Percolator Bongs

Nothing could make a bong cooler except for the percolators!

What do we know about the percolators? Well, first thing first, the percolators not only make your bongs look incredibly dope, but the fundamental function is to cool down the smoke during the process for a smoother hit. 

What is a Percolator Bong

Percolators, also known as Percs for experienced smokers, are the next step of water filtration. To consume dry herb using a water pipe or hand pipe means there is no filtration at all. By no filtration, it means that before the smoke hits your lung, there is nothing in between to stop the harmful substances being consumed together when you inhale the smoke. The reason why we need water filtration and percolators is to filter out the hazardous substances in the water, leaving only valuable stuff to be inhaled. Plus, having more percolators means more interaction between the smoke and the water that allows the smoke to be cooled down furthermore. 

Water filtration is step number one, and the percolator is here to make the smoke touch more surface of the water to enhance it in a larger context. 

How Does the Percolator Bong Work?

A bong with a percolator really helps a lot, the differences can be tasted. Technically, more perc comes with less harsh taste, and it brings out purely the flavors from the strains. 

The foundation of all percolators is water, therefore, in order to understand how a percolator works, we need to understand what role water is playing in this sense. After we fill the bong in with water, it creates bubbles every time we’re dab into it. Okay, basic physics here, the bubbles force the smoke to touch more surfaces in the water for the purpose of cooling it & filtering it which strains out all the contaminants. The harshness and the hotness is the last thing we want in our smoke. Adding more percolators in the process guarantees to prolong the time water interacts with the smoke. Thus, there is always room for more filtrations to get the taste you prefer. 

However, adding more percolators could also increase the time of the smoke before inhalation. Most definitely, craving for a cleaner vapor.  

There are different types of percs that exist, we are here to help you choose the best for your preferences. The best way to find out is to test it yourself. Thus, we introduce the different types of percolators for you.

Different Types of Percolators

For a better demonstration, pictures will be attached to give you a better understanding. 

Barrel Percolator

The Barrel Percolator is always connected to the downstem and is usually placed straight or sideways inside the water pipe. It presents with many holes to further diffuse the smoke, which is ideal for those who seek extra filtration and prefer cool steam.

Showerhead Percolator

The Showerhead Percolator can function as two chambers. It contains one large tube and a small tube. The smaller tube is connected to the main chamber, while the larger tube draws in smoke through various holes to achieve maximum filtration.

Honeycomb Percolator

The Honeycomb Percolator is one of the most beautiful percolators. It provides more diffusion than the flat disc perc. It is characterized by a flat disc with nail holes arranged together, and the nail holes form a pattern as the honeycomb. That’s how the name came from. They are arranged in a row and parallel to the bottom of the spray gun so that the bubbles have a direct cooling path. You can find one with multiple discs that can help you enhance the overall aesthetic, it could be one disc or two to three discs, each disc carries over 30 holes. 

Matrix Percolator

Matrix Percolator Bongs has been underrated for a long time and it has now become very popular because of their unique style and design. The matrix percolator is cylindrical and is a 360-degree shape. It combines two of the most popular designs which are the slashed disc perc and the perforated barrel perc. As I mentioned before, more percs means more filtration. Now we know the power of the Matrix Perc for filtration. 

Swiss Percolator

The filter of the Swiss Perc is designed with holes on the side of the tube, which looks like Swiss Cheese. The function of the Swiss Perc is that it creates curves inside the bong which the smoke will move around with the air that could cool it down. 

Inline Percolator

You can tell what is the Inline Perc when you see it. The working principle of the Inline Percolator is a horizontal tube with diagonal lines along the wall. The smoke would interact more with the air, making it smoother and cleaner. The best part is that you can pair it with other types that can be added on top of them. The combination is always the best.

Tree Percolator

The Tree Perc can also be called the column percs because it looks similar to the vertical tubes or columns. The function of the tree filter is similar to all other filters; it allows more space for smoke to move to filter and cool. The filtration also depends on the scale of the glass columns. 

There are so many more types of percolators, and different types of percolators can be recombined into new sets with just a little bit of imagination. Choose your favorite one in the percolator bong down below, we have everything you need. 

How to Use a Percolator Bong?

The usage method for a percolator bong is pretty much the same as a usual bong. Water as the most important part of a bong is also the first step before using a bong with the percolators.

Step 1, add water. Thus, knowing how to use a percolator bong, the best way to find out is to understand how to fill a percolator bong with water. The most ideal method is to add water to fill the water until the downstem is covered, also make sure the percolator is submerged by water. Before you actually put your flower in, always remember to test it out before you inhale. Making sure that no water could touch your lips. If it does, the water should be poured out a little.

Other than the water part that you need some time to figure out, the rest of it is as simple as a regular water pipe. In conclusion, how to use a percolator bong includes 3 steps: add water, heat it up and enjoy. Browse your options by scrolling down this page, I believe you’ll leave this page happily with a beautiful percolator bong. 

Frequently Asked Questions about Percolator Bongs

How to Clean a Percolator Bong? 

Cleaning a percolator bong could be a hassle compared with the regular bong. With the various chambers, curves, and holes inside of it, the cleaning process tends to take longer than we thought. The good news is we are prepared for this! Read the instruction below, and clean your perc bong step by step with us!

First of all, get your hands ready for everything mentioned in the list below. 

Step By Step to Clean a Percolator Bong

Step 1. Disassemble all parts

Deep clean happens with best results when all parts are disassembled for a detailed clean. Remove all the attachable parts such as downstems, bowls, or ash catchers. Then, pour the isopropyl alcohol (91% for the best result) from both sides, first from the down stem hole and then at the neck of the bong. It should be filled up with alcohol until all the percolators are soaked in. 

In addition, get the plastic bag and put all the parts in it. Pour the isopropyl alcohol in the bag and soak them inside. 

Step 2. Add table salt 

Add some table salt into the bong from both the downstem hole and the neck of the bong. You can use more spoonfuls or less depending on the size of the piece. 

Table salt is also needed in the plastic bag for all other parts. 

Step 3. Use the plastic wrap

After filling the bong with alcohol and table salt, grab the plastic wrap that you’ve prepared. Using it to wrap up all the opening of the bong such as the neck of the bong and the opening for inhalation. Then use the rubber band to secure the plastic wrap, and keep in mind, you need to make sure to leave no space for the air to escape. After tightening the rubber band, shake the bong until the salt has entered every percolator chamber of the bong. 

Step 4. Leave it and then shake it

Let them sit on the Morton salt alcohol for at least 20 minutes. It can help to soften up some of the resin builds up this way. The longer it stayed, the build-up would be easier to remove for the following step. Shake the bong again before you pour it out.

Don’t forget to shake your plastic bag as well, all parts are important for a bong!

Step 5. Empty it 

After a few times of shaking, the remains will be knocked off. Once you are satisfied, rinse the whole bong out with warm water to get rid of any alcohol or salt. Repeat this step until all salt is cleaned and no smell of alcohol.

Rinse the accessory parts using lukewarm water until you don’t smell any alcohol. 

Step 6. Dry it 

Use the pipe cleaner or the paper towels we asked you to prepare (don’t say I didn’t warn you) to wipe the bong and the accessories. Then, all is done! Good luck enjoying your brand new perc bong!