Farva Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I have a problem, I ordered a KM from gothookahs and the base opening diameter is too large to fit any of my large grommets. The diameter is 2 inches wide and all the grommets I have are only 1 3/4 inches or less in diameter opening. I contacted Chuck at gothookahs and he was more than willing to help me out with my issue by sending me another grommet, hopefully large enough, to fit into the opening to keep the connection between base and stem air tight. I just received that grommet today and it was the same size as all my other grommets. I was told to try electrical tape to have it fit and I don't see that working for two reasons. 1) I would need to wrap the tape around to be 1/4 inch thick and 2) It is really only a temperary fix and would need to be changed eventually if it even works, I would rather have my stem and base fit like any other hookah. So, what I am asking is, is there any other way to fix this problem or should I try to contact gothookahs again and try to return this base and get a replacement that doesn't have as wide of an opening? Thank you for all your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srawas89 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I forget where but one of the main sites recommended here sell grommet expanders or something. It is similar to adding electric tape to ur base but its more longer lasting (like a thin grommet to add to the thickness) It might be hookah-shisha or hookahcompany not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 http://www.hookahcompany.com/mya_expandabl...t_2375_prd1.htmPut these on my mini mya with a normal grommet when i put it on a egyptian basehttp://www.hookah-shisha.com/store/pc/conf...;idproduct=1058The Large one will work. Have to use this on my H-S pharaoh when i bought a new grommet they vary a bit. Had to shave it a bit with a razor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EternalSoil Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 if the hole in the base is 2 inches in diameter, it sounds huge! i would say mine is 1 3/4 at max... and the grommet i have fits in tight!i have to use vegetable oil to get in in there. (here comes a quote on that one) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drabin Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 QUOTE (EternalSoil @ Jan 21 2009, 08:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>i have to use vegetable oil to get in in there. (here comes a quote on that one)hahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahawait i'm not done...hahahahahahahaok back to the point. just for fun post a picture of the base. I mean if it's nothing special try a different vase. or jsut do the grommets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EternalSoil Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 until you can figure something out, use a wet paper towel, i actually assume you probably have been using something cause i know i would not let a brand new hookah sit without being smoked for such a minute detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farva Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Thank you to everyone for their input. I will try the expanders out before I recontact gothookahs. They did a great job on a speedy delivery and their customer service, I don't want to hassle them too much. I am not able to post a picture at the moment, don't have a digital camera available. But ya, the base opening is huge, measured it, sure enough its 2 inches. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gothookahs.com Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 QUOTE (Farva @ Jan 21 2009, 06:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I have a problem, I ordered a KM from gothookahs and the base opening diameter is too large to fit any of my large grommets. The diameter is 2 inches wide and all the grommets I have are only 1 3/4 inches or less in diameter opening. I contacted Chuck at gothookahs and he was more than willing to help me out with my issue by sending me another grommet, hopefully large enough, to fit into the opening to keep the connection between base and stem air tight. I just received that grommet today and it was the same size as all my other grommets. I was told to try electrical tape to have it fit and I don't see that working for two reasons. 1) I would need to wrap the tape around to be 1/4 inch thick and 2) It is really only a temperary fix and would need to be changed eventually if it even works, I would rather have my stem and base fit like any other hookah. So, what I am asking is, is there any other way to fix this problem or should I try to contact gothookahs again and try to return this base and get a replacement that doesn't have as wide of an opening? Thank you for all your help.Hi Farva,We will send you one of these Mya thin grommet tomorrow.ChuckgH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidglass Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 electrical tape is more than a temp fix I've used it on my hookahs for a long time, never had to replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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