delSol_si Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Hey, sorry to make a new thread, but I did a search and can't find the answer and really need it soon. I just bought a used Mya QT off eBay. I got it in today. I was surprised with the weight and build structure, but am having a sealing problem....it doesn't seal properly. I check it over, and realized that the downstem itself leaks. I then noticed the detachable downstem that unscrews is wobbly and leaky in the place you screw it in at. Is this normal? I tried to clean it up the best I could, but it still wobbles and is not airtight. And when I put it al together, it leaks. Ugh. Not sure what the problem in that area is, could be the gasket, or maybe something else, I'm a bit irritated right now so I'll look at it after i get some opinions.Second, the hose port won't unscrew. Is this normal? The purge valve unscrews, but not the hose port.It was $22 bucks shipped, so not bad, but I am not really impressed with it. They didn't even bother cleaning the bowl, there was still bits of shisha in it. AND, the hose they included is trash, rusted out and everything. I tried using it when i was checking the seal and got a mouthfull of rust.What would you guys do considering the price I paid? Not sure whether to bitch about it, or whether these problems are normal, or whether to just deal with it and be happy. I'm not too concerned about the hose, but still sucks, would have been a nice travel hose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delSol_si Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 Oh, this was the listing:http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...IT#ht_500wt_971 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 (edited) Damn dude, sorry to hear you got what sounds to me a bad QT. I heard others bought from that guy and they were pretty good. The downstem is DEFINITELY not supposed to wobble. The one I had it screwed in super tight and didn't go anywhere. My QT sealed airtight like a champ. Sounds like yours you got is pretty well used and the guy didn't bother checking them over. Especially if he didn't even clean out the bowl. I'd email him about it, ask him to send you another stem. Hoses can always be replaced, but the stem is the heart of the hookah. Oh, and does yours have little black rubber o-rings around where the downstem screws in and the top part unscrews off where the tray sits?EDIT: Also, my QT allowed me to unscrew the hose port and purge valve... I could either have hose and purge, or hose and hose with autoseal for two hoses. Edited October 29, 2009 by INCUBUSRATM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalsmoker Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Dude, That sucks. It sounds like you got ripped off because I bought one from that guy and it was in near perfect condition. The stem is supposed to screw in very snug. Also the hose port is supposed to unscrew, I don't why you can't get it off?? I would email about it. The only thing wrong with mine was the hose was shit but I expected it to be anyways, and the bowl wasn't the standard mya bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 You could try some teflon tape on the threads of the downstem to seal it. If that doesn't work, you might be able to seal the joint with some high-temp RTV or other synthetic sealant, but that would make the downstem permanently attached. I also don't know if that would cause any health issues due to it being heated, I would imagine it would be far enough from the bowl to not cause any problems though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delSol_si Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 Ok, I think I will email and tell of the problems, see what happens. I finally got the hose port to unscrew, just took a TON of force. I mean, if worse comes to worse, it will smoke, just not 100% If the person won't replace the stem, I might try to just solder it on, no real need to unscrew the downstem anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinite Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 There should be a black O Ring between the downstem and the heart. My QT downstem is a little wobbly, but I put some plumbers teflon tape on it and it sealed right back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryno Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I'll second the teflon tape. And if that doesnt work.... JB Weld will not only hold forever, it will seal it up too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frost91 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 fast and easy repairs for the downstem. once had a chinese wobbley leaky downstem as well. Get some plummers tape, google it if u dont know what it is, wrap it around the downstem thread. this thickens the downstem thread and makes a tighter seal. and for the downstem leaks, wrap that as well inplumbers tape and use electrical tape to wrap it around. its a quick fix takes around 15 mins. if you take apart the qt alot, then you will have to replace the teflon/plummers tape every so often cuz it will rip apart after a while. best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 QUOTE (delSol_si @ Oct 29 2009, 04:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hey, sorry to make a new thread, but I did a search and can't find the answer and really need it soon. I just bought a used Mya QT off eBay. I got it in today. I was surprised with the weight and build structure, but am having a sealing problem....it doesn't seal properly. I check it over, and realized that the downstem itself leaks. I then noticed the detachable downstem that unscrews is wobbly and leaky in the place you screw it in at. Is this normal? I tried to clean it up the best I could, but it still wobbles and is not airtight. And when I put it al together, it leaks. Ugh. Not sure what the problem in that area is, could be the gasket, or maybe something else, I'm a bit irritated right now so I'll look at it after i get some opinions.Second, the hose port won't unscrew. Is this normal? The purge valve