Hassouni Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 So one of my Elmas hoses that I've had for about a year has developed black spots on the leather. The leather is intact, but the spots are there: [url="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xxQDbOEnDIE/TxcX_jchAuI/AAAAAAAAAjE/YQ8Dx3u-DAk/s512/IMG_0989.JPG"][img]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xxQDbOEnDIE/TxcX_jchAuI/AAAAAAAAAjE/YQ8Dx3u-DAk/s512/IMG_0989.JPG[/img][/url] Seems like this is the hose rotting from the inside out? If so, why is it in such discrete mold-like spots, and why does the leather seem fine, apart from discoloration? If it can get worse, can I slow it down by blowing out stray smoke from the house at the end of a session? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Do have rats, cause that looks like the plaque. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelLCP Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I've been wondering what those are too. Have them on one of my hoses as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassouni Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 Oh, thank God it's not just me then. Do you still smoke out of those hoses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 [quote name='Stuie' timestamp='1326916416' post='535973'] Do have rats, cause that looks like the plaque. [/quote] Boom, Stuie hit it on the head. It's the bubonic plague, Elder Chris. Keep using it though, as it would seem you are immune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
â€On Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 [quote name='Stuie' timestamp='1326916416' post='535973'] Do have rats, cause that looks like the plaque. [/quote] [quote name='MichaelLCP' timestamp='1326916427' post='535974'] I've been wondering what those are too. Have them on one of my hoses as well. [/quote] This explains so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gramps Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 My hoses are just fine, but I have those same spots on my skin!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelLCP Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 [quote name='Hassouni' timestamp='1326916880' post='535976'] Oh, thank God it's not just me then. Do you still smoke out of those hoses? [/quote] Yup. And they are fine. I wouldn't really worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 [quote name='gramps' timestamp='1326923812' post='535994'] My hoses are just fine, but I have those same spots on my skin!! [/quote] Adds character, huh? I honestly think this whole black spots issue is the damn coal gnomes... They used yous guys' hoses to wipe their asses after they finished shitting in your freshly packed bowls. How did you not notice, you ask? They are that damn good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joytron Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I assumed it was mold and stopped using my hose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassouni Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 You had the same thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coyote Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Yeah like I said in TC... (i will repeat here for yalls information) Eric says that it looks like hose rot. Condesation forms in the inside of the bowl. it slowly starts to soften the leather on the inside and leaks outward causing the spots. slowly the spots will grow and the leather will rip. He said the same thing happened to his Turkish hose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
â€On Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Two words: HOSE AIDS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vendetta_revived Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Wow! So much for the beauty of those hoses! How long have you used yours for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Glad Eric chimed in. I was going to suggest the round shapes looked like drip marks, say from a drink or perhaps when (if) you pulled your head to blow out the ash/cool it down sorta thing it may have dripped a little juice without you noticing. Or perhaps water dripped from the exterior of the hookah if you washed it just prior to using. But sounds like Eric would have a better understandign than I would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coyote Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I think to know for sure we need to give the hose up to science and dissect it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 scalpal.... Coil Spreader... Nurse give me some suction in here... Just As I thought it's fin rot. [img]http://i.qkme.me/352m5z.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king_lunchb0x Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 [quote name='aeon' timestamp='1326955460' post='536042'] Two words: HOSE AIDS [/quote] lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavo21 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 well we all know from smoking tangiers that eric is always right lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joytron Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I will cut mine open and report the findings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Nurse, suction...heh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I am glad someone caught that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I'm very interested in the results of the hookah hose surgery. Or is it an autopsy? [img]http://static.ddmcdn.com/gif/about-weight-loss-surgery-ga-1.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassouni Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 Good news everyone! Smoked it the other day and I feel fine - it's not mold and the hose is back in business! woo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
â€On Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 [img]http://i.imgur.com/4ppMj.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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