Maad Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 So besides blowing air through these things, is there anything one can do? My hookah has been giving off some funky smells and tastes recently, despite me cleaning it all out several times.Is the problem with non-washable hoses simply that they will rust? Could I theoretically wash the hose then dry the inside out somehow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpico Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Buy a mya hose.www.myasaray.comwww.socialsmoke.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maad Posted May 14, 2006 Author Share Posted May 14, 2006 Yeah, its definantly my next hookah related investment...but I mean in the short term Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR Bubble Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 What kind of hose is it? If it does have metal coils on the inside, water could set up more rust in a heart beat. Do you have a compressor, or have access to one? If I were in your shoes, I'd try to lightly smack the hose on the floor a couple times, then blow it out with dry compressed air. I can't promise it won't damage the hose, as I don't know what kind it is. Now, as Surf said "Mya hose." I don't know if they are Myas, but there are a few out there selling some for 5 or six dollard. They look like Myas, but I don't know if they are. I got a couple of them back in the spring of 2004 from [url="http://www.hookahook.com"]www.hookahook.com Here: [url="http://www.hookahook.com/v1/prodView.asp?i...duct=1444"]http://www.hookahook.com/v1/prodView.asp?i...duct=1444[/url][/url] Of course, they went up a dollar since then. I still use these hoses. Every now and then, I wash them, and blow them out . They still are 100% airtight. Shipping may be a bit higher here, as they are in Beirut, Lebanon. I'm not suggesting you buy them here, but just giving you an idea that good, long lasting hoses can be inexpensive. There are some sites (thehookah.com) were selling the exact hose for 17 dollars. I know, I bought one of them too. The shipping is justified if you purchase 3 or 4 of them. then you have 3 or 4 good hoses for the price of an expensive hose that is the same quality. MR Bubble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR Bubble Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Oh crap. I just realized, since there are conspiracy theorists who stick "the affiliation" badgeon anyone who makes a recommendation here. I am not affiliated with hookahhook.com. I can't even remember the guy's name. It may be Samir, then it may not be. I do have his email, and I realize I shouldn't be telling you this, or I will be accused. But I found out that he doesn't update his site too often, and by me emailing him, he hooked me up with different colors and a free bowl screen to try. Nice guy who likes Americans. But once again, I have no business relations with them, as I don't want to be spied on and have to meet people like Wolfowitz and Cheney and the like. Now order from them so I can get my kick-back. Oops, I mean so you can enjoy smoking. Full of poop on a Sunday (My new Saturday), MR Bubble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 I mean, who would imagine I'm affiliated with Tangiers?Try cleaning your pipe, not the hose, with beer, vodka, rum or tequila, use the alcohol to dissolve unfortunate flavors dissolved in there....you never puit milk in your vase...did you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve07 Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Have you ever notice that in some of Mr. Bublles post.............................................. [img]http://hookahforum.com/forum/smileys/smiley8.gif[/img][img]http://hookahforum.com/forum/smileys/smiley4.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukasa Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 I have a hose that i am almost sure is "non- washable". Do not listen to the filthy lies, with caution you can clean your hose very well. Get a funnel or other such device that will insert into one end of your hose. Fill the hose with warm (not hot) water and swish pretty vigourously. Let the water spill out. Repeat. Blow hard and pretty continuously for a few minutes and hang the hose up vertically to dry so that all the water drips out. I have been doing this for my hose for quite some time and it works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Some hoses have stainless steel or brass coils in...making them rustproof but still not washable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukasa Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 [quote name='Tangiers']Some hoses have stainless steel or brass coils in...making them rustproof but still not washable.[/quote] Is there any harm that can come from washing an "unwashable hose" even if it has rust proof coils? