Everyone knows about the dangers of smoking. However, many are unable to part with such a addiction. And even if you have to give up a banal cigarette, then the habit of spending time with a hookah remains. We will not engage in discussions about the dangers or benefits of this lesson. This article provides interesting information for those who are concerned about how to choose a hookah.
Unfortunately, low-quality products are now being offered everywhere. It is especially difficult to decide if you are making a purchase over the Internet. And in order not to get into a mess, it’s worth figuring out what parts the hookah consists of, and what requirements for each of them to put forward in the selection process.
1 . Bowl. This element is on top of a hookah. It must be made of quality material. Hookahs with metal or clay bowls are on the market. The latter option is preferable. Typically, bowls have one large or several small holes at the bottom. In the first case, with each use, you have to put a piece of foil or an angular pebble there so that the tobacco does not fall out. This is not too convenient. Answering the question of how to choose a hookah, it is worth mentioning that its bowl should not have cracks, shells, chips, any violations of the outer layer. Its upper edge is ideally flat. Check this by placing the bowl on a hard surface, such as a counter.
2. Metal mine . It is also called the "heart of a hookah." This is a hollow tube, it is in it that the main cooling occurs, as well as the deposition of all impurities from the smoke, which can be considered extraneous. Experts recommend choosing products with steel mines. It is durable and strong. Choosing a hookah with a copper mine is also a good step, but caring for it will be time-consuming. This part must also be long enough. Passing through a too short shaft, the smoke will not have time to cool. As a result, you can get an unpleasant aftertaste in the mouth or sore throat. However, the long shaft is not too good. In general, the dimensions of this part vary from 20 cm to 1 meter. You can choose your "size" only empirically. The "growth" of the hookah, which is recognized by experts as desirable for a start, is about 60 centimeters (this is a ball for water and a mine together).
3. The flask . Water is usually poured into it, which is designed to cool, filter and moisten the smoke coming from the bowl through the shaft. The materials used today for the manufacture of this part are diverse: clay, plastic, metal, quartz, rhinestone. Hookahs with glass flasks having a heavy bottom and massive walls are now generally available. Usually they have a green or blue color.
4. Hose . To understand how to choose a hookah, you need to know: this part consists of a mouthpiece, a hose and a pipe, which is inserted into a flask or metal shaft. Quality pipes are made of birch or oak. A good hose is thick, not breaking after washing and drying. Care for it is necessary, it is in this part that all foreign impurities and resins are collected in the process. Leather hoses are recognized as the best, however, they can be made from rubber, polyethylene and so on. Their standard length is up to 80 cm. Mouthpieces can be made of stone, plastic, wood, bamboo, amber. The most durable specimens are made from oak or birch.
4. The valve . Answering the question of how to choose a hookah, one should not forget about this important detail. It is designed to remove excess smoke in the flask. Typically, manufacturers install ball valves.
Types of hookahs - functional and souvenir. Based on the purpose of the acquisition, and you need to make a choice.
In any case, all parts of the hookah ideally assemble tightly, without much effort. And, acquiring it, it is worth considering all the requirements.