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At first glance, a water pipe (or "bong", as it is commonly called) may seem like a somewhat complicated instrument to use, especially the first time.Smoking from a bong is actually a fairly simple process.Water pipes filter and cool the smoke, making inhalation easier and more pleasant.Devices equipped with water filtration they offer one of the cleanest, most enjoyable and healthiest ways of smoking tobacco or other aromatic herbs, as well as being very easy to clean.
Part 1
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Prepare the Pipe

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  1. Step 1 Impara le parti che compongono un bong standard.
    The water pipes they are simple but sophisticated devices, whose operation depends on a series of different components.Knowing what these components are and how they work together will help you use this tool in the best way.
    • Mouthpiece: it is the opening at the end of the pipe where the mouth must be placed to inhale the smoke.The lips should be inserted inside the opening, not above:they must be slightly contracted and inserted delicately into the hole, so that the outside of the mouth creates an airtight seal.
    • Room: it is the part where the smoke to be inhaled accumulates. Smoking from a bong It essentially consists of two steps:fill the chamber with smoke and then quickly inhale, emptying the chamber.
    • Brazier: the container for the vegetable matter to be smoked;it is usually removed from the stem just before inhaling the smoke.
    • Stem, straw or pipette: a small pipe that connects the water contained in the bottom of the pipe to the brazier.It can be a simple tube or have a diffuser (a lid with holes in the bottom).The smoke passes through the stem and into the water.Some bongs do not have a straw, but a blown glass tube leading from the bowl to the chamber.The lower end of the stem should always be below the water level.
    • Clutch or carburetor hole (optional): a hole on the side of the bong, above the water level, which is plugged with your finger while lighting the bowl and then opened when it's time to inhale the smoke.Typically, however, water pipes do not have a drag, unless they are made of wood or porcelain.[1]
    • You can find excellent models of water pipes on specialized retailer sites such as Headshop.
  2. Step 2 Versa l'acqua nella pipa fino a coprire l'estremità finale del gambo.
    The water should cover all the holes in the straw, but stay below the clutch, if there is one, so it doesn't leak out of the hole.Try to go just a couple of inches above the bottom of the stem.The water temperature depends on personal taste:There are those who prefer it cold and those who prefer it hot, but it is usually used at room temperature.[2]
    • Contrary to what many believe, more water does not guarantee better performance.The lungs have to work hard to draw air through the water, so the more water in the bong, the more difficult it becomes to inhale the smoke.
    • Check if the amount of water is right by taking a quick, deep breath through the mouthpiece:the water should bubble but never reach your lips.
  3. Step 3 Riempi d'acqua gli eventuali percolatori.
    Percolators are small additional elements located in the neck and chamber of the bong that further filter the smoke.They can have different configurations:shaft, disc, tube, dome or other shape, depending on the manufacturer.Their purpose is to provide an additional amount of air and water to filter and cool the smoke.If your bong has a percolator, pour enough water into it to cover the holes by a few millimeters.
    • You may have to fill the percolator through the mouthpiece instead of the stem.
  4. Step 4 Aggiungi del ghiaccio (facoltativo).
    Ice cools the smoke and, some say, makes it easier to inhale.Place some in the water to cool, but remove the stem first to prevent the ice from breaking it on the way down the bong.
    • Some bongs are equipped with special containers for ice, a sort of hump in the glass of the chamber that allows the placement of ice cubes.In this way the smoke is forced to pass through the cold air of the neck, decreasing in temperature before entering the mouth.
    • Some smokers, however, prefer to put hot water in the chamber because, by producing vapor, it helps introduce more moisture into the lungs.It's a matter of personal preference.
  5. Step 5 Inserisci il gambo e un braciere pulito nel bong e fai un tiro di prova.
    Inhale as if you were smoking normally, once with the bowl inserted and once without the bowl.If the water hits your lips, you need to wipe some off.All leachates should bubble when aspirated;if it doesn't, add more water.When inhaling, large honeycomb bubbles should form against the glass.
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Fill the Brazier