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR Bubble Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 If the inside is porous, I imagine it can taste pretty nasty, even enhance the nastiness from water. Some think that mildew can start inside of it if it isn't blown out really, really good. Some of my older leather hoses I got in Egypt have just regular, crappy steel coils. Just living down in the dank south caused them to rust on their own. Just invest $6 dollars in a half-way nice hose. You will be far happier. MR Bubble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpico Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 It's true. Friday I am buying a MYA hose. I am pumped. PUMPED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_760 Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 Yeah definately get a mya hose. I killed my non-washable hose by washing it (didnt know any better at the time) and I have a full size 150psi air compresser yet no matter how much I blew it out everytime i used it i got stuff in my mouth. Got a mya hose and never looked back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpico Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 White on rice...Tee-hee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpico Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 So you're saying I should whack my hose?So sexual Saguine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanguineSolitude Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 im sorry surfpico i forgot there were ladies present. perhaps next time i shall keep my hose whacking habits to myself.but yes you should whack away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 [quote name='surfpico']I am pumped. PUMPED.[/quote]I'm not even there. Damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpico Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Yay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LB] Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 dont wash a 'metal coil' hose. you will know you have one of these right away, by either looking into the hose, or jsut feeling the coils. If you wash one of these, the gratifications are short term, as rust will build up within a day, and in no time you will be inhaling rusty particles. Ive had experiences where i put too much milk into the base, and i got a mouthful of rusty milk (that was in my begging days). Lets just sya i didnt touch hookah for 2 weeks after that! so make the investment, drop 20 bucks and get 2 nice myas, theyll be at your house in no time, and itll be the best investment you mad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookahCaterpillar Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Ive always used an air compressor. But the next best thing if you dont have access to an air compressor is a vacuum. Take a vacuum and put an attachment with the smallest hole possible and put one end of the hose up to it. Use the vacuum on both ends of the hose and it usually helps alot. If you have a shop-vac or a high powered vacuum meant for contruction type work its alot better but the regular vacuum works alright too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibi Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Good I ordered mine from H-S with cobra hoses about 2 weeks ago.. so hopefully my cobra hoses are washable like that too haha... I've washed em out with water 2-3 times so far and dosn't seem to be rusting or smelling like mildew.. so I guess so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliteHookah.com Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Most cheap, "non-washable" hoses have plastic hoses inside. They are non-washable because the water will soak through and you will have a wet mess for a couple of hours (with the possibility of mold growth). Just make sure you dry them well by blowing hard through them for an extended period of time. But the best advice is to buy a washable, leather MYA hose. And now it's time for my shameless plug: We have them for $6 (best price I've found). [url="http://www.elitehookah.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath="]http://www.elitehookah.com/catalog/product...info.php?cPath=[/url] 24&products_id=59 Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakemonster Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 If you guys eve decide to "retire" a hose..... do yourself a favor....... Tear the thing apart and save the end pieces...... next take and tear apart the hose itself... Most of the time you are going to find this metal coil that has been wrapped in Seran Wrap or the like... the outside "leather" material is actually upholstery material... you will see that the inside is white in color with a felt-like feel to it. So..... if you do this... you will see first hand what you are dealing with as far as hoses go. What next? take those ends you saved and head to the nearest Home Improvement Superstore and but the right size of this stuff : [img]http://images.google.com/imagesq=tbn:NXvXuOci3STb5M:b2b-163.net/ProImages/aa_-197246636811116.jpg[/img] by the foot at around 40 cents a foot. have em cut it however long you want it. Use a hot glue gun just like how "they" did and "voila"..... you got yourself a REALLY washable hose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakemonster Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 insert this where that red x is in the above post....... [img]http://patriotnetwork.net/lakepics/pvc.jpg[/img] I know. its ugly.. thats why you buy or sew yourself up one of these. (or maybe Social Smoke might sell these by themselves?) [img]http://shop.com.edgesuite.net/ccimg.shop.com/200000/208200/208291/products/16914815.jpg[/img] Its called a lamp cord cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliteHookah.com Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 By the time you actually make your own hose, you might as well just buy a MYA for $6. It's definitely worth the time and trouble you save. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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