DL15 Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Hey guys, i received my ss smoke oasis and damn does it hit nicely! i am fairly new to the hookah world and maybe that is why i cannot say how most people say that the QT hits just as good as the big hookahs. Yes the QT is amazing for its size and gives out a tremendous amount of smoke, but i have used the same type of tobacco for the ss oasis and it gives out even thicker smoke, to the point where i cannot see anyone across from me for a bit. It is also alot easier to manage the heat for a newbie like me. Anyways, my question was for the ss oasis. So far, i have cleaned it out after every session but i just unscrewed the purge valve to find the ball and also the threading around the valve is half rusted. Is this normal? and is it a big deal? help would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 That doesn't sound good. If it rusts too much it seems like the ball bearing would bind up and your purge valve would stop working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanguineSolitude Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 ss ball bearings rust. replace it with an airsoft bb or a ball of foil. the threads shouldnt be rusting much. at least mine havent at all. you could also put some vaseline on the ball(just a tad) and that should keep it from rusting and keep it from sticking. regrease that badboy every couple months. and its true despite what people say, the qt doesnt smoke as well as a full sized. it smokes amazing for its size but nowhere near as good as a full sized good quality hookah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityboyyy Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 i dont know about that sanguine ive gotten some of my best smoke from my qt ... and i have hookahs from 14" to huge ... i stilll think its about heat management and the qt can go toe to toe with the baddest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanguineSolitude Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 i find the smoke chamber too small. so the smokes a little hotter and you cant get as big inhales since theres less airspace. oh well maybe its just a matter of opinion. to be honest i kinda regret having bought a qt. i should have waited and gotten a nours or a bohemian. maybe ill try to sell it to someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Its not uncommon, DL15. Nothing to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR Bubble Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 My Egyptians rust all the time (the ball valves) and I just keep the whole assembly clean AND put 1 or 2 drops of olive oil on the ball before it goes back in. That keeps it nice and loose. I think they all rust up over time because of the smoke and moisture. Some just take longer than others. MR bubble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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