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It ’s one of those " gamey - deas " that has probably occurred to everyone who ’s ever used a bong . What if you replaced the water with something else ? Would it taste different ? Would it have the same effect ?
We now have the answer .
Sara Dilley/Leafly
In the pursuit of science , a team of Leafly researchers recently have the liberty of experimenting with various liquids in place of the stock way - temperature piddle .
The squad nominate a variety of different liquidity . Some were vetoed due to the gross - out component ( milk , chocolate Milk River , Milk of Magnesia ) . A few were declined base on rubber concerns ( H peroxide ) , and some did n’t make the cut because they were just too anathemize mussy ( sorry , Mrs. Butterworth ’s ) . In the end , we come up with a jolly decorous , comprehensive listing of liquids to be try out and evaluated .
Ice water
In the world of the water pipe , ice weewee is big businessman . Distilled and cool down , it correspond the " ascendency " of this experimentation .
Discussion : It cools the smoking and enhance the sharp penchant of the flower . Overall , we discover it make the ideal experience for smoke cannabis out of a bong .
Conclusion:10/10 : would hit again .
Sara Dilley/Leafly
Hot water
Stepping in the opposite direction of ice water , we chose hot body of water from the tap . We do n’t commend using stewing H2O for the sake of preserving the integrity of your pipe ; boiling water can weaken the glass , pull in it more susceptible to breaking .
give-and-take : We were impressed with the optic effect of steam snaking out of the bong stalk . Our second impression was how warm the bong felt on our hands , also a pleasant experience . Third impression : inhaling hot fastball . Spell broken . The red-hot piss was aesthetically and tactilely pleasing , but harshed the smoke , which burned the throat on the fashion down , thus cave the bong ’s choice directive ( " First , smoothen the toke " ) .
Conclusion : Better in theory than exercise .
Sara Dilley/Leafly
Fruit punch
We used water - season drops for this experiment – two drop of generic fruit punch flavoring were plenty to interpenetrate the water .
word : This was the only liquidness that actually " flavored " the bullet , making the first few inhales taste exceptionally odorous and fruity . Unfortunately , the perceptiveness diminished with each consecutive inhale , particularly when the bowl approach hard currency - out . As the park disappeared , so did the fruity deliciousness .
finis : Quite tasty and worth trying . Be warned , though : it did stain the bong garden pink for a while .
Sara Dilley/Leafly
Vodka
awe-inspiring idea , right ? Combine two of your favorite minor vice . What could go wrong ? Answer : everything .
discourse : Nope , nope , nope . This was easily the worst experience of the liquids . you may savor the intoxicant vaporisation and it is TERRIBLE . You know that feel when you stick your nose into a tumbler pigeon of secure whiskey and the alcohol vaporisation is so strong it feel like it will burn your nose tomentum off ? It ’s like that , only bad , because you ’re in reality trying to inhale ALCOHOLIC SMOKE , which is exactly as terrible as it sounds . A scientist we know was mildly shocked that we even stress it . " Not advised , or safe , " he say us . " puff alcohol fumes is toxic . "
Conclusion : Learn from our experience . PASS .
Sara Dilley/Leafly
Cranberry juice
Cranberry juice came highly recommend from several author , mostly notably because it is thought that the acidity in the fruit juice can actually aid keep your chalk neat longer .
give-and-take : In term of usability , cranberry succus was like to standard water system . Almost no cranberry flavor come through in the smoke , but using icy - cold cranberry juice was pleasant , if indistinguishable from rap water system .
Conclusion : deserving the substitution if you ’re hoping to prolong the cleanliness of your water tobacco pipe .
Sara Dilley/Leafly
Slurpee
This was by far the most pop sensitive among bystander and curious ally . " How ’d the Slurpee release out ? " we heard , over and over . All right . Here ’s your report .
Discussion : This was a hard fluid to test , mostly due to the chunky , icy consistency , which made it punishing to pour into the bong without spill ( we used the blue raspberry flavor , available at most convenience store ) . The bubbles were tiresome to come forth from the admixture , which made it difficult to breathe in , kind of like sucking a really fatheaded milk shake through a really thin straw .
The heater was cool down importantly by the slushy deoxyephedrine , create a curious gist . Because the roll of tobacco was so much cold and smooth , we ended up withdraw rips that were much , much enceinte than we anticipated . In fact , that first big hit send one investigator into a cough scene . After that , though , each consecutive hitting was easier as the icy slush concoction melted .
Sara Dilley/Leafly
Although the Slurpee flavor was n’t immediately apparent , the episodic splatter - back that grazed our mouth during a vigorous hit was surprisingly tasty .
last : The grain was fun , albeit messy . Plus you may fuddle the remnant Slurpee when your mouth dries up . ( The additional , not the bong water Slurpee ! Eww . )
Soda water (with lime)
For this round , we move high - class and created a sorting of a gin & tonic without the gin rummy .
Discussion : This was by far our favorite liquid replacement , the unanimous succeeder of the Great Bong Experiment of 2016 . If you ’re hope to try this one , make certain the sparkling water is chilled , fresh , and bubbly for optimal essence .
The first inhale is nipping and impertinent . It almost try out like the skunk has been textured . The carbonation actually change the sess to make it tingle in your mouth and throat , almost like inhaling Pop Rocks . We taste it first at way temperature , then added a few chalk cubes . The chilled rendering was far and aside the better choice . The ice cool down the smoke and the carbonation falsify the consistence in a most pleasing mode .
Sara Dilley/Leafly
take note : We consulted with a scientist to ensure the safety of this particular fluid . It was relayed to us that , in moderation , it is extremely unlikely that this liquid would be dangerous . However , just for good measure , be safe and proceed with precaution .
end : Winner , succeeder , crybaby dinner party . The only fluid I would consider using on a regular base and/or commend to others .
This article was in the beginning published as " The Leafly Bong Experiment : What befall When You put back Bong Water with Other Liquids . " For this and more article on cannabis news and culture ( including morebong piddle hacks and repugnance stories ) , visitLeafly news program .
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