Take 9mm Filter Out After Each Smoke?

[rokerdepipe]

Good day everyone,

Although not new to pipe smoking, I am 'new' to pipes with a 9mm filter.

I have the paper charcoal filters, and when I've completed a smoke they're obviously quite moist.

With a non-filter pipe, I never separate the stem from the pipe, but with the 9mm filter pipe, is it the case that I 'should' remove the stem after smoking to remove the filter? My worry is that by leaving the filter in the pipe, the excess moisture is going to affect the shank and create a weak point for 'snapping'.

Any help and advice most welcome!

Eric

 

[Peter Turbo]

Yea I take mine out every time, I usually swab the shank out after too.

 

[fireground_piper]

I usually break mine apart after each smoke and clean.

 

[The Benedictine]

Boo filters booo

 

[Roach1]

Let it cool down before removing the stem. It wii avoid a loose Tenon. I speak from experience.

 

[Hillcrest]

Do what works best for you. I generally get through two to three bowls per filter depending on the tobacco. I leave mine in and simply empty the ash. I thoroughly clean the pipe (rinse, swab etc.) every two to three bowls depending on build up. I shake the stem and filter to listen if the charcoal is still loose. If no sound its full and I replace it. I've never noticed it effect taste. Build up in the shank and draft occasionally requires a pipe cleaner and that can effect taste and draw. This is based on my daily knock around pipe. I am more meticulous about 'better' or more expensive pipes. just 2 cents. YMMV

 

[HeavyLeadBelly]

I have one pipe I use filters for and it’s for MB tobacco that bites me like hell. I toss the filter after each smoke as they’re so cheap to care about reusing.

 

[Hutch Piper]

Let the pipe cool adequately and then remove the filter. Swab all around the shank. If you leave it in too long it can be very difficult to remove.

 

[rokerdepipe]

Do what works best for you. I generally get through two to three bowls per filter depending on the tobacco. I leave mine in and simply empty the ash. I thoroughly clean the pipe (rinse, swab etc.) every two to three bowls depending on build up. I shake the stem and filter to listen if the charcoal is still loose. If no sound its full and I replace it. I've never noticed it effect taste. Build up in the shank and draft occasionally requires a pipe cleaner and that can effect taste and draw. This is based on my daily knock around pipe. I am more meticulous about 'better' or more expensive pipes. just 2 cents. YMMV

Yeah, I had a 9mm pipe previously, an S. Bang that snapped apart at the shank due to I suspect excess moisture build up from not removing the filter after it was used. I suspect the pipe had an unseen fault that the moist filter exposed.

 

[rokerdepipe]

This was the pipe "before":



.....and attached are the "after" photos.......

 

[Sigmund]

I typically remove them. Ive never had damage or tightening due to them
The sleve was probably too tight

Anyway I do so they will dry.
I use them twice most the time

That is a long way from the filter to be caused by it. It was probably just weak. Sucks though

 

[FLDRD]

I took them out and never put them back in...............

 

[Servant King]

I use balsas for my lone 9mm pipe, three uses seems about the max for those. Of course, I let the filter dry out alongside the disassembled pipe afterward.

I usually use balsas for my 6mm Savinellis as well, but just occasionally, I will use a charcoal. Those I always toss after each use, as I've got a glut of them, and they're so cheap anyway.

 

[BrightDarkEyes]

I agree with Sigmund. I don’t think that had anything to do with leaving a moist filter in that pipe.

When I use a filter pipe I use a new one every time. After finishing a bowl I remove the old filter. I take a piece of twisted paper towel to clean the filter chamber before running a pipe cleaner through the stem and airway.

 

[Sigmund]

It is important to make sure the OD is not too tight. It is a lot more surface area than an unfiltered pipe. My guess is it broke from trying to grip the long wooden portion too tightly and putting pressure on the bowl

I use the pencil lead trick to keep them not too tight. If that wont work and its clean etc...its time for sandpaper.

 

[abecox]

I like using the 9mm charcoal filter and I just swap em out after I'm finished smoking. A box of 100 isnt so expensive. When cleaning the filter area I just fold a pipe cleaner into a U shape and swirl it around in case any gunk is caught up there and then the same in the shank of the pipe as well.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Yea I take mine out every time, I usually swab the shank out after too.

Same.

 

[Olkofri]

Always remove them and clean the filter chamber thoroughly: the amount of gunk that builds up in there is really something. If you never clean it it will accumulate and become a crust in there. Better to get at it whilst it's moist: so, disassemble your pipe after every smoke and clean it. (Yes, do wait till it's cooled off, but this takes less than an hour.)

Even non-filtered pipes need be taken apart and cleaned after every smoke to remove all the gunk that builds up between the mortise and tenon.

Addendum: a piece of 3/8" dowel comes in handy for cleaning the filter chambers in 9 mm pipes: wrap paper towel around the dowel and insert it in the chamber and swirl it.

 

[paulfg]

I dont use filters,but why would you not change them every bowl.They cost nothing in the scheme of things

 

[fireground_piper]

I dont use filters,but why would you not change them every bowl.They cost nothing in the scheme of things

There are people out there washing their pipe cleaners!