Hey, i broke my downstep on my new bong the other day (i was high) and decided it was time to get a good one online. Thats when i discovered downstems witha chamber for activated carbon filters. I have found where to buy them from here, and i understand what they do, the only thing i dont know is how often you need to replace the carbon things. also is this a good price? it seems reasonable to me but obviously i dont know how much they are worth. Cheers.
I personally wouldn't waste money on them. Never used them, but looks like another thing to constantly replace and buy and clean. Just spend the money on a ash catcher, a decent one. Bong hits are already clean enough for you. Why use some crazy carbon shit.
Yeah this guy has no idea what hes talking about. bolded for reference. First off. I have no idea what he means by "replace" cause you dont replace the filter. just the carbon. The carbon itself i slike 8 bucks. And will last forever. I've had a filter now for a month, and I change my carbon constantly, even though it isnt required, and I've used less than a 10th of the entire container. I replace my carbon after like 4 or 5 big bong hits. But I'vebeen lazy and didnt change my carbon all week. And from what I can see, the bottom of the filter is still perfectly clear. A carbon filter will keep everything you own PERFECTLY clean. Which is why I laughed when he called it "just another thing to clean" I'd rather clean my filter, and my lungs. Then my bong every week.
I have a question related to this.. Kliff could you tell me about the taste with a carbon filter? I heard the the weed taste is sort of gone.. which would be a reason (for me) not to buy one.. But other then that I don't see a downside to this ..
I use them and the green still tastes GREAT because it will help keep ur bong clean! It is a good add on, I usually only change the carbon like twice a week.....AND a $8 box will last for years!
you're 'supposed' to clean the carbon every day but you can go for longer. you can buy a giant bag of activated carbon (meant for aquariums) for very cheap and that will last you a lifetime. with a carbon filter your bong will stay clean like the day you bought it. you can't taste the weed as much with a carbon filter. NOTE: make sure to rinse your carbon before using it or else you will inhale the carbon dust - the same reason why coal miners get black lung