Diffuser Depth Question

[HellCat]

Hey everyone, I am making a diffuser and I have 2 questions.

1) does the very bottom of the diffuser need a plug?

2) how deep into the water does the stem with diffuser go? Can you please provide a picture?

I am making one out of clear tubing with drilled/poked holes.

Thanks

[soldier92]

The bottom of the diffuser will need a plug if it is made out of tubing, you want the only way for the smoke to travel to be through the small holes, a large hole in the bottom will defeat the purpose.

The diffuser should just go over the end of your downstem, fill with water like you normally would.

[HellCat]

Right but does the water go above, past the diffuser to a half inch over the stem, or does it go a half inch above the diffuser?

Also, thanks for letting me know I need a plug. What do you recommend I use for a plug?

[K1024]

you dont need a plug. the water level should be as high as it can go before you have a hard to pulling, and without getting water in the hose.

i say you dont need a plug because the smoke will escape through the upper holes, and if you plug it then it could cause a bad problem with pull. put a lot of holes in there and then leave the bottom open just in case you want to take a huge rip or something.