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Those who love high-quality hookah know how expensive it is to smoke it somewhere in a restaurant and therefore want to have their own, native hookah at home. Someone brings them as a souvenir from Turkey or Egypt, where “shisha” is very, very popular.

However, all these hookahs have one big drawback: they are bulky and extremely inconvenient to take with you on a picnic or bring to a friend’s house. There is a solution - make your own neat folding hookah from an Ikea glass jar - like my friends from banka lab make them! This is what we will do today.

1. We'll start by making a hole in the lid. The bowl will be inserted there (the bowl and the silicone gasket under it are freely sold in any hookah store, as well as all other spare parts)

2. The contour is ready and you can start drilling

3. The glass is drilled with a special diamond head of the required diameter

4. The process is quite long, but we can’t rush here - we need a perfect hole, without chips.

5. There will be two more holes on the side of our jar - for the tube and for the valve.

6. The big picture begins to emerge

7. There will be a valve here

10. After drilling, the holes are ground using a drill machine with a special attachment

11. Lid with gasket under the bowl

12. When drilling glass, you need to take precautions - in addition to glasses, a mask is also advisable, because we shouldn’t breathe glass dust, right? Having a beard is not necessary, but highly desirable!

13. Next, we cut off glass tubes - two short ones of different diameters for the valve (we will insert them into each other) and two long ones - for the mouthpiece and shaft. High-quality Czech borosilicate glass from Simax, a manufacturer of high-end laboratory glassware, is used here.

14. When cutting glass, water is poured over it. This way it doesn’t heat up and doesn’t fly away with dust as much.

15. We make holes in the tube that will descend from the bowl into the water - this way we will get a diffuser that will help cool the smoke and reduce vibrations. In addition, with a diffuser the hookah will last better

17. In addition to the holes, we also make such notches

18. For the valve we will need two small glass tubes and a glass ball. And, of course, gaskets

19. Valve assembled

21. Almost ready. A medical silicone tube is used as a hose. You can also buy a ready-made hose in the store

22. The guys from banka lab spent a long time experimenting with the required sizes, proportions and design options. They now have several different options that have worked well.

23. After the jar is ready, it is necessary to carry out tests =)

24. Smokes great, valve works properly. So everything is fine.

Almost every beginner makes mistakes when first trying to make a hookah. At first, did your hookah often taste bitter, burn, or drag heavily? Then you know what this article is about.

And, sitting in a cafe on a comfortable chair with 4 burnt holes in it, you will see the guys next to you who put two coals in the very center of the bowl and then pull the hookah towards themselves by pulling the hose. Terrible, isn't it?

And this is only in the hookah bar. Can you imagine what such craftsmen can do when trying to make a hookah at home on their own? :)

We've seen guys try to move the coals by hand, forget to use foil, pour water into the flask, or fill the flask all the way to the top.

So, to make sure you and I don't damage our hookahs and our reputation, I've put together this list of the most common hookah making mistakes. These mistakes are the hallmark of beginners. Let them read, and you can stop yourself and them from making unnecessary mistakes and wasting time and money.

Mistake #4: Coal and bowl

Filling a bowl with tobacco like a pro is no easy task. There are quite a lot of subtleties, and a huge amount of room for error. The topic of errors when working with a bowl is worthy of a separate large article.

Here are the Top 6 mistakes when working with a bowl and coal:

• Too much tobacco in the bowl
• Too little tobacco
• Lack of holes in the foil (yes, this happens!)
• Quick-light coals that are not fully heated
• An attempt to heat natural coals as quick-fire ones
• No foil or use foil with paper side

Mistake #3: Where is the water?

If you are a regular hookah smoker, forgetting about liquid seems nonsense to you. But many beginners, getting bogged down in clogging the bowl, completely forget to pour water into the flask. This of course means that there is no liquid to cool the smoke. Hot, pungent smoke goes straight into your mouth. Horror!

Many of those who do not forget about liquid do not know how much it is needed. They do not comply with the proportion, and this means either the presence of strong smoke or a water problem in the hookah. The ideal amount of water is 2-3 centimeters above the bottom of the down tube (the part of the hookah that is inside the bulb).

Mistake #2: Playing with fire

Whether it's forgetfulness or testosterone, many hookah lovers love to fool around with hot coals. This usually results in burns on furniture, floors, or friends.

The biggest tip here is don't use your hands. Our body has a certain reflex when feeling intense heat, which can lead to coals flying to the floor. Instead, use tongs when adjusting heat.
And, if you see the coals falling, just let them fall. We have seen several cases where we tried to catch the coals, only to burn our hands, and then the coals fell to the floor anyway.

