Savinelli Luisa Fiammatta pipes - slight disappointment (should I be?)

[richireland]

I recently purchased a smooth slightly bent 121KS shape with a wonderful flame grain. However the pipes are all listed as no filter pipes. It turns out, they are actually standard Savinelli 6mm designs fitted with a filter replacement piece. I have another Savinelli where I fitted the pipe in this way. I find this makes using pipe cleaner while smoking nearly impossible. I realize that if I just broke down and stuck in a balsa or carbon filter, the need for a sopping up is very rare. And I don’t smoke particularly wet, but sometimes a cleaner is needed. Oh well… I feel a little duped.

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

I have no issues smoking filter pipes sans filter or filter plug. Though I would be miffed if I ordered a pipe that was advertised as being a non-filter pipe and it had a filter plug in it.

 

[Davy]

I've looked them up on 3 sites. I didn't go through the lot but all those I checked out are advertised as 'Filter: none'.
If it said 'Filter: none' in your pipe description and it's a 6mm, you should return it as you obviously did not want a filter.
A 6mm filter with a 3mm is not a 'filter: none' pipe.
Otherwise, you'll be disappointed, will regret keeping and all the fun will be taken out of it. Especially considering they are not exactly inexpensive.

 

[captpat]

I agree about returning it if the ad said it was a non-filter. However, if it ticks all the other boxes for you keep it and don't use a filter or the filter adapter. I do not use a filter adapter for 6mm filter pipes and they smoke just fine plus they'll pass a pipe cleaner.

 

[didimauw]

I wouldnt care either way honestly.
However, you purchased a pipe that doesn't take a filter, and received a pipe that takes a filter. So you could return it without feeling guilty.

 

[Davy]

A 6mm air channel opening is not insignificant and generates a lot more moisture than a 3mm; I've noticed the smoking can get somewhat unpleasant at times: wet, on the harsh side, etc.

 

[Bassman65]

I agree. If you got a product you were unhappy with, you should return it. The description did not match the actual item.

 

[MattRVA]

I’d definitely let the vendor know you are disappointed, and why. Were it me and I expected to receive a non-filtered pipe I’d be disappointed and I wouldn’t feel right about the pipe, I’m funny that way though.

 

[kcghost]

If it said "No Filter" then you can feel comfortable sending it back provided you haven't smoked it. If it doesn't say that you have to beg nicely and hope they have hearts.

 

[renfield]

No point in keeping a brand new pipe that wasn’t what you wanted.

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[coming to_falling too]

I got the sandblasted and it has no adaptor

 

[Merton]

I got the sandblasted and it has no adaptor

My smooth 121ks does not have one either.

 

[paulfg]

savinelli filter pipes usually come with an adaptor included,that is definitely a filter pipe.
I would return it ,someone either sent the wrong type or it was listed incorrectly.

Not what you ordered,assuming the listing was read correctly

 

[mikethompson]

If you think this would get in the way of you enjoying the pipe 100%, pass on it.

 

[Papamique]

Savinelli 6mm designs fitted with a filter replacement piece. I have another Savinelli where I fitted the pipe in this way. I find this makes using pipe cleaner while smoking nearly impossible.

Sorry, I don’t understand this. The “adapter” is a hollow tube. How does this make using a pipe cleaner nearly impossible? Or are you talking about something else?

 

[richireland]

Sorry, I don’t understand this. The “adapter” is a hollow tube. How does this make using a pipe cleaner nearly impossible? Or are you talking about something else?

The pipe cleaner hangs up on the transition when you try to insert from the mouthpiece end.

 

[richireland]

My smooth 121ks does not have one either.

Merton, Based on your respose, I double checked and you are correct. There is some sort of transition peice on my pipe but after some close examination, it's permanent and not the same as the filter adapter. I easily passed a pipe cleaner through with no issue. Thanks for your response!

 

[hall222]

Glad it worked out!