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Detailed explanation of the use of hookah and making a pot of hookah suitable for yourself

Author: admin / 2020-08-21

Hookahs, or water pipes, are traditional Middle Eastern smoking devices that have become popular across the globe. Taking a casual drag of hookah is one thing, but what if you want to set up your own hookah? If you’re lost and looking for a little bit of help, you’ve come to the right place.

Clean the hookah. Wash the hookah with water and a soft brush before using it for the first time, and whenever it gets dirty. Disconnect all parts first, and wash every one except the hoses; assume these are not water-safe unless labeled otherwise.[1] Wipe it dry with a towel and leave it to air dry before you continue.
Cleaning after every session is ideal, but definitely clean whenever you see residue on the vase, or when the smoke doesn’t taste right.
A long, thin brush helps you reach inside long parts. You might find good brushes at stores that sell hookahs.

Pour cold water into the vase. This is the large glass container at the base of the hookah. Fill it enough to cover 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the metal stem, or slightly more. Leaving space for air is important to dilute the smoke and make it easy to draw on the hose. If you have a mini hookah, you may only be able to cover ½ inch (1.25cm) of the stem to leave room for air and avoid soaking the hoses.
The stem is the metal tip at the bottom of the central hookah shaft. Slot the shaft on top of the vase to see how far down the stem goes.
The water doesn’t filter out nicotine and other chemicals nearly as much as most smokers believe. Adding more water won’t make the hookah safer.

Add ice (optional). Although hookah smoke, properly drawn, is not harsh at all, a nice cool temperature will make it even more pleasurable. You may need to pour out some of the water to adjust it to the correct level, as described above.

Insert the hookah shaft into the glass base. Lower the shaft into the base, so the stem enters the water. There should be a silicone or rubber piece that fits around the top of the base to make it airtight. If the fit isn’t airtight, the smoke will be thin and difficult to pull.
If the rubber piece won’t fit, wet it with a little water or a drop of dish soap.

Connect the hoses. The hoses slot into holes on the side of the shaft. Just like the base, these holes should be airtight fits. Some hookahs seal the hole if there is no hose attached. On other models, you’ll need to attach all the hoses even if you’re smoking alone.
Double check your water levels before connecting. If the water levels are too near your hose connections, the water could ruin your hoses.

Check the air flow. Place your hand on top of the hookah stem to block air from entering the hookah. Try to inhale through a hose. If you can get any air, one of the connections is not airtight. Check them all for tight fits and rubber or silicone seals.
If you’re missing a seal, look for “hookah grommets” to find a replacement. Tightly wrapped athletic tape can make a temporarily, mostly airtight seal.

Position the metal tray on top of the hookah shaft. This tray catches hot embers and excess tobacco if and when they fall.

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