Hey guys, I hope everyone is enjoying their Friday!
First off, I'd like to note that I have read other threads comparing the two Peterson systems. I know this has been covered in the past, but I wanted to dive deep and double-check a few things.
Before getting my deluxe system Peterson I loved my standard system pipes! In the back of my mind, I immediately wanted to buy a Spigot system or two because I prefer the look. I was not sure if they smoked any better, or if they offered anything over and above a standard system Peterson.
A few things to note regarding the standard systems I have.
Lots of moisture builds up in the chamber, after a smoke I fling out the excess moisture and always require a paper towel to absorb the remaining moisture when cleaning. This is fine, but not Ideal if I'm in the mountains or I'm out and about all day. I may not always have a paper towel with me.
Then I got my deluxe system! It is a 9's 307, PSB Sandblasting with a vulcanite stem. Amazing! (I currently have a 20s PSB deluxe system being mailed to me as we speak.
What I noticed with my deluxe system.
It never builds up moisture in the chamber like a standard system does. The only thing I need to clean out the chamber is a pipe cleaner or two. The metal tip that screws into the stem (I apologize for not knowing the proper terminology) collects debris and it's very simple to wipe that off. A simple pipe cleaner runs through the stem and metal thingy and you're off to the races! (It's amazing to note how easily a pipe cleaner runs through the P-lip stem on a deluxe system vs a standard system btw.
Hats off to the Deluxe system for ease of cleaning, I don't need paper towels with me, I can easily take it on long trips or to the mountains and not worry about paper towels or flooded chambers!
It smokes better too!
How are the Spigots? Are they a standard system with more beauty? Or do they offer something that the standard system does not?
Later today I plan to buy two more Peterson pipes (The last two pipes I'll buy for a while) The other day I thought having two spigots would be cool.
Two standards
Two Deluxe systems
Two spigots.
Now that I'm aware of how much better the deluxe system smokes, and how much simpler it is to clean, I'm second-guessing if I should be spending my money on a spigot at all.
Could you guys chime in and discuss the nature of the Spigot system and if it offers anything above a standard system, please?
As far as bowl shapes go, I'll probably do the following.
My standard systems are a 307 and a 303. Large and small.
My deluxe systems are a 307 (Much bigger than my standard system 307 *9's* which is odd) and a 20's I just ordered.
The Spigot I had my eye on before realizing the Deluxe may be a better / simpler smoker was going to be a "312" This is a large chamber, similar to the 9's. I would then probably get a *3's* spigot to go along with the apple-shaped bowl of my standard system 303.
Depending on what a spigot system offers, I could still get the 312, but then a deluxe system *3's*
Or I buy a Deluxe system 312 and *3's*
To summarize once again. Is there any additional benefit for the smoke or cleaning of a Spigot System over the standard system, or is it just show and shine?
If there is not, I feel my money is best spent on the Deluxe system pipes because they do offer a great deal more than a standard system in my experience.
Thank you for your help guys!
First off, I'd like to note that I have read other threads comparing the two Peterson systems. I know this has been covered in the past, but I wanted to dive deep and double-check a few things.
Before getting my deluxe system Peterson I loved my standard system pipes! In the back of my mind, I immediately wanted to buy a Spigot system or two because I prefer the look. I was not sure if they smoked any better, or if they offered anything over and above a standard system Peterson.
A few things to note regarding the standard systems I have.
Lots of moisture builds up in the chamber, after a smoke I fling out the excess moisture and always require a paper towel to absorb the remaining moisture when cleaning. This is fine, but not Ideal if I'm in the mountains or I'm out and about all day. I may not always have a paper towel with me.
Then I got my deluxe system! It is a 9's 307, PSB Sandblasting with a vulcanite stem. Amazing! (I currently have a 20s PSB deluxe system being mailed to me as we speak.
What I noticed with my deluxe system.
It never builds up moisture in the chamber like a standard system does. The only thing I need to clean out the chamber is a pipe cleaner or two. The metal tip that screws into the stem (I apologize for not knowing the proper terminology) collects debris and it's very simple to wipe that off. A simple pipe cleaner runs through the stem and metal thingy and you're off to the races! (It's amazing to note how easily a pipe cleaner runs through the P-lip stem on a deluxe system vs a standard system btw.
Hats off to the Deluxe system for ease of cleaning, I don't need paper towels with me, I can easily take it on long trips or to the mountains and not worry about paper towels or flooded chambers!
It smokes better too!
How are the Spigots? Are they a standard system with more beauty? Or do they offer something that the standard system does not?
Later today I plan to buy two more Peterson pipes (The last two pipes I'll buy for a while) The other day I thought having two spigots would be cool.
Two standards
Two Deluxe systems
Two spigots.
Now that I'm aware of how much better the deluxe system smokes, and how much simpler it is to clean, I'm second-guessing if I should be spending my money on a spigot at all.
Could you guys chime in and discuss the nature of the Spigot system and if it offers anything above a standard system, please?
As far as bowl shapes go, I'll probably do the following.
My standard systems are a 307 and a 303. Large and small.
My deluxe systems are a 307 (Much bigger than my standard system 307 *9's* which is odd) and a 20's I just ordered.
The Spigot I had my eye on before realizing the Deluxe may be a better / simpler smoker was going to be a "312" This is a large chamber, similar to the 9's. I would then probably get a *3's* spigot to go along with the apple-shaped bowl of my standard system 303.
Depending on what a spigot system offers, I could still get the 312, but then a deluxe system *3's*
Or I buy a Deluxe system 312 and *3's*
To summarize once again. Is there any additional benefit for the smoke or cleaning of a Spigot System over the standard system, or is it just show and shine?
If there is not, I feel my money is best spent on the Deluxe system pipes because they do offer a great deal more than a standard system in my experience.
Thank you for your help guys!
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