How to Fix a Hookah That is Not Smoking Well

Tips on how to fix your hookah if it's not smoking well and turn bad sessions into good and good sessions into great. Read the full article here: www.hookah.org/common-problems...

[@abbasiscool]

Another reason is that you may be densely packing the tobacco in your bowl, possibly covering the holes so there is poor air flow

[@ThePhanielu13]

Thank You Dr. Vape. You save the squads hookah night.

[@homemakerdiaries1101]

Thnx ur video was really helpful!! We were having wall barrier issue since a long time and couldn’t find it but after watching ur video got d solution!! Thnx again and god bless u

[@e.s.6163]

You really got some helpful advice, thx dude 😉👍

[@mountainman6172]

This was very helpful. Cheers Paul!

[@hookahorg]

thanks for watching and happy smoking.

[@ProStealthy]

I've watched about 10 of your videos today just because you make great videos and theyre rather helpful since im pretty new to smoking hookah. Thanks! :D

[@hookahorg]

Thank you so much for the kind feedback :) glad you like the videos

[@amritasharma8196]

Hookah .org ok

[@johnharrington4757]

thank you so much! my ball bearing was stuck leading to a horrible session i will give it another go tommorow because after i fixed the purge valve there are no more leaks!

[@bradyhorine5132]

Very helpful, I love your videos!

[@hookahorg]

Thanks :)

[@kolafoskolafos]

finaly i find out my hookah leak... i had a leak on the bowl grommet and with my hand on the top hole of the hookah as u demonstrate everything was tight seal but when i put the bowl on and trying to smoke it i had very thing clouds... i figure it by putting a foil without holes on the bowl and trying to draw and i was able to draw normal... so i make paper towel grommet on the top and now its smoking again like a king !!! thank u for the tips and all the videos u make !!!

[@hookahorg]

+kolafoskolafos Thanks for your kind words and I'm glad our video was able to help you out.

[@bitpixpr]

Awesome video really informative thanks a lot Paul!

[@Vegetix]

Happy to help out. I'm hoping to have more videos that people really want to watch and will help them learn.

[@Mu833n_P4t3l]

Hi there. As insightful as ever, does the ball bearing, if slightly rusted have any affect on smoking? In terms of the smoke/pull? It's not getting stuck in the valve, for now...

[@JamalStead]

thanks bro............i lost the ball bearing ....but i replaced it with a pearl earing .........shits working good as new.....much love ,,,,,im subscribing right now

[@hookahorg]

Jamal Stead Thats awesome. Glad it helped you :)

[@ttcoolkid]

Thank you fixed my issue

[@virtuousrecords3750]

paul can u do a review on a liqour hookah mine is not producing enough smoke

[@amanhamza234]

I’m using a hobo hookah with Khalil mamoon hose and brown clay chillam and it does not produce smoke properly ! Is it because it has gone old or hobo hookah do not provide good smoke ?

[@forres6414]

I love your channel btw

[@hookahorg]

+Young Fozzie Thank you so much for the kind words :)

[@TensileMasculinity]

great fkn video man straight to it

[@natefiftystandards]

I don't feel the water making bubble when I inhale, how can I solve that

[@prabhakarshetty9594]

Hi, I have a new Mya mikro hookah, problem is both with smoke and flavour,? Please suggest

[@curtisjones8096]

my hookah is old and the ball bearings are all gumed up ant i cant unscrew them what can i use to clean them?

[@patrickflanigan2987]

is there a way to get the stem that goes into the water seprate?

[@elyacosta9506]

My shisha is gettting stuck on to the foil is that causing it to clog up ? Am I putting too much shisha ?

[@puffylzzz]

Hey i got a question i can’t taste the flavor of my hookah anymore what should i do?

[@Jacobibrahim_]

If you don't have a purge ball, you can actually scrunch up a small piece of aluminium foil as a temporary replacement :)

[@hookahorg]

Thats right. you can

[@05cinnamon786]

Or you can use a balloon with a tiny hole to let out the harsh smoke.

