Circ Perc

For cannabis enthusiasts, few things are more satisfying than a smooth hit from a well-designed bong or bubbler.

Percolators are what make that possible.

Let’s take a closer look at one popular perc – the circ.

What is a Circ Perc?

A circ perc, short for circular perc, is a type of percolator – a filtration system inside a bong or bubbler. It consists of a circular disc with holes that diffuse smoke through water.

The circ perc is mounted horizontally near the bottom of the bong.

As smoke passes through the holes, it gets broken up into tiny bubbles. This cools the smoke and filters out impurities for an ultrasmooth draw when inhaling.

Circ percs are one of the most popular percolators designs thanks to their simplicity and effectiveness. The small holes of a circ perc create maximal diffusion with minimal drag when inhaling.

This gives smooth, cool hits. Having just one perc chamber avoids overly filtering the flavor of the cannabis. Circ per pair well with ice pinches for additional cooling.

Quality glass bongs include circ percs made from borosilicate glass. Cheaper acrylic and metal circ percs can crack or melt under high heat.

When shopping for a glass water pipe, look for clean, evenly spaced holes in a circ perc for optimal diffusion.

Keeping a circ perc clean by regularly changing water preserves flavor and function. With routine maintenance and care, a good circ perc bong will provide years of cooled hits.