It is always good practice to know which size joints and genders are compatible with one another. In this blog post, we will discuss how to measure and size your bong bowl pieces and bong joints! Keep reading for more!
Essential Equipment For Measuring Bong Slides.
Best and easiest way to measure your bong slide, bong bowl, or flower bowl is by using a coin or using a tape measure that reads in millimeters. This ensures if the coin method does not work you can still get a proper read of size.
Varieties Of Bong Bowl Piece Joint Size And Gender.
There are two main things to look for when it comes to compatibility: Size and gender.
You always want to make sure your bong joint and your bong bowl piece joint are the right size and compatible gender.
According To The Size Of Joint
Joint sizes come in 3 main sizes: 10mm, 14mm, and 18mm. You will match them according to the size of the joint, for example:
If you have a 14mm joint, you will need a 14mm bong slide to match.
According To The Gender
There are two genders, male and female. You have to have a male and female to be compatible; two males will not fit together, and two females will not fit together, so for example:
If you have a 14mm female bong joint, you will need a 14mm male flower bowl for them to be compatible.
How To Measure Bong Joint And Flower Bowl Size?
Here is the best way to visually explain how to measure your joint and bowl sizes!
You can measure the width of your joint with a coin if you don’t have a ruler handy!
Simply take a dime or penny, and if it fits easily in the inside of your rig joint opening you have an 18mm opening. If it fits halfway, you have 14mm, and if it barely fits at all, you are likely to have a 10mm joint opening.
Is There A Universal-Size Bong Bowl That Will Fit All Waterpipes?
So far, we know of no universal flower bowl piece out on the market. Bong flower bowls are forever evolving when it comes to size and design, so it is always best to measure before you buy!
Pro Tips: Know about the downstem and use it with a bong bowl and waterpipe.
What To Do If You Measure The Wrong Size?
Measuring can sometimes go wrong, but don't feel bad or beat yourself up, here's what you can do!
Return your bowl piece for the correct size if you have the receipt and are within the return policy.
Use an adapter to help make the joint sizes compatible and see if any of your other bongs are compatible with that particular-sized bong bowl piece.
Pro Tips: According to our expert's size chart, you can use an adapter with bongs.
Conclusion
There you have it, a guide to bong bowl size and gender. Size and gender are important to create a proper seal and function with your pieces to result in good performance and quality effects!
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