[@spa33meister]

Thank you so much! Apparently I’ve lost my ball bearing and I couldn’t for the love of me figure out why it was taking so much work to smoke. 😂

[@zanawelchy5600]

Thanks bro

[@marinaagathangelou4049]

I would like to see your best top ten shisha tobacco flavors/brands!

[@hookahorg]

You've been asking for that for some time now. Ill make sure we publish that either this week or next week.

[@marinaagathangelou4049]

Lol thanks Paul,look 4ward to it! ;)

[@tyquishaclanton5659]

Omg , I feel so silly now that I saw this video lol thanks this helps ! I'm

[@hookahorg]

Glad we can help any way we can.

[@MisterSolitude]

Please help. My one has a gurgling bubbling sound when i blow but not when i draw

[@stonedstrings4329]

i setup my hukkah perfectly. but after all setup my hukkah is not smoking... my foil paper is too much older.. is my foil paper is issue for not smoking???

[@gio_1_and_only]

hey I know this video is old but when i try to smoke my hookah, I feel like theres an air leak coming from the bowl and I fdon't understand why, but I end up just blowing air or very little smoke and I can hear an air leak sound coming from the bowl everytime I try to take a hit. Do you or anyone know what this could be ? Thanks

[@2milko2]

try to put soapy water over the seems, if a bubble forms you know put some electrical tape over it :)

[@danielcactus3953]

Hi, thanks for the vídeo, could It be that i havent put enough sisha tobbaco inti the bowl? theres been a couple of times where i havent put that much as if i was smoking with Friends.

[@hookahorg]

the amount won't matter as much as how you pack it and how much heat you use. You can smoke a bow that is under-packed just fine with the right amount of heat.

[@iqbal1618]

My hukkah works fine from the starting But how to refresh the hukkah after it slows down Or how to refresh the flavor

[@libertymancino]

Can you do a review on Nakhla and show us how to pack it? That would be awesome.

[@hookahorg]

Sure. I'll put that in our plan

[@syedwajidahmed3818]

Bro purge valve I couldn't understand ;make video of it how to set up purge valve

[@HeyCaaars]

What's weird in my issue of smoke not coming out is that it only happens on the second coal I put on my hookah. It's smoking perfectly fine on the first round, and I take the dying first round coal off of my hookah before I heat up the next one, then when I put on the next coal, absolutely no smoke comes out anymore... Is this a common problem? It's only happened in the past days and I can't find anything online on how to fix this.

[@hookahorg]

it could very possible be that the shisha is done and you need to reload the bowl. How big is the bowl you are currently using? I've had many cases where the shisha is already fried and there's no more moisture to burn, so a second round of coals is useless.

[@lorianfejzulla6362]

Why my hookah works normally only when I block the holes ( it doesn’t has a vulve but only 3 holes that makes the same function no ? 🙄)

[@JustinLickman]

Good video, Lip! I went from wispy puffs to big smoke. Thank you

[@calvinmasemola9388]

Hi. I have an Egyptian Hookah. . Well at some point after I smoked for about 30 minutes or so. . my hookah starts tasting like I'm smoking a cigarette and it's very terrible. I clean my hookah everyday. . Might the problem be a Kop, the bottle, the body or the pipes? I mean.. my hookah is sick fresh but the taste just becomes really terrible. I smoke flavours of Afzal and Amaren Please help💔😔

[@sethgradwell2366]

hey man my hookah tasted bad the other night... what could be the cause of this?

[@psycho----santu]

Bro I have a reverse Russian smoke isn't cmg reverse how can I fix it

[@KunalNewatia-ko2bw]

thanks man...:)

[@hookahorg]

Definitely. Does your hookah smoke better now?

[@KunalNewatia-ko2bw]

yeah..i was having a problem with perge valve..:)

[@katrilliamccain8250]

My hookah is stuck how do I open it up , it seems like someone twisted it on wrong

[@omear786]

When I smoke the the smoke is not thick and the smoke in the base goes away when I try to smoke it

[@MrRakiful]

I have AK47 hookah from Vapor company...... I can't get enough air from it. Is this hookah just for good looking? Or there is a problem with it?

