The Magic of Percolator Bongs. 13 Kickass Percs to Rock your Sesh.

Let’s tell you all about these amazing inventions called percolator bongs! They're the higher level of gear that'll take your tokin’ experience to new heights.

Picture this: a water pipe that not only filters your hits but does it with a groovy twist, thanks to these awesome things called percolators also called 'percs' that are built-in inside the bong. How did they get in there, how do they stay in there? Nobody knows! It’s a mystery you can contemplate upon after your third hit.

So, let's kick back, light up and explore the magic of percolator bongs.

What is a Percolator Bong?

Alright, so you know regular water pipes, right? Those awesome glass pieces that filter the smoke through water, making it smoother and cooler to hit? Well, Percolator Bongs are actually water pipes on steroids! These babies have one or more percolators chillin' inside the main chamber, and that's where the magic happens!

Getting down with the percolators

Imagine you're taking a rip, and the smoke hits the water. Now, in a regular water pipe, it would just bubble through the water and hit you right? But with percolators, it's like a rave happening inside the bong!

The percolators inside the main chamber are designed to break the smoke into tiny bubbles, and that's where the real filtration and cooling go down. It's like your smoke is having a groovy swim through the water, breaking into little bubbles, getting all the harshness out before re-forming and reaching you at the mouthpiece.

Smooth Sailing with your Perc

Now, here's the sweet part, percolator bongs give you the smoothest hits you can imagine. You won't be coughing your lungs out like you're in a climate protest with tear gas being fired at you. Oh no the percolators cool down that smoke till it becomes as gentle as an ocean breeze. It's like taking a big, smooth inhale of fresh air, but way more fun after 10 minutes - if you know what we mean.

Party of Percs

There are all sorts of percolators out there, each with its own trippy vibe. Here are our top 13 types of percolators.

1. Diffused Downstem

To start with you got your diffused downstem. This little baby goes into your bong slide and has a bunch of little slits or holes at the end that create the first layer of filtration. Well that’s just the Simple Simon of this bunch.

We have downstems with a full-on jewel perc bolted at the end. Check this amazing Matrix Downstem from Nice Glass to get an idea. If you’re low on the dollars, this is the easiest way to convert your regular bong into a Percolator Bong.

2. Honeycomb Perc

The Honeycomb Perc is a disc loaded with tiny holes that make the smoke bubble up from below like a bunch of bees on a hot summers day. This is also called a Disc Perc.

3. Tree Perc

The Tree Percolator has a bunch of arms with tons of diffusion slits. It resembles a tree, with the arms branching out from a central tube. When the smoke passes through, it’s like its moving through a psychedelic forest that’s growing inside your bong, diffusing the smoke into oblivion through those tiny little slits in them branches.

4. Showerhead Perc

The Showerhead Percolator is attached to a vertical tube with multiple slits or holes at the bottom, just like a showerhead. When the smoke passes through a Showerhead Perc it’s literally having a wild shower party in your bong, with all those slits spraying water and smoke like a summer rainstorm.

5. Inline Perc

The Inline Percolator is also called a Roller Percolator. It’s a single close-ended tube bolted on to the downstem with a bunch of tiny holes or slits all around it. When the smoke comes through, it explodes out of every slit breaking the smoke up into hundreds of bubbles.

6. Swiss Perc

This perc is just incredible – it’s a disc with loads of larger holes (which explains the name) that’s usually placed vertically. When loaded with liquid, it breaks up both the liquid and the smoke together before the smoke comes together at the mouthpiece.

7. Bauble Perc

One of the most advanced percs around. Imagine a bunch of glass baubles with holes in them, fixed on a central tube like a bunch of grapes. The smoke comes through the main stem and disperses into the liquid through the holes in the baubles before rising up and giving you a cool, highly filtered hit through the mouthpiece.

8. Propeller Perc

This little perc is actually one of the special guys that are made to move. The Propeller Perc sits in the liquid and when you draw, it spins around in the liquid and spreads the smoke through little slits in the end. This is like stirring the smoke through the liquid through a propeller. Try to picture that.

