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Archive for the 'Hookah FAQ' Category

26
Jun

Shisha, shisha everywhere – which one do I smoke?

We here at www.hookah-shisha.com have a lot of shisha. How much? Literally: tons. We have so much shisha that when we’re unloading shipments, our neighbors come over to investigate the appealing smell. Each of us leaves work smelling delightfully of cherry, or peach, or caramel macchiato. We could throw a hookah party with enough shisha [...]

25
May

Does a big hookah smoke better than a small hookah? “Does Size Really Matter?”

The answer to this question is ‘yes’ and ‘no.’ The general thought on this topic is that larger hookahs smoke better than smaller hookahs due to the longer shaft, which allows more time for the smoke to cool as it travels to the water, where it is filtered and further cooled. We’ve done our research [...]

25
May

How do I light natural hookah coals? How about quicklight coals?

Natural coals are the cleanest way to smoke shisha and will let the flavor of your shisha really shine. The easiest way to light these coals is on an electric stove with an exposed heating coil. You can set your natural coals directly on the heating element and turn the burner on, turning the coals [...]

25
May

My bowl doesn’t sit firmly on the hookah, or goes all the way down to the tray.

Try turning the bowl as you wedge it firmly onto the bowl grommet. Be sure not to press too tightly if using a clay or ceramic bowl as you might accidently break the base of the hookah bowl. Occasionally, you may wish to use two bowl grommets instead of one for additional support and stability. [...]

25
May

What’s the best way to clean my hookah?

For the base, you can use warm water and a gentle dish soap. Wash your hookah regularly, using the appropriate brushes inside the shaft and base. Do not use any harsh chemical cleaners of polishers on your hookah, and rinse thoroughly after each cleaning. There are some cleaning solutions designed specifically for cleaning things like [...]

25
May

Smoking hookah or cigarettes/cigars – are they all as unhealthy or bad for you?

We have read many conflicting reports as to the differences in hookah smoking vs. cigarette smoking. We highly encourage you to do your own research and educate yourself about what you are putting into your body. Shisha is still a tobacco product and should be treated as such. If you are interested in doing a [...]

25
May

Why is the smoke harsh? Why does the shisha taste burnt?

The most likely reason is that you have too much heat on your hookah bowl. Remove some charcoal and if it is still harsh then that means you burnt the tobacco and will have to re-pack a new bowl. Some people will knock off all coal from their hookah bowl, then take the bowl off [...]

25
May

What liquids can I put in the hookah base instead of water?

Generally, any non-carbonated beverage may be added to the water in a hookah base, or replace the water completely. We don’t recommend adding milk to the base, as this can cause the water to bubble into the hose. For more detailed information on water or other liquids in the base, check out the last few [...]

25
May

I’m not getting enough smoke out of my hookah. How can I get more?

The most likely reason is your hookah is not air tight. It is vital for a hookah to have no air leaks or you are sucking in empty air. Double check the connections between the: metal shaft / glass base metal shaft / hose(s) metal shaft / clay bowl After you’ve checked to ensure your [...]

25
May

How can I test my hookah for air leaks?

After removing all of the hoses from the shaft, and removing the shaft from the base, plug up all of the hose connector openings (not necessary with auto-seal hose connectors) and the hole in the downstem. With these holes fully plugged, attempt to blow air through the top of the shaft (where the bowl sits). [...]