Bong Bowls

Are you tired of your old bowl and looking to get a new one? Or maybe you broke your previous bowl and needed a replacement? No worries, as here at Olofly, we have everything you need. We cater to everyone's needs, from various bong accessories like ash catchers and bong adapters. We have what you need if you’re looking to replace your bowl. However, you should know precisely what you’re buying before you purchase. Let’s take a look at the bong bowl in detail and tell you all you need to know about it.

What is a Bong Glass Bowl?

Bong bowls - also referred to as slides - are a few essential bong accessories. Because you require a bowl to smoke your herb, almost any water pipe or glass bubbler you purchase will have this part included. However, you can always customize any accessory on your bong. If you want a different material, style, or even simply a backup piece, bowls are sold widely by themselves. As we mentioned, bowls for bongs are an integral part. This component holds your herb, so it’s obvious that you literally can’t use the bong without a bowl. You need to know the basics before buying one, and since there is a lot of variety in bowls, we need to go over them.

Material

Water pipes can come in many different materials; however, glass is the most common. These pieces are made of thick borosilicate glass and are more durable than your everyday glassware. Borosilicate glass can withstand sudden temperature changes that will be frequent during a smoke session. It’s an excellent fit for the water pipe and the bowl itself. Because glass bongs are the most typical, the bowl is usually made of glass. Yet, it can come in different variations, including metal, ceramic, or other flameproof materials.

Gender

Yes, your bowl has a gender. The piece can be male or female, and it’s necessary to determine which it is. Your water pipe will also have a gender, and knowing this will help you decide which accessories you can use with it. It’s pretty simple - male bongs require female accessories and vice versa; female bongs go with male bowls, ash catchers, bong adapters, etc.

Size

The bowl doesn’t only show variety in its make-up. The essential distinction to knowing about when purchasing a new piece is the size. The bowl is a removable part of your bong, and therefore when purchasing this accessory separately, you need to make sure it’s the right size. The bowl goes into the joint part of the downstem - which itself can come in different sizes - and will be 10mm, 14.5mm, or 18.8mm. While 14.5 and 18.8 are the exact measurements, you’ll often see these as 14mm and 18mm colloquially. The 18.8mm bowl is also sometimes called a 19mm.

Bong Bowl Buying Tips

The best way to find the perfect bowl is online. You could probably find a piece at a local store. However, online sites like Olofly can provide more variety and choices. As we covered, bowls can come in different genders and sizes, so before looking at any product, you should know the exact specifications of your water pipe. Downstems can be removable or built into your bong. Regardless of this, the joint part of the downstem is where you’ll place your bowl, so that’s the part of the bong you need to check. If your bong has a joint that narrows towards the end - it’s male, meaning all accessories, including the bowl, will need to be female. On the other hand, a joint with a larger mouth is female and will need male accessories to be used. Most conventional bongs are female; however, you’ll still need to check to make sure. The other crucial aspect of picking out a bowl is size. This is simple enough to figure out - there’s the mini 10mm bowl, the most common 14mm, and the 18mm. The gender and size of the bowl must be appropriate for your bong, but if you would like to change them, there are glass adapters that can serve that purpose. After sorting all of this, you can move on to style. Bowls can come in many shapes, materials, and colors, and you’re sure to find many pieces you like easily. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, you need to ensure that the bongs glass bowls for sale are from a trusted provider such as Olofly.

How Much Weed Does a Bong Bowl Hold?

The bong bowl can come in different sizes, naturally having various holding capacities. Usually, you can fit from 0.2 to 0.5 grams in a bowl. The average joint is between 0.3 and 0.5 grams for comparison, so you’re using up a similar amount per hit.

How To Clean a Glass Bong Bowl?

Bong glass bowls are easy enough to kill - so long as you don’t break anything. Before you start, you’ll need to remove the slide and stem (if it’s removable) from your water pipe. To clean bong bowls, you’ll need to soak them to loosen up any resin chunks. This means you should have a container, or resealable plastic bag, to place them in where they can be fully submerged. Once you’ve placed your bowl, fill the container with isopropyl alcohol. You could also use a bong cleaner to get the job done. If you’re concerned about any lingering odors - that’s usually not a problem with glass bowls as they don’t retain the smell! However, you could look into candles & odor eliminators for your room.

How To Pack a Bong Bowl?

How you pack your herb is crucial to a good hit, so here’s how to do it:

Break off a couple of pieces - make sure they’re bigger than the hole in the bowl. This allows for better airflow;
Break off your herb by hand or using a grinder;
Place the weed into the bowl until its slightly above the edges;
Gently tap it down - don’t push too hard, as packing it too tightly will restrict airflow;

Light a flame, hold it up to the slide and inhale. Once done, remember to dispose of the ash before packing your next hit. You’re now ready to smoke your bowl! Head to our online headshop to see our premium selection of smoking tools and accessories and find your next collectible bowl!

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How Do You Make a Bowl Burn Slower?

In most situations, overfilling bowls will result in a reduction in airflow, which in turn will result in a slower burn. It is also important to note that if you break up a thick nug and place it directly into a bowl for combustion, you will obtain a slower burn rate.

How Do You Use a Bowl For a Bong?

Place your lips into the bong's mouthpiece and light the cannabis in the bowl. Gently inhale as the piece fills with smoke. When you are ready to inhale completely, remove the downstem from the bowl, and exhale sharply.