If you are new to smoking herbs or tobacco with a bong, you might be wondering how much water you need to put in it. The water level in a bong is important because it affects the quality and smoothness of the smoke. Too much water can make it hard to inhale and cause water to splash into your mouth. Too little water can reduce the filtration and cooling effect of the bong and make the smoke harsher. In this blog post, we will show you how to find the ideal water level for your bong, depending on its size, shape, and features.
What is the purpose of water in a bong?
Water is an essential component of any bong. It serves two main purposes: filtration and cooling. Filtration means that the water helps to remove some of the tar, ash, and other impurities from the smoke, making it cleaner and healthier. Cooling means that the water lowers the temperature of the smoke, making it more comfortable and enjoyable to inhale.
Water also affects the airflow and resistance of the bong. Airflow is how easily the smoke travels through the bong, while resistance is how much force you need to apply to inhale. Ideally, you want a balance between airflow and resistance, so that you can get a smooth and satisfying hit without too much effort.
How much water to put in a regular bong?
A regular bong is one that has a simple design, with a base, a tube, a mouthpiece, and a downstem that connects to a bowl. The downstem is the part that goes into the water and allows the smoke to bubble through it. The general rule for how much water to put in a regular bong is to fill it until the downstem is slightly submerged in the water, about half an inch or so. This ensures that all of the smoke passes through the water and gets filtered and cooled.
To fill a regular bong with water, you can either pour water through the mouthpiece or through the downstem opening. Make sure to check the water level by looking at the side of the bong or by gently blowing into it. If you hear a gurgling sound, that means there is enough water. If you hear a bubbling sound, that means there is too much water. If you don’t hear any sound, that means there is not enough water.
How much water to put in a perc bong?
A perc bong is one that has extra features called percolators or percs for short. Percs are devices that create more bubbles and increase the surface area of the smoke in contact with the water. This enhances the filtration and cooling effect of the bong and makes the smoke smoother and tastier. There are many types of percs, such as honeycomb, matrix, showerhead, tree, etc., and they can be located in different chambers of the bong.
The rule for how much water to put in a perc bong is similar to a regular bong: you need to fill it until all of the percs are fully submerged in water, about half an inch or so above their openings or slits. This ensures that all of the smoke travels through all of the percs and gets maximum filtration and cooling.
To fill a perc bong with water, you need to pour water through the mouthpiece and let it trickle down through the tube and into the chambers. Depending on the design of your perc bong, you might need to tilt it or shake it gently to distribute the water evenly among all of the percs. You can also use a funnel or a syringe to add water directly into each chamber if needed.
How to adjust the water level in your bong?
Finding the perfect water level for your bong might take some trial and error. You might need to adjust it depending on your personal preference, your smoking technique, and other factors such as ice cubes or ash catchers. Ice cubes can make your smoke even cooler, but they also melt over time and increase your water level. Ash catchers can keep your bong cleaner, but they also add more volume and resistance to your airflow.
The best way to adjust your water level is by testing it out before smoking. Take a dry hit (without lighting up) and see how it feels. If it feels too easy or airy, you might want to add more water. If it feels too hard or watery, you might want to pour out some water. You can also experiment with different water levels and see how they affect the flavor and smoothness of your smoke.
Conclusion
Water is a key element of any bong, and knowing how much water to put in it can make a big difference in your smoking experience. The ideal water level depends on the size, shape, and features of your bong, but the general rule is to fill it until the downstem or percs are slightly submerged in water, about half an inch or so. This will ensure that your smoke gets filtered and cooled properly, and that you get a smooth and satisfying hit every time.
We hope this blog post has helped you learn how to fill your bong with water correctly. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them below. Happy smoking!
