How Do Glass Water Pipes Work?

A glass water pipe works by filtering smoke through water as you inhale through the mouthpiece.

The parts of a glass water pipe include:

• Glass bowl: small, removable glass basin that holds marijuana in place
• Downstem: glass tube that holds the bowl in place, and filters smoke into water
• Base: hollowed bottom of the glass water pipe that holds the water (usually round or beaker shaped)
• Chamber: straight tube for smoke to travel through that connects the base to the mouthpiece
• Carb: a small hole that allows smokers to control airflow by covering or uncovering it

Here’s how to smoke with a glass bong:

1. Grind your medical marijuana
2. Fill glass bong with enough water to submerge half of the downstem
3. Pack the glass bowl with ground weed
4. Use a lighter or hemp wick to spark up the bowl
5. Inhale as you hold the flame over the bowl until it’s lit
6. Turn off the flame and continue inhaling until the chamber fills with smoke
7. To take the hit, remove the glass bowl or uncover the carb hole, and inhale