Purge Valve Problem

[ahadden]

So I just got an MZ safari from gothookahs.com about 3 weeks ago and have been smoking it ever since without a problem. But last night I tried smoking and wasn't getting any smoke; plenty of air, but no smoke. I checked all the connections and places for air leaks and the only problem I could find was in the purge valve. From the day I got the hookah I noticed what looked like a weird weld causeing extra metal (brass? Copper?) in the purge valve, but since it was smoking fine for the past few weeks I thought notihng of it. Until tonight when for whatever reason the valve decided not to seal. My question is, can I somehow get rid of this hunk of metal easily without destroying my hookah? Does anyone have any other suggestions? Here are some pics.

[ahadden]

Here is another pic that shows the BB sitting precariously in there. I think the reason it doesn't always seal is because the screw on portion of the valve pushes the BB up onto the extra metal part, causing an air leak.

[Stuie]

there are some metal shaping files at local hardware stores. that are small and round... $1-2 dollars each. Take a little work but it would do it. Might try a drill, but since it's not uniform where you need it drilled it could bounce around and cause more damage. Also switch out the BB with Airsoft Plastic BBs I do that on my purges and on my safari when it gets here Monday.

[indian_villager]

If you or a friend of yours have a dremel tool you could probably use the conical tip one to grind it down.

[hookah_stud]

If you or a friend of yours have a dremel tool you could probably use the conical tip one to grind it down.

Same thing I was thinking.

[EternalSoil]

any of the above should work fine... its all inside so you are not going to do any cosmetic damage.

[*Veritas*]

definitely use a Dremel Tool with a small Shaping tool. Just take your time and make it all uniform.