Purchasing of a pipe might be a good investment project – with proper maintenance your pipe would serve you for years. So how to clean a glass pipe?
When we think about smoking we can’t help but remember pipes. For years the pipes retain the status of the top choice for smoking.
The art of smoking weed from a pipe should probably be mastered by every lover and connoisseur of cannabis. Over time, the pipe has become a symbol of recreational sophistication. Smoking a pipe can be a pleasant activity – quietly taking a puff and thinking about life.
Probably, you’ll not find it easy to master the process from the first time, but be patient, with time you’ll become a master. In fact, there are several other methods to smoke cannabis: Vaporizers, and joints. It’s just a matter of taste, but of course, pipes are popular and widely used.
Before we go into detail about how to smoke weed from a pipe – let’s examine how a pipe is constructed.
What’re weed pipes made of?
The structure of a glass pipe for weed is reminiscent of an ordinary pipe. It consists of:
- Bowl. This is the bowl where you should put the marijuana and light it.
- Chamber. This is the space where the smoke is directed from the bowl to the mouthpiece.
- Mouthpiece. It’s the place where you can draw the smoke into your lungs.
- Carb. Some advanced models are equipped with a hole in the bowl. This hole is covered and uncovered to regulate the airflow when you inhale with your finger.
Weed pipes are usually made of borosilicate glass, which allows to color pipes in different colors and paints beautiful pictures on the glass. In addition to glass, pipes are also made of wood, ceramics, metal, and other materials.
Pipes can differ both in shape and size and in their functionality and availability. The basic shape of the pipe is called a spoon. This form is probably the best for beginners because it’s small and very easy to handle. And inexpensive.
Another widely used form is the bongs. This type is characterized by the fact that it contains a water chamber. As the smoke travels through the chamber, the water cools the smoke and filters out heavy particles.
How to use glass pipes?
According to Business Insider, the first step is to chop up your weeds. Take a dried flower and put it in the crusher, turning it for some time until you get a powder whose consistency resembles a loose leaf tea. This is the best consistency – so the air can easily flow through the powder and the flame can illuminate the large surface of the cannabis.
Second, take a pinch of your blended flowers and pack them into the bowl. Now comes a tricky moment: make sure you place the powder stably enough so it doesn’t fly out, but not too tightly either so the air can’t flow through.
In the third step, you light the freshly packed bowl and inhale through the mouthpiece at the same time.
How to clean a glass pipe?
No matter what device you choose, if you use it often, you should know how to clean it properly. If you don’t take good care of your device, the quality of smoking would surely decrease. This is because if the pipe isn’t cleaned regularly, residues will accumulate, which can clog the pipe and make the smoking taste much worse.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to properly clean a pipe:
- Prepare the materials: Dishwashing liquid, a sealable container or bag, a tablet of Epsom salts, a pipe cleaner or paper clip, and isopropyl alcohol (99%).
- Take the container or bag and fill it with isopropyl alcohol. Place the pipe in the container and make sure the tube is completely submerged in the liquid.
- Add an Epson salt to the liquid – a table or teaspoon. The salt will help loosen the dirt that you can’t reach with a sponge or brush. Don’t skimp on the salt and sprinkle as much as you can. Salt is a pretty effective way to clean dirty equipment – for example, the coarse sea is used to clean bongs or hookahs. If the dirt on the pipe isn’t deep, Epson salt will handle it; in worse situations, use coarse sea salt.
- Leave the pipe in the container for half a day, about twelve hours. During this time the dirt and resin will dissolve.
- After twelve hours, take the bag in your hand and shake it vigorously – this is necessary to loosen the remains of the resin. Be more careful with containers – don’t shake them, otherwise, you may break the pipe.
- Remove the pipe from the liquid and rinse it with detergent and hot water. If you find resin residue on the pipe, try to remove it with a pipe cleaner or paper clip. Be careful when doing this, as you could damage the pipe. Use a cotton swab to treat it more gently.
- Wash the pipe again in hot water.
- Dry the pipe for some time before using it. If you find that the pipe is still unclean, repeat steps 1 through 7 again before drying the pipe. Be sure to use fresh salt when cleaning a second time. Most of the salt used previously will have dissolved by this time.
Conclusion
Smoking pipes requires a little experience. However, there are some models on the market that are suitable for novice smokers, so-called spoons. Besides, there are several options on the market – freeze pipes, and bongs. The choice depends only on your preferences and taste. Some of the models can be expensive – but in most cases, the investment is worth it, because a pipe can serve you for years.
A pipe is a device that should be carefully taken care of. Dried resin in the pipe deteriorates the taste of the weed or, in the worst case, spoils the device faster than it should. The secret to keeping pipes from spoiling is simple: regular cleaning. It’s obvious that pipes if properly cared for, will last a long time. If they’re cleaned regularly after use, they’re likely to work well for years and provide a pleasant smoking experience.
