samuraisam Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Is it possible to use regular cooking coals such as the ones I might fight at Walmart for a hookah? I'm out of coals at the moment and it seems that all the bloody shops nearby are out (wtf!?). Is it safe to use these coals? Lighting is not too much of a concern, I have a torch I can use Thanks for your advice! -Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rootdown Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 NOT SAFE!I believe it because they have methane and make alot of carbon monoxide? not sure tho but i know they arent safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAKCuMG Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 (edited) QUOTE (samuraisam @ May 26 2007, 07:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Is it possible to use regular cooking coals such as the ones I might fight at Walmart for a hookah? I'm out of coals at the moment and it seems that all the bloody shops nearby are out (wtf!?). Is it safe to use these coals? Lighting is not too much of a concern, I have a torch I can use Thanks for your advice! -SamWouldn't use anything that isnt meant for hookah. Those coals are meant to heat meat, not something that is inhaled into your lungs. I am pretty sure they release a ton of carbon monoxide. Thats poisonous. There were a number of recent threads in regards to this topic. The general concensus was that unless you want to seriously risk brain damage or even death, wait until you can get hookah charcoal. Supposedly, someone's friend was even admitted to a hospital because of this very thing. DON'T DO IT. Edited May 26, 2007 by MAKCuMG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuraisam Posted May 26, 2007 Author Share Posted May 26, 2007 Ah man that's a bummer. Are there any other ways to smoke a hookah? Maybe a substitute for hookah coals?-Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rootdown Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 i guess, as long as you use something that isnt toxic it should be fine.you could make natural coals, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuraisam Posted May 26, 2007 Author Share Posted May 26, 2007 (edited) Could I use some sort of mesquite ment for cooking?-SamEdit: Sorry, I am really jonesing tonight... gotta have it! Edit2: Charcoal briquette possibly? Edited May 26, 2007 by samuraisam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Officer Rod Farva Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 (edited) Stick towards natural coals, don't use ones that contain chemicals or are shaped into pillow-shaped briquettes or any other shape. That is, if its not sold for hookahs or incense burners, it is sold as BBQ charcoal, don't use BBQ coal that is shaped into things. Natural BBQ coal looks like black sections of twigs, branches and tree trunks. You can even see the rings in it!For the record, all the best hookah coal is NOT intended for use in a hookah. They are more formally, incense coals. Only the crummiest, most sulfur laden brands say "for hookah". Edited May 27, 2007 by Officer Rod Farva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rooker Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 http://www.hookahforum.com/index.php?showt...becue+CharcoalsSimple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Officer Rod Farva Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Carbon Dioxide isn't actually poisonous...its an asphyxiant...that is it takes up space in the "air" reducing the amount of oxygen that can be in there...or displacing it as it were. Nitrogen is also an asphyxiant as are helium and the other Noble Gases. Lots of asphyxiants. Carbon monoxide is poisonous and can kill you.I've noticed that people who smoke Tangiers with Japanese coals vs. other brands...whatever they might be, find that smoking with non-Japanese coals creates drowsiness, lethargy and can culminate in vomiting, dizziness or fainting. People, including myself, when smoking with Japanese coals rarely see any of these symptoms other than vomiting (nicotine, wonderful nicotine). I attribute this to Carbon Monoxide intake...when not using Japanese coals, I notice the same symptoms, usually drowsiness. When I switch back to Japanese coals...even in the middle of the same bowl, I notice a change fairly quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiracerj1 Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Ive also noticed that same difference between japanese coals and naturals, officer. You most definately can use natural wood bbq coals though if your in a bind, im in such a bind and using such a thing as a type actually. Its not something i recommend for everyday use as they take FOREVER to start, but it does work and ive never noticed any extra ill effects versus the finger coals, they're actually better than those shitty rolland finger coals, never ever get those, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuraisam Posted May 27, 2007 Author Share Posted May 27, 2007 Thank you guys for your advice. I'm sure glad I asked first! -Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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