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Anatomy of a Bong: Varje del förklaras
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Anatomy of a Bong: Varje del förklaras

7 min readUpdated: 10 dec. 2025
Emma Chen

Emma Chen

Glass Specialist

Anatomy of a Bong: Varje del förklaras

Understanding your bong's anatomy helps you use it properly, troubleshoot problems, and make informed purchasing decisions. Pair your bong with a quality örtkvaln for optimal results. Whether you're buying your first bong or upgrading components, knowing what each part does is essential.

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En grundlÀggande bong har dessa vÀsentliga delar: rör (huvudkammare), bas (vattenreservoar), munstycke (toppöppning), nedstam (rör som strÀcker sig ut i vatten) och skÄl (dÀr du packar cannabis). Tillvalskomponenter inkluderar perkolatorer (extra filtrering), isfÄngare (rökkylning), stÀnkskydd och askfÄngare.


Viktiga delar (varje bong har dessa)

Röret/kammaren

Den huvudsakliga vertikala kroppen av bongen dÀr rök samlas innan du andas in.

Function:

  • HĂ„ller rök innan den rensas
  • lĂ„ter dig se röktĂ€thet
  • InnehĂ„ller valfria funktioner som perkolatorer och isfĂ„ngare

Materials:

  • Glass: Most common, clean taste, fragile - ASTM-standarder define borosilicate quality
  • Silicone: Slitstark, bĂ€rbar, flexibel
  • Acrylic: BudgetvĂ€nlig, hĂ„llbar, inte idealisk för smaken
  • Ceramic: konstnĂ€rlig, tung, skör

Storleken spelar roll:

  • SmĂ„ rör (8-10"): Mindre rök, lĂ€ttare att rensa, bĂ€rbar
  • Medium Tubes (12-16"): balans mellan jĂ€mnhet och praktiska egenskaper
  • Stora rör (18"+): Maximal rökkapacitet, endast hemmabruk


The Base

Den nedre delen som hÄller vatten och ger stabilitet.

Vanliga former:

BĂ€garebas:

  • bred, triangulĂ€r (som labbbĂ€gare)
  • mest stabila design
  • Rymmer mer vatten = mer filtrering
  • SvĂ„rare att rengöra hörn

Rak tub:

  • Uniform cylinder frĂ„n topp till botten
  • Mindre stabil (behöver plan yta)
  • LĂ€ttare att rengöra
  • Mindre vattenkapacitet

Rund bas:

  • Bubbel eller sfĂ€rform
  • mĂ„ttlig stabilitet
  • KonstnĂ€rligt utseende
  • MĂ„ttlig vattenkapacitet

Function:

  • HĂ„ller vatten för filtrering
  • Ger stabilitet
  • Större bas = mer vatten = svalare, mjukare trĂ€ffar


munstycket

Öppningen överst dĂ€r du placerar dina lĂ€ppar.

Designtyper:

UtsvÀngt munstycke:

  • Kanterna böjer sig utĂ„t
  • bekvĂ€m tĂ€tning
  • Vanligaste design

Rak kant:

  • rörĂ€ndar utan bloss
  • Vissa tycker att det Ă€r mindre bekvĂ€mt
  • kan lĂ€gga till munstyckesfĂ€ste

Bent Neck:

  • röret böjer sig före munstycket
  • vinklad för komfort
  • HĂ„ller vattnet lĂ€ngre bort frĂ„n ansiktet
  • Minskar stĂ€nkrisk

Korrekt anvÀndning:

  • lĂ€pparna gĂ„r nĂ„got innanför öppningen
  • skapa lufttĂ€t tĂ€tning
  • Linda inte lĂ€pparna utanför (förlorar sĂ€len)


nedskammen

Ett rör som strÀcker sig frÄn skÄlleden ner i vattnet. Det Àr hÀr magin hÀnder.

Function:

  • transporterar rök frĂ„n skĂ„len till vattnet
  • Skapar bubblor som filtrerar rök
  • HĂ„len/skĂ„rorna i botten bestĂ€mmer bubbelstorleken

Types:

Standard nedstamd:

  • Enkelt rör med en öppning eller nĂ„gra skĂ„ror
  • grundfiltrering
  • LĂ€tt att rengöra
  • mest prisvĂ€rd

diffus nedstam:

  • Flera slitsar eller hĂ„l i botten
  • skapar mindre bubblor = mer filtrering
  • Smidigare trĂ€ffar
  • dyrare

Fixat nedstjÀlk:

  • Inbyggd i bong (ej borttagbar)
  • Vissa vetenskapliga bongs anvĂ€nder detta
  • Kan inte uppgraderas eller enkelt rengöras

Sizing:

  • Joint size: 14 mm eller 18 mm (mĂ„ste matcha din bong)
  • Length: MĂ€tt i tum, varierar med bong
  • bör strĂ€cka sig ca 1" i vatten nĂ€r bong Ă€r fylld

ErsÀttningsnotering:

Nedstammar Àr förbrukningsbara - de gÄr sönder eller blir igensatta. Att ha en reserv Àr smart.


SkÄlen/rutschkanan

Den avtagbara biten dÀr du packar din cannabis. Kallas Àven en "slid" eftersom du skjuter in och ut.

