Chreees Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Hey guys, just wanted to share some pics and vids of me smoking my QT with Mizo Guava. It's kinda windy, and I couldn't take very big hits because it was a bit harsh for some reason (must've done something wrong, oh well). Also, this is the first time using my makeshift ghetto foil windcover (thanks to Ryno for suggesting this). Feel free to add your own pics and vids of you smoking your QT, or whatever other hookah you may have. I was slightly disappointed with my clouds, but oh well. I'll post more later when I have different sessions, maybe I'll get 'em bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetNut Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 If the makeshift windcover works then who cares what it looks like... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 Yep, lol. It definitely works... Keeps the wind off the coals. That's all I care about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetNut Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Couldnt stand living that close to people though...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookie The Hookah Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Wind covers increase the amount of heat so I'm guessing the harshness was on account of that. Also I find that no matter what the size of my coals (be them freshly lit or almost out) putting a wind cover on makes the shisha burn if they're CCNs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 QUOTE (Hookie The Hookah @ Nov 15 2009, 01:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Wind covers increase the amount of heat so I'm guessing the harshness was on account of that. Also I find that no matter what the size of my coals (be them freshly lit or almost out) putting a wind cover on makes the shisha burn if they're CCNs.You know, that's probably what it was. But I kinda don't know what else to do... Without a windcover, the wind makes the coals' life diminish VERY quickly. So I guess it's either have shorter sessions (or just use more coals), or use the windcover and have some harshness... I don't know. I'll play around with it a bit and see what I can figure out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetNut Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 could you take a card board box.... cut the top and bottom out and down one of the sides.... then put the hookah next to the wall and put the box around it.... so you still have a barrier with the wind but the coals dont heat up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 Dude, that's a pretty flippin' sweet idea! I've got some cardboard boxes I can tear up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 love the wind cover man..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 Hey man, it works! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetNut Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 (edited) All Riight... giggity ... glad it worked out for ya Edited November 15, 2009 by SweetNut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngraz617 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Definitely too much heat that's why it's harsh, use less coal with the wind cover. I know with the small phunnel bowl you're using, 2 coals should be enough and then when those are beat another 2 in the opposit spots and so on. I find Mizo Guava to be pretty good standing up to heat. If you were not using the wind cover 3 coals would be perfect indoors. If it got harsh I would go down to 2 and purge and just start over adding the third coal back after a little while placing the coals in the shape of a V. After those coals are done I reverse the V and get to the unused shisha that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giant Ninja Robot Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 cardboard + heating element (coals) = flaming patio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetNut Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 I didnt mean put it in a box... just put the hookah against the wall and have like a foot or 2 barrier around it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antouwan Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 i've had some bad results with wind covers, they can be tricky. i'd recommend just making one that looks like the wind covers you buy. wrap some foil around a large can or something and then crimp in the top, but leave a decent sized hole and cut a few smaller holes around the wind cover either a little above or below where the coals would go on the bowl. that way, you'll get some fresh air circulation around the head, but not enough to kill your coals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 QUOTE (antouwan @ Nov 15 2009, 08:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>i've had some bad results with wind covers, they can be tricky. i'd recommend just making one that looks like the wind covers you buy. wrap some foil around a large can or something and then crimp in the top, but leave a decent sized hole and cut a few smaller holes around the wind cover either a little above or below where the coals would go on the bowl. that way, you'll get some fresh air circulation around the head, but not enough to kill your coals.Yep, this is what I'm doing next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delSol_si Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 You put WAY too much effort into that windcover. I usually just rip off about 5-6in of foil, wrap it around, and crunch it at the top, opening it and closing it as needed. I'll take a pic next time I am smoking.Id say you are using too much coal, I'm surprised you didn't burn the fuck out of that bowl. I use 3 CH coals MAX on a small phunnel. I usually get by with 2 and a windcover. Just remember, sometimes the phunnel bowls take a few min to heat up, and then once they are hot, they take quite a while to cool down, hence why they are great bowls. Think of them like a pizza stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
destructo Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 i cut the bottom off a soda/beercan and use it at a windcover its 100x times more ghetto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 QUOTE (delSol_si @ Nov 15 2009, 10:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>You put WAY too much effort into that windcover. I usually just rip off about 5-6in of foil, wrap it around, and crunch it at the top, opening it and closing it as needed. I'll take a pic next time I am smoking.Id say you are using too much coal, I'm surprised you didn't burn the fuck out of that bowl. I use 3 CH coals MAX on a small phunnel. I usually get by with 2 and a windcover. Just remember, sometimes the phunnel bowls take a few min to heat up, and then once they are hot, they take quite a while to cool down, hence why they are great bowls. Think of them like a pizza stone.Yeah man, I know I put too much effort into it. I'm anal, lol. As for the coal, it's only two Coconaras cut in halves. I'll try to half-ass effort method and report back, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian_villager Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Use one of those red solo party cups as a form to make a cone. that windcover works better for phunnels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 QUOTE (indian_villager @ Nov 15 2009, 11:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Use one of those red solo party cups as a form to make a cone. that windcover works better for phunnels.Thanks bro. I believe I have some solo cups somewhere in my kitchen cabinets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoapplesplease Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Hey awsome to see some one else using the "foil crown" method.Personally I think its the best working wind cover.And Nice work you did on that one I like to make one that will hold up for a good month.Also as the coals die down you can pinch the top of the foil crown together to bring the heat up.Actually I start the out with it pinched together to get it going faster then open it up once its going then close it back up when the coals start to die down....awsome balcony by the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryno Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I'm guessing me and Del's windcover look about the same. The foil windcovers work great and they add more heat, so you could probably take one of those halves of coals off and with the windcover it should be about the same as all four halves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Pretty good clouds for it being so windy. I love the color of the QT base! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boludo Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 QUOTE (INCUBUSRATM @ Nov 15 2009, 02:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (Hookie The Hookah @ Nov 15 2009, 01:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Wind covers increase the amount of heat so I'm guessing the harshness was on account of that. Also I find that no matter what the size of my coals (be them freshly lit or almost out) putting a wind cover on makes the shisha burn if they're CCNs.You know, that's probably what it was. But I kinda don't know what else to do... Without a windcover, the wind makes the coals' life diminish VERY quickly. So I guess it's either have shorter sessions (or just use more coals), or use the windcover and have some harshness... I don't know. I'll play around with it a bit and see what I can figure out.Try using 3 1/2 and the windcover. 4 1/2 are too much for me when using the cover... That may help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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