There are many perks (pun intended) to smoking a percolator bong. But, not all bongs are created equal, so if you’re looking for the best bongs with percolators, we’ve done the leg work and compiled them all here.
What is a percolator bong?
While all bongs filter smoke through water, a percolator bong goes a step further. Simply put, a percolator helps to cool down smoke and make it even smoother than it would be with simple water filtration. In most classic bongs, the water is filtered through the downstem (some consider the downstem to be its own type of percolator as well!). In percolator bongs, an additional contraption is added to further smooth out your hits.
The line between regular bong and percolator bong gets fuzzy, as some people define them differently. For this list, we’re looking at bongs with different/extra percolators besides a classic downstem. Percolators for bongs come in a number of styles, including showerhead, tree, honeycomb, inline, turbine, spiral/coil, and more.
Why should you use a bong with a percolator?
The goal of any bong is to make your smoke smoother. With additional percs, you can help reduce harsh hits—especially if you’re going to be smoking on the daily. While not necessary, extra cooling goes a long way on your lungs, when you’re smoking frequently!
Bio Hazard Straight Ice Bong with Double 10-Arm Tree Perc
This XL bong didn’t come to play. Equipped with not one but two 10-arm tree percolators in addition to ice catchers, this big bong provides powerful filtration and diffusion that you can really feel with every hit. Even at a staggering 22 inches long, this bong is built to last, and will survive years of heavy smoking if you maintain it well.
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Cheech & Chong’s Pedro Mini Beaker Bong
Bigger doesn’t have to mean better. This mini beaker bong by Cheech and Chong works by pulling the smoke through the submerged slits in the showerhead downstem. It then separates, filters, and cools the bubbly smoke, which ensures a smoother, more flavorful hit every time.
Snoop Dogg Pounds JFK Bubble Base Bong with Showerhead Perc
Named after the famous NYC airport, the JFK bubble base bong will certainly help you take flight. The slitted showerhead percolator breaks the smoke up into smaller particles, cooling it quickly for a softer, more chill hit. Trust Snoop Dogg, he’s the expert. This bong is No longer Available on Grasscity!
Molino Mad Scientist V2 Percolator Glass Bong
This funky-looking piece provides levels of filtration. It works by pulling smoke through submerged slits in the downstem for the first level of cooling and filtering. Next, the bubbly smoke then rises up into the central chamber, where the removable percolator breaks apart the bubbles and cools the smoke through the water. It’s dazzling to watch, and feels great on the inhale.
Piecemaker Kwack Silicone Bong
While it may look like an innocent rubber ducky, this bong’s hiding a powerful HexTEK™ percolator downstem inside. Just remove the duck head, fill it with water, and light her up! This fun piece from Piecemaker is made of silicone, so there’s no need to worry about accidentally breaking it, plus the perc inside is shatterproof, making this piece more durable than you’d think.
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Ramon is a well-known face in the cannabis accessories industry. As the managing director of Grasscity, Ramon is in charge of all the daily operations. He started working for Grasscity in 2014 as the Manager Supply Chain and is currently overseeing, besides his role at Grasscity, the global supply chain of High Tide Inc. Under his supervision, Grasscity, the best-rated online headshop, has shipped over a million bongs worldwide. Ramon is born and raised in Amsterdam, a.k.a. the “Grasscity”, and is educated in e-commerce, supply chain management, and cross cross-cultural management. He is an avid user and passionate expert on smoking accessories, who loves to educate the world about the latest innovations, product tips, guides, and other important information regarding using weed.