[@hookahorg]

I personally haven't used the AK47 hookah because I'm more of a traditional guy, so I can't give you an educated answer unless I do some research. The only thing I can think of is make sure that the water level in the base is no more than an inch above the downstem to get the right amount of smoke. Also make sure that if you are using foil that is drum-tight. Try that and see if it helps.

[@belumu]

you are a fkn legends HAHA. ty so much...

[@lucyhernandez1421]

Hey I wanted to know that if its ok to put water through the pipe of the hookah(the metal standing up part) because I set everything up right but in the rain the water slipped into the pipe. Please help

[@hookahorg]

+lucy hernandez Hi Lucy. Yes, its ok for water to get in there. Just wash it thoroughly and let it dry.

[@hookahorg]

+lucy hernandez Here are a few good hookah cleaning guides: www.hookah.org/hookah-cleaning-guides/

[@lucyhernandez1421]

+Hookah .org thank you

[@marypeacock6788]

My problem is that smoke isnt accumulating in the base of my hookah. Suggestions?

[@jaggermag4957]

Hey guys my I just bought a hookah and I've been setting up hookahs for years now but I can't get the coals to stay lit on the bottom they are the starlight instant coals been using them forever. Any ideas why I've trying lighting them on the stove with a lighter matches and even by using a light coal but evert time I light one and blow on it till it's red and place it on top of the head it just turns black on the bottom and starts to die. Please help

[@hookahorg]

It could be many factors involved in it. Much more than the space we have on here to reply. Do you have access to natural coals? unfortunately this happens to a lot of coals, even the natural ones. how many coals do you usually use and how do you place them on the bowl? It could also be that the coals you purchased are stale.

[@hassansabra2145]

What kind of hose is that

[@techforever1970]

My hookah produces such a great amount of smoke, but the flavour is just awful. At first the smoke tasted great, but then i changed to a new flavour of shisha, it tasted horrible. Got back to the original shisha flavour, and now it tastes even worse. Tried to clean my hookah, but the smoke tastes awful. Any help?

[@hookahorg]

+techforever1970 Would you please post this question on our forum? www.hookah.org/community/

[@ALthuwainy502]

hi my hookah sometimes i test the flavour and sometimes i feel i smoke something is burn please let me know how to fix it

[@jenishbhandari6606]

Dont fill bowl to the top, make sure foil doesnt touch the flavour

[@husnatzahoor7978]

hey well its umm sort of a question and a tip if i am right as u said to let u know if any other..... well IF U MAKE TOO MUCH BIG HOLES IN THE ALUMINUM FOIL.... THEN U LET MORE AIR TO GET IN TO YOUR HOOkah... and thats what makes less dense smoke... also if foil is not done tightly... it does the same... AM I RITE???

[@hookahorg]

+Husnat Zahoor yes, bigger holes allows for more air to get in and making the tobacco cook faster.

[@DJMarinosIakovou]

khalil mamoon

[@deepmehta1385]

When I smoke my hookah I don't get any bubbling sounds from my water at the base. instead I get a whistling sound from my bowl. Still smokes great but just wanted to know why?

[@hookahorg]

There are many things to check. First have to make sure that you have enough water in the base. The water line should be right about one inch above the bottom of the stem. Any more than that it will restrict the airflow when you inhale. Another thing is the bowl grommet. Make sure that it's snug on the stem and that there's no air leaks when you test it out before putting the tobacco in. If it's not snug then you need to use a different grommet. I hope that helps.

[@deepmehta1385]

+Hookah .org thanks that was helpful. how do you check if there are any air leaks?

[@hookahorg]

You check by setting up the hookah completely without the bowl, put your hand on top of the stem where the bowl goes and take a hit from the hose. You should feel the air pulling your hand. If it's completely sealed then you don't have a leak. If you hear air hissing from somewhere, then keep pulling from the hose until you figure out where the leak is coming from. the complete details are on our site: www.hookah.org/common-problems-my-hookah-isnt-producing-smoke/ Happy smoking.

