matank Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/6720/hookahgj1.jpgThe hookah is new, i smoked with it only 3-5 times, it does'nt smoke very well.what is the problem? may be i dont put enough water or just dont pack the bowl right?thank you for youre attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zinger Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 You must make sure that the hookah is put together tight, so no air is let out, make sure all the gromits are in. Also the water level must be perfect. Heres a link for you Click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefin Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 You're going to have to be more specific. Is it that you're not getting enough smoke? Are you getting a burning taste? Does the shisha lack flavor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 QUOTE (Chiefin @ Aug 27 2008, 08:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>You're going to have to be more specific. Is it that you're not getting enough smoke? Are you getting a burning taste? Does the shisha lack flavor?Definetly need more info...but from the pick those look like Akhla coals and if they are that can be part of the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryno Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 We need some more details. make sure your hookah is airtight. Don't pack your bowl, just fluff the shisha in, and be picky about heat management, thats where alot of the quality of the smoke comes from for me, how the bowl is packed, and the coals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matank Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 QUOTE (Stuie @ Aug 27 2008, 05:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (Chiefin @ Aug 27 2008, 08:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>You're going to have to be more specific. Is it that you're not getting enough smoke? Are you getting a burning taste? Does the shisha lack flavor?Definetly need more info...but from the pick those look like Akhla coals and if they are that can be part of the problem.i dont use this akhla crap anymore, i bought some "super star" and they are ok, the flavour is ok , just not enough smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pboyle Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 well, the problem to me seems to be that you've put all of your stuff on the tray and nothing in the bowl.yer naht doin it rite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 you need to buy new hookah.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srawas89 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I get the feeling that if you have not done anything different from your previous sessions it probably is your ball bearing in the purge valve. Unscrew the purge valve and make sure the ball bearing is resting in the hole and not in the screw on part as this will make smoking nearly impossible. other than that you need to give more info on your setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerLord Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 1- Once yout setup is complete, before packing the bowl, put your hand over the holes and try to inhale via the hose. Do you feel the air pulling in? If not, your Hookah is not sealed properly. Make sure the grommet between the stem and the vase is tight and sealed.2-Although ice won't affect the quantity of some, it will affect the quality. Put some ice in the vase.3- Is the water level 1-1.5inch above the stem in the vase?4-Is your foil tight? How many holes did you do, which size? This looks like a regular clay bowl, so a standard circle pattern starting from the outside out going in the inside will work fine.5-What coal is that? I don`t know that kind. Do you make sure the coal is BURNING RED or is already ashed a little on the ouside when you put in on the bowl? If it`s nt burning properly not only will you not get proper smoke but it`ll taste badé6-Do you use wind cover if you smoke outside or inside with A/C or ceiling fan on? It hels heat management and coal won't burn as quickly.7-Make sure your bowl isn't TOO packed. If it is smoke cannot get through. Sprinkle it gently without packing it too much. Less shisha is better than too much.8- Make sure the pressure valve isn`t defective. To make sure, remove it, use your finger to block the hole and try seeing if the pull is better. If it is you need to replace the valve.Hope this helps, cant do much more without setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freezerburn456 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 one thing to consider is the hose. that appears to be a hose that we sell with mini-hookahs (14 inches or shorter)it generally has a very small inner diameter, and narrows even more at the mouthpiece and where you plug it in. a new hose should greatly increase the volume of smoke that you are getting and the amount of air that you are physically able to pull through the hookah. when you are able to pull more air it will make the tobacco hotter and you should be able to get a fuller flavor.the bowl can also be a problem. i would suggest trying to go to your local head shop and picking up a cheap clay bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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