SimplexCoda Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Hey everyone! It's been a SUPER long time. For those who don't know/remember me: I have been a member here for quite a time. But, due to some things happening in life it has been about a year since I have been around. Well, I busted out my favorite hookah to smoke the other day since I no longer have room mates with a baby running around to knock it over. It's a syrian very much like the glyph from H-S but, shorter (without the top pear). I lit it up and got nothing but smoke immediatly. So, I took another hit and realized the water wasn't bubbling. So, I pulled the stem out and there was a long, thin, verticle crack causing an air leak. I have searched some, but my search skillz suck. So, I was wondering if anyone had any advice on the ability of having this welded. I was namely wondering if there were any techiniques to stay away from due to health concerns. I don't HAVE to have this one fixed since I still have my KM Ice Bucket that works well. But, this syrian is my favorite. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang67n Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 i have, no idea.. but I'd avoid anything with lead. So if you go with solder (brazing) go with the lead-free shit. lol I feel like brazing would be your best bet as actually welding would probably be too hot, causing more issues with the stem. Idk though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplexCoda Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Yeah. I was figuring led free would be best. But I was unsure if anyone around had exerience with actually having this done before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
â€On Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Yep, brazing is the way to go. That's how the pipes are made. What the pipe is made of would determine what type/material/composition of brazing rod you would use, but it's most likely going to be a silver or bronze based rod (usually silver is the most common). If there is any coating or anything on the pipe, it will need to be buffed around the area to be brazed before brazing. I have a couple pipes I'm completely replacing the hose ports on (haven't done it yet, been too busy with other stuff) and they will both be brazed with silver rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplexCoda Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Man, that's a bit of a bummer. I was hoping welding would work out. I have 2 friends who are pipe liners. But, I don't know if they can braze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bawhee Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Brazing is pretty much soldering on a higher level so if they can weld they can probably braze too. Also just ask them man, even if they aren't too confident at this point it's hard to make it worse :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Small enough to use a clear superglue that wouldn't be noticed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplexCoda Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 Hey Mushy. I had thought about that, but for one thing: it's like an eighth inch wide and like 4 inches long. For another, I don't know how comfy I am using super glue on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryno Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Jb weld! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaoz187 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Soft solder! Just throw some flux on that bad boy and add the filler, you can use a torch to sorta melt it on there, or use a soldering gun. Real easy and simple. And make sure its lead free, if its gunna be touching the water they have some that are more water resistance, think its zinc-aluminum soft solder, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaoz187 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 From experience pipe liners are always too rough haha their used to low carbon steel, which is tough as shit, if u want ot nice and pretty take it to a tig welder, their gentle and got magiv hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplexCoda Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 Good thinking Ryno ;) Kaoz, as much as I like hte sounds of taking my stem to someone with magic hands, I don't care who does it, as long as my favorite pipe is working again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaoz187 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 So ur gunna go with the jb weld? Another excellent choice, let us know how it goes :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 super glue was originally for wound closure on the battle field. It's safe. But ya, jb weld will likely work too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bawhee Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Also, the stem so far down won't be heating up to the point where any chemical compound would really start to be a problem anyways. Keep us posted on what you do and how it holds up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaoz187 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 super glue was originally for wound closure on the battle field. It's safe. But ya, jb weld will likely work too. wtf really?? Thats crazy, ima look that up! (The superglue part) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bawhee Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 That's why it sticks so well to your skin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplexCoda Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 I knew about the use of super glue to close wounds. But for some reason, I didn't think about it when I thought of that. But, I think Imma go with a solder. I will elt you know how it all works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaraen Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 i am convinced that hookahs should come with an aluminum body and no other metals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bawhee Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 What makes you think that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
â€On Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 i am convinced that hookahs should come with an aluminum body and no other metals I absolutely 100% disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog_916 Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Sodder. I had to do that with my purge valve after it broke off. Metal is always better than synthetic materials for longevity and ability to adhere permanently. I trust JB weld sometimes with temp steel sealing but for my pipe it's metal or retirement. Silver sodder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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