[@morrisdanyeta]

I’m having a problem I can’t get any smoke out of it I thought it was my hose

[@tink3rbel1T]

I tried 3 different brands of charcoal. Natural and quick light. They all start off fine, but when I get to the center of the coal, the smoke stops. I remove burnt parts of the coal and place the large chunk back on top and still wont smoke. I put the coal on the edge of the screen. I rotate the coal. Nothing has worked. Hookah it's self has no leaks. HELP!

[@suzakucsgo]

Change ur flavor kind? Which ones are u using

[@NarschoolVlog]

so i fixed mine when it didn't smoke probably with cleaned bike hoses.. its natural rubber and it seales really good. you know what.. let me upload a video of this.. people need to know about the possible fixes

[@hookahorg]

Let me know when you upload the video. I'll share it with our subscribers too

[@NarschoolVlog]

Hookah.org Ill tweet the link at you

[@commonsencetv4170]

I was missing the ball bearing so I put in a bb

[@colddawg8646]

Hey dawg why am I getting weird cloth like taste when I pull in the smoke 💨

[@hookahorg]

what kind of hose are you using? is it a washable hose? what do you use to clean your hookah and your bowl? all of that plays a part in your hookah session. After cleaning all of your hookah pipes you should let it air dry and not use anything to dry it.

[@ralphisaaks8992]

My is Oky i think but i can taste my flavor pls help

[@essasaleem3440]

What is the purpose of the purge valve

[@tupzc24]

You blow into it to clear the smoke in the vase and also to reduce any harshness of the smoke

[@szkcs]

hey dude! is it possible to add you on skype to ask you a few questions about this issue ?

[@hookahorg]

+szkcs Hi, the best thing to join our forum. There are a ton of helpful members there. Have you visited our site?

[@pallasade1807]

or the bowl is too packed/full

[@MariaAcosta-ej1ir]

We just got a new hookah and is giving us thin smoke we are not sure what is wrong with it, also after a little it because harder to pull the smoke out

[@key1mic22]

How many coals do u use

[@MariaAcosta-ej1ir]

We got a bigger one and it works perfect

[@hookahorg]

How to Fix a Hookah That is Not Smoking Well

[@imBUMPIN1]

My problem was that I didn’t have big enough holes in my foil

[@joyconmoy]

Thanks! That actually did it!

[@samuelburningham5266]

Hahaha, your looks remind me of my german exchange, Vince, however your personalities are quite different...

[@hookahorg]

lol Thanks, I guess.

[@LadyLeoASMR]

What if the ball is gone?

[@yvonneho876]

Tape it up

[@3rdEyeEvolutionaries]

Seals are fine, thing barely fucking smokes and tastes like shit. Tried every possible fix and nothing helps.

[@hookahorg]

is it the flavor, lack of smoke or too much smoke? it could be in the bowl and packing method as well.

[@3rdEyeEvolutionaries]

I tried a few packing methods, some are giving me more smoke. But after some time doing different methods I believe its the bowl and my hoses. This video was very helpful though, thank you

[@theotherfaceof]

Maybe too much water or not enough water

[@desdamonamurphy4679]

I missing hose help o need smoke ASAP

[@desdamonamurphy4679]

Metal in the top of the hose

[@brightfuture5556]

I don’t know how much water we should use in hookah .

[@ryancsvlogs2268]

my black hookah is making that noise know I know what to do

[@TotallyNotZoid]

What if it tastes bad?

[@VNOMxVIPRZZ]

Clean ur hookah or buy new shisha and USE NATURAL COALS I USE COCOBUZZ

[@WimbledonEngland]

Fuuuuuuck if people knew how much science is in this shit😂😂😂

[@internetthingz331]

My hookah is rusted and i cant get a long term flavour

[@christanprice5720]

One side of my hookah pulls harder than the other and I don't know why

[@hookahorg]

One side pulls harder? I'm afraid I don't know what you mean. Is it a multiple hose hookah?

[@christanprice5720]

it is. I figured out the problem though, one of the hoses was somehow more narrow than the other. got a new hose and its all good now.

[@TechMaster-ep5ct]

my hooka is heating on neck

[@mika9236]

youjuist saved my nicht of smoking

[@hookahorg]

glad our videos were able to help and happy smoking.

