Identification of a pipe filter

[Migwar]

Hello everyone,

I've aquired a pipe. The stem contains a filter that seems to be permanently attached. Although I have already cleaned the pipe (salt-alcohol deep cleaning), I am uncertain whether or not I can remove the filter (the white piece in the picture) without the application of force. Additionally, the narrow mouth of the pipe makes it impossible for a pipe cleaner to fit through. In such a situation, I am inquiring about the recommended daily cleaning procedure. Your advice is greatly appreciated.




Thank you,
Migwar

 

[Sigmund]

It looks to me like a 9mm paper and charcol disposable filter that maybe got stuck and someone put a hole in it. If you soak the stem in water it will probably just fall apart.

 

[Migwar]

I Will try that, thank you.

 

[Roach1]

I Will try that, thank you.

Did it work?

 

[Migwar]

Not yet. Still very solid after like 10 hours.

 

[Green Hill Hermit]

Maybe a filter adapter? Try plyers

 

[Migwar]

I will wait a bit more. The material of that filter is strange, it is very solid, I am afraid the pliers could brake the stem now.

 

[Green Hill Hermit]

If you've soaked it for 10 hours it's not a paper filter

 

[krizzose]

Could that be some sort of meerschaum insert? I’ve never seen such a thing, but it could be permanently attached

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

What kind of pipe is it? It could be a bone tenon extension.

 

[Migwar]

After 24 hours the piece is still very solid. The brand is as per the picture below.

Thank you.

 

[Hillcrest]

Try one drop of oil around the filter. The first picture looks like a paper filter; the second like a meerschaum filter wrapped in paper. The condensation seems to have swelled it and glued it to the sides. See if you can pass a pipe cleaner through the front to the back of the filter. If you can then it may be an screw in insert rather than a filter in which case you need to clean it and leave it there. Never heard of that brand of pipe. When my vauen filters get stuck in the savinelli I have a screw I use to screw through the end and yank it out after an application of soapy warm water. just 2 cents. Good luck and let us know what finally works. Thanks.

 

[woodsroad]

I mistead the title as “Indemnification of a Pipefitter”

Read your contracts carefully. Never indemnify your pipefitter!