Aaronvb24 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Alright I am not new to smoking hookah, but I am new to the world of brands and all the crazy possibilities. I have a Mya QT and I like the small bowl that it comes with, but would like to also have a phunnel to play with at about the same size. Now I was reading around tonight/ this morning and came across Aluminum being harmful and research and all that jazz.. They mentioned screens and wanted to know what peoples opinions were on them and if they were any good or which to get. I am pretty much just trying to chase the largest smoke possible with the Mya QT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modisess Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 not a big screen fan here, most of them just have holes that are too big, easier for ash to fall right into the bowl. they are also a real bitch to clean, whether a glass or metal screen, it's just gonna take alot of effort to clean them.also, i don't think that the coals would be hot enough to make the aluminum foil release some toxic fumes.. that's why you never get a bad taste or smell from using aluminum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kapten Kanel Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Screens simply suck Too big holes, ashes falls down into the bowl like theres no tomorrow, crappy heat management attributes etc.... Aluminum melts before it vaporises which it does at much higher temperatures than you achieve with the coals, check tangiers FAQ.http://www.tangierstobacco.com/questions.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil's butt boy. Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 phunnels are the way to go I have 3 and 2 glass ones on the way thats all I seem to use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronvb24 Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 Alright so def no screen lol.. Have to go out and find somewhere in North NJ to grab a phunnel somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian_villager Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 There is this place in clifton but they only have the chinese knock-offs. Just buy the OG one from Hookahcompany. Trust me it will be the best investment as far as your hookah goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbs Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 The screens flat out suck.. they're hard to get to work, otherwise everyone would be using one. I wished they worked, but they just don't.The big difference between a chinese and a real Phunnel is (I believe.. correct me if I'm wrong) Chinese are made out of clay, while real ones are ceramic. Ceramic distributes heat better and honestly, real phunnels look awesome.. they have great color schemes and thick paint.On a side note.. I believe the Chinese are still using lead based paints in a lot of things.. you don't want to smoke lead do you!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inino Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 glass phunnel with a screen is pretty good. mnh sells them. but get a phunnel either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronvb24 Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 SO I bought one of each phunnel. I plan on using the chinese as only a back up god forbid something happens to the tangiers one.. Not going with a screen just seems like a waste since there is such hatred for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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