Chreees Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Hey guys, I use Coconaras and I was just curious how many coals you guys use with the Coconaras. I smoked with my hookah for the first time yesterday (yes I'm a newbie) and I started off with three coals, then tried two, then just one. Three was too harsh, two was just about right, and one limited the amount of smoke produced. So I guess my magic number is two coals. Just curious what you guys do. -Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikemyusername Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 in a normal egyptian style bowl i use 21 on each side and hanging off the edge of the bowl as much as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 It really depends on what bowl you were using. Most non-phunnel bowls two will be enough. Maybe even 1 1/2. They are kinda a bitch to break since they are so dense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookah hippie Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 on my small phunnel I use three unless with tangiers then 2 cut in half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 Aight, sounds like I'm doing it right then with two on the edges. Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namenone Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 (edited) I use two 2 with my mini phunnel usually, also for me it depends on what tobacco im smokingE.g Al-Fakher is less tolerant with heat so i put less coals then i would with Nakhla. Edited August 25, 2009 by namenone1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeperhit Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 1 1/2 on most bowls.I got away with just 1 cut in half for most of a bowl on my QT today!Was big time excited! Hope it goes that well again tomorrow. Was using a new windcover I made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l0aded Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 tangiers small phunnel I use 2 + heat lamp. after 45 mins when its dying i light the third. place on sides of course and on third coal combine the first two on an unburnt side and put the new one across on the other unburnt side. works for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 Oh yeah, I'm just using a regular bowl... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingsMaster Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 QUOTE (INCUBUSRATM @ Aug 25 2009, 10:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Oh yeah, I'm just using a regular bowl...2 will do you just fine for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Takes three to get any of my bowls going, then one often comes off for awhile, but ends up going back on towards the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjako Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Egyptian 2Medium Phunnel 3, but ALWAYS split into halves...so it more ends up being 2.5 coals.Splitting them in half (post lit), really makes them easier to manage..those things burn so hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog_916 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 2 on any bowl but a large phunnel is enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FactorE Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 i always use 3 for small phunnels, vortex, and glass bowls. for medium phunnels 4, mya or mod or egyptian bowls 2. and always use a windcover when smoking by yourself helps alot with the heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankay Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 3 on a medium phunnel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enjoivolcom Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 QUOTE (ilikemyusername @ Aug 25 2009, 06:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>in a normal egyptian style bowl i use 21 on each side and hanging off the edge of the bowl as much as possible.Exactly what i do too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakur001 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Maybe this is a stupid question, but I just wanted to clarify...If a Coco Nara coal regularly burns for about 50 minutes, would cutting it in half mean that the half-sized piece would only burn for 25 minutes? Or since there is less coal and less heat will it last longer? Thanks guys, and again, sorry for the natural-coal-amateur question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjako Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 QUOTE (dakur001 @ Aug 26 2009, 01:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Maybe this is a stupid question, but I just wanted to clarify...If a Coco Nara coal regularly burns for about 50 minutes, would cutting it in half mean that the half-sized piece would only burn for 25 minutes? Or since there is less coal and less heat will it last longer? Thanks guys, and again, sorry for the natural-coal-amateur question.It'll last slightly less, but not noticable.Cutting them in half they LOOK way more small then when together, but still burn just fine.However if you LEAVE them on the bowl, they WILL go out much quicker then a whole coco..coco's always need to be puffed on I notice.Also, make sure they are GLOWING both sides before using them, and especially before cutting them in half.I notice coco's go black even as they are lit both sides, so I flip them twice while lighting, them blow on them when transferring to the hookah..then they stay lit orange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakur001 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 QUOTE (redjako @ Aug 26 2009, 02:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (dakur001 @ Aug 26 2009, 01:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Maybe this is a stupid question, but I just wanted to clarify...If a Coco Nara coal regularly burns for about 50 minutes, would cutting it in half mean that the half-sized piece would only burn for 25 minutes? Or since there is less coal and less heat will it last longer? Thanks guys, and again, sorry for the natural-coal-amateur question.It'll last slightly less, but not noticable.Cutting them in half they LOOK way more small then when together, but still burn just fine.However if you LEAVE them on the bowl, they WILL go out much quicker then a whole coco..coco's always need to be puffed on I notice.Also, make sure they are GLOWING both sides before using them, and especially before cutting them in half.I notice coco's go black even as they are lit both sides, so I flip them twice while lighting, them blow on them when transferring to the hookah..then they stay lit orange.Cool, thanks for your help! Although I must admit, the idea of cutting a lit coal is mildly terrifying to me...I can see myself inadvertently sending one flying into some random corner in my room and burning through the floor or something. Will give it a try though, thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamiliarJoe Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 QUOTE (dakur001 @ Aug 26 2009, 01:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (redjako @ Aug 26 2009, 02:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (dakur001 @ Aug 26 2009, 01:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Maybe this is a stupid question, but I just wanted to clarify...If a Coco Nara coal regularly burns for about 50 minutes, would cutting it in half mean that the half-sized piece would only burn for 25 minutes? Or since there is less coal and less heat will it last longer? Thanks guys, and again, sorry for the natural-coal-amateur question.It'll last slightly less, but not noticable.Cutting them in half they LOOK way more small then when together, but still burn just fine.However if you LEAVE them on the bowl, they WILL go out much quicker then a whole coco..coco's always need to be puffed on I notice.Also, make sure they are GLOWING both sides before using them, and especially before cutting them in half.I notice coco's go black even as they are lit both sides, so I flip them twice while lighting, them blow on them when transferring to the hookah..then they stay lit orange.Cool, thanks for your help! Although I must admit, the idea of cutting a lit coal is mildly terrifying to me...I can see myself inadvertently sending one flying into some random corner in my room and burning through the floor or something. Will give it a try though, thanks again.no man cut it before you light it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLovin600 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I cut before I light (more like bash actually lol). i would be homeless if I cut lit coals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKJON Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 QUOTE (INCUBUSRATM @ Aug 25 2009, 05:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hey guys, I use Coconaras and I was just curious how many coals you guys use with the Coconaras. I smoked with my hookah for the first time yesterday (yes I'm a newbie) and I started off with three coals, then tried two, then just one. Three was too harsh, two was just about right, and one limited the amount of smoke produced. So I guess my magic number is two coals. Just curious what you guys do. -Chris2 unless its a larger bowl then i use 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakur001 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 QUOTE (McLovin600 @ Aug 27 2009, 11:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I cut before I light (more like bash actually lol). i would be homeless if I cut lit coals!See, this is what I'm afraid of. And I live in a dorm, so not only would I make myself homeless, but I would make several hundred other people homeless as well. I may have to stick with what McLovin600 and FamiliarJoe are suggesting for this reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjako Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Lit coals split just fine..they don't shower shit everywhere like when they are Un lit.But whatever works for you Though, myself, and all my friends at first, were all VERY backed away when I was splitting them post lit...they just snip apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakur001 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 QUOTE (redjako @ Aug 27 2009, 02:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Lit coals split just fine..they don't shower shit everywhere like when they are Un lit.But whatever works for you Though, myself, and all my friends at first, were all VERY backed away when I was splitting them post lit...they just snip apart.Well, maybe I'll give it a shot outside first so I can overcome my fear of flying ignited coal chunks without worrying about causing any damage to the building. If they really do just snip apart, I guess there's no reason to be afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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