April 12, 2023
light bulb for smoking
I researched various sources, including Reddit discussions and web articles, focusing on the topic of using light bulbs for smoking. There were several discussions on creating smoking devices from light bulbs, primarily for smoking meth. However, there was also information on hazards and issues related to smoking light bulbs in general. The consensus among users was that using a light bulb for smoking can be done, but it may not be the safest or most effective method. The sources were mostly related to the original query, but there is some level of uncertainty given the nature of the topic.
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Source: "Why Is My Light Bulb Smoking? (Everything To Ch..." (from web, www.thecoldwire.com)
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Query: “Light bulb for smoking”
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Source: "Can I use a light bulb to smoke meth?" (from reddit, r/meth)
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“Can I use a light bulb to smoke meth?” - 6 months ago - r/meth - 7 points
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Old school!! Double filament park/blinker bulbs were the go to. Plier, pen tube, electrical tape….trip down memory lane
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Gut the light bulb and then use salt on its own and swish round inside of bulb if there is a coating on inside.
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Anyway, you can leave the bulb as is now and use a straw or tube to inhale the smoke from inside the bulb or you take a decent torch and get 1 spot on the bulb red hot. Blow through the now opened and Clean hole where the metal and filament was and blow a hole In the bulb making a perfect hole used as a carb just like a regular glass bubble pipe. Just add a pen or tube to the bulb for a stem.
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A 20oz plastic bottle lid usually fits perfectly on the part of the bulb the metal was. You can put a hole in the lid just big enough for your tube to fashion your stem to your bulb
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You can, but you have to gut the bulb, thoroughly clean the inside, and then find some way to make a hole for the carb without busting the bulb.
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Tin foil is the way to go if you do not have the tools necessary to make a light bulb pipe.
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It’s not as effective as foil, really hard to get a good hit without modifying air intake.
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If you have the tools to convert it to a proper pipe, way better than foil.
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Source: "What's ur own homemade smoking device for shard..." (from reddit, r/Stims)
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Query: “light bulb for smoking”
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Relevant responses:
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“Lightbulb is best.” - user
- “You can gather smoke before hitting it.” - user
- “You have minimal loss from escaping vapor.” - user
- “Also, you can hit the condensate after you finished the main course.” - user
- “Foil or a light bulb.” - user
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“I made a pipe out of tinfoil that worked okay, but what works better is one of those oil pipes that you can get at a smokeshop.” - user
- “I got one and it was only like $3. I think it was cheaper than the foil.” - user
- “A car’s tail light can be made into a pretty decent one.” - user
- “Back when I was still using bulbs, I actually found my way of making pipes you may be interested in. I’d take one of those long narrow chandelier bulbs and rather than fashion a mouthpiece for it I would clear out the business end of it and stick a long nail through so the tip was nestled down in the pointed end of the bulb and tap it through. Then just hit it through the electrical” end, and the hole in the tip makes an excellent carb.” - user
- “Christmas light bulbs are solid, but seriously just go buy a piece for like $4-5” - user
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“Lightbulb is best.” - user
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Relevant responses:
Source: "smoking without bubble?" (from reddit, r/meth)
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To make a pipe:
- Get a light bulb
- Cut the little metal part in the middle out of the light part with plyers
- Fill the bulb with salt and shake it around until it is clear
- Get a piece of strong wire and twist it around the screw part of the light bulb
- Put the meth inside the bulb and use a straw to inhale the smoke
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Other Options for Smoking:
- Use a foil boat
- Use a wine glass and a straw
- Hot rail by putting a hose on the end of the stem
- Booty bump
- Some people will offer more help on this topic via direct message or on an official chat room.
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Source: "Why is my light bulb smoking? - AnswerData" (from web, answerdata.org)
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Query: “light bulb for smoking”
- Ceiling light had 2 26W energy-efficient bulbs, max capacity 60W
- Noticed one of the bulbs smoking and smelled electrical smoke
- Turned off light, removed the bowl-cover to check
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Some possible causes according to answers on the webpage:
- Compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) not suitable for small, tight spaces; not designed for all applications
- Short in the socket due to center tab compression or wire degradation from heat build-up over time
- Defective bulb from the manufacturer or loose wires
- Malfunction caused a short, cannot be turned back on until checked
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Some possible solutions:
- Replace the fitting or the bulb
- Tighten the bulb
- Inspect wiring connections
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Source: "How to create a meth smoking device from a ligh..." (from web, bluelight.org)
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Relevant information from the webpage “How to create a meth smoking device from a lightbulb?”:
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Meth can be smoked with a meth pipe, which is an ideal option as it is easily available (for around $10) and makes smoking easier.
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To create a smoking device from a lightbulb:
- Use a clear 60-watt light bulb instead of a white one, which will be covered with paint that needs to be burnt off to see the bulb filling with smoke.
- Zoot before attempting to cut off the bulb’s metal top part as a flathead screwdriver is needed to break the glass-to-metal seal at the bulb’s base. This method works better than cutting the metal off.
- Washing the bulb’s insides with an acidic solution of lemon juice, salt, and luke-warm water is recommended, especially if the bulb isn’t brand new.
- Inhale the smoke with either a straw or a hollow pen tube.
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To burn the meth inside the bulb:
- Use a butane torch, although a regular lighter will also work.
- Hold the bulb with one hand and the lighter in the other.
- Use two people for the method, but it’s possible to improvise.
- Move the flame around the bulb where the meth is.
- The bulb will fill with smoke that will seep out if too much is left over.
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Source: "smoking meth outta a lightbulb | Bluelight.org" (from web, bluelight.org)
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Query: “light bulb for smoking”
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Relevant information found on webpage:
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People discussing how to smoke meth using a light bulb
- Some are struggling to take the light bulb apart
- Others suggest buying a glass pipe instead
- Razor is recommended to open the bulb
- One person found it ineffective compared to snorting
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Discussion included some off-topic comments
- Some comments criticized the user’s typing skills
- User clarified their preference for typing capitalized “A’s”
- No information found about smoking tobacco or other substances using a light bulb
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People discussing how to smoke meth using a light bulb
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Relevant information found on webpage:
Source: "Stupid question about smoking from a light bulb" (from reddit, r/Stims)
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The webpage contains information on smoking using a light bulb.
- The post describes how to make, clean, and use pipes from light bulbs.
- The post author claims to have never had an issue with using a light bulb.
- The author charges $20 for a bulb, which some find expensive.
- The author criticizes those who hesitate to use a bulb due to concerns over safety.
- One commenter suggests using foil instead of a bulb.
- Several commenters discuss alternative ways of smoking with unusual materials, such as a hypodermic needle made from fluorescent tube lights.
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