Hookah has become a symbol of a good holiday. It is served in night clubs, expensive restaurants, on beaches and just in cafes. But many fans of thick smoke prefer to smoke hookah at home. It is cheaper, more practical and more convenient. First, you can smoke any kind of shisha tobacco, not just the ones offered in the institution. Secondly, you will be sure of its quality. Thirdly, it is a financial savings, because the hookah pays off quite quickly. So, let's look at what you should definitely pay attention to when buying a hookah for the first time.
How to choose a hookah for your home?
First of all, you need to understand why you need it. If you want to buy a device as an interior decoration, you just don't need this kind of advice. There is one piece of advice: choose the most beautiful one you like. If you want to enjoy a thick smoke often, not to run after a couple of months for a new hookah, then these recommendations will help you:
- Hookah height. It is not necessary to consider models smaller than 30 cm. They are suitable only for a gift, or for smoking once a year. If you are going to smoke hookah often, such a purchase will be burdensome. Try to choose a hookah no less than 50 cm in height. It is a standard model, which can be put both on the table and on the floor. In addition, the smoke will have time to cool along such a shaft. The secret is simple: the higher the hookah, the better.
- Material of the shaft. The hookah shaft is made of several types of materials, each of them has a certain lifespan. Chinese alloys on cheap hookahs will fail after six months to a year. Therefore, reject them right away. Copper or brass are the materials of classic hookah models. They will last 2-3 years. Aluminum - already a quality metal that can last 5-6 years, but requires care. Stainless steel is the ideal material for the shaft. The service life is 10-12 years.
- Quality of the hookah base. The base for the hookah is considered an expendable material, so if you choose Bohemian glass or crystal, be prepared to say goodbye to it. It does not have to be expensive, but it must meet some criteria. First, you need to make sure of the thickness of the walls. The more, the better. Secondly, check for the presence (or rather absence) of defects, cracks and other damages. Thirdly, pay attention to the volume. The higher it is the better. Ideally have a hookah base for 2-3 liters, 1.5 liters will do, but less is not very good. Water is a filter and a cooler, so it should be enough.
- Internal diameter of the shaft. This parameter affects the draft, that is, how easily the smoke will be pulled. The larger the diameter, the easier the smoke will be. Modern hookahs have a diameter of at least 11 mm, and this is a good indicator. The bigger the better.
- The connection between the base and the shaft. Here the tightness is important. There are several systems of connection: click system, thread or seal. Despite the fact that the seal is considered an outdated method of connection, it is still relevant and reliable. Yes, you can not take the shaft and move the hookah, the hookah base can come off. But if the click system or the thread is damaged, it often entails considerable expense to repair. Nevertheless, these systems are more reliable and easy to use. What to choose? It is only for you to decide.
- Hose for hookah. This is an important part of the device. We say at once - refuse classic hoses. Use only silicone hose with plastic or metal mouthpieces. Classic hoses have long been irrelevant, besides being dangerous. Silicone is easy to clean and does not absorb odors. Pay attention to its integrity and elasticity.
- Hookah bowl. The bowl is a replaceable component, so when choosing a hookah, you need to think not about the bowl itself, but about its attachment. In particular, most modern models have an external type of attachment, that is, the bowl is put on the hookah. Try to choose such a hookah for home. We recommend taking a pair of clay bowls and a silicone one at once. The latter will be versatile, and clay hookah bowls reveal some shisha tobaccos better.
- A check valve. It is needed to blow the hookah while smoking. This way extra smoke goes out and cools the shisha tobacco. First, make sure the valve is present. Some older or designer models may not have this valve. Second, make sure it works. To do this is simple: close the top of your hookah with your hand and blow into the tube. The air should easily come out of the valve. In our online store iconhookah we personally check all models before shipment for all quality criteria.
- Accessories and devices. Hookah model can be equipped with various devices and accessories. The more of them, the easier and more comfortable it is to smoke. For example, diffuser, molasses catcher and other devices will make the smoking process much more pleasant. If the hookah is not complete, however, make sure you can do it additionally.
- The appearance of the device. A hookah should please you not only with a thick smoke, but also with its appearance. Make sure that you like it, that you would like to have this particular model in your home. Does it fit? Take it (if it meets the previous criteria).
Paying attention to these details when choosing a hookah, you can easily choose a cool model. On our site there is a large selection of hookahs, which meet all these criteria. It remains only to pick up a hookah, based on the last recommendation - the appearance. Call us, and the manager will tell more about the models, their features and capabilities. Add the product to your cart and place your order.