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If you are looking for a new way to enjoy your favorite herb or tobacco, you might want to try a gravity bong. A gravity bong is a smoking device that is also known as a GB, gib, bucket bong, grav bong, or street bong. But what makes these smoking devices gravity bongs is that they are bongs that use gravity’s force to create a vacuum that pulls the smoke into the base of the bong.
A gravity bong can deliver a powerful hit of your herb or tobacco, filling your lungs with smoke in one go. This can be a great way to conserve your stash, get a stronger effect, or have some fun with your friends. However, gravity bongs are not for the faint of heart or the inexperienced smoker, so be careful and start slow if you decide to try one.
In this blog post, we will explain what a gravity bong is, how it works, and how you can make one at home using some simple household items. We will also give you some tips on how to use a gravity bong safely and responsibly.
How Does a Gravity Bong Work?
A gravity bong works by using water and air pressure to draw smoke from a bowl of herb or tobacco into a chamber where it can be inhaled. There are two main types of gravity bongs: bucket bongs and waterfall bongs. Both types use the same principle, but they have slightly different designs and methods of operation.
Bucket Bong
A bucket bong consists of two containers: a large bucket or other container filled with water, and a smaller bottle with a bowl attached to its cap and its bottom cut off. The smaller bottle is placed inside the larger container, with its open end submerged in water. The bowl is packed with herb or tobacco and lit, while the bottle is slowly lifted out of the water. This creates a pressure difference that pulls the smoke into the bottle as it fills with air. Once the bottle is almost out of the water or the herb or tobacco stops burning, the cap is removed and the user places their mouth over the opening. The user then pushes the bottle back down into the water, forcing the smoke into their lungs.
Waterfall Bong
A waterfall bong consists of only one container: a bottle with a bowl attached to its cap and a small hole near its bottom. The bottle is filled with water and the cap is screwed on. The user then holds the bottle over a sink or another container and lights the bowl while letting the water drain out through the hole. As the water flows out, air is forced through the bowl and causes the herb or tobacco to burn and accumulate smoke in the bottle. Once the bottle is empty of water, the user unscrews the cap and inhales the smoke from the bottle.
How to Make a Gravity Bong at Home?
If you want to try a gravity bong but don’t have one handy, you can easily make one at home using some common household items. Here are some things you will need:
- A plastic bottle (about 2 liters) for a bucket bong or a smaller bottle (about 500 ml) for a waterfall bong
- A large bucket or other container that can hold enough water to submerge the bottle for a bucket bong
- A metal socket or nut that can fit on the bottle cap and act as a bowl
- An aerator screen or some aluminum foil to cover the bowl
- A knife or scissors to cut the bottle
- A lighter or matches to light the herb or tobacco
- Your favorite herb or tobacco
Here are the steps to make a bucket bong:
- Cut off the bottom of the larger bottle using a knife or scissors.
- Make a small hole in the center of the bottle cap using a knife or scissors.
- Place the metal socket or nut over the hole and secure it with some tape or glue.
- Cut an aerator screen to fit inside the socket or nut, or poke some holes in a piece of aluminum foil and wrap it around the socket or nut.
- Fill the bucket or other container with water.
- Screw the cap with the bowl onto the bottle and submerge it in water until only the cap is above water.
- Pack the bowl with your herb or tobacco and light it.
- Slowly lift the bottle out of the water while the herb or tobacco burns and the bottle fills with smoke.
- Once the bottle is almost out of the water or the herb or tobacco stops burning, remove the cap and place your mouth over the opening.
- Push the bottle back down into the water while inhaling the smoke.
Here are the steps to make a waterfall bong:
- Make a small hole near the bottom of the smaller bottle using a knife or scissors.
- Follow steps 2 to 5 from above to make the cap with the bowl.
- Fill the bottle with water and screw the cap with the bowl onto it.
- Hold the bottle over a sink or another container and light the bowl.
- Let the water drain out through the hole while the herb or tobacco burns and the bottle fills with smoke.
- Once the bottle is empty of water, unscrew the cap and inhale the smoke from the bottle.
How to Use a Gravity Bong Safely and Responsibly?
A gravity bong can be a fun and efficient way to enjoy your herb or tobacco, but it can also be risky and harmful if not used properly. Here are some tips on how to use a gravity bong safely and responsibly:
- Use a glass or metal bottle instead of a plastic one, as plastic can release harmful chemicals when heated. If you have to use a plastic bottle, make sure it is clean and not exposed to high temperatures.
- Use a metal socket or nut instead of aluminum foil for the bowl, as aluminum foil can also release harmful chemicals when heated. If you have to use aluminum foil, make sure it is not too thin or too tight around the socket or nut.
- Use clean water for your gravity bong, as dirty water can contaminate your smoke and cause infections or illnesses.
- Use fresh herb or tobacco for your gravity bong, as stale or moldy herb or tobacco can produce unpleasant or harmful smoke.
- Use a small amount of herb or tobacco for your gravity bong, as a large amount can produce too much smoke and cause coughing, choking, or nausea.
- Take small hits from your gravity bong, as large hits can overwhelm your lungs and cause dizziness, fainting, or vomiting.
- Share your gravity bong with caution, as sharing can spread germs and diseases. If you have to share, use alcohol wipes or sanitizer to clean the mouthpiece before and after each use.
- Know your limits and don’t overdo it with your gravity bong, as too much smoke can impair your judgment, coordination, and reaction time. If you feel uncomfortable or unwell, stop using your gravity bong and seek medical attention if necessary.
Conclusion
A gravity bong is a simple but effective smoking device that uses water and air pressure to draw smoke from a bowl of herb or tobacco into a chamber where it can be inhaled. A gravity bong can deliver a powerful hit of your herb or tobacco, but it can also be risky and harmful if not used properly. If you want to try a gravity bong, you can make one at home using some common household items, but make sure you follow some safety and responsibility tips to avoid any problems. Have fun and enjoy your gravity bong!
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