Water pipes & bongs
by EHLE
The EHLE.Meyer Ice Bong is a 45cm borosilicate glass water pipe built around one simple idea: cooler smoke means better flavour. Three ice notches sit in the tube, letting you stack ice cubes between the water chamber and the mouthpiece. The result is a noticeably smoother pull — less throat burn, more taste. EHLE has been making glass in Germany for years, and you can feel it the moment you pick this one up. The 5mm wall thickness gives it a reassuring weight, and the broad base sits flat without wobbling on any surface.
Most bongs under this price point cut corners somewhere — thin glass, wobbly joints, a base that tips if you look at it wrong. The EHLE.Meyer doesn't. At 5mm wall thickness, this is a piece of glass you can actually pass around a circle without holding your breath every time someone reaches for it. We've seen plenty of cheap bongs crack at the joint or chip at the rim within weeks. EHLE's borosilicate glass handles temperature swings far better than soda-lime glass, which matters when you're dropping ice cubes into a tube that's been sitting in a warm room.
The ice notches are the main selling point, and they genuinely work. Stack three or four cubes in there, and the smoke has to pass through a cold column before it reaches your mouth. The difference between an iced pull and a room-temperature pull is night and day — you taste the herb instead of the heat. That said, the notches don't get in the way if you prefer to skip the ice. Without cubes loaded, the EHLE.Meyer functions as a straightforward beaker-style bong with a generous tube diameter.
The one honest limitation: at 45cm, this isn't pocket-sized. You can transport it — the broad base and thick glass help — but it's a two-hands-on-the-tube situation. If you need something for on the go, a smaller piece or a silicone bong is the better shout. For home sessions, though, the EHLE.Meyer is the one we'd pick off the shelf.
The first thing you notice is the weight. At 5mm thick borosilicate, this bong feels solid in your hand — not fragile, not clunky. The glass is clear enough to watch the chamber fill, and the broad beaker base means you can set it down on a coffee table without nervously eyeing it all evening. The 18.8mm joint is a standard size, so replacement bowls and downstems are easy to find if you ever need one.
When you load ice and pull, there's a satisfying coolness that hits the back of your throat. It's not cold enough to make you cough from the temperature — just enough to strip the harshness out. The 135mm downstem sits deep enough in the water to produce decent filtration without excessive drag. You don't need to pull hard to get a full chamber, which is a sign of a well-proportioned bong. The mouthpiece rim is smooth and slightly flared, comfortable for longer sessions.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | EHLE |
| Height | 45cm |
| Wall Thickness | 5mm |
| Glass Type | Borosilicate |
| Joint Size (Bong) | 18.8mm female |
| Bowl Size | 18.8mm male |
| Downstem Joint Size | 18.8mm female |
| Downstem Length | 135mm |
| Ice Notches | Yes |
| Base Style | Broad beaker |
| SKU | HS1364 |
Complete your setup: grab a dedicated bong cleaner to keep the EHLE.Meyer looking fresh between sessions — resin builds up faster than you'd think, especially around the ice notches. A set of pipe screens is worth having too, to stop debris pulling through the downstem into the water.
Glass bongs stay beautiful if you rinse them after every session — 30 seconds of warm water through the tube and base prevents resin from hardening. Once a week (or whenever you notice discolouration), disassemble the bong, remove the downstem and bowl, and use a proper bong cleaning solution. Coarse salt and isopropyl alcohol also work well: pour them in, cover the openings, shake vigorously, and rinse thoroughly. Pay attention to the ice notches — resin likes to collect on those ridges. A pipe cleaner or bottle brush helps reach the downstem interior. Borosilicate glass handles hot water without cracking, so don't be shy with the temperature when rinsing.
| Feature | EHLE.Meyer Ice Bong | Typical Budget Ice Bong |
|---|---|---|
| Wall Thickness | 5mm | 3–3.5mm |
| Glass Type | Borosilicate | Often soda-lime |
| Joint Size | 18.8mm (standard) | 14.5mm or non-standard |
| Base Stability | Broad beaker, sits flat | Narrow base, prone to tipping |
| Downstem Included | Yes (135mm) | Sometimes not included |
| Durability | Handles daily use and temperature swings | Prone to cracking at joints |
No. The ice notches are there if you want them, but the bong works fine without ice. You'll still get water filtration — you just won't get the extra cooling effect. Some people prefer a warmer hit, and the EHLE.Meyer handles both styles.
Any 18.8mm male bowl fits the EHLE.Meyer's 18.8mm female joint. This is the most common joint size in the bong world, so finding replacements or upgrades is straightforward.
After every session. Fresh water gives you the cleanest taste and the best filtration. Stale bong water develops bacteria quickly and makes everything taste off. A quick rinse takes seconds and makes a real difference.
Yes, with the right attachment. Swap the standard herb bowl for an 18.8mm nail or banger designed for concentrates. The ice notches work just as well for cooling concentrate vapour as they do for herb smoke.
5mm borosilicate is genuinely sturdy for a bong this size. It handles everyday use, ice loading, and cleaning without issue. We've seen thinner glass crack from thermal shock alone — 5mm borosilicate shrugs that off. Just don't drop it on tiles.
Water filtration removes some tar and particulate matter, but the loss of active compounds is minimal. The cooling and filtration benefits far outweigh any negligible reduction. You're not losing anything meaningful — just harshness.
A percolator is an additional water chamber inside the bong that further diffuses smoke for extra smoothness. The EHLE.Meyer doesn't include a percolator — it relies on the downstem diffusion and ice notches for cooling. If you want percolation, look at bongs with built-in tree or honeycomb percs.
Last updated: April 2026