9. Rocket Perc

The Rocket Perc is shaped like you guessed it – a rocket! They’re usually strapped together around a central tube in a set of 4 like you guessed it again – a space launch vehicle. The smoke hits the perc and takes off through the slits in the Rocket Percolator like as if it’s heading to Mars. But there’s only gonna be one person on the trip – you!

10. Four Wheel Perc

The Four Wheel Percolator is another percolator that moves. These are a set of glass wheels with tiny holes, fixed around a central tube. When you inhale, the wheels rotate spreading the smoke around in the liquid.

11.Tornado Perc

This is a variation of the Honeycomb Perc/ Disc Perc we mentioned above. Except that the holes a sat at a 45 degree angle. So when you inhale, the smoke hits the liquid at an angle creating – you got it, a tornado of smoke and bubbles. Through this whirlpool of goodness rises the purified smoke that delivers the calm after the storm.

12. Drum Perc

A Drum Perc is actually a glass drum fixed on a central tube with tons of small holes set throughout. The top-shelf Drum Percs are built like jewels. The smoke hits the liquid in tiny little bubbles that shoot out from all sides giving you the smoothest, coolest hit you can imagine. 

13. Tire Perc

What kinda tire has tons of punctures but never goes flat? The Tire Percolator. This perc is like a little tire with tiny holes all around that is fixed onto a central tube. The smoke goes in and comes back out in an explosion of tiny bubbles. Purifying, cleaning and cooling on the way up to you.

The quest for flavor

Alright, let's talk flavors. Percolator Bongs are like the gourmet chefs of the smoking world. They preserve the natural flavors and aromas of your herb, giving you the tastiest hits you've ever experienced. It's like a flavor explosion in your mouth! You can savor the subtle notes of each strain, whether it's fruity, earthy, or even a mix of both.

Pick your Percolator

The best part is, you can pick your perc to fit your smoking style. Feeling like a smooth and chill experience? Go for a honeycomb or tree perc. Wanna go all out and party with the bubbles? Get yourself a showerhead perc. It's all about finding your vibe and making your smoking sessions the best they can be.

Using a Percolator Bong

Using a percolator bong requires some care to ensure the best smoking experience:

Step 1 Fill with Liquid: To use the bong, fill the main chamber with liquid until the percolators are fully submerged. Avoid overfilling to prevent water from entering the mouthpiece.

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Step 2 Pack the Bowl: Grind your dry herbs or tobacco and pack the bowl lightly for even airflow. Avoid over-packing, as it can restrict the smoke's flow. Make sure you have a wire mesh in your bowl to ensure ashes and bud don’t slip into your percolator bong.  Check these great wire screens designed to keep the ash out of your bong.

Step 3 Consider using an Ash Catcher: Ash Catchers keep the ash and other residue out of your percolator bong. This will keep your percolators clean and debris free and some of them even have their own built-in percolators. This delivers a bonus level of filtration for a sophisticated tokin' experience. tokintiger.com has a great choice of Ash Catchers . Mash here to check out the Ash Catchers we have available.

Step 4 Light and Inhale: Hold the bong with one hand and place your lips on the mouthpiece. Ignite the dry herbs in the bowl with any one of these  fabulous torch lighters and simultaneously inhale slowly to draw the smoke into the main chamber and through the percolators.

Sit back and wait for the magic to begin.

Cleaning your Percolator Bong 

Cleaning could be a bummer, but it needn’t be.

Rinse the main chamber, bowl, and downstem with warm water after each use. This would be enough if you're using an Ash Catcher. 

If you're not using an Ash Catcher and debris/ waxy resin residue gets into your percolator, you will need a good quality bong cleaning solution like  Randy’s Black Label Cleaner or Orange Chronic Cleaner. 

These advanced bong cleaning solutions are specially designed to remove resin and buildup leaving your bong pristine like the day you brought it home. What’s more these cleaning solutions can be used over and over.

All you have to do is drain the liquid into a glass bottle after use and reuse when required.

Conclusion

So, there you have it, the world of percolator bongs are a dream come true for tokers looking for a special special experience. They're the ultimate way to elevate your smoking game and enjoy those milky, smooth hits you've been craving.

Each perc brings its own vibe to the party, and you get to choose the one that matches your style.

So, pack your bowl, light it up, and let the percolator party begin, dudes! Happy Tokin’!

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