The construction of a device utilizing air pressure and water displacement to deliver concentrated inhalation is generally termed a gravity-assisted smoking apparatus. It typically involves two containers, one larger than the other, where the smaller container is inverted and submerged within the larger one filled with water. A smoking material is placed on top of the smaller container, and as it is slowly lifted out of the water, air is drawn through the burning material, filling the chamber with smoke. The subsequent act involves pushing the smaller container back down into the water, forcing the smoke out for immediate inhalation.
The appeal of such a method often stems from its potential for efficiency in consuming smoking materials and the concentrated nature of the resulting inhalation. Historically, variations of this method have been employed for resourceful creation of makeshift smoking devices using readily available materials. The process allows for the gathering of a substantial amount of smoke in a single chamber, potentially delivering a more potent effect with less material.
