Thank you, @Tejas! 
I have thought about that. I’m worried about the heat. That part, right where the break is, is one of the hottest places, I think. My concern is about the heat negatively affecting the epoxy.
I’m going to order 2 of these
I have a 45 degree adapter somewhere that I’ll try. If it keeps the filter closer to the bong, I’ll use it. If not, back into storage it goes.
Edit: Ordered