Beaker bongs: These have a wide base that allows for a larger amount of water, which helps to filter and cool the smoke. They are also more stable than straight tubes. Tree: Tree percs kind of look like a tree. Tree percolators push smoke through a central tube (or trunk) before falling into the attached, slitted tubes (or branches). Percolators offer additional smoke filtration while also allowing it additional time to cool. This process creates cleaner, less harsh smoke and a smoother hit. That’s what makes these particular types of bongs so popular among users.

A percolator bong is any bong that filters smoke through water. Percolators also refer to the cooling and filtration feature using water pipes. The name comes from the classic bong rip sound produced as the smoke is diffused into tonnes of bubbles.

Working Principle of Percolator Bongs

Place the percolator in a zipper bag and add enough alcohol to submerge it. Then, add in some salt. Inset percolators are located inside the bong’s chamber and are indented. Inset percs act like an added chamber, similar to a cup, with slits that diffuse the smoke. TURBINE PERCOLATOR The shape of a bong that is best for you ultimately depends on personal preference and smoking habits. However, here are a few of the most popular bong shapes and their associated benefits: Percolators come in numerous styles, each designed to filter and cool smoke in a slightly different way.

Crystal ball percs are a combination of the best features of both the turbine and UFO percs. They are shaped like a dome, with the slits located on the outside. They can be placed in the bong either between chambers or at the bottom of the downstem. HOW TO USE A PERCOLATOR BONG Thankfully, cleaning your percolator bong is pretty easy and can be done using supplies you likely already have at home. To clean your percolator bong, you will need:

Glass percolator bongs and water pipes come in a wide variety. These are some of the most popular designs that you will find online at headshops, with some exceptions. Coil percs are one of the most intricate styles on the market. They come with two options - a physical, glass coil (that has two openings that wind down into the center of the chamber), or a glycerin coil (which can be frozen for a cooler hit). Because of the length of the coils, they give users a longer, cooler, more filtered experience. MATRIX PERCOLATOR The size: Percs and bongs come in different sizes. Before investing in a percolator bong, make sure you get one that is the right size for you.