Loud
Loud is the smoking accessories brand stocked at Vapestore Direct. This collection holds 152 Loud products covering pipes, grinders, waterpipes, pre-rolled cones and gift sets. The range runs across metal, glass, wood and acrylic construction, with prices opening at £1.99 for a basic grinder or glass pipe and reaching around £13 for a boxed gift set. Everything here is a smoking accessory sold to adults aged 18 and over.
Accessories are bought on material and size far more than on branding, so this page is organised around what each format does, what it is made from and what to look for before ordering. If you are replacing something that broke or wore out, the material section is the quickest route to a better second purchase.
Grinders
A grinder breaks dry herb down to an even consistency so it burns or vaporises predictably. Loud grinders in this collection run from a 60mm acrylic single piece up to 40mm CNC machined metal units.
Number of parts
A two part grinder is a lid and a chamber. Everything you grind stays in one place, which keeps it simple and cheap. A four part grinder adds a mesh screen and a collection chamber underneath, so the finer material separates out into its own compartment. The 40mm Shark Tooth and 40mm Diamond grinders in this range are four part designs.
Material and teeth
Acrylic grinders are the lightest and cheapest. They work perfectly well, though the teeth are moulded rather than cut and will wear faster. Metal grinders use machined teeth that stay sharp for years, resist warping and give a far more even grind. Diamond shaped teeth cut, while blunter pegs tend to tear.
Magnetic and non magnetic lids
A magnetic lid holds itself closed and lines up automatically, which matters when the grinder is full. Non magnetic designs rely on friction alone and can pop open in a bag. The 40mm Loud CNC grinder and the novelty designs in this range use magnetic lids, while the 60mm acrylic unit does not.
Pipes
Loud pipes come in metal, glass and wood. The material changes the experience more than the shape does.
Metal pipes
Metal is the durable choice. It survives being carried loose, it does not shatter and it cleans up with a brush and hot water. Metal conducts heat quickly, so the bowl and stem warm noticeably during use. Sizes here run from an 8cm pocket pipe up to novelty formats including a dice pipe and a credit card shaped pipe designed to sit flat in a wallet.
Glass pipes
Glass gives the cleanest draw because there is nothing in the airway to add flavour of its own. The 20cm V bowl and 17cm twin spiral pipes in this collection are borosilicate style designs. A longer stem gives the smoke more distance to cool before it reaches you. The obvious trade off is fragility, so a glass pipe is better suited to home use than a coat pocket.
Wooden pipes
Wood sits between the two. It stays cooler to hold than metal, it will not shatter like glass and it develops character with use. Small wooden pipes at 7.5cm and 8cm are the most portable in this range. Wood needs a little more care, since it should be cleaned dry rather than soaked.
Waterpipes
A waterpipe passes smoke through a water chamber before it reaches the mouthpiece, which cools it and removes some particulate. The Loud range includes compact glass waterpipes at 10cm and 15cm, small enough to sit on a shelf rather than dominate a room. Fill the chamber so the downstem is submerged by roughly a centimetre. Too little water does nothing. Too much sends water up the stem when you draw.
Cones, papers and filters
Pre-rolled cones remove the rolling step entirely. You fill the cone, tap it down and twist the end. The pre-rolled picture cones in this collection come in packs of eight. When buying papers rather than cones the two things to check are size and material. King size, king size slim and regular are the common lengths. The paper itself may be wood pulp, rice or hemp, each burning at a slightly different rate. Filter tips add structure at the end and stop material pulling through.
Gift sets and tins
Several Loud products are boxed sets that bundle a pipe with a grinder or a tin, such as the Union Jack pipe and grinder set and the various metal and bullet pipe gift sets. These are the practical way to buy a first setup, since the components are matched and the case keeps everything together. The 1oz metal pipe tinset follows the same idea in a smaller format.
Choosing on size
Under 10cm. Pocket sized. Metal or wood is sensible here because glass at this length is easy to break.
10cm to 20cm. The everyday range for glass pipes and mini waterpipes. Longer stems run cooler.
