Guides & info

A clean bong hits smoother and tastes better. Empty the water and rinse with warm water first — never use boiling water on cold glass, as thermal shock can crack it.

Add coarse salt and isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher) to the chamber, cover the holes, and shake for a few minutes. The salt acts as a gentle abrasive while the alcohol dissolves resin.

Rinse thoroughly with warm water until no alcohol smell remains. For stubborn buildup, let the alcohol sit for 30 minutes before shaking. Clean your bong every 1–2 weeks for the best experience.

A bong is designed for dry herb and uses a bowl that you light. A dab rig is designed for concentrates (wax, shatter, rosin) and uses a banger or nail that you heat, then "dab" the concentrate onto.

Dab rigs are usually smaller than bongs — less air means you lose less flavorful vapor. Bongs are larger for bigger, cooler smoke.

Both use water filtration, but they are not interchangeable. If you smoke flower, get a bong. If you dab concentrates, get a dab rig — many of ours ship with a banger included.

Start with size: a smaller piece (6–10 inches) is easier to handle and clean, while larger pieces (14–18 inches) deliver bigger hits with more filtration.

Consider the base. Beaker bongs are stable and hold more water; straight tubes are simpler and clear faster. Both are great for beginners.

Percolators add filtration for smoother hits but also add drag. If it is your first piece, a simple tree perc or honeycomb perc is a forgiving middle ground.

Beaker bongs have a wide, triangular base that holds more water and is harder to knock over — great if stability matters to you.

Straight tubes have a uniform cylindrical shape that clears faster and is easier to clean, with less water to manage.

There is no wrong choice. Pick the silhouette you like; both deliver smooth, filtered hits when built with quality borosilicate glass.