Guest LondonShisha Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 So on the shisha-world site, one of the reviewers of the Coconut coals talked about using a microwave to heat the coal (in a glass, covered bowl). I don't speak german so I used babelfish for the translation - I hope it said the word microwave and not something else! Anyway, always one to experiment, I tried this out last night, after thinking about it rationally whether the microwave might blow up or not :shock: - I thought i'd take the risk anyway as the coal doesn't have any accelarants, and when you heat coal in a barbeque it doesn't explode. I was careful to use a covered glass bowl, but only put the microwave on for 20 seconds at a time to see how the coal was doing. As an added precaution, I stood well back in case something bad happened - have you seen that program Braniac - Science Abuse? Result:- Hot glowing coals after 1:30 seconds in the microwave! I couldn't believe how effective this method is, although the microwave and my kitchen stank to high heaven of charcoal afterward (the mrs wasn't too pleased). I'm not sure why this method works with these coals, as I don't think there should be any moisture in the coals - maybe it's reacting with the binder? The smoke was pretty good from the microwaved coals, although they seemed to break up and ash a bit more easily than if it had been heated on the stove. [b]NOTE: YOU SHOULD NOT TRY THIS AT HOME[/b]. I tried this with the coconut coals I ordered only and no other coals. I do not know what reaction your microwave might have with other types of coals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkeema Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 damn that sounds so cool man, i need to try that with some finger coals, i wouldnt dare put quick light coals in the microwave though, the fear or something going horribly wrong is scary...and i think pretty real aswell...but yeah ill try out some finger coals soon enough and let you know how i get on. till then peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR Bubble Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Hey, just be careful, and if you get killed, let us know. Okay? P.S. Can I have your stereo? MR Bubble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macho555 Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 hmmm, you know, I just got two microwaves from my deceased grandmother. Maybe I'll through a quicklight in one too see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyGuy Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Seems like a waste for quick lights because they light so easily... try a natural or jap coal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkeema Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 [quote name='MR Bubble']Hey, just be careful, and if you get killed, let us know. Okay? P.S. Can I have your stereo? MR Bubble[/quote] sure thing bubba, ive also got a mercedes E320 if anyone wants it? hell take it all, take my buisnesses aswell! :wink: :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YuoGotOwn3d Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 haha do it with a microwave you wouldnt want to smell like charcoal. Stuff lingers in there like when you burn popcorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkeema Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 IT WORKSS!!! GOD DAMN IT!! IT WORKSS!!!!! tonight i cleaned out all my hooakhs (6 of them) and set up 2 for tonights session, so when everthing was ready i got a bag of finger coals and broke up 2 peices and put it in the microwave on a clay bowl and set the microwave at 900watts for 1 minute, from the second go i could see smoke startnig to appear and a small fire being lit on the edges off the coal, after a minute the edges were all done and so i just blew on it to speed it up, it worked extremely fast and im always going to light them that way from now on, there is a problem of smell but i just left my extraction fan on, my grill fan on and my door open so that the smell would go away and it has! its a great way of lighting finger coals, love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalliwag Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Hmmm, I had to try this. [url="http://www.scalliwag.com/hookah/mwave/mwave01.wmv"]http://www.scalliwag.com/hookah/mwave/mwave01.wmv[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkeema Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 hahaha thats hilarious! damn was that a quick light coal? it looked huge! some funny video though, nice work! XD brought a smile to my face...cant stop watching the video! 'oh shit nope bad idea' haha damn you brightened up my day scalliwag!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalliwag Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 hehe!!! That was one of the natural coals I made Popcorn coals!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkeema Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 natural coals??? wtf, how did it smash up like that then? shit man i dunno what happend but thats some crazy shit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalliwag Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 well, finger coals are compressed. These are made from just the cut wood. Not as dense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkeema Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 oh right, i suppose thats the reason behind all off this. thats some funky way off breaking up your coal atleast eh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieces Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Note to self, do not stick Scally's coals in my microwave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LB] Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 hahahaha scalli you crazy son of a beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR Bubble Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 [quote name='Donkeema'][quote name='MR Bubble']Hey, just be careful, and if you get killed, let us know. Okay? P.S. Can I have your stereo? MR Bubble[/quote] sure thing bubba, ive also got a mercedes E320 if anyone wants it? hell take it all, take my buisnesses aswell! :wink: :wink:[/quote] That's what I was talking about: The stereo in your car, with the car still attached to it :wink: MR Bubble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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