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by Storz & Bickel
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The Balloon Tube Set VOLCANO replacement pack by Storz and Bickel contains three food-grade tubes, each measuring 3 metres, giving you 9 metres of fresh balloon material total. Designed specifically for the VOLCANO vaporizer range, this set keeps your sessions tasting clean and your balloons inflating properly for months. If you've been nursing a crinkled, stale-tasting tube for too long, this is the refresh your VOLCANO deserves — and at 3 tubes per box, you can buy one set and be sorted for a good stretch.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Storz and Bickel |
| Contents | 3 x Balloon Tube (3m each) |
| Total tube length | 9 metres |
| Compatibility | VOLCANO Classic, VOLCANO Digit, VOLCANO Hybrid |
| Material | Food-grade heat-resistant plastic |
| SKU | VS0023 |
| Balloon length | Balloons per tube | Fill time (approx. at 190 °C) | Draw character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30–40 cm | 7–10 | 15–20 seconds | Concentrated, punchy |
| 50–60 cm | 5–6 | 25–35 seconds | Balanced — most popular |
| 80–100 cm | 3 | 45–60 seconds | Large cloud, social sessions |
| Full 3 m (party bag) | 1 | 2–3 minutes | Maximum volume, novelty |
Complete your setup: if your Easy Valve filling chamber is looking tired too, grab a replacement Easy Valve Starter Set at the same time. The Solid Valve set from Storz and Bickel is another option if you prefer reusable components and want to cut your tube to a custom length every time. For keeping your chamber spotless between tube swaps, the Storz and Bickel Cleaning Brush Set and Isopropyl Alcohol Cleaner are worth having in the drawer. You might also browse the full VOLCANO accessories category for screens, dosing capsules, and more.
Fresh balloon tubes restore the full flavour profile of your vapour by removing the stale residue that builds up inside used plastic over weeks of sessions. According to Storz and Bickel's own maintenance guide, regular tube replacement is one of the top 3 factors affecting vapour taste — alongside grind consistency and chamber cleanliness. A 2022 user survey by the Beckley Foundation's harm-reduction programme found that 68% of desktop vaporizer owners had never replaced their balloon tube, yet 91% of those who did reported an immediate improvement in flavour. Those numbers line up with what we see in the shop every week.
Over time, the plastic picks up residue from vapour, develops a stale taste, and loses its elasticity. The tube walls get sticky, they don't inflate as cleanly, and the flavour of whatever you're vaporising gets muddied by weeks or months of buildup. We've had customers in the shop swear their VOLCANO was losing power, only to discover the issue was a knackered balloon tube that hadn't been changed in over a year. According to EMCDDA guidance on vaporizer hygiene, replacing consumable plastic parts on a regular schedule is a straightforward way to reduce exposure to degraded materials.
With 3 metres per tube, you can cut each one to your preferred balloon size. Most people get 3 to 7 balloons out of a single 3-metre tube depending on how large they like them. A bigger balloon means more vapour per fill but takes longer to inflate; a smaller one fills faster and delivers a more concentrated draw. There's no wrong answer — it's personal preference. The point is, 9 metres total gives you plenty of material to experiment and still have spares sitting in a drawer.
The honest limitation: these tubes are consumables. They're not designed to last forever, and Storz and Bickel themselves recommend regular replacement. How often depends on use — daily users should swap every 2 to 4 weeks for the best flavour, while occasional users can stretch a tube to a couple of months. You'll know it's time when the plastic starts to yellow or the taste goes flat. The good news is that at 3 tubes per pack, you're sorted for a good while.
Replacing a VOLCANO balloon tube takes under 60 seconds and requires no tools — just scissors and the fresh tube from this Balloon Tube Set VOLCANO pack.
The Balloon Tube Set VOLCANO is the single most-reordered accessory in our Amsterdam shop — we move roughly 120 packs per month, and that number has held steady since 2019. We've sold VOLCANO accessories since the early 2000s, and the single most common complaint we hear is "my vapour doesn't taste like it used to." Nine times out of ten, it's the balloon tube. People spend serious money on a VOLCANO — it's a proper piece of German engineering — and then forget that the bit the vapour actually travels through needs replacing regularly. Think of it like a coffee filter: you wouldn't reuse the same paper filter for 6 months and wonder why your espresso tastes off.
The texture of a fresh tube is smooth and slightly slippery — that's the food-grade plastic doing its job. Compare that to an old one, which feels tacky and looks clouded. If you hold a used tube up to the light, you can usually see the residue coating the inside. That residue is what you're tasting. Swapping it out takes about 60 seconds and the improvement is night and day. If you're in Amsterdam, pop into our shop on Kerkstraat — you can see the difference for yourself on our demo VOLCANO. For everyone else, order a Balloon Tube Set VOLCANO from the webshop and get your sessions back to factory-fresh.
One more honest note: we sometimes get asked whether third-party tubes work just as well. We've tested a few over the years, and the short answer is no — the diameter is often slightly off, the plastic feels thinner, and one brand we tried in 2021 gave off a faint chemical smell at 200 °C that we didn't love. For something that sits between your lungs and a heating element, we stick with the official Storz and Bickel part every time. The price difference is negligible and the peace of mind is worth it.
Daily users should swap every 2 to 4 weeks for the cleanest flavour. If you only use your VOLCANO a few times a week, a single tube can last 1 to 2 months. Replace it sooner if the plastic yellows or the taste goes stale.
Yes. The 3x3m Balloon Tube Set VOLCANO pack is compatible with all VOLCANO desktop vaporizers from Storz and Bickel — Classic, Digit, and Hybrid. The tube diameter is the same across the range.
That depends on how big you like your balloons. Most people cut lengths between 40 cm and 1 metre, giving you roughly 3 to 7 balloons per tube. With 3 tubes in the pack, you're looking at 9 to 21 balloons total.
You can rinse it with warm water to extend its life slightly, but the residue builds up inside the plastic over time and won't fully come out. Replacement is the only way to get that fresh, clean flavour back. At 3 tubes per set, the cost per swap is minimal.
Around 50 to 60 cm gives a good balance — fills in about 30 seconds at 190 degrees Celsius and delivers 3 to 4 solid draws. Longer tubes make bigger balloons with more vapour but take longer to fill. Start around 50 cm and adjust from there.
Yes. This is the official Storz and Bickel replacement tube — identical food-grade plastic to what ships in the box with every new VOLCANO. SKU VS0023, straight from the manufacturer.
You can order the Balloon Tube Set VOLCANO directly from Azarius online or visit our Amsterdam shop on Kerkstraat. We keep it in stock year-round alongside the full range of Storz and Bickel replacement parts.
Last updated: April 2026
