Lakemonster Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 That got your attention, didnt it. This is a hookah forum, why are you talking about prophylactics? OK..... here we go then. I have a few extra base grommets laying around here for when my current one wears out... The problem is that when you just order grommets they dont neccessarily fit up nice... either too large or too small of a "wall". The ones I have are just shy of making a solid fit on my machine..... so I pondered a way to "shim" up the stem where the grommet fits. I flirted with rubber bands, which are too large and they shift....... and I tried a few other things that shift and clump. I need something that will keep the same thickness all the way around and will cover the whole area..... and something that could be applied in layer if need be. So.... Im lying in bed this morning thinking about what to do........... when the condom idea hit me. The idea would be to use an unlubricated condom and cut sections out of them and use them for a shim.... just slip those sections on the stem. So now I gotta go and get a box of cheap rubbers and try it out. Geez.... havent done that in years..... I imagine it will be just as awkward as it was as a youngster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioannisds Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 I use electrical tape myself. Condoms I think would be a major pain in the ass, as I don't see how you are gonna get the sections to stay on the stem uniformly while shoving on the base grommet. I'm sure you will find a way though, as you sound to be a pretty resourceful dude. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 how about painting around the grommets with liquid laytex? It goes on wet, dries, and stays flexible. I think you can get it at both sex shops and hardware stores for dipping the handles of tools....oh the places this is likely to go.... But seriously.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakemonster Posted November 3, 2005 Author Share Posted November 3, 2005 True.... The problem with that might lie in that it may be difficult to gauge how thick of a layer goes on. I've never played with that tool dip stuff. might be worth a try. Good suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 well, if you don't like the thickness of a particular dip, its easy enough to peel off and retry. Don't ferget to plug the hole with something that extends beyond the end so its easy to remove. Keep us informed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR Bubble Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 [quote name='Lakemonster']The idea would be to use an unlubricated condom and cut sections out of them and use them for a shim.... just slip those sections on the stem. So now I gotta go and get a box of cheap rubbers and try it out. Geez.... havent done that in years..... I imagine it will be just as awkward as it was as a youngster.[/quote] The first guy in hostory TRYING to break a rubber. MR Bubble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yashman19 Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 The funny thing is that when I first read the thread title, I automatically thought "hookah condom" which one of my buddies coined after the sanitary mouth tips used to prevent germ spreading on the hose. After the first time he said it, it stuck and now we call them hookah condoms all the time. Anyways...back on topic. Sounds like a condom would do the trick, but it just seems like you will be dealing with the same problem of thinkness. Condoms arn't exactly the thickess things in the world. I think you will run into the problem of the bowl not fitting properly because the condom grommet will be to skinny. In any rate, keep us informed with what you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LB] Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 ooo liquid latex sounds so cool im gonna go buy some and paint my bowl, grommet, hose and everything- run the most airtight hookah you have ever witnessed. thanks for the idea- by the way the condom thing isnt gonna work its true its too tight, and your gonna have to put layer after layer it wil be frustarting. When i buy a new grommet i just sand it then wet it until it fits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Using condoms would work for the hose and stem connections but not the bowl grommet. Heat deteriorates latex and you'd need to replace them frequently. If anyone is uncomfortable buying condoms, make the cashier uncomfortable by pulling this stunt I saw on a flash cartoon: go get ALL the "Big Gun" condoms they have. When waiting in line, always keep your arm resting on them. When you make it up to the cashier, start a smooth, "What's up?!". SMILE ALL THE TIME!!! I can't find where I saw this but it was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakemonster Posted November 4, 2005 Author Share Posted November 4, 2005 Wheres that "shoot me up Elmo" when you need it..... Yeah..... I gotta find the "hottie" cashier and slam down a box of Magnums..... um...... the tool dip is sounding alot better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Oh, thy make some condoms thicker than others...trust me. You can go from the "feels like nothing's there" to "2 ply steel belted, are we there yet?" depending on the brand. Nothing worse than going into a store with a buddy before an SCA event to stock up and he really IS buying the magnums.... I gave better back rubs anyway...that counted for a lot too... Stick with the tool dip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LB] Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 [quote name='Lakemonster']Wheres that "shoot me up Elmo" when you need it..... Yeah..... I gotta find the "hottie" cashier and slam down a box of Magnums..... um...... the tool dip is sounding alot better.[/quote] [img]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/SillySnare/elmobox2.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooKendo Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Electrical tape is the way to go, hands down. Condom sounds like you would have some difficulty. With electrical tape, you can adjust the amount to make an exact fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Just thought about another possibility, the white teflon tape for plumbing perhaps? Still think tool dip is better idea thoug, look better thats for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR Bubble Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 That teflon tape would tear up too easily. Just about anything would work. I saw the shisha boys use strips of an old shirt once and it seemed to work. Myself? I'd just do the electrical tape thing. Wrap some around the bottom of the shaft a few times, slip the bowl grommet over it and you have grommet shimming. MR Bubble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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