A bucket bong, also known as a gravity bong, is a method of consuming smokable substances such as tobacco or cannabis. It operates by using the water’s upward gravitational pull to draw smoke into a container, from which it can then be inhaled. Here are some potential advantages:
- Efficiency: A bucket bong can be more efficient than a traditional pipe or bong because it uses water to draw the smoke into a container, often resulting in a more concentrated and intense inhalation.
- Economical: Bucket bongs can be made from household items and do not necessarily require a financial investment, unlike some specialized smoking devices.
- Higher Potency: Some users report that the smoke from a bucket bong feels stronger than that from other methods. This is because a gravity bong can produce a highly concentrated volume of smoke all at once, leading to a stronger effect from less substance.
- Customizable: Bucket bongs are typically DIY, so you can make them as big or as small as you want, depending on your preferences.
- Novelty and Experience: Some people enjoy the experience of using a bucket bong because it is different from using more traditional methods of consumption.
It’s worth noting that the potency and intensity of bucket bongs aren’t necessarily beneficial for everyone, especially for those new to smoking. Also, the harshness of the smoke produced by bucket bongs can be an issue for some people.
Here’s a simple way to make one using household items:
Materials
• A large bucket or container
• A smaller plastic bottle (2-liter soda bottle works great)
• Aluminum foil
• A needle or something similar to poke holes
• Cannabis
Instructions for making a Gravity Bong
1. Cut the Bottom Off the Smaller Bottle: Cut off the bottom of the smaller plastic bottle, but make sure it’s not too short. You want it to be able to fit inside the larger container without touching the bottom.
2. Make the Bowl: Take a piece of aluminum foil and shape it into a small bowl. This will fit over the mouthpiece of the plastic bottle. Make sure it’s a bit concave so that it can hold your cannabis.
3. Poke Holes in the Foil: Using a needle or something similar, poke a few holes in the aluminum foil. These holes will allow smoke to pass through.
4. Prepare the Larger Container: Fill your larger container (like a bucket) with water. The water should be enough to submerge most of the smaller bottle, but not to the point where the bottle would be fully underwater when put in.
5. Place the Foil Bowl: Place the foil bowl you created onto the mouthpiece of the smaller bottle and press it down gently so it stays in place.
6. Place the Bottle in the Bucket: Put the smaller bottle gently into the larger container filled with water. The open bottom of the bottle should be submerged, but the top where your foil bowl is should remain above the water.
7. Load and Light: Put your cannabis into the foil bowl. While lighting the cannabis, slowly start lifting the smaller bottle. The change in pressure will pull the smoke from the burning cannabis into the bottle.
8. Inhale the Smoke: Once the bottle is filled with smoke, carefully remove the foil bowl, place your mouth on the top of the bottle, and inhale while pushing the bottle back down into the water. This will force the smoke up and into your lungs.
Please be aware that smoking with plastic and aluminum can release harmful chemicals. This method should be used with caution and in a well-ventilated area.