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  1. Step 1 Togli il braciere dal bong per riempirlo.
    This way you won't risk dropping everything to the floor while inserting the tobacco.
  2. Step 2 Togli la cenere e altri residui dal braciere.
    First, you need to make sure that airflow can pass through the fire pit.Blow into it gently and see if you can feel the air on the other side, where it joins the stem.If the air passes easily, everything is fine;if not, take a sharp tool, such as a safety pin or mechanical pencil, and gently remove any debris blocking the flow.To obtain clear and homogeneous smoke, it is essential that the air flow is sufficient.
  3. Step 3 Macina la materia vegetale da fumare, rimuovendo semi, steli e foglie.
    Crush the substance you intend to smoke into coarse crumbs;if you have a grinder, remove any seeds, twigs and leaves before using it, as they could compromise the quality of the smoke.
    • If you decide to use a grinder, grind quickly and coarsely.If the material is ground too finely, it can be sucked into the chamber and go out before it has time to release the smoke.
  4. Step 4 Carica il braciere con la sostanza da fumare.
    Don't go beyond the edge, as the smoke will escape outward instead of entering the pipe.If the bottom of the bowl has a large hole, take a slightly larger piece of tobacco or herb (for example 4-5 mm) and use it to block the opening slightly.This will prevent plant matter from being sucked into the stem.
    • Make sure that the tobacco does not overflow from the bowl, nor that it is so compact that it prevents the passage of air.It must have a medium-light density.The goal is to fill the bowl as much as possible, while still being able to get air through with each puff.
  5. Step 5 Collega il braciere...
    Connect the bowl to the stem of the bongs. Insert it carefully, without pushing too hard – you will still have to remove it to be able to smoke, unless the pipe has a clutch.
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Part 3
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Take a Shot

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  1. Step 1 Tieni il bong...
    Hold the bong with the non-dominant hand. Usually you hold the bong tightly around the neck, which is the part best suited to being held in the hand.The base is often placed on your lap or on a flat surface.Beginners should always follow this rule:Keep the bong on a flat surface (like a table) to prevent it from falling and breaking.The most experienced are able to hold the bong without any support under the base, but accidents can easily happen if you are not practiced.
    • If you can't find a suitable surface to place the bong on, hold it against your stomach or between your legs if it's large enough.
    • If your pipe has a drag, grip the bong so you can close the hole with one finger;if you left it open, you would let outside air pass instead of that coming from the brazier and smoke would not accumulate in the chamber.Also make sure you can reopen the hole easily.
  2. Step 2 Posiziona le labbra nel bocchino, sigillando l'apertura.
    It is not polite to put your lips around the mouthpiece when smoking in a group;stick them out slightly and insert them into the tube.Make sure you close the entire opening, otherwise you won't be able to inhale the smoke.
    • Practice with good manners of the bong:practice cleaning your mouth, drying your lips and inserting them in the mouthpiece rather than around the opening.This way the tube is sealed better and there is no risk of drooling on the mouthpiece, which would make the next shot unpleasant (especially if someone else has to do it!).
  3. Step 3 Tieni l'accendino acceso sul bordo del braciere mentre inali.
    Turn on the lighter with your free hand and tilt it onto the brazier;begin to inhale to draw the flame into the brazier, so as to burn the tobacco or herb.
    • If you're afraid of inhaling lighter gas or don't feel like coordinating too many movements, try using a hemp wick:it's a flammable organic thread soaked in beeswax that lights at one end, like a candle, and continues to burn slowly.You can use it to light the fire pit.
  4. Step 4 Una volta acceso il braciere, allontana la fiamma, ma continua a inalare.
    The plant matter will begin to burn and produce smoke;To avoid the risk of accidentally inhaling it, inhale slowly, so as to accumulate the smoke inside the chamber.
    • The combustion process will continue as long as you draw in air, further fueling the fire pit.1-2 seconds of direct flame should be enough.
    • Stop when you start to get out of breath.You must not run out of breath before taking in the smoke that has accumulated in the chamber, or you will not be able to take a good puff.
  5. Step 5 Inala il fumo facendo un respiro profondo mentre rimuovi il braciere o apri la frizione.
    To draw the smoke into your lungs, you need to let fresh air into the bong to push the smoke upward.Use the hand you were holding the lighter with to remove the bowl (or remove the finger you used to close the clutch), then immediately begin to inhale quickly and deeply to inhale the smoke.
    • Many beginners have difficulty knowing whether they have enough air to puff on;When in doubt, remove the bowl when you see the chamber full of smoke, before it travels up the neck of the bong.
  6. Step 6 Espira immediatamente.
    There is no benefit from holding smoke in your lungs:the active ingredients of the smoked substance are absorbed instantly.Replace the bowl on the stem or clean it if it has worn out.
  7. Step 7 Fai uscire dalla pipa il fumo rimanente prima di passarla a qualcun altro.
    Many smokers don't like the smoke left over from the previous hit, because it can be "stale".Gently blow into the stem to push any remaining smoke up and out of the mouthpiece.
    • You must never exhale into the mouthpiece, because you could push the water beyond the carburetor hole or into the stem, risking wetting the bowl and ruining the substance to be smoked.[3]
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Follow good manners when smoking in groups

