down into the base to be “recycled” for the next hit. The process takes longer to explain than how it happens in real life. It cycles through fairly quick, so there’s no significant lag time. But we'll break it all down for you.
How to Clean A Bong or Pipe
One of the most important aspects of owning a rad glass bong is keeping it clean and pristine. You’ve most likely dropped a big chunk of change on the perfect water pipe, so you’ll probably want to keep it looking amazing for more than just the very first session. Not only do you want to preserve the aesthetics of your piece, but a clean glass bong always produces the purest flavor for each and every session. The cleaning process for a water pipe can be intimidating at first, so here are a few tips from the experts on how to clean glass bongs.
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Benefits of Water Pipes vs Dry Pipes
Dry hand pipes have many merits. For one, they are easy to store, load, and use on the go. However, water pipes provide many benefits that dry hand pipes can never offer. Let's explore some of these benefits including beginner friendliness, smoothness, and the customizability of water pipes. There are tons of options when it comes to water pipes. Whether users prefer large, mini, glass, acrylic, percolated, or standard, there’s a water pipe to fit their exact needs.
