Carbon Filter [Healthy?]

Discussion in 'Smoking Accessories Q&A' started by Luma, Nov 23, 2011.

  1. #1 Luma, Nov 23, 2011
    I am wanting a carbon adapter for my illy and am planning on having one made for me tomorrow.

    Are there any possible negative effects to the body by using these?
     
  2. #2 kgeorge, Nov 23, 2011
    Unless the carbon get's too hot, which I don't think it will, it won't be a problem.

    Why not buy a premade carbon filter?
     
  3. #3 erickbizzle, Nov 24, 2011
    Rinse the carbon well and let dry before use. Or else you will be inhaling carbon dust (black lung)
     
  4. #4 kgeorge, Nov 24, 2011
    Yeah, good idea on the washing. Buy it in bulk at an aquarium or pet supply. Pretty cheap.
     
  5. #5 chronickatcher, Nov 24, 2011
    I'd Be surprised to hear that anyone got black lung from using a carbon filter.

    But better safe then sorry, right? I wash mine for a long time to make sure to get most dust off but don't really fear black lung.

    Guys got black lung from working 10 hour days in a coal mine breathing in that dust none stop haha.
     
  6. #6 Asianpeter4, Nov 24, 2011
    We're supposed to wash carbon? Did not know that :\.
     
  7. #7 gtx1, Nov 24, 2011
    The water in your bong should catch any "carbon dust."
     
  8. #8 mastercheefr619, Nov 30, 2011
    i just purchased a blzed glass 11 arm ash catcher to go along with a black leaf carbon filter adapter. Its my first time using a carbon filter. Is it still recommended to wash the carbon. How often do you replace the carbon in the adapter?
     
  9. #9 Just619, Nov 30, 2011

    This, but I would still give the carbon a good rinse so your bong water doesn't turn gray lol
     
  10. #10 mastercheefr619, Nov 30, 2011
    OK thanks. How long after I have already used the adaptor should j replace the carbon in it
     
  11. #11 Metal Bacardi, Nov 30, 2011
    Replace it once it starts getting sticky and resinated. Usually i keep the glass around the carbon clean and once that gets dirty i just replace it out and put some new stuff it.
     
  12. #12 mastercheefr619, Nov 30, 2011
    For sure so just depends on how often the piece gets used and dirty. Thanks for the quick replies guys
     

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