Percolator Buying Guide

If you've ever shopped for a bong, you've likely encountered the intriguing world of percolators. These devices, often located within the bong's chamber, disperse smoke through water to smooth out the hit. When selecting a bong, consider the percolator's impact: What level of drag do you prefer? How much percolation is ideal? Do you prioritize cool visual effects or efficiency in a percolator? This guide offers insights into various percolator types to aid your decision-making.

Straight/Slitted Downstem

A basic percolation form in most bongs, usually a glass tube with slits at the bottom or leading to other percolation types.

Undispersed:

Dispersed:

Tree Percolator:

Filters smoke through 3 to 64 arms, with more arms equating to greater percolation.

Honeycomb:

A disc-shaped percolator resembling a fritted disc but with smaller, honeycomb-patterned holes. Smaller holes mean more percolation but also increase drag.

Showerhead:

Features a vertical tube opening at the bottom with slits for dispersive percolation.

Cyclone/Turbine:

A disc percolator with angled cuts that create a tornado effect with smoke and water, offering an aesthetically pleasing experience.

Fritted Disc:

Contains numerous small holes for thorough smoke filtration.

Dome:

Named for its shape, this percolator allows smoke to fill the perc and escape through small slits and perforations at the bottom.

Swiss:

Resembling Swiss cheese, this percolator features a wheel-like design with unique paths for smoke travel.