azcoyote Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 [url="http://a.im.craigslist.org/1H/h0/t38CY4xXflgiQfIV3VFCVgQookvF.jpg"]http://a.im.craigslist.org/1H/h0/t38CY4xXf...VFCVgQookvF.jpg[/url]I bought this six hose egyptian rotatating base hooka and now notice one of the hose port welds is cracking open. Can I fix this with solder like a sweating a pipe or am I better off filling the crack from inside the stem base with JB weld, expoxy putty or fiberglass resin.Fortunately it's not my only hooka!Thanks all for any good advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 How pretty does it have to be?I'd go with something like this:[url="http://%20"]http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail....artnumber=8267S[/url]or the like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymptom Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I've used tape and solder to fix leaks, it all depends on how much work you want to put into it, where the leak is and how much you're willing to sacrifice the appearance of the hookah. I had one small leak that I fixed by wetting toilet paper and pushing it into the crack with a small pin. It dried up inside and hasn't leaked since. Sort of a paper mache kinda thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthEastSmoker Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 JB Weld all the way.. Yes, it dries dull gray and isn't pretty, but it's probably as strong, if not stronger, than the original weld.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azcoyote Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 Thanks for responding. The link you posted doesn't work. It's a really tiny gap, but wide enough to compromise the vacuum. I know soldering would be strongest, but it's tricky. I think expoxy putty would be strong and not show very much at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuschultz Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Consider the JB Weld. I have a hookah that is almost completely held together by JB Weld. The hookah is air tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azcoyote Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 Eveyone here so far says JB, so I'll go with that. I have some silver paint I can touch up the repair making it almost invisible. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Get the stick of stuff that looks like clay in a long grey roll..you break off a piece the size you need, knead it a while and form it...it sets up in minutes and you can use it to repair engine blocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvansLight Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 i wanna see someone build a hookah out of nothin but jb weld XD XD XD XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalliwag Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 use JB Weld and force it into the crack and get off all excess. Wipe any residue with a cloth or Q-tips and alcohol. The JB Weld will barely be noticable if done right. That is the easiest and cheapest way I know. If the crack is not a high stress area you may use an epoxy that has a needle like applicator. Less mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvansLight Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 ok im seriouly putting up a challenge to the hookah MacGuyver, you gott make one outa jb weld, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalliwag Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 That would cost a metric shitload though. The one I make is going to be clear. All I need is a glass bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvansLight Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 just by a vase with thick enough glass and small enough hole wow i just realised thats how i like my women as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalliwag Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 wow, do they come with holes that small? Just kidd'n bro!!!!! Had to say it!!! Forgive me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvansLight Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 hmm yea i think the extra deluxe virgin models XD XD XDdamn now you got me on the hidden meaning band wagon!! SCALLY IS A BAD INFFLUNECE TO EASILY SWAYED MINDS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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