Confused By My New Hookah?

[stottyb]

http://www.roll-ups.co.uk/ishop/879/shopscr1694.html

Got it for £30 off ebay however it didn't come with instructions!

How do i use the pyrex bowl without the tobacco going through the bottom?

Also, can i use regular tin foil witht he pyrex bowl?

Finally, i do'nt understand the four hose system. Surely it wouldn't be airtight if only one of you took some in and the rest didn't. There is no one way valve system so how does it work?

Cheers!

[Allia22]

Finally, i do'nt understand the four hose system. Surely it wouldn't be airtight if only one of you took some in and the rest didn't. There is no one way valve system so how does it work?

Cheers!

o_O The valves (if you have them) are located at the part where you attach the hoses. They operate by use of ball bearings on each hose port, so it would work fine - if your valves actually work, sometimes they don't.

[hookahmike]

http://www.roll-ups.co.uk/ishop/879/shopscr1694.html

Got it for £30 off ebay however it didn't come with instructions!

How do i use the Pyrex bowl without the tobacco going through the bottom?
Usually the tobacco consistency is such that it will not fall through as it is very clumpy

Also, can i use regular tin foil with the pyrex bowl?
Sorry only gold or platinum - OF COURSE YOU CAN USE AL FOIL


Finally, i don't understand the four hose system. Surely it wouldn't be airtight if only one of you took some in and the rest didn't. There is no one way valve system so how does it work?

If no valves you have to have everyone ELSE cover their tips when one inhales (which is why I have a single hose )

Cheers!

[stottyb]

Finally, i do'nt understand the four hose system. Surely it wouldn't be airtight if only one of you took some in and the rest didn't. There is no one way valve system so how does it work?

Cheers!

o_O The valves (if you have them) are located at the part where you attach the hoses. They operate by use of ball bearings on each hose port, so it would work fine - if your valves actually work, sometimes they don't.

they are simply holes, they don't have any ball bearings?

Can't see how someone would pay £120 for that though. Odd, i'll be trying it out in about 15 minutes with 3 plugs in so i'll let you know how it tastes with some cocktail tobacco!

[ASUSEAN1]

this is why people swear by single hose hookahs..

[stottyb]

Hookahmike,

I asked about tin foil as in previous posts people have mentioned glass covers as well so i was a little confused.

My girlfriend has a single so we can use that as well i just thought this would be fun for parties. I may try and fashion some sort of plug for the end of the pipes so people can put a plug on the tip when they're not using it. Could be quite simple really

[hookahmike]

I use foil on my MNHookah Funnel when I use it (Just foolin w/ ya )

There are valves that can be mounted in some places, otherwise a cork replacing the hose will work too

Hookahmike,

I asked about tin foil as in previous posts people have mentioned glass covers as well so i was a little confused.

My girlfriend has a single so we can use that as well i just thought this would be fun for parties. I may try and fashion some sort of plug for the end of the pipes so people can put a plug on the tip when they're not using it. Could be quite simple really

[mushrat]

Best way to test is to look at the hose ports (where the hoses plug into the stem) Is there one that looks like a straight open hole to the interior and others rhat look like there is something in the bottom of the port? If so the open one is your "mster" hose and the rest have autoseals. Use the master when smoking alone. If all the ports look the same. plug in ONE hose, the the rest off and inhale...if you hear air sucking in through the other open 3 ports, you have no autoseal system. You'll either need corks to plug up the ports you arent using or caps to plug then end of the hoses if you leave them connected all the time.

That bowl is damn tiny. I'd find a ceramic or clay one asap. You'll be able to smoke longer. If you just drop the shisha in in a little clump you should be ok.

as said above, foil is ok.

One quick question, and don't take this personally, if you got a rotator, so you can easily pass the hose around, why get a 4 hose, which makes it damn HARD to pass ALL 4 hoses around at the same time...and probably to the same guy who had the previous hose?


*damn i just type too fricking slow* Edited March 22, 2007 by mushrat

[stottyb]

I know, but it was only £30 so i'm not complaining!

Ok, as theres a few people looking, quick question!

HOW DO I GET LOTS OF SMOKE!!??

All i seem to get it a crappy amount of smoke and not much flavour.

I pack the bowl as much as i can so that it doesn't burn on the charcoal, but its just pants!

help!

[Lakemonster]

Packing the bowl too heavily will cause the shisha to burn sometimes... you might want to try packing the bowl a bit looser and less tobacco.

Tending to your coals is another step you want to master... too much heat will scorch the shisha.... but too little will make the smoke thin and harsh.

[mushrat]

well, once you esablish you don't have frsh air flowing into your hookah through holes, leaks and the like, you add more heat gradually untill you find that fine line between whisps and crisps.

(think i should copyright that phrase)

[stottyb]

well, once you esablish you don't have frsh air flowing into your hookah through holes, leaks and the like, you add more heat gradually untill you find that fine line between whisps and crisps.

(think i should copyright that phrase)

Right i'll take you through a step by step guide as to what i do:

1) Set up the Hookah minus the bowl
2) Put my palm over the top and suck through the hose. No bubbles form and there's suction on my hand.
3) I take the bowl (small) and take what would be roughly a heaped teaspoon of tobacco into the bowl, splitting it up as i put it in. I then press down on the top so there is a gap between the tobacco and the tin foil.
4) I then take a square of tin foil and tightly cover it over the bowl. I then put a load of holes in the tin foil using a drawing pin.
5) i then light the swiftlight charcoal on my stove, it doesn't spark as much as the old packet i had but i make sure its glowing orange.
6) I then place it on the foil and take a number of deep breaths through the hose followed by some short breaths. There is resistance when i suck in but nothing bad.

Result:

Tastes very slightly of the flavour + smoke, listened close (but not too close to the charcoal today and heard a light sizzling) but obviously this may not happen all the time.

The smoke is thin and theres not much of it. Any ideas what the problem is?

Tom!

[The King]

If the smoke is that thin, then probably you have some leak where you are drawing in air. make sure all the hoses are plugged or capped if you dont have autoseal. If smoking with others make sure they put their thumb over the ends of hoses. Make sure all gromets are tight. Could also be heat management problem. Make sure your coal is all the way lit and there's enough shisha.

[HookahTheDude]

well, once you esablish you don't have frsh air flowing into your hookah through holes, leaks and the like, you add more heat gradually untill you find that fine line between whisps and crisps. B)

(think i should copyright that phrase)

Right i'll take you through a step by step guide as to what i do:

1) Set up the Hookah minus the bowl
2) Put my palm over the top and suck through the hose. No bubbles form and there's suction on my hand.
3) I take the bowl (small) and take what would be roughly a heaped teaspoon of tobacco into the bowl, splitting it up as i put it in. I then press down on the top so there is a gap between the tobacco and the tin foil.
4) I then take a square of tin foil and tightly cover it over the bowl. I then put a load of holes in the tin foil using a drawing pin.
5) i then light the swiftlight charcoal on my stove, it doesn't spark as much as the old packet i had but i make sure its glowing orange.
6) I then place it on the foil and take a number of deep breaths through the hose followed by some short breaths. There is resistance when i suck in but nothing bad.

Result:

Tastes very slightly of the flavour + smoke, listened close (but not too close to the charcoal today and heard a light sizzling) but obviously this may not happen all the time.

The smoke is thin and theres not much of it. Any ideas what the problem is?

Tom!

Sounds to me like you're packing the tobacco which is not a good idea. When you press it down you're pushing it tight, you need to just not put as much into the bowl so you don't have to press it down. Pull the tobacco apart and just sprinkle it into the bowl, if there's some too close to the top, just move it around don't pack it down.