hookerman Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 wish me luck... )))woohooo if all goes well and i get smoke out, no more ash and fumes and carbon, etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdmopar Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 [quote name='hookerman' date='Feb 23 2007, 01:12 PM' post='107085']wish me luck... )))woohooo if all goes well and i get smoke out, no more ash and fumes and carbon, etc..goodluck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbomb Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 That sounds really cool! I hate the coal taste, even with natural coals I can taste it. I was thinking about making a custom car hookah built in the center console that would use something like that. Good luck and post pictures when you're done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGuy Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 somebody tried this before, i think it was Tangiers, it didn't work but we never found out why:(goood luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzgig Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Do it! Do it! Do it! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookerman Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 Here is one picture from what i have done. I didn't think i would create this much heat, but my first draft burned the PVC that i used, now i have to make a custom ceramic heater,will have something by end of this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookerman Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 willl you guys buy this if i make 20-30 of these, i need to know cause i have to order some parts online to be custom made, and also the AC Adaptor, my cost will be around 45.00 , will you guys pay 70.00 for this unit?if i don't have too many people, i just make one for myself and few for the local hookah shop. again, this is not being done in china, but it is being designed and few companies out there are making my molds for me.The prototype worked perfect, but it lasted only 90 seconds before it melted.thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 70$ is pretty steep for something that just melted on you. I'd definitely be interested if you can show me a video of it workin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djbomberto Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 70 is steep i would pay the most 45-55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookerman Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 Hello.THx for reply.I am not talking about the PVC one that melted, that was just a prototype to see how much heat, and all.It was success, so i am talking to ceramic companies and trying to see how much they charge me to make me around 100 ceramic rings with drilled holes, etc,note that the AC Adaptor alone cost $20.00 for this puppy.Ceramic rings since it's a low order quantity can be expensive for custom order. The final product, it will not melt, but will get hot for sure.I will post video and pics of final product in near future, i be making one for myselfThere is also a variable potentiometer to decrease / increase heat on this puppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPR234 Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 I would definitely buy one of these after it was thoroughly tested and people confirm that it works at least just as well as ordinary coal. Getting hot is one thing, but I have a feeling its a lot harder to maintain a proper temperature. Also, will you be sharing your design on the forum if you make one that works well? Maybe you can get some input and clever ideas and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookerman Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 Of course, i will only publish the info once i get smoke come out as good as coals.Now remember one thing, i am designing this based on a standard bowl (3")in the picture you see 5 lines of wire, in the actual one i am thinking to put 7-8 + the addition of the variable heat valve.I am sure you guys will buy this puppy once i get it down. I am guestimating at least by end of next week to have it done.I am doing this so we can all have healthy smoke sessions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yashman19 Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 I'll be one of your first customers! Put me on a list if you ever create one, for the people who will be first in line for this! Man, this has amazing potential...and I'm very excited to potentially never have to buy anymore coals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhansengranger Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 You should send one to a respected member on the board once its ready. Send one to like smiley or something like that, and have that person write a review and let everyone know how it works. Im sure it will sell like crazy if we hear how well it works from someone we really trust. I know I'll be one of the first to buy one if it works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookerman Posted February 27, 2007 Author Share Posted February 27, 2007 Thx for the support and the emails. I will keep you guys in touch during this design process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kornkitten42 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 i would be willing to buy one if it produces everything correctly like the coals. Let alone the money it would save on coals since a box of 3 kings at my local store is 25 $ . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudeman Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 count me in, ill definately buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattler Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 You might want to start writing up the warning paper now...Just in case some idiot burns their house down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafeSearchOff Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I'd definately be in on this one, if you can make it look all pretty. If it looks exactly like that pix u showed, with random wires and crap, maybe id buy one but not for 70. if you can make it look good, i'd get it.also, when drawing smoke, would these be able to maintain heat? if you blow air on those toaster spokes they stop generating heat, have u tested this prototype in terms of air being rapidly moved around it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookerman Posted February 27, 2007 Author Share Posted February 27, 2007 No I have not, that is why i have all the tools and electrical knowledge behind this. the prototype burned and melted in 30 seconds and springs started to come off.I am having some custom ceramics being made for this week. I don't know how much they will charge.As for the final product, it will look all professional (not like if it was made in china), but be nice enough you can show off to friends.as for drawing air through those wires, i have not tested it yet, since it melted very quickly. I have different gauges of heating wires and i will test each one to see which one has more heat output and can last longer without failing. Finally putting that Electrical engineering degree to some use.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewwdragon Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yashman19 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I'd really like to see this with a variable heat knob. Something that can turn the heat up or down. I THINK you mentioned that somewhere above, but I'm not sure.And screw what my friends think of its looks. If its functional and works great, thats all that matters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoner Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I agree with Yash. And good for you putting your degree to use. I too am interested in this, instead of lighting up coal after coal after coal for Tang's phunnul, I can just use one device.....Go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popete Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 are you gonna make different sizes? Like say for a bigger bowl or will it be about the size of a 3 kings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookerman Posted February 27, 2007 Author Share Posted February 27, 2007 my goal is to come up with a 3" ring, but the acutual wires will be as close to 2 kings coals.once the tobacco gets going, you can turn down the heat.tonight i have made a 4" ring out of concrete, (until i get my ceramics made by the company in WI).I just can't wait to get some heat going and test it out.will keep you posted on tonights prototype. if it does not dry solid, i will post pics tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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