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  1. Step 1 Cerca di non sbavare dentro il bong.
    When you are inexperienced and take your first puffs, it may happen that a little saliva ends up in the mouthpiece while you inhale the smoke, but it is not a very polite gesture if you have to pass the pipe to someone else.When you want to relax while smoking in company, the last thing you want to think about is other people's saliva!Try these tricks to avoid drooling in your pipe:
    • If you feel saliva coming out, stop inhaling, put out the brazier with the base of the lighter and close your mouth, continuing to hold your lips in the mouthpiece, then try to swallow as much saliva as you can without exhaling;
    • Stop pulling and turn off the bowl, then move your mouth away from the bong without exhale and cover the mouthpiece with the palm of your hand;wipe your mouth on your sleeve and try again.
  2. Step 2 Dopo ogni tiro, pulisci il bocchino con un fazzoletto o la manica.
    It is important to pay attention to cleanliness and hygiene, even when you are among friends.
  3. Step 3 Accendi solo un angolo del braciere, non tutto il materiale al suo interno.
    It is rude to smoke the entire contents of the bowl when the intent should be to share it with others!Ask the bong owner if he filled the bowl for just one person;in that case, you can burn it all.Otherwise, try to light it only from one corner:
    • Place the flame slightly above the edge of the brazier, tilting it slightly;
    • Try to leave most of the top layer intact, which has the best flavor;they will only burn the center and sides, so that all the other people can smoke a new, still fresh section.
  4. Step 4 Pulisci il braciere quando non rimane altro che cenere.
    It's not nice to pass the pipe to another person so that they can only smoke the remnants!Return it to whoever prepared the brazier;he will fill it again if he wants to continue smoking.
  5. Step 5 Cambia l'acqua quando diventa torbida.
    Because it has to filter out impurities from the smoke, at some point the bong water turns brown and smelly.Throw it away and pour out more;you should do this every 7-10 puffs, or even more often, for a cleaner, better-tasting smoke.Changing the water frequently also makes it easier to clean the pipe once you're done.
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Clean the Water Pipe

