Pavo21 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 So i postedf or a new guy that, the side of the foil that he uses might be his problem with smoke flavour because it has happend to me and i just put new foil on the other side and was perfect. so heres the poll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoozle Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I use the outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gramps Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Straight from Reynolds: It makes no difference which side of the aluminum foil you use—both sides do the same fine job of cooking, freezing and storing food. The difference in appearance between dull and shiny is due to the foil manufacturing process. In the final rolling step, two layers of foil are passed through the rolling mill at the same time. The side coming in contact with the mill's highly polished steel rollers becomes shiny. The other side, not coming in contact with the heavy rollers, comes out with a dull or matte finish. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Shiney side down always. I've noticed the heat reacts differntly which I GUESS could cause flavor loss... but with shiney side up it will still smoke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbalsmoke Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I don't think it really makes a difference. But i always use shiney side down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjsortadrums Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I've always been told shiny side down, with no real explanation as to why. It works fine though, so that's what I do. I highly doubt there would be much of a difference though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fineout Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) this is literally one of the most common threads on here. here are some posts I've made on this subject... [quote name='fineout' timestamp='1271859417' post='464595'] no because heat from a hookah is conductive heat transfer and the reflective properties have nothing to do with convection, only the thermal resistance and thickness have any effect on it. Q=kA(dx/dT) where q is the heat transfer k is the thermal conductivity dx is the thickness and dT is the change in temperature [quote name='fineout' date='27 October 2008 - 03:07 AM' timestamp='1225069630' post='305874'] ok just got the definitive answer from my Manufacturing Processes book. "Aluminum Foil for example, is pack rolled in two layers, so only the top and bottom outer layers have been in contact with the rolls. Note that, one side of the aluminum foil is matte, while the other side is shiny. The foil to foil side has a matte and satiny finish, but the foil to roll side is shiny and bright because it has been in contact under high contact stresses with the polished rolls during rolling."-pg 355 Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, 5th edition. Serope Kalpajian and Steven R schmid. [/quote] [/quote] Edited February 2, 2012 by fineout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 [quote name='gramps' timestamp='1328140857' post='537488'] Straight from Reynolds: It makes no difference which side of the aluminum foil you use—both sides do the same fine job of cooking, freezing and storing food. The difference in appearance between dull and shiny is due to the foil manufacturing process. In the final rolling step, two layers of foil are passed through the rolling mill at the same time. The side coming in contact with the mill's highly polished steel rollers becomes shiny. The other side, not coming in contact with the heavy rollers, comes out with a dull or matte finish. [/quote] This. +1. That said, I do shiny-side down just for the hell of it I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joytron Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I try not to judge based on appearances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Never noticed a difference. However, after being told for ages to do shiny side down, it's now habit. I don't make any effort to use a certain side, but probably 4/5 of my bowls are shiny side down out of reflex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelLCP Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Shiny side down just because I've always done it like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gramps Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 For me it's always shiny side down, either because of habit or aesthetics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang67n Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I always just grab the foil and slap it on whichever way it is.. It really doesn't make any differenct at all from what I can tell. And if I can't tell a difference, then to me, there is no difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king_lunchb0x Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 To me it doesn't matter, i don't think it makes that much difference, i think if you are noticing a huge difference then its probable the packing job. just my opnion.that is all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satou Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 It really doens't matter what side you use ~ both sides work absolutely the same regardless (its tin foil not magic). Therere could be other issues that might be going on - bowl packing, heat, everything properly placed on and etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cp44 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 shiny side down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 [quote name='Satou' timestamp='1328152782' post='537528'] It really doens't matter what side you use ~ both sides work absolutely the same regardless [u][b](its tin foil not magic)[/b][/u]. Therere could be other issues that might be going on - bowl packing, heat, everything properly placed on and etc. [/quote] Couldn't have said it better myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KasbahBazaar Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Shiny side down but only because I've always done it that way simply for aesthetics. There are not heat conductivity properties that vary depending on which side I facing down. It's heat, not light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floataround Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Down, because thats just how the ritual goes for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Never noticed a difference in all my years. *side note: HEY ERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidget Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I was a shiny side down person because that's what I was told to but lately I've been doing shiny side up simply because the foil gets less scorchy that way. Not sure why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
â€On Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I put the shiny side down, for no reason at all. I just like putting it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bawhee Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I put shiny side up, simply cos I like it that way, I dont think it should make much of a/any difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewhite92 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I prefer, when using hookah foils, to put it shiny side down. It reflects more heat downward and helps heat the tobacco a little bit more evenly. Although moving the coals (around the outside perimeter and then to the center towards the end) is still necessary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bawhee Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 How does a shiny surface matter? The heat the coal emits isnt transfered via light but through the contact between coal and foil. The only way that argument made sense would be if you were heating the bowl with lazors or something, otherwise the difference is at most like a couple %, maybe not even that. I think its just personal preference and what youre used to doing... it shouldnt make any actual difference tho 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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