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Post by lenticula on Mar 26, 2018 6:25:29 GMT -5
I have been using Peterson Pipes using their 9 mm filters for some years.
I use a new filter with every smoke.
I have just started smoking a Savinelli with balsa filters.
The recommendation on the pack says replace every 4 smokes or so.
However I am finding after one smoke the filter is pretty well done for...or so it seems to me.
What is the general attitude to filters?
Do they have any real benefit, health-wise or whatever ?
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Post by PhantomWolf on Mar 26, 2018 6:35:27 GMT -5
I can't imagine them making a difference health-wise unless you inhale. I am sure they help with moisture to some extent. I have never used one. I don't think many people do.
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Post by papipeguy on Mar 26, 2018 8:07:58 GMT -5
Filters are popular in Europe but not so much here in the USA. When I get a pipe with a filter I immediately toss it. I don't use them in my cobs either. I find them messy and restrictive. Also, you can't pass a pipe cleaner through the stem with a filter in place. Just my 2¢.
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Post by crapgame on Mar 26, 2018 8:36:41 GMT -5
no use for them either
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Post by That Falls Guy on Mar 26, 2018 8:48:16 GMT -5
Totally agree with what papipeguy stated.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Mar 26, 2018 8:55:51 GMT -5
i do use them, i don't notice any restriction. they DO help with moisture, which is a problem for me, i guess i have extremely moist breath, and the filters make my smoke much more enjoyable. someone passed along a link where studies where done and the balsa filters do filter out a huge amount of the "bad stuff" so that is a plus for me. I will say that the balsa filters are what I use and I don't notice any restriction with those. the paperish filters that come with cobs do seem restrictive.
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Post by Legend Lover on Mar 26, 2018 9:01:54 GMT -5
I have noticed that pipes that have filters don't gurgle for me, pipes without filters do...so I use filters when I can. Like Lady Margaret, I too must have moist breath.
Also, I've just remembered that I bought a Mr. Brog that had a filter. My first smoke from it was with Holger Danske Mango Vanilla and it tasted awesome - the first time the smoke tasted like the smell. Smoking it again without the filter and I didn't get that same taste. YMMV
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Post by slowroll on Mar 26, 2018 9:27:22 GMT -5
I have a few full bent Savs with balsa filters. They do a good job of removing moisture without restricting flow. I don't use the 9mm charcoal. I have a Hilson made for 9mm charcoal, and made an adapter so I can use the 6mm balsa. I do pitch them after every smoke.
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Post by Darin on Mar 26, 2018 10:34:34 GMT -5
As they say ... do what works for you.  Although I don't use filters or smoke aro's, Legend Lover's comment about them tasting better together isn't the first time I've heard this mentioned and does peak my curiosity. |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Mar 26, 2018 10:46:21 GMT -5
I have noticed that pipes that have filters don't gurgle for me, pipes without filters do...so I use filters when I can. Like Lady Margaret, I too must have moist breath.
maybe it's a Celtic trait? lol
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Post by cigrmaster on Mar 26, 2018 11:19:06 GMT -5
I have owned 6mm Savinelli and 9 mm Winslow pipes and never used filters or adapters and both smoked great without either.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2018 13:06:17 GMT -5
I don't like the paper filters at all, but do occasionally use a balsa one on high-nicotine blends like 1792. I find it does reduce the nic a little, improve gurgle, and does not impact flavor.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2018 13:12:45 GMT -5
I have a number of Savinelli's that take the 6 mm balsa filter, but have inserted adapters in all of them. However, I've heard that filters can take the bite out of problematic blends and have been planning to see what they can do with a Mac Bite (i.e., Mac Baren) tobacco.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2018 14:02:20 GMT -5
I have 2 pipes I have to use paper filters to be able to smoke them. They are made by Medico many years ago.
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Post by haebar on Mar 26, 2018 15:24:01 GMT -5
I often use filters in pipes that are made to accept them. I find that they absorb moisture, so I don't need to run a pipe cleaner through the stems so much. I think filters also reduce bite to some extent.
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Post by Scott W on Mar 26, 2018 15:56:44 GMT -5
Hi there!
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Post by Dramatwist on Mar 26, 2018 16:03:33 GMT -5
The only pipe I use a filter in is the MM Ozark Mountain... works well in that pipe.
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Post by Legend Lover on Mar 26, 2018 16:09:34 GMT -5
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Post by haebar on Mar 26, 2018 16:13:39 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2018 13:46:15 GMT -5
In DRG style, I cut the paper filter in 1/3 and change them every smoke. Leaving the full size in place, makes for soggy smokes.
With Savinelli, I cut them in half. At smokes end, I squeeze the moisture from them with paper towel and microwave dry for 45 seconds. Average 3 smokes from each 1/2 balsa filter this way.
In my Euro pipes, I use Vauen Dr Pearl Jr and Papier Filter.
If you smoke a lot, the price of filters adds up, so these workarounds help. I would mention in passing that the retired CEO of Dr Grabow has been quoted as to the sale of filters, funding his retirement.
