Is This Pipe Washable

[Extra Mint]

so ive got this pipe with my KM, its an aladin pipe and i want to know if i should wash it or no.

[url="http://www.hookahshop.co.uk/aladin-heavy-duty-leather-corded-cafe-hose-black-stripe-p-2435.html"]http://www.hookahshop.co.uk/aladin-heavy-duty-leather-corded-cafe-hose-black-stripe-p-2435.html[/url]

[Epoch]

If the hose isn't expressly advertised as "washable" it probably isn't.

[Zildjian]

id go with no

[Chreees]

Says it's leather and doesn't mention it being washable, so I'm gonna go with no as well.

[TheyCallMeDave]

I will say this, apart from the big three, (nammor, razan and another unmentioned washable) it's most likely not washable. Very seldom do you ever see a washable hose we haven't heard of, seeing as most people are constantly searching for the best washable out there.

However, in a case 9/10 a question about a washable hose is answered with unwashable, there's always that 1/10 when we do come across a washable mystery. Feel free to always ask the members about a hose you are questioning.

[Extra Mint]

it doesnt say anything there but the shisha which i ordered says that it comes with a washable hose,
[url="http://www.hookahshop.co.uk/khalil-mamoon-cafe-hookah-78cm-black-p-1941.html"]http://www.hookahshop.co.uk/khalil-mamoon-cafe-hookah-78cm-black-p-1941.html[/url]

should i risk it and give it a wash.

also what ways are there to clean an unwashable hose and why the hell do these companies make hoses with metal coils, makes no sense at all, in pakistan we use see-thru rubber hoses, lasts much longer and smokes way better.

[Chreees]

[quote name='Extra Mint' timestamp='1314749191' post='521971']
it doesnt say anything there but the shisha which i ordered says that it comes with a washable hose,
[url="http://www.hookahshop.co.uk/khalil-mamoon-cafe-hookah-78cm-black-p-1941.html"]http://www.hookahsho...ack-p-1941.html[/url]

should i risk it and give it a wash.

also what ways are there to clean an unwashable hose and why the hell do these companies make hoses with metal coils, makes no sense at all, in pakistan we use see-thru rubber hoses, lasts much longer and smokes way better.
[/quote]

What's the inside of the hose made of? Is the tip removable? If the inside is rubber or such, it may very well be washable. If it's a papery material, then obviously not. If the tip is glued in, then that can also be a very strong indicator that it isn't washable.

As for cleaning your hose, this vid is good and is how I do it as well:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2gm7UneYnE&feature=channel_video_title

[Skoozle]

See if a magnet will attract any part of the hose. If it does, it will rust. Iron causes both.

[Mahir]

You beat me to it!

Yes, definitely try the magnet test.

[Extra Mint]

[quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1314749494' post='521973']
[quote name='Extra Mint' timestamp='1314749191' post='521971']
it doesnt say anything there but the shisha which i ordered says that it comes with a washable hose,
[url="http://www.hookahshop.co.uk/khalil-mamoon-cafe-hookah-78cm-black-p-1941.html"]http://www.hookahsho...ack-p-1941.html[/url]

should i risk it and give it a wash.

also what ways are there to clean an unwashable hose and why the hell do these companies make hoses with metal coils, makes no sense at all, in pakistan we use see-thru rubber hoses, lasts much longer and smokes way better.
[/quote]

What's the inside of the hose made of? Is the tip removable? If the inside is rubber or such, it may very well be washable. If it's a papery material, then obviously not. If the tip is glued in, then that can also be a very strong indicator that it isn't washable.

As for cleaning your hose, this vid is good and is how I do it as well:

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2gm7UneYnE&feature=channel_video_title[/media]
[/quote]

i dont know what its made of inside as i havnt riped it open and dont think i will be doing that soon. the tip doesnt seam its removable

how would you clean an unwashable hose.

[MichaelLCP]

[quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1314749494' post='521973']
[quote name='Extra Mint' timestamp='1314749191' post='521971']
it doesnt say anything there but the shisha which i ordered says that it comes with a washable hose,
[url="http://www.hookahshop.co.uk/khalil-mamoon-cafe-hookah-78cm-black-p-1941.html"]http://www.hookahsho...ack-p-1941.html[/url]

should i risk it and give it a wash.

also what ways are there to clean an unwashable hose and why the hell do these companies make hoses with metal coils, makes no sense at all, in pakistan we use see-thru rubber hoses, lasts much longer and smokes way better.
[/quote]

What's the inside of the hose made of? Is the tip removable? If the inside is rubber or such, it may very well be washable. If it's a papery material, then obviously not. If the tip is glued in, then that can also be a very strong indicator that it isn't washable.

As for cleaning your hose, this vid is good and is how I do it as well:

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2gm7UneYnE&feature=channel_video_title[/media]
[/quote]
Thanks for the plug. <3 lol.

[Chreees]

Extra Mint- If the tip were removable, you would be able to see what the inside looked like and determine if it is washable or not by feeling the texture of the inside of the hose. Anyway, I highly doubt it is washable if the tip isn't removable. For washing a non-washable hose, you'll want to hook it up to an air compressor or even a vaccum and let it go for a few minutes.

Mike- You're welcome.