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How to Clean a Pipe Correctly - HEMPER
Bongs & Hand Pipes 8 min read 8 min

How to Clean a Pipe Correctly

Resin is hard to clean, especially in hand pipes. Its molecular structure repels water and stubbornly clings to your pipe’s...

Types of Hand Pipes: Your Guide to Smoother Hits - HEMPER
Bongs & Hand Pipes 9 min read 9 min

Types of Hand Pipes: Your Guide to Smoother Hits

From cult classic glass pipes to heat-insulating wooden pipes, the material, shape, and size of your pipe can drastically alter...

Mastering the Pipe's Carb Hole: Beginner to Advanced - HEMPER
Bongs & Hand Pipes 9 min read 9 min

Mastering the Pipe's Carb Hole: Beginner to Advanced

Quick Take: A hand pipe's carburetor (carb) is a small hole that controls airflow, dramatically affecting your smoking experience. The...

What is Heady Glass: The Artistic World of High-End Bongs - HEMPER
Bongs & Hand Pipes 10 min read 10 min

What is Heady Glass: The Artistic World of High-End Bongs

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to smoke from a piece of art? Short Answer: Heady glass is a...

What is Scientific Glass: Understanding Borosilicate Glass Bongs - HEMPER
Bongs & Hand Pipes 10 min read 10 min

What is Scientific Glass: Understanding Borosilicate Glas...

Short Answer: Scientific glass bongs are smoking devices made from borosilicate glass, the same material used in laboratory equipment. Borosilicate...

What is the Point of a Bong: Benefits and Risks - HEMPER
Bongs & Hand Pipes 9 min read 9 min

What is the Point of a Bong: Benefits and Risks

The point of a bong is to consume your herb in larger and more potent doses while cooling and cleaning...

How to Clean a Bong: Breaking Down Resin Step by Step - HEMPER
Bongs & Hand Pipes 10 min read 10 min

How to Clean a Bong: Breaking Down Resin Step by Step

Short Answer: For effective bong cleaning, start with a hot water rinse to loosen the resin, then use isopropyl alcohol...

Silicone vs Glass Bongs: Which is Right for You? - HEMPER
Bongs & Hand Pipes 8 min read 8 min

Silicone vs Glass Bongs: Which is Right for You?

Short Answer: Glass bongs offer cooler, smoother hits and better flavor, ideal for home use and taste enthusiasts. Silicone bongs...

Beaker vs Straight Tube Bongs: Why Bong Shape Matters - HEMPER
Bongs & Hand Pipes 9 min read 9 min

Beaker vs Straight Tube Bongs: Why Bong Shape Matters

Short Answer: When choosing between a beaker and a straight tube bong, you're not just picking a shape – you're...

Bong vs Pipe: Which is Better? - HEMPER
Bongs & Hand Pipes 11 min read 11 min

Bong vs Pipe: Which is Better?

Choosing between a bong and a pipe depends on your priorities. Bongs offer much larger hits that are smoother and...

A Visual Guide to Bong Sizes: Yes Size Matters! - HEMPER
Bongs & Hand Pipes 10 min read 10 min

A Visual Guide to Bong Sizes: Yes Size Matters!

When it comes to bongs, size isn’t just for show - it’s about tailoring your smoking experience. Whether you prefer...

Bongs vs Bubblers: What's the Difference and Which is Better? - HEMPER
Bongs & Hand Pipes 8 min read 8 min

Bongs vs Bubblers: What's the Difference and Which is Bet...

Bongs and bubblers both filter smoke with water, but they differ in size and performance. Bongs have larger water capacity...

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