How To Do A Proper HookahSet Up?

Hello smokers! We hope that you are doing fine! Today we are here to tell you how you can do a good hookah set up. Getting a hold of your hookahset can be tricky if you aren't familiar with setting it up. So, if you are interested in getting the perfect hookahset, let's get right into it.

We will go over the basics of doing a hookah set up and what you'll need to get started in this step-by-step guide.

Things You Will Need For The Best HookahSet

The following are some of the things you would need to have a good hookah set up:

• Hookah pipe (with base and plate)
• Hookah tongs
• Hose
• Phunnel bowl
• Shisha Tobacco
• Good quality Aluminum Foil or a heat management device
• Foil poker or toothpick
• Coconut charcoal
• Burner

Note : You would find all the things mentioned above online or from your local hookahset store.

Now, let us move on to the steps of having the best hookah set up for your smoking session.

Step 1: Set Up The Pipe Or Hookah Hose

Setting up your pipe or hookah hose is one of the significant steps towards enjoying your first hookah bowl. Just make sure everything is ready to use and clean!

Fill your hookah base with normal water. You can also use cold water but try to avoid ice. Ice diminishes the quality of your shisha tobacco flavor. A general guideline is that you must get the proper water level, but every hookahset is different. One inch above the downstem is the general guideline. The level of water also depends on your preference. If you like to experience a more wide-open draw, you would want to put the water closer to the bottom of the downstem. However, if you prefer a more restricted draw, you will want to put the water higher. We hope that you can already understand that it all comes down to personal preference. But, always make sure that the water level is at least a bit above the downstream.

Next, you would have to attach your stem to your base. There has to be a proper seal so that there is no air leakage. Use a grommet that will be a perfect fit for your stem. Your hookahset should preferably come with one, or you can purchase a grommet from your local or online store. After you have fixed your stem to the base, attach the hose with a hose grommet. You are now all set with your hookah set up. Get ready to rumble!

What you must never forget while setting up the hose is that:

1. Use a clean hookahset
2. Measure the water level accurately.
3. Attach the stem
4. Attach the hose

We will move to the next steps now. But, first, let us talk a bit about the bowl of your hookahset.

Step 2: Pack The Bowl

You would want to know how you can perfectly prepare the bowl! This is one of the most critical steps in your journey to a great hookah session.

Begin by opening your bowl and fill in the shisha. Then, stir up the tobacco so that the juices can be evenly distributed.

It is a common misconception amongst shisha smokers that you need to dry out the tobacco by squeezing out its juices. Make sure that you do not do this! What you're doing is removing the fluids that contain the flavor. And that isn't good!

After all, you are purchasing the best shisha mix for your hookah set up. So why drain out the flavor?

So, after you have unpacked your mix to the bowl, get ready to pack it in. With the help of your fingers, grab the tobacco out of the pouch. After that, lightly sprinkle it into the bowl evenly to the rim. With your fingers, lightly pat down any tobacco that went over the edge. Ensure that you keep the shisha tobacco 1-2 mm below the rim to avoid burning it during your session. You would have to clean your pack thoroughly and ensure the tobacco is evenly distributed across the bowl. When you get one of the high-quality shisha tobacco in the market, your hookah set up would allow airflow to the tobacco and provide an even cook through the bowl throughout.

Now, let us move on to foiling our bowl. You would want to use two layers of Heavy Duty foil. The reason for using heavy-duty foil with two layers is to avoid burning the top layer of tobacco. Be sure to avoid creasing it. Once your foil is on tight and nice, with the help of your hole poker, poke three circles of holes and aim to make them 2-3 mm apart, with one hole over the spire to provide extra airflow.

Things you would want to keep in mind from this section are as follows:

1. Stir the shisha tobacco nicely
2. Use your fingers to get ahold of the tobacco and sprinkle it lightly into the bowl.
3. Organize the tobacco in the bowl and create a clean pack with your fingers.
4. This provides proper airflow to the tobacco.
5. Use two layers of foil. Poke holes 2-3 mm apart.

Step 3: Light Your Charcoal

The next step would be to light your charcoal. Take the desired amount of coals and place them on your burner. The number of coals you will need will depend on the brand of coal you are using. You can use anywhere between 3-4 pieces depending on how hot you prefer to smoke. Turn the burner to its maximum temperature and wait for them to be halfway lit. Once they're halfway done, you can flip them.

Note: Please make sure that your coals are completely lit before you take them off the burner.

Step 4: Smoke It All Up!

Let us now move on to the essential step for a perfect hookah session with your hookahset. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the hard work you have done! If you're using a foil, place your well-lit coals on the foil, partially hanging off the bowl to start. You would have to rotate your coals periodically because the bottom of the coals will blackout. Thus you would have to ash them on your tray and flip them. When turning your coals, put them about one coal placement away from where they previously were. As your smoking session progresses, you should slowly move the coals more towards the center of the bowl to keep constant heat on the bowl. If you sense that your bowl is getting hot, reduce the amount of heat by moving the coals further away from the center of your bowl.

Conclusion

Henceforth, we are going to conclude our content piece here. First, you have to make sure that a proper hookahset is there for your smoking session.

Finally, you would want to make sure of the following factors before starting your smoking session.

• Start with coals partially hanging off your shisha bowl.
• Flip as necessary, usually in 4 to 8-minute intervals. Put them about one coal spacing away when you place them back on.
• Slowly move the coals onto the bowl to keep a constant heat.
• Remove the heat by moving coals away from the center of the bowl.