Stuie Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 So Skoozle and I decided to trade some stems. He sent me a used stem and I sent him a new one I was trying to sell. Ashley's arrived safely, mine did not. Now I thought i took good enough care in packaging. Apparently I was wrong. Ashley said the box arrived pretty banged up. Now there are no hard feelings in this trade, but we both thought you guys would enjoy seeing how it arrived. [img]http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy311/Skoozle_photos/Hookah/2013-01-26_18-38-09_633.jpg[/img] Food for thought people. Stem itself is intact otherwise, except the bottom weld between the hose port and purge holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoozle Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I'm actually pretty proud to own a rare adjustable stem KM Until I saw this I thought it was only important to protect the hose port and protect the stem from getting bent. It is now clear that a stem needs padding above and below the stem in case it gets dropped long ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Could come in handy if your water level is to high. Raise it a bit and prop it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king_lunchb0x Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 lol damn that is crazy, Must have been kicked to the doorstep or something. Maybe jb weld might do the trick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoozle Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I don't think the kick to the doorstep was the first time it was kicked while being delivered. I have a plan to fix it, although, Stuie gives me a good idea. I think I might put a float on the down stem so my water level is always perfect. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang67n Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 that float idea is awesome! Kind of cool mishap when you thikn about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavo21 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 thats crazy, and its kind of funny at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bawhee Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 at least theres the water level adjustments... float sounds pretty cool, sucks that it was beaten on its way to you though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Lol damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Wouldn't have happened with a Mya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoozle Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Mush, you may remember that the last Mya I bought in the trades showed up with a broken downstem. It cost around $50 to fix. This KM will be fixed with some JB Weld and a soldering iron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KasbahBazaar Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 [quote name='mushrat' timestamp='1359470493' post='569954'] Wouldn't have happened with a Mya. [/quote] Broken threads are hardly better than busted welds That float idea is epic, I approve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 heh, actually i must have missed the bsuted threads issue. still, to prevent busted threads just unscrew the downstem before abusing. Don't get me wrong, I have plenty of welded pipes, but it's the welds that are always the weak point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Here's my take on it- I've experienced bad welds on a KM before. I've experienced bad threadings on a Mya before (downstem wouldn't stay screwed in). So there... Both have their pros and cons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouda Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 [quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1359477849' post='569962'] Here's my take on it- I've experienced bad welds on a KM before. I've experienced bad threadings on a Mya before (downstem wouldn't stay screwed in). So there... Both have their pros and cons. [/quote] Cheers wins. End of story haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Cheers, Chreees, Chris... doesn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouda Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Stupid auto correct! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerdy Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 [quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1359477849' post='569962'] Here's my take on it- I've experienced bad welds on a KM before. I've experienced bad threadings on a Mya before (downstem wouldn't stay screwed in). So there... Both have their pros and cons. [/quote] Just to be THAT guy... Chris, you only put cons for both examples. Where the pros at?? Lol It's out of love. <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Lol! I didn't think it was necessary to list the pros, since everyone was focusing on the cons between the two. Pros: Egyptians have a more traditional look. Myas you have more flexibility in how many hoses you want to use, or not use (screwable hose ports, auto-seal hose ports, purge valves, and caps are all easily obtainable). There, I gave you some pros. Happy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerdy Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Yes, you have made Semir a very merry gay man. 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Lol! You're silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king_lunchb0x Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 post some pics with the floater on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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