Use a bong to smoke hashish

Hash, or hashish, is one of the most popular cannabis-derived products, and you can use it in many different ways. You can smoke with a pipe, bong, water pipe, or joint, or you can smoke with a dab rig, hot knife, or vape.

Using a bong is the easiest and most convenient way to smoke hash and does not require any technical knowledge.

Bongs are simple water pipes made of heat-resistant glass, silicone, acrylic or ceramic. You are a far cry from modern e-rigs or vaporizers with cartridges, atomizers, coils and batteries.

Before we get into the steps of using bongs with hashes, let’s take a look at how they work and why many people prefer them to joints or pipes.

How does a bong work?

There are many different types of bongs that come in different shapes and sizes.

The classic or straight pipe bong is a simple large tube with a water chamber and a detachable down stem with a head at the end that you can put hash or dried herbs in.

These are the main components of any bong. The water chambers are important in filtering the smoke, removing the harsh dry heat, and giving you a cooler, gentler puff.

Recycler bongs take things to the next level with two or three separate water chambers to improve the filtration process.

The percolator bong is also multi-chambered and has a percolator for optimal filtering.

You can put ash traps on bongs, and many have splash guards and ice clips to further cool the smoke.

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Whichever bong you choose, the steps are the same. You fill it with the right amount of water, fill the bowl with loose hash or a dried and ground herb, light it, and start inhaling.

However, to ensure a comfortable smoking experience and to avoid small pieces from being inhaled through a mouthpiece, some precautionary measures need to be taken.

Why are bongs a better choice than joints or pipes?

Bongs use water to filter the smoke, which reduces the amount of toxins released into your system when burned.

We can’t say they are safer because you are still smoking, but fewer harmful chemicals get into your lungs make them a better choice.

Another advantage of bongs over joints or dry pipes is a smoother smoking experience.

Thanks to the filtering process, the inhaled smoke is passed on so that it can cool down when it comes into contact with the water and the surface of the bong. This means that blows from a bong won’t be as hard on your throat.

Bongs are also more convenient than joints,

And dry herbal pipes are cheaper than connections in the long run because they don’t require regular investments.

They are very affordable, easy to clean, and with proper maintenance and careful use, can last for years.

5 steps to smoking hash with a bong

Now that you know how bongs work and why you prefer them over the alternatives, let’s look at how they can be used with hashes.

1. Fill your bong with real water

This step is very simple, but you need to know how much water to pour into the pipe. If you add too much of it, the water can follow the hash into the bowl and even splash into your mouth. If you water too little, you may suffer the effects of dry, hard knocks.

The correct amount of water depends on the size of your bong, but make sure it is no more than an inch above the tip of the percolator or any downstream slots.

2. Break the hash into smaller pieces

Hash is often made by cold pressing the hemp plant to extract the resin. This can form a very hard substance commonly known as hash bricks.

If you smoke it, you’ll have to break it into smaller pieces so that it burns evenly.

Use a spatula, knife, or swab to cut a small piece, then break it open with your fingers.

Some people find that gently heating it with a lighter first helps soften it and make it easier to break open. You also can’t microwave it for more than two minutes.

3. Place a gauze strainer or colander in the bong bowl

Bong screens are one of the best accessories that can enhance your bong smoking experience.

They prevent small hash, hemp, or other dried particles from getting into the pipe. This means there is no risk of sucking it into your mouth or lungs when you hit the bong.

The mesh strainer is round, looks like a small strainer, and comes in a variety of sizes, so find the size that best fits your bong. Some flower bowls even have built-in strainers.

They can be made of glass, aluminum, brass, stainless steel or titanium. Glass panels are the easiest to clean and do not need to be replaced as often as most other materials. Titanium screens are the most expensive, but also the most durable.

4. Wrap the bowl with hash

No special knowledge is required for this step. You just put all of the little bits in the head, which sits on top of the sub-construction pipe, which in turn plugs into the pipe.

Put the larger pieces around it first and then the smaller grains. Make sure there is still enough space for air to circulate.

If you don’t want to smoke hemp on its own, you can mix it with cannabis or any other herb you like. That way, you’re also less likely to use more hash than you need and enjoy better airflow.

Just grind the dried herbs of your choice first, add them to the bowl and sprinkle the hash granules over them.

5. Igniting the hash

Now that you’ve packed your bong head and ready, it’s time to light up the hash (or whatever you’ve made) and inhale all of the good.

It is important to inhale while lighting the hash, as it will not burn like a normal joint. As you probably know, the tip of the bong’s large neck serves as a mouthpiece.

If your water line has a carburetor port, be sure to cover it when lighting the hash. That way, when you release the carburetor and let the smoke through, fresh air will get into the pipe.

Conclusion

Now that you know how easy it is to consume hash with your bong and you should have a pleasant smoking experience. Just make sure you add the right amount of water and eventually crush your hash.