Why You Need a Glycerin Bong

A glycerin bong is a unique kind of water pipe designed to give you cooler and smoother hits than traditional glass or acrylic bongs.

But, how do they work? And, are they really that much better than normal bongs and bubblers?

Here’s everything you need to know about glycerin bongs:

Understanding Glycerin Coils

Glycerin coils consist of a coil surrounded by a sealed glycerin compartment, usually removable. This compartment can be safely frozen before the smoking session since glycerin doesn’t expand nor contract when frozen. That allows it to absorb the heat of the smoke very effectively, cooling off your toke before you inhale it.

Since glycerin is very stable and has a lower freezing point than water, glycerin bongs are effective even with prolonged use. Plus, glycerin is known for its non-toxicity and FDA approval, making it safe even if the bong breaks and the glycerin leaks out.

With proper care, a high-quality glycerin bong can last many years, offering you a unique and frosty experience.

Benefits of Using a Glycerin Bong

Here are the benefits of using a bong with a glycerin chamber:

Smoother Hits

By far the best part of a glycerin bong is its ability to give you icy-smooth hits. When the smoke passes through the glycerin chamber, often with an inside coil to prolong the travel, it cools down considerably more than when using other percs.

That’s because you’re using both water filtration and the powerful properties of glycerin to get one of the smoothest smoking experiences possible. Glycerin is better at absorbing heat, has a lower freezing point than water(-37°F / -38°C), and freezes much faster than water too, it just takes about 45 minutes in the freezer!

That means that even the traditional beaker bong filled with ice on its neck will struggle to give you a cooler and smoother experience than a bong with a good glycerin coil bong.

Stays Cooler Longer

In addition to freezing faster, glycerin remains colder for longer than water thanks to its thicker viscosity. This helps glycerin maintain a relatively constant temperature, giving you cool smoke over multiple rounds. 

You no longer need to keep refilling the neck of your bong with ice cubes, just put it in the freezer in between sessions!

Convenience

Using a traditional bong with ice catchers can be bothersome since you need to keep dumping the extra water and replacing ice cubes all the time. Plus, the more percolators you have, the harder it’ll be to clean and maintain your bong. Freezable glycerin coils save you all that trouble.

Want to get frosty rips with no waiting? Get a bong with a couple of interchangeable freezable glycerin coils so once the glycerin of one coil has melted, you can clean it, put it in the freezer, grab the other one, and continue smoking!

How to Use and Maintain a Glycerin Bong

Here’s how to effectively use your glycerin bong:

• Prepare the glycerin chamber: Place the sealed glycerin compartment (usually detachable) inside the freezer for approximately 45 minutes to one hour before starting your session. Make sure there are no cracks or leaks in the chamber, as any damage could compromise its insulation capabilities.
• Fill the base: Pour just enough water into the main section of the bong to cover the downstem, and avoid overfilling it for better airflow.
• Insert the glycerin coil: Once the glycerin chamber is sufficiently chilled, carefully reattach it to the bottom portion of your bong.
• Pack and smoke: Grind your chosen herb finely and load it gently into the bowl, light it up while drawing slowly through the mouthpiece until the chamber fills with thick, flavorful smoke, and remove the bowl to clear the chamber as you finish inhaling.

You can also use the power of glycerin to vape by connecting your vaporizer to your bong with an adapter, or by using an e-nail or a banger to vape concentrates.

Tips on maintaining your glycerin bong

After each session, empty the water from your bong, disassemble it and rinse all components thoroughly with warm soapy water. 

You can also clean individual parts with rubbing alcohol or specialized pipe cleaning solutions as needed, and make sure your o-rings sealing joints between different sections are working properly.

Comparing Glycerin Bongs with Traditional Bongs

So, which one wins, glycerin bongs and dab rigs vs. regular ones? Let’s compare both!

• Smoothness factor: Although you can spend the extra money on bongs filled with honeycomb and showerhead percs, or fill the straight tube of many bongs with ice to get cooler hits, you will always struggle to get cooler smoke than the one you get from many glycerin bongs.
• Temperature consistency: Unlike ice bongs prone to fluctuations due to inconsistent sizing or melting rates, glycerin bongs maintain steady chill levels throughout lengthier sessions with no melting.
• Ease of use: Adding ice to traditional bongs can result in spillage, elevated water lines, and, even worse, wet dry herb. Glycerin bongs eliminate all that mess with a simple glycerin compartment that can be quickly chilled before your sesh.
• Cost: Your average glycerin bong will be more expensive than the regular price of a normal glass bong, so they make great main pieces if you want to invest a bit more.

Buy Glycerin Bongs and Pipes Online at Daily High Club

Ready to buy your first glycerin bong? Invest wisely in one of the collection of high-quality bongs we offer at Daily High Club including the Freeze Pipe Recycler Bong, a large bong made out of thick glass that combines an inline perc, twin recycler arms, and a detachable glycerin coil.

Looking for something more streamlined? Check out the Freeze Pipe Tornado, and the more portable and affordable Freeze Hand Pipe, all ready to be shipped directly to your door so you can start enjoying cool hits each sesh!

Is glycerin safe to use in bongs?

Yes, glycerin is generally regarded as safe for use in bongs. It is non-toxic, biodegradable, and FDA-approved for food contact applications. However, always verify the purity and ingredients of your chosen glycerin product beforehand, and always buy smoking devices from trusted sources.

How long should I freeze my glycerin bong before use?

For best results, you should allow your glycerin bong to freeze for at least one hour before use. Thanks to glycerin's lower freezing point and higher viscosity compared to water, it remains cold for extended periods – potentially indefinitely if kept refrigerated or frozen between sessions.

How do I clean my glycerin bong?

Cleaning a glycerin bong is a lot like cleaning traditional bongs, albeit with extra precautions taken when dealing with the glycerin coil. First, disassemble the entire unit and remove the glycerin chamber. Empty any remaining water from the base and rinse all components thoroughly under warm running water. Then, apply a mild dish soap or dedicated pipe cleaner solution to loosen any grime buildup. Finally, rinse everything well, dry completely, and reassemble the bong for future use. Avoid exposing the glycerin coil to extreme temperatures, and use an ash catcher to keep your bong clean for longer.