duckhater Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I bought my fourth hookah the other month, the downstem seems especially short. I was just wondering what your downstem sizes are for comparison. Inches matter and it seems that I have to fill water all the way to the top of the neck of my syrian or bohemian style base...leaving very little room for smoke. My downstem is about 5 inches...if this is a standard size what hookahs are known to have longer downstems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryno Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 QUOTE (duckhater @ Aug 12 2008, 11:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I bought my fourth hookah the other month, the downstem seems especially short. I was just wondering what your downstem sizes are for comparison. Inches matter and it seems that I have to fill water all the way to the top of the neck of my syrian or bohemian style base...leaving very little room for smoke. My downstem is about 5 inches...if this is a standard size what hookahs are known to have longer downstems?Do you have any pics of your hookah? The downstem only needs to be an inch under the water.... My downstem on my Syrian is probably 6in, and theres still plenty of room left in the base for smoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canon Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 i look at the downstem before i buy the hookah, if you look at the pictures you can get a good idea. certain downstem sizes will vary depending on the total size of the hookah, and who made the hookah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckhater Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 QUOTE (Canon @ Aug 13 2008, 12:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>i look at the downstem before i buy the hookah, if you look at the pictures you can get a good idea. certain downstem sizes will vary depending on the total size of the hookah, and who made the hookah.Unfortunately I live in Hawaii and can't have the luxury of shopping in a store or bar, so online is my only option...I wish more stores would give the length of the downstem online... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjelder Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 QUOTE (duckhater @ Aug 12 2008, 11:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I bought my fourth hookah the other month, the downstem seems especially short. I was just wondering what your downstem sizes are for comparison.There comes a time when our bodies experience changes. This may happen earlier for some people than for others. You must not worry if you seem behind the curve- your time will come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckhater Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 QUOTE (bjelder @ Aug 13 2008, 10:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (duckhater @ Aug 12 2008, 11:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I bought my fourth hookah the other month, the downstem seems especially short. I was just wondering what your downstem sizes are for comparison.There comes a time when our bodies experience changes. This may happen earlier for some people than for others. You must not worry if you seem behind the curve- your time will come.Clever...I give you that, but very unhelpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudomonster Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I think listing downstem size is pointless. It matters on the vase.Just look at pictures and remember that you need an inch of water and from there use your judgment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamscott06 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/iamscott06/p1.jpghttp://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/iamscott06/p2.jpgThe guy i bought this hookah from threw in the extender.. Its always an option. Hardware store and get some tuff tubing like that, drill some small holes in it and shove it on the end of the down stem. WOrks awesome now http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/iamscott06/p3.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorshookah Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 all you need is to make the down stem longer by adding some rubber tube to it. iamscott has a good pic of with with a diffuser. just get some tube and cut it to how ever long you want it, whats another 2 bones son... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckhater Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 QUOTE (kudomonster @ Aug 13 2008, 11:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I think listing downstem size is pointless. It matters on the vase.Just look at pictures and remember that you need an inch of water and from there use your judgment.It does matter as there are many vases on the market which are customizeable and will fit this shaft, however when your downstem is welded on you don't have a choice as to the size which is why I wanted a comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckhater Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 QUOTE (iamscott06 @ Aug 13 2008, 11:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/iamscott06/p1.jpghttp://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/iamscott06/p2.jpgThe guy i bought this hookah from threw in the extender.. Its always an option. Hardware store and get some tuff tubing like that, drill some small holes in it and shove it on the end of the down stem. WOrks awesome now http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/iamscott06/p3.jpgTHANK YOU! Thanks for the pics, you had the exact same problem I had with my water level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookah hippie Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 if your downstem unscrews from the bottom of the stem you could buy a longer down stem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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