HookahDuck Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 I bought a 2 hose stargate in the Black Nickel finish. This thing is AMAZING! Anyone that is considering buying another hookah should contact Samir right now. I havent smoked it yet, but the quality of the parts far exceeds what I expected, and what I would have been happy with. Not to mention the thing is gorgeous! (and it matches the decor in my room... ) I had an idea. Since the stem is collapseable.. would it be possible to purchase another stem section, and make it taller? Just a thought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Good on ya! Gotta love those stargates. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yashman19 Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Someone asked in a previous Stargate thread about adding sections to make it taller, and Samir said they arn't selling them seperately right now, so no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corona Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Congrats hookahduck...in fact i just ordered mine this week. Cant wait to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookahDuck Posted October 20, 2005 Author Share Posted October 20, 2005 A buddy came over, and we smoked it with my parents. Much smoother than my other hookah, and a really nice draw! Not to mention it feels very sturdy(which is nice considering the ash tray on my eqyptian rattles around. We tried Al Amir Honey Dew Melon. Really dense white opaque smoke- but not a whole lot of flavor. It should be mixed with something. But... I HAVE A PROBLEM! On the bottem of the stem, where the little thing screws on(to extend the stem into the water in the base), the male threads are a different size and thread pitch than the female threads inside the stem. They are too small. I got it to seal with some teflon tape, and just screwing it on a little. However, I know this is not right. Perhaps I was sent the peice for a mini-stargate or something? Im going to PM Samir about the problem, so im sure he'll take care of me. I was just wondering if anyone else had the same issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjt486 Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Samir's hookah is great. I agree with everything you said about it. My stem threads just fine, but do you have any problems with the purge ball bearing? Mine somehow falls out of the hole and lays inside of the cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookahDuck Posted October 21, 2005 Author Share Posted October 21, 2005 I have the 2 hose version, so I dont have a purge valve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookahphxsmoker Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 anyone know how to get the stem section apart when it gets really stuck? mine seems really fused together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corona Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 MY STARGATE HAS ARRIVED! Just pulled it out of the box, and I really like this hookah! Completly collapsable, you can make a mini hookah with out using any of the stem, or just one section of it. YOU GUYS IM IN LOVE and i havnt even smoked out of it yet. I agree with hookahduck, if you are considering buying a hookah, get this badboy. Samir has been a great help and a real good guy, Thanks again Samir!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sariél Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 I'll probably get one when they start selling the parts, so I can add more sections for custom sizing. 18" for travel, 48" for home and big gatherings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sariél Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Or maybe I'll just get a 1 hose and a 2 hose amd mix-and match silver and black! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookahDuck Posted October 22, 2005 Author Share Posted October 22, 2005 I have PM'd taqseem about the problem, but he still has not responded. Have you noticed that this this wears quite quickly? The finish on the inside of the ashtray has gotten damaged, and cold ash is all that has sat on it. Also, the plexiglass threads are wearing(dust when its unscrewed), and the stem gets zinc deposits all over from the water(inside the stem). Im using the papper towel trick for the the thread issue, but I know is going to get increasingly worse as it starts to strip. Im starting to think twice about this thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioannisds Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 [quote name='HookahDuck']I have PM'd taqseem about the problem, but he still has not responded. Have you noticed that this this wears quite quickly? The finish on the inside of the ashtray has gotten damaged, and cold ash is all that has sat on it. Also, the plexiglass threads are wearing(dust when its unscrewed), and the stem gets zinc deposits all over from the water(inside the stem). Im using the papper towel trick for the the thread issue, but I know is going to get increasingly worse as it starts to strip. Im starting to think twice about this thing.