unscrews, but not the hose port.It was $22 bucks shipped, so not bad, but I am not really impressed with it. They didn't even bother cleaning the bowl, there was still bits of shisha in it. AND, the hose they included is trash, rusted out and everything. I tried using it when i was checking the seal and got a mouthfull of rust.What would you guys do considering the price I paid? Not sure whether to bitch about it, or whether these problems are normal, or whether to just deal with it and be happy. I'm not too concerned about the hose, but still sucks, would have been a nice travel hose.If it's like the Bambino, it comes with two o-rings, one that goes below, inside the "neck" of the hookah, and one that goes above, directly underneath the part of the downstem that screws off and on. If one is missing, you might need to replace it. On the Bambino the one that goes inside the neck is stuck well and good inside the downstem and it's never fallen out, but the upper ring is loose and easy to lose. I got a replacement at HL, couldn't find anyone else who carried them. But, then, I didn't look at a hardware store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white_rabbit Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Teflon tape is a good idea..My mya QTs did not come with the black O-ring... they just screw in... its a touch wobbly but it doesnt effect the smoke at all... Here LINK to the O-rings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikemyusername Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 is there an O ring on the downstem? does the problem feel like its coming from the downstem or the shank? use the force! Personally I don't think teflon tape is a good Idea, speaking from the perspective of someone who has been an irrigation tech, because its meant to be used and left, not screwed in and unscrewed over and over. If you don't mind the downstem not detatching anymore I would seal it in with silicone personally. I believe H-S sells replacement downstems too, they used to anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delSol_si Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Thanks for the help, ill probably end up doing that. It does have all the rubber rings, but they don't work the best, i guess they are worn out. and, i think this hookah was just well used, maybe abused a little. Anyone know where to get new rubber rings for it? like a rebuild kit? Also, which adaptor do i need?I am planning to order from SS, here are the ones they have:http://www.socialsmoke.com/item--Hose-Port...EADAPTER01.htmlhttp://www.socialsmoke.com/item--Hose-Port...EADAPTER02.htmlOr do I need to order from somewhere else?Here it is, nothing special, older version. I've cleaned it, but could use a lot more cleaningAlso, found out for the vase to stem gasket, you can just flip a regular egyptian upside down Oh, and one more thing, is the heart supposed to look like this:All hookahs i have seen have sealed heart... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delSol_si Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 nvmd about the o-rings, thanks white rabbit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Yeah Tyler, that's the way the heart is supposed to look like, although yours looks a little dirty/rusty perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingsMaster Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 QUOTE (INCUBUSRATM @ Oct 30 2009, 01:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Yeah Tyler, that's the way the heart is supposed to look like, although yours looks a little dirty/rusty perhaps.it looks rusted to hell, but i dont have alot of experience with QT's so maybe its just me, try a nice lemon juice, hot water and dish soap bath and then see what it looks like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kvtaco17 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Its brass so its not rust just a bit of dirt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih303 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Once you take your hose port and purge valve off, get a wire brush and some CLR and go to town on the heart unit. It's common for hard water deposits to accumulate in and around those ports causing nothing to really screw in right.No sure exactly how far you're getting that downstem to screw in, but you might consider rethreading it. You can either borrow or buy a simple rethreading kit at a hardware store, match up the thread sizes, then rerun the threads. It's a simple and effective way to deal with the wobbly stem problem.But that's a killer deal. I probably woudln't complain too much to the seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white_rabbit Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Ahh... good to post pics! Here is a base/stem grommet that is correct for the hookahand Here is the correct Stem Adaptor...now mya u can get the auto-seal...where u dont have to put your thumb over the hose etc...u dont have to but its up to u.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippo_Master Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 haha, that guys shafted you on the base gasket, that thing comes from shitty chinese hookahs. The mya gasket is a think solicone that rips easily but seals wonderfully.I would definitely buy a base gasket, and also a new downstem. The downstem's on mya hookahs are pretty shoddy and after multiple cleanings, it will end up not sealing well and moving around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIQUIDGSR Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Yeah mine definately doesn't look that dirty, but I have the same one you have. It isnt wobbly and has no leaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinite Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Take it apart completely so that just the heart is left, and soak the heart in CLR or Limeaway. Then soak it in water and baking soda. Finally, rinse it off VERY well with hot water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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