As a rule I go for non-filtered pipes for the unrestricted air flow, but I do have one. It's a lovely old Medico Jet Stream that takes the standard Medico / Dr Plumbs filter. With the rest of my pipes, I run 3 or 4 pipe cleaners through them soon after smoking to remove the tar and moisture, which keeps them fairly clean. With the Jet Stream I need to wait until its cold before splitting it to clean.
When I do my monthly deep clean, the Jet is always much dirtier. I guess that waiting before cleaning means the tars harden and less is removed with the regular pipe cleaners.
So, how do other filter pipe smokers keep theirs clean? Any tips?
When I do my monthly deep clean, the Jet is always much dirtier. I guess that waiting before cleaning means the tars harden and less is removed with the regular pipe cleaners.
So, how do other filter pipe smokers keep theirs clean? Any tips?