sablebrush52
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Post by sablebrush52 on Jul 15, 2018 22:12:53 GMT -5
That's a very interesting list! I would say about #8 that while I've never totally immersed a pipe in water. I do use a hot water rinse for the chamber and airway for deep cleaning a pipe. I resisted the idea for about a year and then decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did. While I don't do this with every pipe that I own, I'm very happy with the results I get with those I do rinse in hot water.
20. Never use alcohol for cleaning an acrylic stem. The alcohol will react with the acrylic to cause micro fissures which can lead to the tenon eventually cracking. Clean with soap and water.
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Post by AJ on Jul 15, 2018 22:36:17 GMT -5
That's a very interesting list! I would say about #8 that while I've never totally immersed a pipe in water. I do use a hot water rinse for the chamber and airway for deep cleaning a pipe. I resisted the idea for about a year and then decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did. While I don't do this with every pipe that I own, I'm very happy with the results I get with those I do rinse in hot water. 20. Never use alcohol for cleaning an acrylic stem. The alcohol will react with the acrylic to cause micro fissures which can lead to the tenon eventually cracking. Clean with soap and water. #20. This is good to know. Never too old to gain useful knowledge. Thanks! AJ |
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Post by monbla256 on Jul 15, 2018 22:41:13 GMT -5
21. DON'T smoke English/Balkans in mixed company  |
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Post by jeffd on Jul 15, 2018 23:01:49 GMT -5
I would add, regarding churchwardens, to make sure to hold the bowl now and again to see how hot it is getting.
I have a tendency to hold the churchwarden by the stem and without feedback from the bowl i smoke it too hot. I have burned out a couple.
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Post by antb on Jul 16, 2018 3:41:58 GMT -5
20. Never use alcohol for cleaning an acrylic stem. The alcohol will react with the acrylic to cause micro fissures which can lead to the tenon eventually cracking. Clean with soap and water. Most interesting, Sable! Thanks for the tip! |
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Post by antb on Jul 16, 2018 3:44:32 GMT -5
Agree with all, but for number 6. I have done it for years without ill effect. Just make sure you clench during the whole process  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2018 4:01:16 GMT -5
Agree with all, but for number 6. I have done it for years without ill effect. Just make sure you clench during the whole process You can clench all you want but if your looking down and puff back into the pipe, a hot ash can burn your “ schmeckle “! 😜😜😂 |
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Post by antb on Jul 16, 2018 4:49:03 GMT -5
Agree with all, but for number 6. I have done it for years without ill effect. Just make sure you clench during the whole process You can clench all you want but if your looking down and puff back into the pipe, a hot ash can burn your “ schmeckle “! 😜😜😂 Damn! Never thought of that. Will have to be very careful in future. Thankfully it hasn't happened....yet |
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Post by william on Jul 16, 2018 6:46:40 GMT -5
Agree with all, but for number 6. I have done it for years without ill effect. Just make sure you clench during the whole process You can clench all you want but if your looking down and puff back into the pipe, a hot ash can burn your “ schmeckle “! 😜😜😂 This may (or may not) be comforting, but as one grows older the concern expressed in item 6 is diminished. There is an old saying around my "watery" part of the world: "Old sailors never die, they just get little dinghies." Just sayin' ....  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2018 8:50:19 GMT -5
William, very well said👍 An old one....” old fishermen never die, they just can’t raise their rod “....😜😂😂
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Post by Matthew on Jul 17, 2018 17:46:36 GMT -5
21. DON'T smoke English/Balkans in mixed company I had to stop and reflect on this. The "company" I've had lately has mostly been my kids and their spouses.And while I enjoy seeing them,I also enjoy seeing them go.They still think it's ok to "clean out" for fridge and can't seem to wash a dish even if their left eating off the countertop.So when I'm tired of them I light up the smellies English/Balkin I can find. Usually a cheap cigar will do,but I do have some Tamboluka stashed,and where my wife actually likes the room note,everyone else runs.Oh how I wish I had more,I love the taste. |
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Post by AJ on Jul 17, 2018 18:04:44 GMT -5
21. DON'T smoke English/Balkans in mixed company I had to stop and reflect on this. The "company" I've had lately has mostly been my kids and their spouses.And while I enjoy seeing them,I also enjoy seeing them go.They still think it's ok to "clean out" for fridge and can't seem to wash a dish even if their left eating off the countertop.So when I'm tired of them I light up the smellies English/Balkin I can find. Usually a cheap cigar will do,but I do have some Tamboluka stashed,and where my wife actually likes the room note,everyone else runs.Oh how I wish I had more,I love the taste.  Sorry Matthew but your post made me laugh. Been there and done that. AJ |
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Post by Florida on Jul 17, 2018 18:20:45 GMT -5
That'a one way to get rid of "guests". 😂👍
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Post by Matthew on Jul 17, 2018 21:02:14 GMT -5
I had to stop and reflect on this. The "company" I've had lately has mostly been my kids and their spouses.And while I enjoy seeing them,I also enjoy seeing them go.They still think it's ok to "clean out" for fridge and can't seem to wash a dish even if their left eating off the countertop.So when I'm tired of them I light up the smellies English/Balkin I can find. Usually a cheap cigar will do,but I do have some Tamboluka stashed,and where my wife actually likes the room note,everyone else runs.Oh how I wish I had more,I love the taste. Sorry Matthew but your post made me laugh. Been there and done that. AJ Reality can be a real Gas. That'a one way to get rid of "guests". 😂👍 One of the better benefits of our hobby. |
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Post by AJ on Jul 17, 2018 21:40:41 GMT -5
Matthew: I caught the inference. “Reality can be a real Gas.” AJ |
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Post by Matthew on Jul 18, 2018 16:12:51 GMT -5
Matthew: I caught the inference. “Reality can be a real Gas.” AJ I so sorry I've been passing them for days now. |
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Sorry Matthew but your post made me laugh. Been there and done that. 
