A chillum, whether it be glass
or silicone, is a refreshingly simple type of piece that requires
minimal maintenance and performs like a champ.
But, any type of device that we use to smoke dry herb can give us
problems once in a while. Besides that,
a lot of times it comes down to how you’re packing your bowl, or the quality of
herb that you’re using. Either way,
we’re certain that you’ll be able to get back to enjoyable smoking sessions in
no time.
With that said, if you’re struggling to get a good hit out
of your chillum, here are the main reasons why that can happen, and what to do
about it.
Tip #1: Check for Clogs
First off, you’ll want to make sure that there isn’t a clog
that’s obstructing airflow, because that will definitely give you weak hits, or
no hits at all. Clogs can occur from
built up resin that results from a lack of cleaning your chillum, or bits of
herb that find their way in the airflow channel – even debris from outside if
you’re not storing your chillum properly.
Use a long, pointy object like a modified wire hanger to
stick down the entire airflow channel, looking for any clogs that are stuck in
there. Then, rinse your chillum
thoroughly to wash out whatever was lodged inside.
Tip #2: Make Sure You’re Using Fresh Herb
Sometimes, the chillum isn’t to blame at all. If you’re using old, dried out herb, you’re
not going to get good hits – instead, you will likely get thin smoke that
irritates your throat. Don’t just use
herb you’ve bought recently, but store that herb in an airtight container to
prevent it from drying out before you get a chance to finish it.
Tip #3: Make Sure You’re Loading the Bowl Properly
If you’re not loading your chillum properly, you can end up
with a disappointing smoke. A chillum is
easy to load since the bowl is vertical, and at the end of your device. But, this can actually make it more common to
load it incorrectly, since you might assume that due to the shape of the
device, you can just jam a bunch of herb in one end, and it’ll smoke
easily. Make sure that you don’t
overload the bowl, or else there will be no room for air to make its way through
the flower, resulting in very weak hits that are unable to satisfy you in any
way.
Tip #4: Consider the Grind
If you’re not using a grinder, it may be time to invest in
one. A lot of people break up herb with
their hands before loading it into their chillum, and technically, this can
work out just fine. But, a grinder can
give you far better hits by increasing the surface heating area, which leads to
fuller, more abundant smoke that flows easily.
Tip #5: Make Sure You Have a Good-Quality Chillum
Of course, sometimes, you can do everything right, but your
actual chillum is just lacking. If you
buy a cheap chillum that was produced poorly, then you may never get the
satisfying hits that you deserve. It
could be an airflow channel that’s just too narrow to deliver meaningful
amounts of smoke, or a bowl design that makes it hard for the smoke to travel
at all. Make a point to purchase your
chillum from a reputable source, like The Vape Mall, in order to know you’re
getting one constructed for nothing but pure satisfaction.
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