xopethx Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Hi! my name is Chris and i've been lurking around here lately, trying to figure out what new hookah to buy, it ended up being a KM Basha from Hookahcompany.com. Overall i'm pleased with it, but i haven't really been able to smoke out of it, because it leaks like crazy and the grommet (well, a collection of rubber bands really) doesn't hold it in the vase at all, it just tips over. If anyone has feedback about how i should address these problems, let me know please! I have a mix of Al Fakher, Romman, and Starbuzz shisha, and that collection will certainly grow as gain more experience using this KM. On to the photos! The whole collection : [img]http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/5608/99329980.jpg[/img] KM Basha with Tangiers small Phunnel [img]http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/3390/31329717.jpg[/img] Here are some close-ups so you can see how lame a job the welder did...how do i fix this easily? JB weld or modeling clay or something? [img]http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/9266/74761218.jpg[/img] [img]http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/2066/41861628.jpg[/img] Phunnel...love the coloring and pattern on this!! [img]http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/9966/79193778.jpg[/img] Detail shot of the vase : [img]http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/8328/81868853.jpg[/img] One of my other hookahs, a no-name from Turkey with the Syrian-style bowl (which sucks, because the bowl i've got is cracking and pretty much useless) It's a gorgeous pipe, but it actually smokes pretty harsh and the inside is really corroded. Very tough to get the flavor to come through. I can't complain though, i got it for $40. The hose is a KM Premium. vase detail : [img]http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/9519/34473408.jpg[/img] [img]http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/7442/60251381.jpg[/img] Tray detail : [url="http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/6365/48551220.jpg"]http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/6365/48551220.jpg[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joytron Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Dude, some truly gorgeous pipes. Everything about that basha is perfect, that is one of the nicest phunnels I have ever seen. As far as the grommet, I would email whoever you got it from and ask to be sent a replacement. For now you can wrap tape (black electrical tape works well) around the pipe which should tighten up the grommet some. Again beautiful pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryno Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Pipes looks great. If the electrical tape doesnt work to seal the base and stem, wet paper towels work great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agunn1231 Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 nice....the pipe in the back on the right, in the first picture....i like it a lot. The lounge i work at has a couple, and I just really want that vase but can't find it anywhere, and missed the opportunity to get one locally. So man, i envy you for having that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agunn1231 Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 [quote name='agunn1231' timestamp='1292098561' post='490981'] nice....the pipe in the back on the right, in the first picture....i like it a lot. The lounge i work at has a couple, and I just really want that vase but can't find it anywhere, and missed the opportunity to get one locally. So man, i envy you for having that one. [/quote] Oh...and if you are ever lookin to get rid of it. I'd be glad to take it...i just like the unique design of the base the best i guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Hella nice hookahs!!! That is the nicest Basha I've seen. I love the vase and phunnel. And the vase on the other Syrian. So clean... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassouni Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Very very nice! Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 You can still find syrian bowls out there. Nice pipes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Lovely pipes! Just get a new vase grommet for your Basha. The green hookah a Nammor? Getting a new Syrian bowl should help the blue one a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassouni Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I can sell you a Turkish or Lebanese bowl if you want...I have like 10, literally That pipe is definitely Syrian, by the way - In turkey most of the screw together ones are Syrian, and the heart is IDENTICAL to the first Lebanese pipe I got - I'm sure it was made in Syria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cp44 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 nice collection! Use the wet paper towel instead of the rubber bands for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duck Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 very nice. i jus baught my first pipe two days ago... but i can personally say i think its ur grommet... is it a two piece or a one piece stem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no longer welcome Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 very nice, i'm a bit concerned though, don't you have a grommet? you should get one that fits, if it's a bit small a few rolls of black tape on the stem then applying the grommet will help. but rubber bands? idk, it just seems too complicated. what came with it? shoot a message to the guys at hc, they will most likely help you out. if not the guys here at hf will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Lol, rubber bands? John's right... that does sound complicated. Try damp strips of paper towel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nargile Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 that looks gorgeous with the red vase, very attractive set up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezxen Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 [quote name='joytron' timestamp='1292096457' post='490978'] Dude, some truly gorgeous pipes. Everything about that basha is perfect, that is one of the nicest phunnels I have ever seen. As far as the grommet, I would email whoever you got it from and ask to be sent a replacement. For now you can wrap tape (black electrical tape works well) around the pipe which should tighten up the grommet some. Again beautiful pictures! [/quote] This ^ Also do you know how to photograph .The first pic looks like it should be an add for smoking hookah in a magazine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahl071 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 (edited) If you ever decide to get rid of that phunnel with the spatter, I want it. Amazing looking collection, no doubt. Alex, this vase? [url="http://www.southsmoke.com/pd-north-smoke-classic-genie-vase.cfm"]http://www.southsmoke.com/pd-north-smoke-classic-genie-vase.cfm[/url] Edited January 6, 2011 by rahl071 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xopethx Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Hey guys, thanks for all the great feedback! It's been smoking beautifully for about a month now, and i've got a huge new order of shisa on the way (all 250g : tangiers orange soda, AF mint/golden grape/golden ESK apple, starbuzz honey melon dew/pirate's cove) I found out what the problem with the vase grommet was - i have to dry out the inner lip of the vase after i clean it, in order for the grommet to stick in nicely and seal. If it's wet, the pipe just tilts right over. It's a bunch of white silicone bands, which works in this case since i believe the mouth of the vase isn't quite circular. Anyhow, there are no leaks now (i sealed the purge valve and hose stem with silicone sealant) and the only place i see smoke when purging is from the valve Pulls like a champ! I tried the tealight mod last night and it hit even better...just enormous thick tasty clouds with any Al Fakher blends, Starbuzz also smokes really nicely in it, and i don't have any of the harshness or dry-throat feeling that i was getting with the old Syrian (which i still need to buy another bowl for). Only accessories i need now are a rubber base for the vase (wobbles a bit) and a nice tall wind cover for the phunnel. Thanks again for all the ideas, i've learned so much from reading around on this site!! EXZEN - i'm not really a photographer per se, i just care a lot about quality and have a decent camera/lens (canon T2i with 50mm f/1.4) with some Adobe Lightroom experience. It's all about the lighting The key is to never use your flash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 http://www.hookahcompany.com/syrian_to_egyptian_adapter_771_prd1.htm Bowl adapter, so you can use your other bowls with the Syrian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUBBS Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 If your hose or purge port is leakin, I used 5 minute epoxy. It's quick, simple, & dries clear so you can't even tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaffaaf27 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 that KM is sexy as it is, but amn you photography is immense! Really adds to the presitge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachoCamacho131 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 beautiful quality pics and pipes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jomohookah Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 They are all sweet! You can repair the weld leaks on the Basha with some JB Weld for sure. Use a toothpick be careful not to use too much. Wet paper towel always works for tightening up a vase grommet. I would find the right bowl to fit your grommet or vise-verse. Personally I don't like the idea of using anything that may produce toxic fumes when combusted, even partially, like electrical tape. Nice collection indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUBBS Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I almost got that Basha in green. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR - CoCa Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 could you PLEASE send me the link you where you got this red/black bowL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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