How to choose a hookah for home

Hookah lovers with anticipation are waiting for each visit to the appropriate "smoky" institution, and this is not surprising. Hookah relaxes, helps to move away from everyday worries, contributes to the rejection of cigarettes. For these and many other reasons, supporters of the hookah pipe are wondering how to choose an accessory for the house. Conventionally, all devices are divided into collectibles and for use, we are interested in the last option.

The main characteristics of the hookah

There are aspects that are worth exploring before you pay money for your favorite option.

The size

1. If you use hookahs exclusively at home, do not chase after high accessories. This choice is due to the fact that it is more convenient to take a middle or a small hookah in nature and hiking, transfer from room to room, clean, fill.
2. Determined compact size. But this does not mean that it is worth buying a “toy” hookah, choose the average option within 70-80 cm. Additionally, make sure that there is a bag for it.
3. For home use, you should choose such a hookah, because it is well smoked, easy to clean, convenient to refuel and easily transported.

Bowl

1. The place of the bowl is in the upper part of the hookah, tobacco is put in it, foil and coal are placed on top. The selection should be based on the characteristics of the material.
2. Bowls can be metal and clay. The second option is preferable; it distributes heat better, as a result of which tobacco does not burn.
3. If you are looking to buy a hookah with a clay bowl, consider the firing temperature and the type of clay. Quality attribute absorbs heat, does not crumble under the action of high temperatures.
4. Clay bowls can have several holes in their cavities located at a distance from each other, or one large. Ideal first option.
5. Also pay attention to external signs. The material should not have chips, cracks, irregularities or elements that would indicate poor-quality manufacturing of the bowl.
6. Put it on the counter, appreciate how smooth it is. After fasteners on the hookah itself, this is how the cup will look.If it is mowed, coal may fall to the floor during operation.

Mine

1. Hookah mine is considered to be his heart. It is performed in the form of a hollow tube, which goes down to the flask. In the mine, harmful impurities are precipitated, the vapor is filtered and cooled.
2. Today the most popular metal mines, they serve for a long time, do not bend, so you will not worry about possible damage and eliminate its causes.
3. There are also copper mines that do not corrode and last for a long time. But if the device is without special coating, you will experience difficulties in cleaning and maintenance.
4. The length of the shaft matters. If this parameter is insufficient, the passing smoke will not have time to cool. You will feel the bitterness of tobacco and will not get any pleasure from smoking.
5. The long shaft is also bad, it complicates the process of drawing in air. To date, the parameter varies in the range of 20-80 cm. But you, as an inexperienced user, are advised to choose a length in the range of 55-70 cm.

Flask

1. You probably know that a flask is a container into which water or another liquid is poured.The flask forms the basis of the hookah, everything rests on it.
2. The liquid poured into this container filters all impurities, makes the smoke moist and conveys the taste of the hookah. As for the parameters, the weight and material of the flask is important.
3. The main material is glass and clay. You can also find metal and plastic, but they do not pay attention.
4. Choose a glass flask that has a tight neck, a thick bottom and walls. The flask must be heavy, strong, otherwise the hookah will tip over when careless actions take place.
5. On the tank in the upper part there should be a metal rim that holds the flask with the shaft. Also requires a silicone nozzle inside the neck, it is responsible for tightness.
6. The flask should be heavier and more massive, the higher the hookah. Be sure to inspect it for the absence of cracking and chipped elements. The color is chosen at the discretion, look beautiful blue, purple, green shades.

Hose

1. The hose enters the opening of the flask or metal shaft. It is through the pipe that the hookah smoke passes. As a rule, Shlag consists of a mouthpiece, which can be made of various materials, tubes and nozzles.In most cases, the pipe is machined from high-quality wood. This part of the hose is inserted into the hole of the shaft.
2. It is worth knowing that the Shlag belongs to one of the main parts of the hookah. The remains of tobacco smoke is deposited in the tube. Resin and soot settle inside the hose. Therefore, you need to take care of the tube in a timely manner. Clean the hose after smoking.
3. Quality hose is made of dense material. So you can easily wash the pipe after smoking without damaging it. Fans of hookahs prefer leather hoses. The only disadvantage of this accessory is the price and special care.
4. If you separately decide to purchase a quality hose, choose a length that varies from 45 to 70 cm. The softness of tobacco taste depends on the size of the hose. When choosing a hose, rely on recommendations that concern the mine.

Mouthpiece

1. Do not lose sight of the material from which the mouthpiece is made. The attribute can be made of stone, amber, wood, horn, plastic, bamboo.
2. Many prefer amber mouthpieces. The attribute is pleasant to the touch and beautiful, but has a high price and fragility. Reliable mouthpieces are made of wood.
3. An important condition when choosing a hookah and its components is that the wooden attributes should not be made of oily and coniferous trees, covered with a lacquer composition.
4. Varnish has the ability to quickly crack, this can affect the appearance and tightness of the components of the hookah.

Valve

1. Almost every hookah has a valve that removes excess smoke from the flask. The design allows you to easily get rid of steam, while the air does not pass back.
2. With such a valve, you can inhale and exhale smoke through a hose. Remember, steam should easily go through this kind of design. In most cases, a ball valve is used.

Optional accessories

1. It is necessary to additionally buy the necessary accessories. Choose tongs of the optimal size, you can choose big ones, you will not be sorry.
2. There is a special attribute - Kalaud, as a result you do not need to use foil every time. The accessory greatly facilitates the preparation of hookah and takes a little time.
3. Do not forget about the special cap. He covers the coals and holds back the heat.Also, the cap is convenient to use in nature, the wind will not interfere with the procedure of smoking.
4. Get a small electric stove, it is convenient to heat coals on it. In addition, the method is the safest, in contrast to the gas stove.
5. In order to clean the hookah after smoking as well as possible, purchase a special brush. It allows you to clean the mine well from tar and soot. Take into account, to wash the hookah under running water is not enough.

Hookah manufacturer

1. In the Russian market, you can often find hookahs imported from Turkey, Indonesia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates or China. There are other countries, but they are not in the list of winners.
2. Remember, the smoking procedure came to us from Eastern countries. Therefore it is necessary to give preference to those manufacturers in whose countries hookahs are popular. China does not belong to this category, but the price is much lower.

If you decide to choose a hookah for use at home and in nature, carefully study all the parameters of the device. Do not chase after massive accessories, they are difficult to clean and transport. Choose a medium-sized hookah with a glass flask, an earthenware bowl and the optimal length of the shaft.Also pay attention to the quality of the tubes, valve, mouthpiece.

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