Hello All,

I just bought a new Pipe. Woohoo. It is stamped Roma, Stem sais Italy.

So What is the small piece that fits into the stem? Is it necessary or recommended. Do I need it?
I think it is a filter of some kind, but not sure.

I smoked out of the pipe twice over the weekend, within 24 hours.
It was dirty as hell after smoke number one.
Smoke #2 was super wet at the bottom of the bowl. Almost a puddle.

I now know why you are supposed to wait to smoke out of the same pipe, but does this thing have anything to do with the wet smoke as well?

I tried posting pics, but not sure if they are attached or not.
I guess we will see.

Thanks.