herman
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Post by herman on Aug 18, 2019 12:20:37 GMT -5
Hi all; got a quick question, I am thinking about buying a Dr. Grabow pipe after reading the revues on the Patch. How often do you change the filter, after each bowl or two or longer? Also ,a tip, if the tenon is a little lose on a pipe, wrap a small piece of plumbers tape around it. the white kind, I find it works better then bees wax and last longer. Thats all for now . thank-you for responding. Herman  |
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Post by insignia100 on Aug 18, 2019 12:30:33 GMT -5
Change the filter after every smoke.
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Post by Darin on Aug 18, 2019 12:36:05 GMT -5
Personally, I remove the filter and never look back.
They can be smoked with or without the adapter for this purpose as well.
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Post by kbareit on Aug 18, 2019 14:16:36 GMT -5
I don't use the filters and am happy with how they smoke. Try it with and without and see which you prefer.
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Post by Baboo on Aug 18, 2019 15:02:47 GMT -5
Every/every other smoke... you decide based on gunk buildup, moisture, draw resistance, carry-over flavor, degree of motivation/laziness, etc. Don't let it become a nagging thing... do or don't, now or later.
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Post by McWiggins on Aug 18, 2019 15:40:49 GMT -5
 Except in this case. Try a filter, try without. Decide what you like. Im not a filter guy but if I were, I think I'd change after a smoke or two. I like a clean pipe so I have a clean smoke. |
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Post by insignia100 on Aug 18, 2019 15:43:20 GMT -5
When I first started I much preferred filtered pipes. I was still learning how to pack the pipe, and I disliked sucking up bits of tobacco. As my packing technique has improved, I'm slowly transitioning to not using a filter. The nice thing about filtered pipes is that if you don't want to use a filter, either leave it out or get an adapter. With non-filtered pipes, you don't have the option of adding a filter if you wanted.
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Post by Baboo on Aug 18, 2019 15:53:16 GMT -5
I've been known to put a wispy little tuft of 100% cotton in there. Works just like a filter for non-filter designs. I also use screens from time-to-time.
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Post by isett2860 on Aug 18, 2019 17:26:26 GMT -5
When I first got started, I bought some pipes on Ebay from a german seller.
Not knowing any better. They all had 9mm filters.
But this was ok. I was remembering from days long ago always seeing the Medico and Dr Grabow
filters at the store. So I thought pipes were supposed to have filters.
Well now move 3 years ahead. Today I am using filters 6mm balsa and 9mm charcoal and not using them.
Those pipes from Germany now have adapters if needed.
Those Missouri Meer’s that can get filters do.
I have discovered some blends I just like better with a filter. Sometimes I’m just in the mood for something more in your face. So no filter then.
And now to the point of this thread. 😆 I change them after every smoke
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Post by elric on Aug 18, 2019 18:33:46 GMT -5
Hi all; got a quick question, I am thinking about buying a Dr. Grabow pipe after reading the revues on the Patch. How often do you change the filter, after each bowl or two or longer? Also ,a tip, if the tenon is a little lose on a pipe, wrap a small piece of plumbers tape around it. the white kind, I find it works better then bees wax and last longer. Thats all for now . thank-you for responding. Herman For 7 years I smoked the one pipe day in day out. Another mistake was that I took the mouthpiece off while the pipe was still hot, regularly. This led to a very loose stem that was a huge PITA. Plumbers tape came in very handy. A better way I found to fix a very loose stem, is to wipe a thin smear of nail polish on the tenon. Allow to dry for at least a couple of hours before reattaching to the pipe. If still loose, give another thin smear. It works a charm. Bees wax works well for stems that are just a tiny bit loose but my Peterson was past that point. Filters have their place but as I choose blends that are no stronger than mild to medium, I don't need them. [Pus I don't like how they inhibit the draw] When I was using them I'd change the filter every other bowl. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 19, 2019 13:49:54 GMT -5
If I use a filter I replace after every smoke...but I rarely use a filter.
Sometimes the filter brings out the flavour in the smoke though.
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