cityboyyy Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 ok so i bought this expensive new hooka from my local arab market ... glass vase twist on seal no suction problems ....it worked perfect for the first month... but now i cant smoke it anymore theres not even alot of smoke in the vase and it just stings when i try to take a breath of it i choke and theres not even that much smoke ... i dont know if im burning the tabacco too fast or if the metal is chipping off from the tube but its unsmokeable and i tried cleaning it and nothing helped please if you have any info help me out thanks lenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymptom Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Are you using the same tobacco and charcoals you were during the first month? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityboyyy Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Insert hose, then remove bowl and place thumb over the hole (top of stem). Now suck in. Still airtight? I'm thinking maybe you have a leak somewhere, likely involving a poor hose connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityboyyy Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 yes i have a leakage where the hose is and where the air valve is .... i sealed both with aluminum foil but it doesnt do the best job .... any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 In the short term: people may advise using a damp paper towl as a hose gasket and simply placing tape over the holes on the check valve. Test to see if you have a perfect seal, and then smoke. In the long term: go to a hardware store and find a ball bearing that will fit inside the valve stem, and order a couple new rubber hose gaskets from an online site (or at a local store if possible). I've never tried the damp paper towl method because I have about 20 gaskets laying aroud of various sizes so I always find a way to get an airtight hookah. Always test your pipe's airtightness before smoking, as leaks can obviously have serious adverse effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymptom Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I have small leaks in the same places actually, but they haven't affected the smoke so much. A few months ago I tried using solder around the check valve, but the solder kept running down the hole Got it patched up somewhat... but had a nasty taste in the stem for a while. I remember someone on the forums suggested using a particular kind of liquid steel for patching leaks... I wish I could find the post because I was in Home Depot looking for the stuff today and couldn't exactly remember what to get.Maybe someone will know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinshisha4life Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 jb weld epoxy, use a airsoft plastic pellet for the check valve and see if that works. A damp paper towel will seal the hose in the mean time until you get a new seal. I'd recommend getting all new seals to make sure its airtight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanguineSolitude Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 the leak wouldnt explain the stinging in your throat. My suggestion if wash your hookah really really really well with vinegar(or considering how bad yours sounds with bleach[rinse well]) and buy some new tobacco and see if that works. also fix the leaks. if that doesnt work you may need a new hookah. doesnt sound good i cant think of how charcoal could have this effect. if you were burning the shisha too much there would be too much smoke not too little. your tobacco hasnt gotten all dry has it? what kind of tobacco. if metal is chipping off from the tube through that piece o crap away and invest in a good hookah like a mya or a socialsmoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I disagree. The leak can defintely cause a throat sting. Essentially, leaks create a carburet effect that permits way too much smoke and/or air-smoke mix to enter the lungs (obviously not the nice gentle draw you normally get). It can sting bad. I'm sure most of you have experienced this when inhaling from a multi-hose hookah and some jerk takes their thumb off their hose right in the middle of your draw and you get carb'ed. You clear the vase quickly, and its usually accompanied by a little pain, or at least a not-so-pleasant feeling in your throat and lungs. Fix the leak and you should have a nice, smooth, non-stinging experience once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanguineSolitude Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 ooh i didnt think of that dude, i certainly have had that experience on my friends multi hose. actually thats one of the reasons i will never buy a multi hose hookah. and because i like traditional stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzzT Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 If you can find some plastic airsoft pellets they work great and don't accumulate as much junk as fast as metal ball bearings.I have used JB Weld from Homedepot and it works really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 A really dumb question...how often do you clean your hookah? I recommend after each use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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