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  1. Step 1 Usa l'alcol isopropilico...
    USA isopropyl alcohol and salt to quickly clean the inhalation tube at home. It's inevitable that your bong will get dirty, no matter how often you change the water.Luckily it's pretty easy clean the components of the water pipe, especially if you do it regularly.A little isopropyl alcohol and salt is enough,[4] but you can also use non-toxic commercial cleaners for a deeper clean.If there are no large residues to remove and a quick cleaning is enough, you can also opt for other DIY cleaning solutions, such as:
    • Vinegar and baking soda;
    • Warm water and cleaning tablets for dentures.
  2. Step 2 Sciacqua tutti i pezzi del bong separatamente e asciugali.
    Use paper towels both to remove large, easily reachable resin residues and to dab the components until they are dry.Don't try to clean the pipe without taking it apart – it would be much more complicated and you risk destroying it if it slips out of your hands.
    • Try not to let the water come out of the mouthpiece, to avoid bringing unpleasant residue to the top of the pipe.[5]
  3. Step 3 Infila il braciere e il gambo in sacchetti a chiusura ermetica e versa l'alcol isopropilico all'interno.
    Make sure the alcohol completely covers the surfaces of the pieces, then let them soak for a while.
    • If possible, use 91% isopropyl alcohol, as it is much more effective than 70% isopropyl alcohol at removing resin that builds up in the pipe.
    • If the pieces are very dirty, it is best to soak them in alcohol overnight to make the rest of the cleaning easier.
  4. Step 4 Versa nel bong 1-2 cucchiai di sale.
    Use coarse or kosher salt if possible;for very large pipes, more than one meter high, you need 2 tablespoons.Salt is an abrasive that does not dissolve in alcohol and allows you to "scrub" the inside of the bong without having to touch it.
  5. Step 5 Aggiungi 120 ml di alcol isopropilico e agita la pipa.
    The alcohol will dissolve the residue and eliminate the bad smell, while the salt will remove the bits of resin.Plug the top of the tube with one hand and the stem hole with the other, then shake the piece to wash the inside.Use the salt like a sponge to remove any stains or resin buildup.Once you're done, let the bong soak while you take care of the stem and bowl.
  6. Step 6 Metti un po' di sale nei sacchetti contenenti il gambo e il braciere, poi agitali bene.
    These pieces are often dirtier than the rest of the bong, so letting them soak for a while helps loosen the resin.Add some salt to the bags and shake them like you did with the bong, making sure the salt reaches all surfaces.
    • This is why you should use two separate bags for the two pieces:if they were shaken together they could be damaged by banging against each other.
  7. Step 7 Usa dei cotton fioc e degli scovolini nettapipa per rimuovere eventuali residui ostinati.
    The dirt should come off easily with one wipe after the alcohol treatment, but if some residue remains, you can try leaving the pieces to soak overnight again and repeat the cleansing with salt in the morning;you usually get a better result.[6]
  8. Step 8 Sciacqua tutti i pezzi con l'acqua calda.
    Remove any salt and alcohol residue and rinse the pieces carefully, then leave them to dry.Then you can go back to using them as usual.If you want to make them shine, mix the juice of half a lemon with hot water and swirl the solution in the bong to remove limescale stains.[7]
  9. Step 9 Pulisci il bong ogni poche settimane per evitare che si formino degli spessi strati di sporcizia.
    It's much easier to spend 5 minutes on a routine cleaning than to end up spending an hour trying to peel off large chunks of resin.If you smoke daily, get into the habit of doing the salt treatment once a week.You will see that the bong will remain in excellent condition for many years!
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Advice

  • Remember to also always pass the lighter when handing the bong to the person next to you.
  • If your lungs hurt after inhaling too much smoke, slow down and take a few deep breaths;try not to cough:it's mostly a reaction to sudden heat and doesn't do much good.Getting fresh air back into your lungs is the best way to avoid pangs and coughing attacks.
  • Water pipes are great for those who have never smoked and want to try it for the first time.However, it is better to take shorter and shallower puffs than those who are already used to, because if you overdo it you risk ruining the experience with very bad coughing attacks.
  • For a beginner, an acrylic bong is better than a glass one:it is cheaper, durable and easy to clean.
  • Some leave a bed of ash at the bottom of the bowl to prevent any unwanted substances from ending up in the chamber.
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Warnings

  • Don't cough while your mouth is still on the bong, as you'll end up getting the mixture wet.
  • The article refers to the "bong" because that is the name by which this device is best known.However, this term is often associated with marijuana use, an illegal activity in most countries.Try to get used to calling it a "waterpipe" in public.You risk getting dirty looks if you start talking about bongs, regardless of what you intend to use them for;"water pipe" is a more harmless and neutral name.
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Things you will need

  • A water pipe
  • Tobacco or other herbs
  • A lighter
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