jorlyfish Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Hey guys, I'm in the market for a new hookah and am heavily considering buying a separate stem and vase... but am a little concerned that they won't be compatible. I haven't picked out what I want yet for sure, but are there any guidelines I can use/things to look for to make sure that the vase and stem fit together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorlyfish Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share Posted April 9, 2011 [[Sorry for double-post, but it's too late to edit]] Here's what I'm thinking about - measurements are given on each... and it seems like it might work to me, but I'm worried about a 9" downstem (plus length of hub thing) with a 10.5" tall vase, and the 1.6" diameter on the stem and the 1.75" opening on the vase... it seems like a small difference, but I don't know if it's enough of one to make it not airtight. http://www.southsmoke.com/pd-north-smoke-classic-genie-vase.cfm http://www.hookahcompany.com/hour_glass_tri_metal_km_stem_4468_prd1.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikemyusername Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 it seems to me like it would work fine, grommets can always be sanded down or built up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 You're good, Jordan! Those will work fine together no problem. Like ilikemyusername mentioned though, might need to find the right gasket or trim yours down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorlyfish Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share Posted April 9, 2011 Great! I ordered those two items. I forgot to factor in the gasket. Look for a "omg help it's leaking" or a "omg help the stem is too long" thread coming to a theater near you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Haha, you should be good on the downstem length. As for the gasket, if it's too small and you need it bigger, take the gasket off of the shank, then wrap a few layers of electrical tape where the gasket would go. Replace the gasket back on over the tape and test the fitting. Adjust as needed, removing or adding tape, 'til it's just perfect. Now if the gasket is too big, first try wetting it to see if it'll fit in tightly. If it won't, then you can sand it down until it's the right size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allstar Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Good job Jordan. That is going to look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nars2k Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Nice congrats! It shouldnt leak, electrical tape is your friend lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKilla Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Thats a pretty nice Vase J, hope you post some pics up as soon as you get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorlyfish Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 I do have the vase, waiting on the stem and such to get here and then I'm going to make a thread in the "show off your stuff" area. I'm pleased with the vase though, looks great. Can't wait to see it with everything else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy Ford Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 that's gonna be a damn good combination. congrats on the new pipe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorlyfish Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 So I got my shank in the mail today, and it looks great! Matches the vase nicely and stuff, but as I feared, it's a little wobbly in there. It's not a perfect fit, and there isn't a rubber grommet down there like I was expecting. I really would like to avoid ordering a grommet if I can (I'm all set on coals, shisha, etc. and don't want to pay to ship it if I can avoid it) -- is this a job for electrical tape? I haven't gotten a chance to smoke it yet, so this might be a non-issue, but I just thought I'd throw it out there and try and get some pre-emptive feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zildjian Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 electrical tape. it saves lives! and whyd you order a shank when you can just make one out of a toothbrush?.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I use nothing but a "paper towel grommet" on one of my nours, and it works better than any rubber grommet I've used. Using a rubber grommet is more convenient for sure, but putting a few strips of wet paper towel on isn't exactly a hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agunn1231 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 [quote name='jorlyfish' timestamp='1303235626' post='506089'] So I got my shank in the mail today, and it looks great! Matches the vase nicely and stuff, but as I feared, it's a little wobbly in there. It's not a perfect fit, and there isn't a rubber grommet down there like I was expecting. I really would like to avoid ordering a grommet if I can (I'm all set on coals, shisha, etc. and don't want to pay to ship it if I can avoid it) -- is this a job for electrical tape? I haven't gotten a chance to smoke it yet, so this might be a non-issue, but I just thought I'd throw it out there and try and get some pre-emptive feedback. [/quote] I use electrical tape to keep my KM stem in that style base. works great, it is a bit wobbley, but that's fine with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikemyusername Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 [quote name='Zildjian' timestamp='1303236202' post='506093'] electrical tape. it saves lives! and whyd you order a shank when you can just make one out of a toothbrush?.... [/quote] Fuckin "A" man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king_lunchb0x Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 pics please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allstar Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I KNOW RIGHT. Post pictures, or GTFO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlec Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Nice, I have that KM and one of those vases, use a mod or mya base grommet for a proper fit. Don't bother sanding down an Egyptian one that's just a waste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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