A Pipe, A Bong, A Hookah: This Electric Weed Pipe Does It All

Ever hear of an electric weed pipe? The concept isn’t entirely new, but most devices force you to choose between vapor or smoke, portability or power.

Traditional pipes and bongs haven’t evolved much since your parents’ generation—you still need a lighter, still waste flower through uneven burning, and still can’t smoke discreetly without that telltale cherry glowing in the dark.

That’s where Cipher stepped up. They created the Cipher NOVA, an electric weed pipe using controlled electric combustion (not vaporization), eliminating the need for butane or a torch. Its modular design lets you switch between setups like a pipe, bong, or hookah, giving you multiple experiences in one simple device.

• The Cipher NOVA works as a pipe, bong, bowl, and hookah through magnetic attachments
• Uses arc lighter technology for real combustion without butane or exposed coils
• Self-extinguishing pods preserve flower between hits, reducing waste by up to 50%
• Temperature control through low-temp combustion preserves terpenes and cannabinoids
• Battery life delivers 100+ hits per charge with USB-C charging
• Completely windproof and discreet with no visible flame or glowing cherry

The Cipher NOVA changes the game for portable smoking. This electric cannabis pipe transforms into a pipe, bong, bowl, or hookah in seconds, shapeshifting into whatever device fits your moment. Its magnetic components and modular attachments make switching setups simple and seamless.

Here’s how it works:

• Pipe: Load the ceramic pod with flower, five clicks to power on, press the button to ignite. The concealed chamber means no visible light or exposed cherry, perfect for discreet on-the-go sessions.
• Bong: Pop off the mouthpiece, snap on the water bubbler attachment for smoother hits through water filtration. Same device, but cooler vapor and smooth airflow.
• Bowl: Add the water pipe adapter to turn your favorite glass piece into an electric bong. The built-in ash catcher keeps your percolators clean while delivering consistent performance.
• Hookah: Attach the 3-in-1 hookah accessory for solo sessions or on-the-go group smoking. Configure it as a single whip, dual whip, or micro bong, depending on your space and style.

One device replacing four means less gear to pack, clean, or purchase. Just put the NOVA in your pocket and grab whatever attachments match your plans.

The Cipher NOVA creates real combustion, not vaporization like dry herb vapes. The difference? You’re smoking, not vaping, and getting that full, satisfying hit without the usual downsides of a lighter or basic pipe.

Inside, the NOVA uses a controlled electric spark in its sealed chamber to light your flower. When you press the button, the dual-ignition arc activates instantly and ignites your herbs at a lower temperature than an open flame. This produces a cleaner flavor and smoother smoke without scorching the terpenes that enhance cannabis’s effects and aroma.

There’s no butane, no torch, and no exposed heating coils that can burn unevenly or wear out over time.

Once you stop drawing, airflow through the ceramic pod cuts off automatically, extinguishing the burn. This means your flower only burns when you’re actively inhaling, giving you full control over every hit.

This isn’t just innovation for the sake of innovation. Cipher created a new era of combustion that eliminates waste and maintains the smoking experience people actually want. This timeless design is stoner efficiency at its finest.

Here’s what traditional smoking costs you: every time you use a lighter, the high temperature from butane burns off most cannabinoids and cannabis terpenes before you even inhale.

Open flames create uneven burning, and some flower gets scorched while other parts stay unheated. In short, a lot of your weed goes to waste, and in a literal sense, you’re watching your weed go up in smoke.

An electric weed pipe for flower changes that.

The Cipher NOVA e-pipe uses controlled, low-temperature combustion, so your dry herb burns slower, more evenly, and more efficiently. That means you’ll get the same effects (or better) while using a lot less flower. The self-extinguishing pods also prevent waste by stopping the burn automatically when you’re not inhaling.

Over time, that consistency means you’ll stretch your flower further and spend less on refills.

The Cipher NOVA is solely a combustion device. It’s an electric pipe, not a vaporizer. While dry herb vaporizers heat without burning, the NOVA creates actual smoke through controlled combustion at optimal temperatures.

Most electric pipes offer single functionality. The NOVA’s modular design lets you switch between pipe, bong, bowl, and hookah modes. Plus, the arc lighter technology means no replacement parts like coils or screens that many models require.

Yes. The combination of lower-temperature combustion and self-extinguishing pods means you’ll use significantly less flower per session. Users can expect to see 30-50% of cannabis flower saved compared to regular smoking methods.

Using and cleaning Cipher’s NOVA device is very simple. To use the device, first load the pod, click five times, and then press to smoke and take a draw. Cleaning the Cipher NOVA involves brushing out the ceramic pods and occasionally wiping the arc lighter with isopropyl alcohol.

The NOVA is designed specifically for dry herbs. While some users experiment with cannabis concentrates layered on flower, it’s optimized for cannabis flower rather than wax or other forms.

The Cipher website is the best place to buy the NOVA device. Get the NOVA directly from Cipher in Carbon Black, Iridescent, or Stainless Steel finishes.

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