atz413 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Hi, All,So, I've been smoking my MYA QT for a couple of months now and I love it. Got some phunnel bowls (one that's an "imitation" where (if you can visualize it--I really ought to take some pics) instead of the large hole in the center, it has a little "mesa" in the middle with some holes poked around the sides) which are my bowls of choice at this point.I also bought a KM Red Pearl which I've smoked once (smokes beautifully, by the way) but the downstem is like 32 inches long and when I tried to wash it (idiot that I am) I started running water through it, right onto my kitchen floor! I live in an apartment, so I don't have a hose outside. Should I wash it in the bathtub? Do I really need to use lemon juice or anything other than soap and water?Anyway, I've put the KM "on the shelf" for now, since I'm having a lot of fun with my MYA...Been trying a lot of coals. I've read some reviews where people say that the quicklite coals impart a flavor to the shisha, but I can't taste much of a difference between them and regular coals. I threw away the bag of lemonwood hunks that I had, too much trouble. Anyone have anything to say on this subject? Just wondering if YOU can taste the difference.Well, maybe it's time to take pics of some of my stuff, or soon...Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anxiety Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 QUOTE (atz413 @ Oct 6 2008, 02:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hi, All,So, I've been smoking my MYA QT for a couple of months now and I love it. Got some phunnel bowls (one that's an "imitation" where (if you can visualize it--I really ought to take some pics) instead of the large hole in the center, it has a little "mesa" in the middle with some holes poked around the sides) which are my bowls of choice at this point.I also bought a KM Red Pearl which I've smoked once (smokes beautifully, by the way) but the downstem is like 32 inches long and when I tried to wash it (idiot that I am) I started running water through it, right onto my kitchen floor! I live in an apartment, so I don't have a hose outside. Should I wash it in the bathtub? Do I really need to use lemon juice or anything other than soap and water?Anyway, I've put the KM "on the shelf" for now, since I'm having a lot of fun with my MYA...Been trying a lot of coals. I've read some reviews where people say that the quicklite coals impart a flavor to the shisha, but I can't taste much of a difference between them and regular coals. I threw away the bag of lemonwood hunks that I had, too much trouble. Anyone have anything to say on this subject? Just wondering if YOU can taste the difference.Well, maybe it's time to take pics of some of my stuff, or soon...Andyyes the KM stem can be annoying to clean if you dont have a big sink, i use soap and water to clean mine and every 2 weeks i use bling (same as lemon juice, vinager w/e) what i did b4 i realized i could use my big sink to clean my km was take a solo cup and just keep pouring water through it, or if you have an adjustable hose u can take it out and spray from the top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinite Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I have a 40" KM and a small sink. I just clean it in the bathtub. It makes everything 10x easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickReppinThe909 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 you can even walk out side and use a garden hose as for coals HC has some good banned vendor coconut coals and coco naras are good also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modisess Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 QUOTE (atz413 @ Oct 6 2008, 01:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hi, All,So, I've been smoking my MYA QT for a couple of months now and I love it. Got some phunnel bowls (one that's an "imitation" where (if you can visualize it--I really ought to take some pics) instead of the large hole in the center, it has a little "mesa" in the middle with some holes poked around the sides) which are my bowls of choice at this point.I also bought a KM Red Pearl which I've smoked once (smokes beautifully, by the way) but the downstem is like 32 inches long and when I tried to wash it (idiot that I am) I started running water through it, right onto my kitchen floor! I live in an apartment, so I don't have a hose outside. Should I wash it in the bathtub? Do I really need to use lemon juice or anything other than soap and water?Anyway, I've put the KM "on the shelf" for now, since I'm having a lot of fun with my MYA...Been trying a lot of coals. I've read some reviews where people say that the quicklite coals impart a flavor to the shisha, but I can't taste much of a difference between them and regular coals. I threw away the bag of lemonwood hunks that I had, too much trouble. Anyone have anything to say on this subject? Just wondering if YOU can taste the difference.Well, maybe it's time to take pics of some of my stuff, or soon...AndyWith regards to your bowl, do you mean a vortex bowl?Well I can honestly tell you that once you have tried using one of the lesser brands of QLs you can definitely taste the difference, and not only do they give off bad taste and smell, you can actually get sick from smoking with it. Smoking with QLs for me, actually makes me nauseous after only 15 minutes into a session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename067 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Tub sounds like the only ideal place to wash your hookah seeing how you don't have the convenience of having a hose or something of that sort out side. Warm water will help..those extra long stem brushes will do justice as well.To help get rid of the smell, use some cheap alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryno Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I live in an apartment for school and I have a Exotica and I wash it in the bath tub.. It does makes things alot easier. Just keep a cup on hand to pour water down the stem. I use soap and water every other day and my hookah seems clean as can be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egoncalo Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Run the water down the stem, and put your thumb on the bottom of the stem. Then cover the other end and tip it back and forth. Also, you can fill a bottle with water, and empty it down the stem... problem solved. (I have a 42 inch triple pear, and I learned that lesson too by flowing water onto my kitchen floor as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erufiku Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Um.. I clean my KM in the bath all the time.Here´s a tip buy a really small funnel (yeah the kitchen type not the bowl) so that it's end fits into your downstem, then you can run really hot water through it for 30s or so without burning yourself. Also great for pouring cleaning liquids into the stem (ie., lemon juice, etc). I got three for a buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atz413 Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 (edited) Wow! Thanks for the replies!As far as cleaning the KM stem goes, I think I'll have to use the bathtub, since I don't have access to any hose outside (gee, I thought I'd said that already!) I still think I'm going to save using the KM for when I have company, as it's just a way cooler pipe and more trouble than it's worth for only lil' ole me.And the QL coals? Maybe I got some better ones, or maybe I'm just not sensitive to the difference? I have been accused of being insensitive once or twice in my life... OH, and I guess it IS a Vortex phunnel. Pretty good. Actually, when I first used the regular phunnel, after a while I was having some trouble with the draw on the pipe, until I realized that the coal was pushing down on the foil and closing up the hole. I had to tighten up the foil. The Vortex doesn't have this problem, since the foil can rest on the top of the "mesa" and still gives a good draw.Anyway, thanks again, and I'll be around!Andy Edited October 7, 2008 by atz413 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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