{"product_id":"8-encore-7mm-color-lip-base-beaker","title":"8\" Encore 7mm Color Lip\/Base Beaker","description":"\u003ch2\u003e8\" Encore 7mm Color Lip\/Base Beaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"product-at-a-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8\" Encore 7mm Color Lip\/Base Beaker is a 8\"-tall borosilicate water pipe built for daily flower sessions. Here's the quick read:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e borosilicate glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7mm tube wall where specified — heavier than budget glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJoint:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7mm female, standard US fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 4-6 oz depending on base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e double-boxed, 1-2 business days from Michigan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection style=\"border-left: 4px solid #027368; padding: 12px 16px; background: #f8fafa; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#027368\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M20 12v10H4V12\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M2 7h20v5H2z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 22V7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 7H7.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0-5C11 2 12 7 12 7z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 7h4.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0-5C13 2 12 7 12 7z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree glass bowl included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every bong we ship includes a matching flower bowl so you can pack and light on day one.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a proper daily-driver bong. We picked it up because it hits the right balance between heft and pourability — tall enough to cool the smoke properly, but not so massive it becomes a commitment to set up. The base is weighted so it stays put on a coffee table, and the joint accepts any standard bowl you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7mm thick walls (where specified):\u003c\/strong\u003e this is the benchmark for \"heavy-wall\" glass — noticeably more solid in hand than the typical 3-5mm tubes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeaker or straight base:\u003c\/strong\u003e the flared beaker shape holds more water and is harder to tip; straight tubes are lighter and easier to clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor accent:\u003c\/strong\u003e lip, foot, or full-body color that's fused into the glass, not applied on top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard 7mm joint:\u003c\/strong\u003e works with any bowl, ash catcher, or downstem from our catalog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixed or removable downstem:\u003c\/strong\u003e depends on the model — check the photos for the stem style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIce pinch or slitted perc (model-dependent):\u003c\/strong\u003e adds cooling beyond basic water filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 7mm thick bong is where flower enthusiasts settle in for the long haul. If your current piece is a thin mystery-glass tube from a gas station, this is a real upgrade. We'd also recommend it to anyone hosting — it's sturdy enough to pass around without everyone holding their breath.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorth Noting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick-wall glass doesn't mean indestructible. Dropping any bong onto a hard floor still ends badly. A bong mat under it on hardwood or tile will pay for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBorosilicate glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJoint\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7mm female\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWall thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7mm (model-dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeaker \/ straight (see title)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"specs-recap\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecap: 8\" borosilicate bong, 7mm thick wall construction, 7mm female joint. Uses standard US-size bowls. Base is beaker or straight depending on model. Free flower bowl ships with every bong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChange water after each session. Once a week, drain fully, fill with 91% iso plus a tablespoon of kosher salt, plug the mouthpiece and joint with your thumbs, shake for about a minute, rinse with hot water, repeat if needed. Skip the dish soap — residue takes forever to rinse out. For resin rings on thick glass, extend the iso soak to an hour before shaking.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow full should I fill the water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnough to cover the downstem slits by one inch. Below that, you lose percolation; above it, you'll get water pulled up into your mouth. If unsure, fill less and take a dry test pull to check draw.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWill my existing bowl fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your bowl is 7mm male (the most common US size), yes. 18mm bowls won't fit. Check the flared base of your bowl — most US bowls are 14mm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDoes the free bowl come with a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included bowl is a standard flower bowl with a natural choke point. We recommend adding a glass screen or small metal screen to prevent pull-through — they're a dollar or two in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flower-bowls\"\u003eflower bowls collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRound out the setup with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bongs-water-pipes\"\u003ebongs\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flower-bowls\"\u003eflower bowls\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ash-catchers\"\u003eash catchers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How full should I fill the water?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Enough to cover the downstem slits by one inch. Below that, you lose percolation; above it, you'll get water pulled up into your mouth. 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