Function:

  • hĂ„ller cannabis
  • Avtagbar för att rensa rök (de flesta bongs)
  • Kan uppgradera för olika upplevelser

Types:

StandardskÄl:

  • Enkel kon- eller koppform
  • Olika storlekar (personligt till fest)
  • allra vanligaste

SkÀrmskÄl:

  • Inbyggd skĂ€rm förhindrar skrĂ€p
  • dyrare
  • Lasts longer without replacement screens

Push Bowl:

  • Slides in rather than lifting out
  • Less common

Joint Sizes:

  • 14mm: Most common, medium bongs
  • 18mm: Large bongs, bigger bowls
  • 10mm: Small/mini bongs (rare)

Bowl must match bong's joint size (or use adapter).


Optional Components (Enhanced Bongs)

Percolators (Percs)

Additional filtration devices inside the tube that further cool and filter smoke.

How They Work:

Force smoke through water or small holes multiple times, creating more bubbles and filtration.

Common Types:

Tree Perc:

  • Multiple arms hanging down
  • Each arm has slits
  • Good filtration, iconic look
  • Can be fragile

Honeycomb Perc:

  • Flat disc with many holes
  • Creates tiny bubbles
  • Great filtration
  • Relatively durable

Showerhead Perc:

  • Tube with slits pointing down
  • Like a showerhead (hence name)
  • Good filtration
  • Easy to clean

Turbine/Cyclone Perc:

  • Creates spinning water effect
  • Visual appeal + filtration
  • Moderate drag

Inline Perc:

  • Horizontal tube with slits
  • Often in base of scientific bongs
  • Excellent diffusion

Matrix Perc:

  • Combines multiple perc styles
  • Maximum filtration
  • Higher drag

Tradeoff:

More percs = smoother hits BUT more drag (harder to pull) and harder to clean.


Ice Catcher / Ice Pinch

Notches or pinches in the tube that hold ice cubes above the water.

Function:

  • Ice cools smoke as it passes
  • Results in cooler, smoother hits
  • Especially helpful for large hits

Design:

  • Usually 3 small glass notches
  • Positioned above water line
  • Some bongs have ice-catcher chambers instead

Using Ice:

  • Add ice cubes after filling water
  • Drop through mouthpiece
  • They'll catch on the notches
  • Replace as they melt

Note:

Not all bongs have ice catchers. It's an optional feature to look for when buying.


Splash Guard

A dome or barrier above the water that prevents water from reaching your mouth.

Function:

  • Blocks water splash during hard inhales
  • Allows higher water levels
  • Common in bongs with multiple percs

Design:

  • Small dome with openings for smoke
  • Positioned above water/perc
  • Smoke passes through, water can't


Ash Catcher

External attachment that catches ash and debris before it enters the main bong.

Function:

  • Pre-filters smoke
  • Keeps main bong cleaner longer
  • Often adds another percolator

Attachment:

  • Goes between bowl and downstem
  • Has its own water chamber
  • Matches bong's joint size

Tradeoff:

Adds complexity and height but significantly reduces main bong cleaning frequency.


Carb Hole

A hole on the side of the tube (instead of removable bowl).

Function:

  • Cover while inhaling
  • Release to clear chamber
  • Alternative to removable bowl

More common on:

  • Simpler/cheaper bongs
  • Pipes (standard feature)
  • Older designs

Most modern glass bongs use removable bowls instead.


How Parts Work Together

The Process:

1. Water fills base and covers downstem slits

2. Bowl holds cannabis, seated in joint above downstem

3. You light bowl and inhale through mouthpiece

4. Downstem carries smoke underwater, creating bubbles

5. Percolators (if present) add more filtration

6. Smoke rises through tube

7. Ice catcher (if present) cools smoke further

8. You remove bowl (or release carb) to clear

9. Splash guard (if present) prevents water entering mouth

10. Smoke enters lungs through mouthpiece


Upgrading Your Bong

Many components are interchangeable:

Easy Upgrades:

  • Better bowl (different size, screen included)
  • Diffused downstem (replaces standard)
  • Ash catcher (adds on)

Matching Joints:

Everything must match your bong's joint size (14mm or 18mm typically).

Adapters:

Allow mixing sizes:

  • 18mm bong with 14mm bowl? Use 18mm-to-14mm adapter
  • Opens up accessory options


Choosing Based on Parts

For Beginners:

  • Simple tube or beaker
  • Standard downstem (maybe diffused)
  • No percs or single perc
  • Easy to use and clean

For Smooth Hits:

  • Multiple percolators
  • Ice catcher
  • Diffused downstem
  • More complex but smoother

For Easy Cleaning:

  • Straight tube design
  • Minimal percs (or easy-clean designs like honeycomb)
  • Removable downstem
  • Avoid intricate tree percs

For Durability:

  • Thick glass (5mm+)
  • Silicone (if not glass)
  • Simple design (fewer fragile parts)
  • Beaker base (most stable)


This guide is for educational purposes. Cannabis laws vary by jurisdiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Nedstammen Àr utan tvekan viktigast - den förbinder skÄlen med vattnet och skapar filtrering. Utan en ordentlig nedstjÀlk skulle rök inte filtreras. VattennivÄn (som tÀcker nedstammen) bestÀmmer filtreringskvaliteten.

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