Instruction on How to Ready a Hookah
- February 26th, 2011
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For those of you that already know everything about hookahs and are surfing the internet in hope of finding something new, I strongly encourage you to keep reading. I doubt you will find something new in this article, this article being about the basics of hookahs, but some of your comments could help beginners to improve their skills as well as the article.
Starting from the beginning, what makes up a hookah? Well all hookahs consist of a base, a stem, a tray, a bowl and at least one hose. Hookahs typically vary in size from around 19″ to as tall as over 6′. they can also range in type from the modern hookahs, featuring cool and interesting add ons like self sealing hose ports (for multiple hose hookahs) and screw in components, to the more traditional hookahs.
Fill the Vas with Water
A good rule is to have just enough water in the base so that the end of the stem is submerged in the water about an inch and a half to two inches. Put ice in the vase. you can fill 1/3 of the vase with ice. this makes the hookah smoke much cooler. you still have to fill the vase with water to the above mentioned level. Remember water’s volume increases as ice melts.
Place the Middle Section (Stem) in Place
Most hookahs come with a plastic seal that goes in between the vase and the metal argile to keep it from losing smoke or getting unwanted air in.
Place the tray
The tray is used to put extra coals on, hold coals in case they fall, and put the hookah tong.
Put the Hose on the Hookah
Some of hookahs have more than one hose. If yours does, either put them all on the hookah, or seal the ones that you are not using with a plastic seal (it usually comes with the Hookah if it is a multi-hose one). (Also when not smoking, always keep your fingers at the end of the hose. this keeps the hose air-tight and allows a better smoke for those who are smoking to hookah pipe.
Pack the Bowl with Tobacco
First, you should mix your shisha thoroughly. you want each and every bit of the tobacco going into the bowl to be evenly coated in flavoring. When you put the tobacco in the bowl don’t just push it in. Sprinkle the tobacco in small amounts. this is so that there is air between the tobacco pieces and heat (from the coal) can travel through the whole tobacco well. this allows the tobacco to burn evenly in all section.
Place Aluminum Foil on the Bowl
Cut the aluminum foil in a square shape about 2 inches larger than the bowl’s diameter. choose the thickness of the foil wisely based on the type of coal you are using. If you are using a large and fast burning coal get medium thickness foil. I personally rarely use thick foils for any of my hookahs.
Light Coals & put them on the Hookah Bowl
For quick light coals users: typically you’ll be lighting this coal with a lighter. start by using the tongs to hold the coal, preferably somewhere far away from the circle proper. If you’re indoors, stand near a window or go outside. Light the coal with your lighter of choice by holding the flame to one corner of the coal. Wait for the coal to stop sparkling and emitting smoke. now look over the coal. the entire coal should be glowing orange. If it isn’t, blow on the coal until the still blackened parts have all turned orange. For those of you using natural coals light your coals on the stove until they are completely orange. Flip them on the range as necessary to ensure that the entire coal is glowing orange all the way around. Blow as necessary to ensure the coal lights properly.
Smoke the hookah
In the beginning the hookah needs a little time to start smoking. the best way to start the get couple big hits in the beginning to get the tobacco burning and the hookah ready.
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