Savinelli Balsa System

[Wasch_24]

So, I really like using the balsa "filter" (it's more of a sponge) in my Savinelli Rhodesian.

The balsa is rather saturated at the end of a smoke...do you guys think it would be best to take it out and let dry outside the stem?

I can't decide and it stinks pretty bad when left out so I have been leaving it in and hoping it dries.

Maybe I'll just buy enough so I can just throw the filter away when finished. :dunno:

[tedski]

I also have one Savinelli with this type of flter. I just leave it in and then replace after 4-5 bowls.

[allanf]

I've seen pictures of this...With the nasties that come out on the pipecleaners after every bowl I would think that this thing should be thrown away? If you're not inhaling, then why even use it?

[Wasch_24]

It absorbs the moisture. I'm not even sure it filters anything really...I do know it sucks up a bunch of moisture.

4 or 5 bowls huh? I could do that I guess. I plan on only smoking Penzance in this one from here on out anyway so residual flavor won't hurt anything.

[tedski]

YMMV ... the Virginia blends I smoke in this pipe don't seem to generate much moisture.