Every time you have a hookah party, have you noticed that your friends are all using an interesting hookah? This type of hookah pushes air into the container through the flow of water and gravity. The smoke is then concentrated and compressed in the container, giving you a more intense and exciting experience when you inhale. If you’re interested, you can find more hookahs with similar designs on our Global-Hookah website.
So, what is a gravity hookah? In today’s blog, I will explain how it works and share some professional tips I’ve learned for getting the craziest smoke from a gravity hookah—without damaging your lungs!
what is a gravity bong?
The gravity hookah primarily operates using natural gravity and reverse airflow technology. Its design allows for 360-degree rotation. Essentially, it consists of two glass containers—a large base filled with water and a smaller container on top for holding herbs. Once lit, smoke begins to form, and the water in the large container is pushed into the smaller container, creating negative pressure that forces all the smoke to concentrate together.
This allows users to enjoy a smoother and purer smoking experience. I think the principle behind this hookah is similar to that of a rocket, where water displacement and reverse airflow create a unique smoking effect. Doesn’t that sound fascinating?
Components of a Gravity Hookah
Below, I’ll explain the main components of a gravity hookah:
Water Container: Stores the cooling liquid. In this container, the smoke is quickly cooled and filtered.
Main Body: Contains dry flue and wet flue, which will be responsible for guiding the flow of smoke once we start smoking
Airflow Valve: Allows gases to selectively flow under different pressures, optimizing the removal of wet smoke.
Mouthpiece: Connects the user to the hookah, providing a channel for inhalation.
Compared with other ordinary hookahs, there are some more professional products on the market. Let me take you through the whole process so that you can understand how you should choose. Although they are very expensive, I assure you – they are worth buying!
For example, the Stündenglass Gravity Falls Hookah. It uses two glass chambers, and the small chamber has a 14 mm standard threaded connector that can be installed with various bowls and mouthpieces. The most unique thing is that its design uses the dual gravity principle, allowing users to achieve smoother smoke flow through simple operations when smoking.
What is the difference between a normal bong and a gravity bong?
On top of that, the glass gravity bong uses a 360-degree rotating design that delivers smooth, filtered smoke through gravity and water percolation. All you need to do is give it a simple twist to enjoy continuous hits, instead of having to reset the device every time like other bongs. I found I could easily take 5-10 draws in a row without any annoying repacking.
Aside from the cylindrical glass shape, it also comes in many custom designs, like a pineapple-shaped gravity bong. Both utilize air pressure cycling between the two chambers to rapidly recirculate smoke.
However, such professional rotating gravity bong are expensive, starting at US$600, and are not very accessible to many consumers. Therefore, I would prefer a homemade gravity bong.
How does a gravity bong work?
So How does a gravity bong work? The science behind it is actually pretty neat. As you light the bowl and start inhaling, the water gets pushed down into the lower chamber, creating negative pressure in the air-tight upper chamber. This negative pressure causes the smoke to rapidly fill the upper chamber. Once it’s full of dense smoke, you remove the bowl and inhale it all in one giant hit. The smoke gets forced into your lungs due to the pressure difference when you inhale. In the process, The smoke will be filtered and cooled by water. Isn’t this design great?
Is a gravity bong better for your lungs?
Maybe many cannabis lovers will ask at this time, will this design be better for your lungs? The answer is yes
Compared to pipes and joints, water bongs are cool. They can filter out way more tar and particles, making the quality of the smoke you inhale much better. This allows you to take smooth hits without as much irritation. Even many smokers report less mucus and lung irritation when smoking this way. But it’s not as simple as it seems. Inhaling large amounts of smoke is never gentle on your lungs, no matter how smooth it feels!
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