Snowdrifter Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 My buddies setup seems to have a bunch of small chunks coming out of the hose under med/hard draws. We washed out the hoses, stem, bowl, vase, and valves the night before and allowed everything to dry prior to use. Any ideas on what causes this? Unfortunately I don't know the brand of hookah or anything, nor if the hoses are washable. While we are on the subject, what is the difference between a washable and unwashable hose? He seems to think they are all washable, regardless and I don't know what to think. I guess you can run water through and let any hose dry right? But is there more to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 It's a non washable hose and that is lining, rust and deterioration of whatever else the hose is made up of. NonWashable - Exposed Inner Metal Coil. Cannot be washed with water. Washable - Wrapped Inner Metal Coil. Can Be washed but not frequently. Does not mean Rustproof. Rust Proof - No Inner Coil, can be washed as often as wanted. Is considered Washable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urloc Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 [quote name='Stuie' timestamp='1345266678' post='554368'] It's a non washable hose and that is lining, rust and deterioration of whatever else the hose is made up of. [/quote] EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdrifter Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 That sounds less than desirable How can I check and see whether or not it's washable? Both his hose and mine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Post a pic of it and we'll be able to tell you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdrifter Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 Ok, my phone doesn't seem to want to cooperate. So I'll get some pictures up tomorrow when it's light out. Side note: the hose tastes awful. It is one of my friends extra hoses he is letting me borrow to see if I like it better. The thing tastes of burnt. No other flavor I can put with it. If I inhale through the hose unattached to the hookah, that is when the taste/smell presents itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Yeah man, throw the hose out... I bet you it's not a washable one. Instead buy a Nammor, Razan, or any other reputable washable brand (there seem to be lots these days). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavo21 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Tonic hoses are cheap and washable for life also the Nuhose aka fancy hose are cheap and washable, till you could get a nicer namor and razan etc..washable ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 To test it. Hold a magnet up to the hose if it connects, it's not washable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdrifter Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 Ok so my hoses aren't washable. What is my best bet to clean them after a session? Just blow them out the best I can? Those nuhoses look they would be good for me. Since they have the clear tubing, I can see when it is fully clean. Anyone have complaints about those? They seem fairly cheap too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 You gotta throw those nonwashables out at this point if you are inhaling rust particles. There's no saving them. In the future, though, just blow out the nonwashable hose whenever you are done smoking and it'll last longer. You cannot in any way wash them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 [quote name='Snowdrifter' timestamp='1345340724' post='554429'] Ok so my hoses aren't washable. What is my best bet to clean them after a session? Just blow them out the best I can? Those nuhoses look they would be good for me. Since they have the clear tubing, I can see when it is fully clean. Anyone have complaints about those? They seem fairly cheap too [/quote] For non washable hoses like my Mya Hoses I just take outside and swing them around like I am gonna rope a calf. Nu hoses are nice but they super light weight I like my hoses to have weight to them I would suggest Nammor, Razan, Narbish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdrifter Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 Ok sweet. Thanks guys! I appreciate all of your help, I really do Time to look into some better hoses!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang67n Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 sounds like they've covered it already. I have a Razan Abu Mahir and it is a great hose. I also have had a few KM nonwashables, that i really like the draw and weight on, however, i don't wash my hoses at all so I'm on with the nonwashable. I've heard great things about the Narbish hoses and I've used nuhoses and liked them, but as stuie said, the lack of weight is kind of irritating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavo21 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 oh for those nuhoses be careful because they are super light and also can melt pretty easy. But i recommend the tonic hoses if u wanna see whats inside and what not and they have a good amount of colors i really enjoyed mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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