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Post by lenticula on Mar 27, 2018 14:13:26 GMT -5
In DRG style, I cut the paper filter in 1/3 and change them every smoke. Leaving the full size in place, makes for soggy smokes. With Savinelli, I cut them in half. At smokes end, I squeeze the moisture from them with paper towel and microwave dry for 45 seconds. Average 3 smokes from each 1/2 balsa filter this way. In my Euro pipes, I use Vauen Dr Pearl Jr and Papier Filter. If you smoke a lot, the price of filters adds up, so these workarounds help. I would mention in passing that the retired CEO of Dr Grabow has been quoted as to the sale of filters, funding his retirement. Thanks...good idea to cut them in half but I think I would draw the line at drying them out and reusing ! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2018 14:18:26 GMT -5
In DRG style, I cut the paper filter in 1/3 and change them every smoke. Leaving the full size in place, makes for soggy smokes. With Savinelli, I cut them in half. At smokes end, I squeeze the moisture from them with paper towel and microwave dry for 45 seconds. Average 3 smokes from each 1/2 balsa filter this way. In my Euro pipes, I use Vauen Dr Pearl Jr and Papier Filter. If you smoke a lot, the price of filters adds up, so these workarounds help. I would mention in passing that the retired CEO of Dr Grabow has been quoted as to the sale of filters, funding his retirement. Thanks...good idea to cut them in half but I think I would draw the line at drying them out and reusing ! Trim a smidgen off each smoked end and you will see that the interior of the filter is still light in color and dry. |
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Post by Scott W on Mar 29, 2018 21:49:26 GMT -5
I haven’t used filters much but my uncle swears by them
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2018 22:20:29 GMT -5
About the only pipes I reach for these days are my Sav 9MM or MM Cobs with filters. I have evolved to prefer them for the present time.
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Post by steveinny on Mar 30, 2018 3:16:19 GMT -5
Though not technically filters I have come to appreciate the Nording Eriksen Keystone system pipes which I find really do remove alot of moisture and provide a cool smoke. I also have recently acquired my first couple of Carey Magic Inch pipes. The whole concept of the smoke passing through the "Magic Inch" and mixing with outside air through the vents and the condensation absorbed by the papyrate filter peaked my curiosity. It has been compared to a reverse calabash because of the "cooling chamber". My Magic Inch pipes have never gurgled and they do smoke cool. But the systems mentioned are not really filters as the smoke does not actually pass through them.
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Post by headrott on Mar 31, 2018 2:50:17 GMT -5
I (pretty much) use filtered pipes exclusively. Particularly 9mm filtered pipes.
That said, my favorite filter type is the Meerchaum 9mm filters (by Natur). These give less restriction, while reducing moisture and lessening the flavor reduction. The 9mm paper filters by Vauen are good for certain smokes, giving much less flavor reduction, but reducing moisture. If the tobacco will bit, you will definitely get the bite while using the 9mm paper filters by Vauen.
The charcoal are the most commonly used filter and are good, but alter the tobacco flavor the most, and IMO restrict draw more than meerschaum filters.
Also, for "health benefits" with using filters: meerschaum and charcoal filters will reduce the staining of your teeth caused by smoking tobacco. The paper filters will also, but to a lesser degree.
Filters are used by myself almost exclusively. Balsa filters also have their place but Meerschaum 9mmm filters are the best out of all filter types, IMO.
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Post by Legend Lover on Mar 31, 2018 3:24:13 GMT -5
I (pretty much) use filtered pipes exclusively. Particularly 9mm filtered pipes. That said, my favorite filter type is the Meerchaum 9mm filters (by Natur). These give less restriction, while reducing moisture and lessening the flavor reduction. The 9mm paper filters by Vauen are good for certain smokes, giving much less flavor reduction, but reducing moisture. If the tobacco will bit, you will definitely get the bite while using the 9mm paper filters by Vauen. The charcoal are the most commonly used filter and are good, but alter the tobacco flavor the most, and IMO restrict draw more than meerschaum filters. Also, for "health benefits" with using filters: meerschaum and charcoal filters will reduce the staining of your teeth caused by smoking tobacco. The paper filters will also, but to a lesser degree. Filters are used by myself almost exclusively. Balsa filters also have their place but Meerschaum 9mmm filters are the best out of all filter types, IMO. Are meerschaum filters reusable? |
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Post by headrott on Mar 31, 2018 3:33:28 GMT -5
I (pretty much) use filtered pipes exclusively. Particularly 9mm filtered pipes. That said, my favorite filter type is the Meerchaum 9mm filters (by Natur). These give less restriction, while reducing moisture and lessening the flavor reduction. The 9mm paper filters by Vauen are good for certain smokes, giving much less flavor reduction, but reducing moisture. If the tobacco will bit, you will definitely get the bite while using the 9mm paper filters by Vauen. The charcoal are the most commonly used filter and are good, but alter the tobacco flavor the most, and IMO restrict draw more than meerschaum filters. Also, for "health benefits" with using filters: meerschaum and charcoal filters will reduce the staining of your teeth caused by smoking tobacco. The paper filters will also, but to a lesser degree. Filters are used by myself almost exclusively. Balsa filters also have their place but Meerschaum 9mmm filters are the best out of all filter types, IMO. Are meerschaum filters reusable? Good question. I personally do not reuse them, but have not tried. They are cheep enough to toss out after a single use. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Mar 31, 2018 4:37:26 GMT -5
Are meerschaum filters reusable? Good question. I personally do not reuse them, but have not tried. They are cheep enough to toss out after a single use. Good to know. Thanks. |
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Post by slowroll on Mar 31, 2018 7:12:43 GMT -5
On a related note, for pipex then tend to form too much dottle and get crappy tasting toward the bottom, I mitigate that with the Nording clay pebbles. Put a few in the bottom, and it's much better.
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