Pipe Filter 9mm

[HoomanA]

Hello everyone,

I have recently bought my first pipe alongside a Dr Perl Junior Vauen 9 mm filter. I do not know if this is a good filter or not, I would appreciate if someone can shed some light on this matter.
Thanks,
Hooman

 

[tklee]

It's a carbon filter. Don't worry, it's commonly used. I have like 10 boxes of this ?

 

[olkofri]

One way to find out is to try it. Make sure the blue cap is towards the mouthpiece and that it's secured in it so that it seals properly and doesn't rattle.

 

[HoomanA]

One way to find out is to try it. Make sure the blue cap is towards the mouthpiece and that it's secured in it so that it seals properly and doesn't rattle.

Thanks for the answer.

The on I bought from amazon does not have any blue cap, both sids are white!!!
Also, when I put it in the pipe it rattles and doesn't fit properly, any tips for that? my pipe is Butz choquin 1422.

Thanks

 

[Streeper541]

I have several filtered pipes, although I rarely use the actual filters.

When I do, I prefer balsawood filters over the charcoal canisters... but either are good. I feel the balsawood filters provide for a smoother and less restricted draw.

 

[olkofri]

Thanks for the answer.

The on I bought from amazon does not have any blue cap, both sids are white!!!
Also, when I put it in the pipe it rattles and doesn't fit properly, any tips for that? my pipe is Butz choquin 1422.

Thanks

Then it's not a genuine Dr Perl Jr. filter. I'd toss it and get the real deal:





This is how it's put in:

To secure it, hold the mouthpiece firmly and push the filter in making a gentle screwing motion. The filter must stay in place even if you point the tenon towards the floor. That way it won't rattle and be actually effective at filtering.

 

[HoomanA]

Then it's not a genuine Dr Perl Jr. filter. I'd toss it and get the real deal:





This is how it's put in:

To secure it, hold the mouthpiece firmly and push the filter in making a gentle screwing motion. The filter must stay in place even if you point the tenon towards the floor. That way it won't rattle and be actually effective at filtering.

Thanks for all the explanation, much appreciate it!
Do you by any chance know where I can get one in Toronto Canada, beside Amazon which does not have the original one?

 

[olkofri]

Thanks for all the explanation, much appreciate it!
Do you by any chance know where I can get one in Toronto Canada, beside Amazon which does not have the original one?

The Tobaccopipes.com image above is a link to them. I haven't seen any Dr Perl's filters in Canada. My local brick & mortar stocks BigBens, which I've used with no issues too. Personally, I buy White Elephant Meerschaum from Tobaccopipes.com. Neither of these last named have a blue cap (both ends are white), and their caps are less flexible than Dr Perls's' blue one, but they can be tightened in place without damage to the tenon.

 

[OverMountain]

Vauen makes the best 9mm filter around IMO. Great for moisture control, preventing gurgle, as well as absorbing tar, nicotine etc if that’s not your sort of thing.

I've read they were developed by the Germans after WW1 and the experience of charcoal filters being used with great result during the wear of gas masks.

My favorite paper filters for a 6mm are the Grabow.

 

[brian64]

I've never used filters but there's been so much talk about them on here lately that I decided to experiment with them in a couple of my 9mm meers. To my surprise I notice very little difference with or without them...did not seem to inhibit the draw anywhere near as much as I expected. This was with Falcon filters.

 

[anotherbob]

I hate filters. I mean I loath them. I exaggerate about them in fact. Of the filters I've tried and been disapointed by I felt most impressed by that style of filter. It seemed to allow me to smoke while paying zero attention without burning my mouth parts. The dulling of flavor was actually pretty minimal too.

 

[anotherbob]

Vauen makes the best 9mm filter around IMO. Great for moisture control, preventing gurgle, as well as absorbing tar, nicotine etc if that’s not your sort of thing.

I've read they were developed by the Germans after WW1 and the experience of charcoal filters being used with great result during the wear of gas masks.

My favorite paper filters for a 6mm are the Grabow.

and have you ever breathed through a ww1 gasmask? To simulate the experience just put a charcol block at the end of a tube put the other end of the tube on your face. Then after you get used to that put a wet and I mean soaking sponge in front of the charcoal and also don't forget to put on really scratched up glasses too. That is a pretty good approximation of wearing one of those.

 

[OverMountain]

Another bob, can’t say I have. I’ve used an American gas mask on several occasions in the CS chamber, and I can tell you- the charcoal or whatever was in that cartridge worked like a charm. A few breaths without the mask and I looked like i had just drank a big gulp of rabies!

 

[shane1]

Vauen charcoal filters now use ceramic on both ends. I have not used them yet as I have hundreds of the oder style. Here is a link to their website.

Dr. Perl junior activated charcoal filters 9mm

www.vauen.com

40 filters per box, 9mm

retail unit: 400 activated charcoal filters, 10 boxes wrapped to a sales unit.

• Improved reduction of harmful substances by means of highly active charcoal pellets
• Two heat resistant ceramic caps with special pore structure
• Perforated, highly absorbent filter paper
• Can be used in either direction

 

[OldWill]

The first thing I do when I acquire a pipe with an included filter is to toss the filter and never think about replacing it. For me, filters are useless add-ons that simply make for extra fuss.

 

[shane1]

The first thing I do when I acquire a pipe with an included filter is to toss the filter and never think about replacing it. For me, filters are useless add-ons that simply make for extra fuss.

Good point….everyone is different. I wont even consider a pipe that does not have a 9mm filter. Wont even do 6mm.