Exoticas And Bubbling?

[sensae]

Okay, I've been slowly working through my box of exoticas, and I've gotta say I really like them. I've found one odd thing with them though. When I'm using my phunnel, there's pretty much a straight shot down into the base, and ash works it's way into the water. I wouldn't care normally and it wouldn't be a concern, but after about an hour of this the ash actually starts to act as a bubbling agent in the water. It's not that big an issue, as I can just change the water out when I switch bowls before it gets that bad. Has this happened to anyone else?

[Voski]

You dont need a hole in the middle of the foil.

[oolatec]

That's the one nice thing about the Scalli mod for the phunnel... keeps ash out.

[sensae]

With a fake scalli, it doesn't cause the issue and that is what's nice. Also, ash finds it's way in there even without a hole in the center. I just wondered if it happened to other people.

[Jeff_T]

I never get anything close to that happening. Ash them on the tray, thats why its there. Like was said, don't need a very big hole in the middle of the foil.

[NickReppinThe909]

just another reason to buy coco naras

[teq]

Try my idea: http://www.hookahforum.com/index.php?showtopic=20542

[sensae]

Try my idea: http://www.hookahforum.com/index.php?showtopic=20542

I think I am going to try that.

[Voski]

You don't need to add stuff or buy new coals just don't put a hole over the phunnel down shaft and you will be fine.

[manic007]

You don't need to add stuff or buy new coals just don't put a hole over the phunnel down shaft and you will be fine.

This is also what I do. I dont put a hole in the middle unless I'm smoking Tangiers.

[sars]

<3 the mod just for this reason.

[Scoop]

i use exoticas, and add a bunch of holes in the middle of phunnel (i hope lots of holes everywhere) and never have a problem with the ash getting into the vase.

[Johnny_D]

just another reason to buy coco naras

That was helpfull nick

Have you put coconara's ash in water to prove they don't do the same?

To OP - As most have helpfully suggested, you probably don't need the hole in teh middle, or reduce it in size.

JD Edited April 22, 2008 by Johnny_D

[austinthecity]

i use a hole in the middle, just don't get ash in it...

when you ash the coals, pick them up and drop them on your tray from a few inches up. then blow off the top of the bowl. then replace them.

shouldn't be too hard to manage your ash

[iamscott06]

i use a hole in the middle, just don't get ash in it...

when you ash the coals, pick them up and drop them on your tray from a few inches up. then blow off the top of the bowl. then replace them.

shouldn't be too hard to manage your ash

I do the exact same thing, and i always use a middle hole.