And, of course, do not move the already finished hookah. This often leads to the coals or the bowl, or even the entire hookah, falling.

Mistake #1: Catastrophe

The hookah valve allows you to get rid of stagnant smoke in the hookah, so your hookah will always be fresh and tasty. A great invention, but not all hookahs have it. And not all smokers know how to use it.

A typical disaster scene looks like in the following way:

The smoker tries to blow out the smoke using reverse draft. But either because the hookah does not have an air valve or the ball bearing is stuck, the smoke does not come out.

So the smoker blows harder and harder and BOOM! Water, air, smoke shoots up from the hookah from all sides, douses all smokers with a terrible-smelling liquid and sometimes burns them with hot coal.

To avoid this, always blow softly. If smoke does not come out, make sure the valve is not blocked.

So let's follow the process of evolution and learn from the mistakes of those who started smoking hookah long before us. Prepare your bowl properly, fill the flask with water, treat the hot coals with respect, and blow lightly through the valve.

Follow these rules and your hookah will remain amazing and enjoyable.

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Did you lose your hookah valve during a wild party with friends, a trip out of town, or did it “evaporate” in a surprising way? What to do now, since valves separately in hookah stores are almost impossible to find, why not buy a new hookah because of such a trifle? Fortunately, there is a solution to this problem.

If you read my article, then you know for sure that this thing is very necessary, and has far from a decorative function. It is impossible to imagine a good modern hookah without this small detail, although old models from half a century ago were not equipped with valves.

You may have lost the valve itself or the ball that is inside the hookah. Both of these parts can be replaced quite easily.

Replacing the hookah valve

Let's assume that you have lost or somehow broken the valve cap of your hookah. Do not try to find caps in hookah shops, it is unlikely that you will succeed. It’s better to go to a hardware store, taking the hookah shaft with you, as you will need to select a part of the required diameter. Which part exactly? Regular anchor. The choice of anchors is so wide that you can not only easily find a replacement valve cap, but you can even match the color to your hookah, if this is important to you.

Ball for hookah valve

You could also, by some miracle, lose the hookah valve ball itself. But why a miracle? This part is quite small and very easy to lose. Often, the original metal ball of the hookah valve is specially replaced with a plastic analogue so that it does not stick during hookah smoking, because if the ball sticks, there can be no question of any quality smoking! Moreover, our people most often have not heard that the hookah needs to be blown out regularly.

Now you will no longer need a hardware store, but a weapons shop. As a replacement for the hookah valve ball, you can use pneumatic bullets. You can also use balls for bearings.

That's all the solution to the problem, if the information was useful to you - like it!

We'll talk about an important part - the hookah valve. What is it for, how is it designed and how does it work. Why is there a valve in a hookah? Valve for hookah

We'll talk about an important part - the hookah valve. What is it for, how is it designed and how does it work.

The hookah valve has been around for a very long time and, despite its diminutive size, plays an important role. The check valve for hookah is designed to remove hot air from the cup. When you blow the hookah through the hose, you cool the cup, normalizing its temperature, thereby getting rid of the unpleasant bitter taste of tobacco when overheated. Also, a valve for a hookah is necessary to get rid of the unpleasant taste when smoke stagnates in the flask. This is the answer to the question: “Why do you need a valve in a hookah?” Blowing out the hookah is a necessary action when smoking, which does not in any way affect its duration.

Hookah valve ball.

Valves are either collapsible or non-dismountable. Each of them contains a ball. The ball can be made of stainless steel, plastic or even glass (on exclusive models). During the process of inhaling with hookah steam, the ball is adjacent to the bottom of the valve and does not allow excess air to enter. During the blowing process, the hookah ball moves away from the bottom and allows the air inside the hookah to escape.

Valve on a hookah - how to use.

Imagine the situation: while smoking you felt some discomfort. The taste of tobacco began to taste bitter. What to do? Now it’s time to remember our article about the air valve for hookah and use our following tips.

1. Make sure the ball is in good condition. To do this, you can remove it from the valve and inspect it for the presence of accumulated resins or rust; if everything is in order, then the ball should move freely inside the valve.
2. Before starting smoking, we also recommend checking the valve for mobility. Blow out the hookah before putting the cup down. If this action is not difficult, then everything is in order. On hookahs with a non-removable valve, when blowing, the ball will jump forward a little and will be visible. This also indicates that the valve is in good condition.
3. When you want to blow out the hookah, exhale deeply but not sharply into the hose. Repeat the action as the tobacco burns and purge is necessary. Do not blow too harshly, otherwise you risk flooding the cup.

Valve ball cracking.

