First, I have no idea what some of these things are called or I think I know but I'm also second guessing myself the whole time. Also, I've never bought glass from anywhere but a local head-shop. For instance, this bong is almost 20yo. Please forgive me, if I apply incorrect nomenclature to any of the parts.
My bong's inner pipe, I think it's called a joint, broke several months back. I searched online shortly after but there were so many variables to consider that it kind of seemed overwhelming. I'm hoping there's someone within this community who has experience replacing a bongs' hardware. I have some measurements and images with the measurements included if anyone needs to see them. All of the measurements below are approximate mm -> inch conversions.
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Depth from rubber grommet to lowest part of chamber: 115 mm, 4.5 in
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Inner glass diameter (joint?): 14 mm, 0.5 in
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Inner glass diameter (bowl?): 8 mm, 0.3 in
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Diameter of lowest chamber (don't know if this is needed): 107 mm, 4.25 in
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Diameter of bowl chamber (don't think this matters): 30 mm, 1.25 in
I would appreciate recommendations you all have for reputable glassware replacement sellers (from first-hand experience, preferably). In addition, I don't think the depth of the join needs to be that long, that's just the max depth. Thank you in advance for any suggestions, recommendations, or numbers to filter for when finding a replacement!
The term you're looking for is "downstem" and the only variables that really matter are the inner and outer diameters and the length. Also, make sure you don't buy one that isn't ground down on the inside where the bowl connects (the area that looks frosted which is the actual "joint") or it won't seal like some of the extremely cheap ones.
Clean the bowl thoroughly with 91% isopropyl alcohol and take it to the head shop with you if you want to test the fit of the joint. If it does fit and the length is close enough then you're done. Don't overthink it.
But... Overthinking is what I do? You expect me to just throw caution to the wind and not obsess over every possible detail of this purchase so I am eventually left with task paralysis?
I'm all seriousness, thank you for the info! I will probably hit up a headshop this week before the holiday!