[@mika9236]

thx bro

[@frankrizzo1194]

Um what mouth tip are you using and where can I get one? Hahaha... do you know if it will fit in a Shika typhoon?

[@hookahorg]

That's a crown hookahs glass mouth tips. They don't make this exact mouth tip anymore, but they have others that are quite nice. You should check them out. The mouth tip should fit in any hose with a removable mouth tip.

[@forres6414]

Paul is hookah safe?

[@hookahorg]

+Young Fozzie nope, its not.

[@oesamajeb3148]

+Hookah .org 😂😂😂😂😂

[@sethyellin8336]

My taste RN is basically coal for the first time ever, and it started just today from the very beg. of trying to have a session. I had to get some lemonade to dampen the taste. My hose is pulling through just fine it seems as I tested it by itself and without the bowl on top, and without the bowl and any thing holding coals nor coals on. It does have some taste to it though, the hose. My non washable hose has had juice in it from usage of the hookah and I let it drain just recently. My search results generally come down to the hose, being I have the KL chamber and have used aluminum with a bunch of holes, even adding more. I have an Egyptian bowl and I personally don't like them for the hole placement. As well, my bowl has a dip on part of the lip which generally has annoyed me. It used to work just fine for many months of owning this hookah and using it pretty often at times. I am finally trying Apple On Top that I have wanted before but I wasn't sure on. It is mentioned in reviews to keep shisha going without burning, even for four usages worth. I'm going to own my second hookah, when I have my own place, which will be Art Hookah I have really wanted for quite some time now. Until then, I guess I will dish out money for a washable hose for the first time and for the first time as well, to try out a chiller add-on, Mystique. I will own all my hookahs regardless and whatever I don't use anymore will also be kept as memorabilia, as decoration. I've seen a handful of your videos before. I will re hear this one now as I play some PS4 on my day off of two days off in a row. ;3 Thanks bro.!¡!¡ ∆∆∆

[@sethyellin8336]

So my ball was stuck so I pulled it down till it dislodged. I checked underneath it with a paperclip and it is clear of anything. It still tastes bad. I think it is the hose. Maybe it could be that these coals have sat around too long for many months or beyond that? I don't know, but it is the same box I been using. I will try from a newer box actually.

[@sethyellin8336]

Actually, I didn't at PS4 while doing this. I just watched/heard the video.

[@ethanjonesvlogs557]

What do I do if my ball bearing is gone😂😂😂😂😂could I take the plug thing off and tape up that hole

[@hookahorg]

If you like to purge your hookah, I wouldn't recommend taping it up. You can get a small bag of ball bearings for a few dollars at a smoke shop. If you don't have a smoke shop near you, then you can actually order it online from either ebay.com or amazon.com.

[@ameerahmoore3542]

So one of my hose aren’t pulling ? And I really can’t figure out why. I have two places for two hoses. One of them is pulling and the other isn’t, any help

[@tupzc24]

Ball bearing stuck in one of the hose ports

[@hennessyandhoes6387]

lmao my hose has nuff holes

[@hookahorg]

Time for a new hose then. My collection has grown tremendously.

[@hennessyandhoes6387]

thanks for the reply!

[@shanulabidin6598]

my hookah is not smoking properly

[@im_funny7534]

Can I have a new hose

[@hookahorg]

sure you can have a new hose any time you need one.

[@casedistorted]

I am a new comment

[@radwanelmasry635]

Or get a new one....

[@hookahorg]

If you have the funds then sure by all means. However a lot of people have a favorite hookah that they rather fix and keep using then purchasing a new one. This video is for them.

[@fareszaiim9155]

seal the purge airflow and you'll get more smoke :D

[@aronm6871]

Is this true?

[@fareszaiim9155]

@@aronm6871 yeah its gonna be tougher to smoke it but it works( thirld wolrd country tips 😁)

[@lukereynolds3317]

If you bought a rubbish hookah

[@1DJSkittles]

U talk to.long just tell us

[@hookahorg]

How to Fix a Hookah That is Not Smoking Well