Since all hookahs are different, some newcomers to the hookah industry have a question. What sound does the ball make when blowing? Don't be alarmed. The different design of the models allows some to operate silently, while in others the ball hits the valve during blowing. This is what causes the sound. Therefore, this phenomenon does not mean valve cracking or failure. The ball just touches the walls of the purge valve.

How to adjust the valve on a hookah?

If you cannot use the valve according to our advice, there is probably something wrong with it. There are several reasons for this:

1. The ball is missing. Ball loss situations are not uncommon on a collapsible valve. Don't worry and don't rush to throw away your hookah. The valve ball can be found either in a hookah store or in a gun shop, where you will find plastic pellets of various diameters. They will serve as a new valve for you.
2. It may also be that the ball of the hookah valve is in place, but simply falls in, which is why the hookah is not ventilated. This happens because the ball could either rust or collect resin. For example, the valve for the Khalil Mamoon hookah constantly sticks due to oxidation of the ball. In this case, you can either hit it with a metal mouthpiece from the pipe to put it in place. Or replace it with a new one. If your hookah has a plastic ball, just rinse it and remove excess dirt with a napkin. Profit.
3. If you are the owner of a hookah with a non-separable valve, then the likelihood of problems with the valve is reduced to almost zero. However, if difficulties arise when blowing, we recommend contacting the manufacturer or contacting the store where the hookah was purchased.

So, we are convinced that the hookah purge valve is of significant importance for its preparation and comfortable pastime. And then a question arises. Is there a hookah without a valve?

Hookah without purge valve.

Such a hookah still exists. Turkish hookahs are produced without a valve. This is due to the fact that the Turks are big fans of strong tobacco on foil and do not consider it necessary to purge their hookah. A more terrible solution, of course, would be difficult to find. Especially for those who are used to blowing out their hookah. Don't even think about buying such a hookah.

Turkish hookahs without valve

But a hookah with an internal purge valve is another matter.

DIY hookah valve.

For interested hookah lovers, we want to tell you how to make a hookah valve.

To make a hookah purge valve, you will need:

1) Steel tube

3) Plastic plug

4) Plastic bullet or bead

Take a bead or bullet and put it in the mouthpiece. The bead should move easily inside and not fall through. We fix the mouthpiece itself into a steel tube. Next, we apply glue along its edges and attach a plastic plug, and insert a seal into the other end and test the finished structure.

Glass valve for hookah

And now, the homemade hookah valve is ready.

Valve for hookah. Results.

We managed to figure out what a purge valve for a hookah is. Now you know that without a valve you cannot get rid of the accumulated bitterness and unpleasant taste. If you follow our advice, you will be able to understand in time that something is wrong with the valve, you will be able to fix this problem yourself and enjoy your hookah without bitterness. And if something completely unpredictable happens, you can even make a purge valve yourself. And we will continue to delight you with useful articles and help you gain experience in such an interesting business as hookahs. Delicious and easy-to-breathe hookahs to everyone!

As it turned out, many do not quite understand, or do not understand at all, Why does a hookah need a valve?. Some people think that this “thing” is for the hookah man to rehabilitate the hookah, but it is not necessary to use it himself. There are also individuals who, with a smart look, begin to turn the valve with the wording: “We do this so that the draft is normal.”

First, let's understand the purpose of the valve. It is designed for purging a hookah: you blow into the tube, and excess air from the flask escapes through this very valve, so as not to create strong pressure on the water, otherwise it will rise up the shaft and ruin your tobacco. Why even blow out the hookah? The fact is that even if there is a valve, there is still pressure on the water, because There is still some resistance at the valve, and a column of water still rises through the shaft, but this pressure is not enough for the water to reach the bowl. So, this “rising” water pushes the air that is there out of the shaft, which comes out through the bowl and thereby cools the tobacco inside.

When should you blow out your hookah? In general, stable blowing after several pulls will help stabilize the temperature in the bowl, i.e. prevent overheating. In general, a “wake-up call” is the feeling that the tobacco has begun to burn and the inherent bitterness. In such a situation, the first thing you need to do is get rid of excess heat: remove the coal, remove the cap, etc. Then thoroughly blow out the hookah. This does not always save: there is tobacco that is very difficult to restore; or the tobacco may have already burned.

The valve is present on almost all modern hookahs, but their design and, accordingly, resistance may be different. Those. if you blow too hard into the same one, there is a chance that the cup will still flood; but it has a very “light” valve, and no matter how hard you try, it’s impossible to fill it.

The standard element of the valve is a ball inside it, which, when inhaled, closes the purge hole, and if pressure is applied to it from the inside, it opens it. When this ball is made of metal, it tends to rust and “stick” into the hole, which will interfere with purging. If this happens, you should either unscrew the valve and adjust the ball, or hit the valve with something like a metal mouthpiece.