Here's An Idea For You Glass Screen Owners...

[oolatec]

Wrap it in foil and poke a hoke in the middle just like the glass screen?

Anyone willing to try? Heck, it might even generate more heat...

[Stuie]

I might try it this weekend. Only problem is mine is as dirty as heck. Getting to lazy to clean it.

[oolatec]

Well then, how about someone with a clean screen. lol jk

[AKammenzind]

For that matter why not just form a big square of foil into the same shape as a glass screen, then smoosh it over the bowl and it's business as usual?

Somehow I've never thought to try that... maybe once my throat's doing well enough to smoke I'll give it a shot!

Edit: wanted to make clear that I mean to omit the glass screen entirely, and see how it works out. Edited October 24, 2008 by AKammenzind

[mattathayde]

For that matter why not just form a big square of foil into the same shape as a glass screen, then smoosh it over the bowl and it's business as usual?

Somehow I've never thought to try that... maybe once my throat's doing well enough to smoke I'll give it a shot!

Edit: wanted to make clear that I mean to omit the glass screen entirely, and see how it works out.

glass and AL have right about the same thermal exchange IIRC, so while the foil is thinner it as a material is similar.

there was argument when i had asked why you couldnt just poke one big hole in the middle of foil and i got a "it just wont work, the glass screen is different" yet that makes no sense.

ive just kinda given up on the phunel though since it lasts so long
-matt

[Codename067]

I use this coil scrubbing thing..dont know what the hell its called. Will take pics later.

[mattathayde]

I use this coil scrubbing thing..dont know what the hell its called. Will take pics later.

copper dish pad?

any scotch brite pad will clean it well. glass is a 9 on the hardness scale

-matt

[MrMoodz]

With my glass screens, I have them soak in water first before trying to clean them.

[Wharbone]

My glass screen looks like shit now. I've used Scotch Brite pads and SOS pads to clean it. They left a ton of small scratches. It almost looks like it has been sand blasted.

I may try some foil under the glass. That would help out a lot.

[hookah hippie]

I am not sure if it would work because foil is not nearly as good of a conductor for heat as glass

[mattathayde]

I am not sure if it would work because foil is not nearly as good of a conductor for heat as glass

in the same thickness they should be about equal, in fact glass is a terrible conductor of heat

-matt

[hookah hippie]

I am not sure if it would work because foil is not nearly as good of a conductor for heat as glass

in the same thickness they should be about equal, in fact glass is a terrible conductor of heat

-matt

Maybe conductor of heat is the wrong word I mean it gets hotter so the tobacco cooks

[mattathayde]

I am not sure if it would work because foil is not nearly as good of a conductor for heat as glass

in the same thickness they should be about equal, in fact glass is a terrible conductor of heat

-matt

Maybe conductor of heat is the wrong word I mean it gets hotter so the tobacco cooks

IIRC AL and glass have the same thermal what ever (i dont remember the correct term) but i think they should get equally hot with the same amount of coals on them
-matt

[Bulldog_916]

The whole point of the glass screen was not to use foil and now you're using foil anyway? What is the point behind the glass screen then?

[Click]

Just seems to me that the glass screen with glass phunnel doesn't make enough heat.

[oolatec]

The whole point of the glass screen was not to use foil and now you're using foil anyway? What is the point behind the glass screen then?

Just giving people a thought on how to keep their screen clean. Wrap it in foil if you are worried about how clean it is. If not, no need to.