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Ingestion of the non-vaporized concentrated e-liquid ingredients can be poisonous. Of course, you will still need to clean the pipe regularly, but it will give you more time to use your glass pipe without cleaning it for some days. Virtually any kind of pipe screen will work for your glass pipe, which makes it easier for you to choose an adequate filter for your needs.
Estimated 4-minute read Read more. Estimated 2-minute read Read more. Estimated 3-minute read Read more. Estimated 7-minute read Read more. Estimated 5-minute read Read more. Are you 21 or older? Privacy policy Accept. Home Shop About Blog. They allow ash to pool on top of them, and can easily be removed to kick an entire bowl pack. On top of that, they help to prevent against Scoobies, and also help to keep your hand pipe clean for longer periods of time.
Many Stoners get by without one every day. However, once you enjoy the convenience of smoking a hand pipe with a pip screen, it may be hard for you to go back to your more savage smoking habits. Because pipe screens are so cheap, a lot of stoners opt to purchase new ones rather than clean old ones. No need to be wasteful, cleaning your pipe screen is very easy. We will explain this process later in this article, so you can save money and save the Earth!
There are a few major types of pipe screens that you will commonly come across while browsing online:. These are generally considered to be the best types of pipe screens because they are durable, easy to clean, affordable, safe to use, and do not have any sort of noticeable effect on taste. There are also titanium pipe screens, but they are known to have negative effects on the taste, much like titanium nails.
Glass pipe screens are often made into funky shapes such as flowers or animals. Generally speaking, they are known for being:. Overall, glass pipe screens are great for certain Stoners. We like them because as long as you treat them right, you will only ever need one.
If you are a clumsy Stoner, this may not be the best type of pipe screen for your hand pipe, considering that one drop will almost always break it.
However, where glass pipe screens really excel is in terms of taste. Unlike metal screens, they have no noticeable effect on the taste of your smoking experience, which is very important to some smokers. This change in taste from metal screens comes from the fumes they emit when heated, which are also a cause for health concerns. Overall, glass pipe screens are the safest alternative.
Brass pipe screens are generally the cheapest type of pipe screen though they are all dirt cheap. They are known for being:. Overall, brass pipe screens are the middle of the line. Sure, they look great with their golden-brass coloration, and they definitely get the job done, but it is hard to imagine why anyone would choose them over glass or stainless steel.
One thing you need to be careful about with brass pipe screens is that over time, they become weakened by the heat of your pipe. This can lead them to have larger holes in the center over time, or in some cases, cause them to crumble altogether. You want to make sure that if you use brass pipe screens more than once that you periodically check their durability to make sure they are still safe to smoke.
The last thing you want is to be inhaling brass. Stainless steel pipe screens are by far the most popular type of screens on the market. They are known for their:. Overall, stainless steel pipe screens get the job done. They noticeably more durable than brass screens in the long run, and they also seem to have a far smaller effect on taste. Just like brass pipe screens, stainless steel can become weakened by the heat over time, causing larger holes to develop and eventually causing the screen to crumble.
Be careful when using screens multiple times and make sure to check their durability to keep yourself safe while smoking. Overall, from my personal experiences, and from the experiences of dozens of other seasoned Stoners, it seems that stainless steel screens are the victor in this battle. They are more durable, more affordable, come in more sizes, and also have a smaller effect on flavor — everything that should be important when looking for a pipe screen.
We always recommend glass pipe screens because they are very long lasting, easy to clean, and they have no effect on the taste of your smoking experience. On top of that, they offer the ability to customize your bowl or hand pipe a bit more, which is always nice.
Lastly, as long as you are responsible, you should be able to make a single quartz screen last longer than about stainless steel screens. Gather some cleaning supplies. You'll need to gather some supplies, including a lighter or matches, salt, rubbing alcohol, clean water, and a small bowl or container. These supplies will help you clean your pipe screen effectively.
Part 2. Burn the screen with a lighter or match. While holding it with tweezers horizontally over the sink, hold a lighter or match underneath the screen in your other hand. Slowly move the flame around the different parts of the screen to burn it evenly.
If it doesn't catch, burn the screen for no more than 5 seconds. Let the screen cool for a minute. Remove or extinguish the flame and continue holding the screen with your tweezers for at least one minute. After a minute or more, hold the back of your hand close to the screen to see if it's still hot. Once it's cool, take it from the tweezers and hold each end of the screen between your thumb and forefinger.
Gently rock the screen again, letting any ashes dislodge. While still holding it over the sink, blow on it again to get any remaining ashes off. Inspect the screen again. Look carefully at the screen once more to see whether it's clean or still looks clogged and covered in dirt. If it's good to go, you can put it back in your pipe. If not, you'll need to soak the screen.
Part 3. Mix salt and alcohol in a container. If your pipe screen is still caked with dirt, ash, and debris, it's time to soak it.
Pour some rubbing alcohol in a bowl, cup, or similar container. Add in a few tablespoons of salt and mix with a spoon. Put your screen in the container to soak.
Place your screen into the mixture and let it sit there for a half hour or so. This will give the mixture some time to break down the dirt, ash, and resin.
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