shesha1 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 What do u guys do? Lightly wet napkin, dry paper towel, plastic grommets???? Any advise would be appreciated I'm having a bad run right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrIsrael Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I usually use a grommet just got my first KM, and the hose that came with it actually doesn't fit.. grommet makes it too big... Nammor with grommet fits fine. I also use toilet paper, wrap it around the end of the hose and stick it in.. usually works. (this also works to put the bowl on the top) Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryno Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 If i dont have a grommet that fits, wet toilet paper is what i use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majid Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Both a grommet and lightly wet strip of napkin will do the job but a grommet is less hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuburbanSmoker Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 if im smoking with alot of people, a few of which i no are going to be drinking ill just use a grommet and a piece of electrical tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shesha1 Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 I have never felt like i am getting a 100% seal when I use a grommet. Its like theres always Air. Im asking because I have been getting a lot of Air leak related Headaches latley. No matter what hose or hookah I use, and I know its the hose stem seal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename067 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Paper Towel. 3 inches across, 1 inch wide. Fold it in half [so you get it to 0.5" wide], get half of it wet, then use that as a grommet. Trust me, that's the BEST seal you can ever achieve. Use it for your bowl too. I haven't touched a rubber grommet [except for the one that connects the base to the stem] for many years. Paper Towel all the way. Everyone that has smoked with me used to use rubber grommets all the time, but not anymore. /thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 [quote name='Codename067' date='19 March 2010 - 04:58 PM' timestamp='1269039503' post='458293'] Paper Towel. 3 inches across, 1 inch wide. Fold it in half [so you get it to 0.5" wide], get half of it wet, then use that as a grommet. Trust me, that's the BEST seal you can ever achieve. Use it for your bowl too. I haven't touched a rubber grommet [except for the one that connects the base to the stem] for many years. Paper Towel all the way. Everyone that has smoked with me used to use rubber grommets all the time, but not anymore. /thread! [/quote] Hmmm, will have to try this and see if it makes a difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename067 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 [quote name='Joel' date='19 March 2010 - 04:41 PM' timestamp='1269042119' post='458297'] [quote name='Codename067' date='19 March 2010 - 04:58 PM' timestamp='1269039503' post='458293'] Paper Towel. 3 inches across, 1 inch wide. Fold it in half [so you get it to 0.5" wide], get half of it wet, then use that as a grommet. Trust me, that's the BEST seal you can ever achieve. Use it for your bowl too. I haven't touched a rubber grommet [except for the one that connects the base to the stem] for many years. Paper Towel all the way. Everyone that has smoked with me used to use rubber grommets all the time, but not anymore. /thread! [/quote] Hmmm, will have to try this and see if it makes a difference! [/quote] Do exactly as I said, and you will have ZERO leaks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no longer welcome Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I don't use hose grommets anymore. with KM's it seems as though their hoses, narbs/razan/namors work just fine without grommets, anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartercdad Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 (edited) codename067 and hookahjohn i think we need a video or a how to or something on this. i have been using grommets for years but if the paper towel works better i am all for the switch Edited March 20, 2010 by cartercdad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no longer welcome Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 no vid needed for my method, just hold the plastic end that goes into the hookah with one hand and the hookah under the hose port and squeeze together. The plastic seems to just squeeze into place. no grommet needed. i could make a video but it's just so simple. again, this is for a km, i don't know if this would work with a mya or other hookah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSU Smoker Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 i just use grommets and push my hose bowl on really tight and havent had a problem. When i do have problems tho a wet paper towel works fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noca$h Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I got lazy and stopped using grommets. I just (And you can sig this if you want) jam the end of my hose into the port until it wont go in any further. Heyoooo If that doesn't get me a good seal I just wrap the end with Teflon tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename067 Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I'll get a video for ya, I will show you how I can lift the entire hookah [WITH water in the base] by the bowl.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 [quote name='Codename067' date='19 March 2010 - 05:58 PM' timestamp='1269039503' post='458293'] Paper Towel. 3 inches across, 1 inch wide. Fold it in half [so you get it to 0.5" wide], get half of it wet, then use that as a grommet. Trust me, that's the BEST seal you can ever achieve. Use it for your bowl too. I haven't touched a rubber grommet [except for the one that connects the base to the stem] for many years. Paper Towel all the way. Everyone that has smoked with me used to use rubber grommets all the time, but not anymore. /thread! [/quote] I'm with this guy. Been using damp paper towel strips for the longest time. Best seal ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOE Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 [quote name='HookahJohn' date='19 March 2010 - 08:07 PM' timestamp='1269047258' post='458307'] I don't use hose grommets anymore. with KM's it seems as though their hoses, narbs/razan/namors work just fine without grommets, anyone else? [/quote] I skip the grommet, or paper towel, if I use my KM hose on my KM, plastic on metal, it is a perfect fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryno Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 [quote name='Codename067' date='20 March 2010 - 03:14 AM' timestamp='1269069287' post='458375'] I'll get a video for ya, I will show you how I can lift the entire hookah [WITH water in the base] by the bowl.. [/quote] I believe you, but please use a crappy base for the video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allstar Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Make sure you hose is extending past the grommet. Sometimes that doesn't happen and can block the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxik916 Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Damp paper towels work the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venger Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 silicone mya grommets. They are a perfect seal. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antouwan Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 i skip the hose grommets. i just soak a folded paper towel strip and then wrap it it around the end that does in the hookah. i've been using the grommets for the head but i'm going to give the paper towel method a shot tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih303 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Lol... I love these grommet vs. wet paper towel threads! I don't know what kind of hookahs everyone's using, but mine are all Mya, KM, and Temsah. Maybe I'm just lucky, but I use grommets and have absolutely no leaking anywhere. At the lounge we use KM and Mya with grommets - no leaking anywhere. The way I see it, if your grommet leaks, it's the wrong one. Try another. Plus, with grommets, all you do is plug in whatever you're trying to plug in. No tearing, sizing, wetting, forming, and sticking like with wet paper towels. BTW, John. I suspect you're smoking out of a KM with a Narbish hose. I've observed that a lot of KM's have narrower hose ports than, say, Temsah. Combine this with a Narbish or Grand that has a wider port-end than, say, a Razan, and you get a perfect fit with no grommet. I've just found from trying that this doesn't work with every hookah/hose combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shesha1 Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Codename067' date='19 March 2010 - 05:59 PM' timestamp='1269043161' post='458302'] [quote name='Joel' date='19 March 2010 - 04:41 PM' timestamp='1269042119' post='458297'] [quote name='Codename067' date='19 March 2010 - 04:58 PM' timestamp='1269039503' post='458293'] Paper Towel. 3 inches across, 1 inch wide. Fold it in half [so you get it to 0.5" wide], get half of it wet, then use that as a grommet. Trust me, that's the BEST seal you can ever achieve. Use it for your bowl too. I haven't touched a rubber grommet [except for the one that connects the base to the stem] for many years. Paper Towel all the way. Everyone that has smoked with me used to use rubber grommets all the time, but not anymore. /thread! [/quote] Hmmm, will have to try this and see if it makes a difference! You were right. I smoked all weekend problem free. THX. Edited March 22, 2010 by shesha1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agunn1231 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 usually i just use a gromet, i mess with the fit of it for as long as i need to just tobe sure air isn't leaking out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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