avapxia Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 My hookah has three outlets for hoses. In each of these there is a metal ball which closes off the inactive hose outlets. These balls get stuck pretty regularly, and I can usually just suck hard or roll them around and that fixes it. However, for the last month two have been completely unyielding. How do I get these balls unstuck, and how can I prevent this from happening in the future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeypas Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 "Quick Question Concerning Balls""These balls get stuck pretty regularly, and I can usually just suck hard or roll them around and that fixes it. ""How do I get these balls unstuck,"Lol, sorry, couldn't resist! hatry rubbing alcohol.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplexCoda Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 well typically if you suck on the balls too hard they get very sore and dont want to come around for a little while. Rolling them around is never a bad idea though. To answer your real question though, if you take and shake up a bottle of olive oil and then take the cap off and roll the ball in the cap to VERY LIGHTLY cover the ball that should help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willbb123 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 QUOTE (mikeypas @ Jun 20 2008, 05:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>"Quick Question Concerning Balls""These balls get stuck pretty regularly, and I can usually just suck hard or roll them around and that fixes it. ""How do I get these balls unstuck,"Lol, sorry, couldn't resist! hatry rubbing alcohol..Honelstly that is the main reason I read this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC4111 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 QUOTE (avapxia @ Jun 20 2008, 04:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>My hookah has three outlets for hoses. In each of these there is a metal ball which closes off the inactive hose outlets. These balls get stuck pretty regularly, and I can usually just suck hard or roll them around and that fixes it. However, for the last month two have been completely unyielding. How do I get these balls unstuck, and how can I prevent this from happening in the future?I gotta sig that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willbb123 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 QUOTE (OC4111 @ Jun 20 2008, 05:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (avapxia @ Jun 20 2008, 04:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>My hookah has three outlets for hoses. In each of these there is a metal ball which closes off the inactive hose outlets. These balls get stuck pretty regularly, and I can usually just suck hard or roll them around and that fixes it. However, for the last month two have been completely unyielding. How do I get these balls unstuck, and how can I prevent this from happening in the future?I gotta sig that.congrats, first post and sigged. Is that a good thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avapxia Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share Posted June 20, 2008 I was relying on the pun for traffic/views.I've tried lubing them, SimplexCoda, and I'm sure that will help maintain the balls, but it doesn't help me get them unstuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willbb123 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 QUOTE (avapxia @ Jun 20 2008, 05:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I was relying on the pun for traffic/views.I've tried lubing them, SimplexCoda, and I'm sure that will help maintain the balls, but it doesn't help me get them unstuck.alright im gonna sig that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplexCoda Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 well you deffenatly need to always lube your balls, but i have never had a problem with my balls getting stuck in the hole. maybe your balls are too small for that particular hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterjmag Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 QUOTE (avapxia @ Jun 20 2008, 04:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I was relying on the pun for traffic/views.You'll fit right in here. Have you tried sticking a pipe cleaner (like the one you use to clean the hookah's downstem/shaft) up the hose port from the bottom? The balls might've just gunked up a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avapxia Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share Posted June 20, 2008 I guess that is the only way. I tried sticking a wire up the port, but it is impossible to see and I gave up after a short while. I'm going to have to dedicate an hour or so one day to groping around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplexCoda Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 QUOTE (avapxia @ Jun 20 2008, 04:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I'm going to have to dedicate an hour or so one day to groping around.if you want to be good your gonna have to practice more than an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybersist Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 just unscrew the ports and clean them out, itll fix everyhting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boulderkid303 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 keep ur balls nice n wet and you will be good to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 to answer the question...If they are stuck heat up the ball and where they are stuck with a torch or even a good lighter, the metal on the stem will expand before the ball does, then just use something to tap the ball out. It's worked numerous times berfore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boulderkid303 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 QUOTE (mushrat @ Jun 20 2008, 05:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>to answer the question...If they are stuck heat up the ball and where they are stuck with a torch or even a good lighter, the metal on the stem will expand before the ball does, then just use something to tap the ball out. It's worked numerous times berfore.ur a kinky one mush Mush is right, that does work well. In the future try staying away from 2 and 3 hosers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename067 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 I use olive oil to keep my balls from getting stuck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog_916 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Fire is balls' best friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickReppinThe909 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 just get a ball implant with some airsoft bb's they should be wayyy less sticky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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