Hookah Love Blog

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 hookah is air tight, [...]

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). [...]

Make sure that you are placing the hose grommet firmly on the hose before inserting the hose into the hose connector. You may wish to use two hose grommets (instead of one) for additional support and stability. When using a non-rotating hookah, be sure to turn the hookah when necessary to minimize the strain on [...]

All the flavored shisha tobacco we sell is replenished regularly and will arrive fresh to your door. Unopened packages of shisha will last a minimum of 2 years from the date of production and a minimum of 6 months once opened. We suggest storing your shisha in air-tight containers (ziplock bags, tupperware containers, and our [...]

The smoking experience on our multiple hose hookahs is just as good as our single hose hookahs. Virtually all of our multiple hose hookahs come with Auto-Seal to seal the extra hoses when they are not in use and prevent having to hold your finger over the end of the hose when you’re not smoking. [...]