One-hitters are never going out of style. After all, what else offers more portability,
discretion, convenience, and lack of maintenance? What all one-hitters share in common with one
another is that they offer a super small structure with a straight airflow
channel from the bowl to the mouthpiece, for direct hits. Your typical one-hitter enables 1-3 hits of
smoke per bowl load, so that you can get in some satisfying puffs virtually
anywhere on demand. Still, despite how
simple they are by design, one-hitters can give you problems from time to time.
What are Most Common Issues You Can Run into with a One-Hitter – and How
to Fix Them?
One-hitters typically have few issues. That’s because they are, once again, very
simple in their design, offering a straight and small airflow channel with the
bowl on one end, and the mouthpiece on the other. But, no smoking device is 100% immune to
issues, so let’s go over the ones you might experience now.
Your One-Hitter is Clogged
Maybe the most common issue by far is a clog somewhere in
the device’s airflow channel. Of course,
this can cause a disruption in airflow, preventing any smoke from coming
through and out of the mouthpiece.
Because the channel is typically so narrow, it’s quite easy for a piece
of debris, resin, or bits of flower to get stuck in there.
Luckily, the fix is pretty simple. First, try poking through the channel with a
small object like a needle, a paper clip, or a hair pin. If that doesn’t dislodge what’s stuck inside,
soak the whole one-hitter in a solution of water, coarse salt, and isopropyl
alcohol, as this will break up any residue inside. In fact, you should be cleaning your
one-hitter this way weekly or so, anyway.
The Smoke is Too Hot
One complaint we’ve heard about one-hitters is that the
smoke is too hot, and it feels quite harsh when it’s inhaled into the
lungs. Now, here’s the thing: that’s
just the nature of one-hitters, and so you can’t really prevent the smoke from
being potentially hotter and harsher than it is with other smoking
devices. But, if it’s actually scorching
you, that’s not normal either.
If the smoke is way too hot and harsh, it can be that you
have a poorly constructed one-hitter, with the airflow design and materials
simply being incompatible with a smooth smoking session.
You’re Getting Bits of Burnt Flower and Ash When You Inhale
If you’re getting flower and ash flying into your mouth when
you pull on the mouthpiece, that’s not unusual – especially with an open,
direct-airflow system like a one-hitter.
Fortunately, there’s a very simple fix to this problem, so you don’t
have to breathe in dirty ash, or pick flower bits out of your teeth.
You can buy small mesh screens that are inserted into the
bowl, acting as a barrier between your bud and your air channel. This way, the smoke can get through the small
mesh holes, but actual solid substances cannot.
These mesh screens are pretty easy to find nowadays, and super
inexpensive, while coming in packs containing several screens so you can switch
them out once they get dirty.
Your Glass One-Hitter Has Shattered, Chipped, or Cracked
If you have a glass one-hitter (as opposed to one made from
metal or silicone), it may get damaged at some time. If your glass one-hitter has chipped,
shattered, or cracked, we recommend replacing it entirely. That’s because it can be dangerous, as tiny
bits of glass end up getting into the airflow channel, which you don’t want to
be inhaling. It may be tempting to
remedy it with glue, but most types of glue contain toxins when they’re heated
to high temperatures, which you do not want to be breathing in.
Your Dugout Lid Came Off
Finally, let’s talk about dugout/one-hitter setups, which
consist of two parts: a dugout for your stash, and a one-hitter that’s
concealed beneath the lid. If you’re
using a dugout that has a swivel lid screwed on, like what we carry, then
simply replace the screw if necessary, or tighten it back into place with a
screwdriver.
One-Hitters are Simple to Use and Almost Always Simple to Fix
The good news about one-hitters is that while they can run
into issues like any other type of device, they’re usually much easier to fix
because they’re such basic designs. So,
if you have any issues like the ones above, it’s unlikely you have to actually
replace your one-hitter, aside from it being broken or constructed poorly. If you’re looking to purchase a one-hitter
that’s reliable and durable, head on over to The
Vape Mall.
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