40mm grinders. The standard diameter. Large enough to grind a useful amount in one turn without being unwieldy.
60mm grinders. Bigger capacity for grinding in batches, usually acrylic at this size.
Cleaning and upkeep
Resin build up is what ruins the draw on any pipe, so the fix is regular cleaning rather than heavy cleaning. Metal pipes can be dismantled and soaked in hot soapy water then scrubbed with a pipe brush. Glass responds well to isopropyl alcohol with a little coarse salt as an abrasive, shaken then rinsed thoroughly and left to dry completely. Wooden pipes should never be soaked, since water swells the grain. Wipe them out with a dry brush instead. Grinders benefit from a periodic freeze then tap, which releases material stuck to the teeth. Waterpipes need the water changed every session, because stale water tastes worse than no water at all.
Buying smoking accessories in the UK
Smoking accessories are sold to adults aged 18 and over only. Orders placed with Vapestore Direct are age verified before dispatch and identification may be requested. These products are accessories and are sold as such. Nothing in this collection contains tobacco or nicotine.
Delivery and support
UK delivery is free on orders over £20 and orders placed on working days are picked and dispatched quickly. Glass items are packed with additional protection. If you want to check a dimension or a material before ordering, the team is on 07827 210361 between 8.30am and 4.00pm.
Loud accessory questions answered
What is the difference between a two part and a four part grinder?
A two part grinder is just a lid and a chamber, so everything you grind stays together in one compartment. A four part grinder adds a mesh screen and a second chamber below it, which separates the finest material into its own space. Four part designs cost more and are taller. They do give you a cleaner separation and a more consistent grind.
Are metal or acrylic grinders better?
Metal lasts far longer. The teeth are machined rather than moulded, so they stay sharp for years and will not warp or snap under pressure. Acrylic grinders are lighter and cheaper and work perfectly well for occasional use, though the teeth round off over time. If you use a grinder daily, metal is the better value purchase.
Which pipe material should I choose?
It depends on where you will use it. Metal is close to indestructible and suits carrying around. Glass gives the cleanest taste because the airway adds nothing of its own, though it will break if dropped. Wood sits in between, staying cooler in the hand than metal without the fragility of glass. For a first pipe that lives in a bag, metal is the safe answer.
How much water goes in a small waterpipe?
Enough to submerge the bottom of the downstem by about a centimetre. Too little water and the smoke passes through without cooling. Too much and you will pull water up the stem when you draw. Change the water every session, since stale water in the chamber will make everything taste unpleasant.
How do I clean a glass pipe?
Isopropyl alcohol with a spoonful of coarse salt is the standard method. Put both into the pipe, cover the openings, shake for a minute so the salt scours the residue away then rinse thoroughly with warm water and leave it to dry completely before use. Doing this regularly is far easier than trying to shift months of build up in one go.
Can I put a wooden pipe in water?
No. Soaking wood swells the grain and can split the bowl or loosen the joint. Clean a wooden pipe dry, using a pipe brush or a cotton bud to clear the airway and the bowl. If you need to remove stubborn residue, a cloth lightly dampened with alcohol on the outside is as far as it should go.
What is the difference between rolling papers and pre-rolled cones?
Papers are flat sheets that you roll yourself, so you control the size and the tightness. Cones arrive already formed with a filter tip in place, so you fill them, tap them down and twist the end. Cones are faster and far more forgiving if you have never rolled before. Papers work out cheaper per unit.
Do I need to be 18 to buy smoking accessories?
Yes. Smoking accessories are restricted to adults aged 18 and over in the UK. Every order is age verified before dispatch and identification may be requested. Nothing in this collection contains tobacco or nicotine, though the age restriction still applies to the accessories themselves.
Is delivery free on Loud accessories?
UK delivery is free on all orders over £20 and working day orders are picked and dispatched quickly. Glass items are packed with extra protection. You can reach the team on 07827 210361 between 8.30am and 4.00pm if you need to confirm a size or a material before ordering.