[/quote] First off, take a deep breath and chill. I have had this hookah for I think a month or so now, smoked it a lot, and it is fine. You cannot expect something to remain pristine forever. Regarding your worries: 1)The finish on the inside of the ashtray - all of my ashtrays (stainless, this one, and a cheapy-I-don't-know-what-it's-made-of) are worn in one way or another. That ash you are dropping down is not COLD. Cooler, maybe, compared the heat you have on the coals, but it is sitting on that heat until the moment you knock it off. Not a big deal anyway, IMHO. 2)Threads - mine also shed a little dust when I take it apart. Again, not a big deal. The more I have used it, the less residue I've gotten. It's just getting broken in. The paper towel trick you mentioned was Yashman19's deal. The reason he did that is because he said he probably pulled off the stem from the base before the threads were all the way off, and wore them out prematurely. His stem does not come to a stop once screwed on, so that's why he did this. I have put mine together and taken it apart many times, and it is just fine. 3)Zinc deposits inside the stem - I'm not so sure that is zinc, but I know what you are talking about. Copper oxidizes. Doesn't rust or anything, just oxidizes. When it does this, it prevents more oxidation. Now, if you are one of those people who has to have everything you own remain in perfect shape until the day you die, that is a different story. I know guys who keep their tools perfect, for example. They clean them before they work on the car, they clean them after they work on the car, and if (God forbid) one of them gets damaged, they cry like a little girl. I understand keeping tools free of grease and what not so that they perform as they should, but Jesus tap-dancing Christ, THEY ARE TOOLS FOR GOD'S SAKE! The hookah is a tool as well. It is a tool for getting that wonderful, flavorful smoke from the ma'assell into your mouth and lungs. Use it, keep it clean, but above all ENJOY IT. It is not going to last you forever, my friend. If it ruins your smoking experience to know that the tray is a little scratched, the stem is a little oxidized, and the base threads wear out over time, maybe you should pick a different hobby. If you can get past all of this, and enjoy the hookah for what it is and for what it does, you will be a much happier, more relaxed smoker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookahphxsmoker Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 so no one has the problem i have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookahDuck Posted October 23, 2005 Author Share Posted October 23, 2005 Haha. Well I am a freak about keeping my tools clean. But, my main issue here is with the lowest part that screws into the stem is the wrong thread. *That* is a serious issue. I recieved the wrong part, and I still have not recieved a reply from samir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioannisds Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 [quote name='HookahDuck']Haha. Well I am a freak about keeping my tools clean. But, my main issue here is with the lowest part that screws into the stem is the wrong thread. *That* is a serious issue. I recieved the wrong part, and I still have not recieved a reply from samir.[/quote] Yeah, you are right there. I hope he sorts it out for you. I am sure he will. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaqseemHookahs Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Guys, I cant access my pm msg inbox anymore on the forum. I dont know why!! email me at [url="http://mailto:sales@taqseem.com"]sales@taqseem.com[/url] with picture shot of the issue or any other concerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjt486 Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 One of the first things I did was rub a little vaseline on the plexiglass threads. It definately reduced the friction caused there. I noticed the deposits inside the stem too but I assumed it was because i typically dont clean up until before my next session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yashman19 Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 [quote name='tjt486']One of the first things I did was rub a little vaseline on the plexiglass threads. It definately reduced the friction caused there. I noticed the deposits inside the stem too but I assumed it was because i typically dont clean up until before my next session.[/quote] Yeah, after about a month of solid use, I'll fill my sink up with super hot soapy water, and soak all the pieces of my stargate in there for about 30 minutes, then use a cleaning brush to get all that gunk outta the stem. After that, the inside is super smooth and slick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookahphxsmoker Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 the main shaft part of my stargate still seems fused together. it seems like a total bitch to take apart too. any tips on breaking it loose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yashman19 Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 [quote name='hookahphxsmoker']the main shaft part of my stargate still seems fused together. it seems like a total bitch to take apart too. any tips on breaking it loose?[/quote] Hmm, dont have much experience with this with my Stargate. I guess try using any other similar techniques when trying to open a stuck pickle jar? As in soak it in hot water for a while? Good luck with that mang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjt486 Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I havent had any problems with it sticking together. Id put some sort of lubricant in there once you get it open as with all the threaded spots.. Definately reccomend using some vaseline or petroleum jelly on the plexiglass threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookahDuck Posted October 25, 2005 Author Share Posted October 25, 2005 I used Loctite Anti-seize compound on the stem threads. I recommend it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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