scozzy4 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Hey guys, after seeing the 7-foot Sultan on hookah-shisha.com, I've become inspired to build my own 7 foot hookah (I just can't afford a $600 hookah lol). Anyway, I was wondering what the maximum feasible length of a stem would be before it becomes too difficult to drag a good amount of smoke. I know that the actual hookah in the Sultan is not actually 7 feet long, but I'd like to make one that's as tall as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookahmon Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 You should maybe just build a hookah out of some cheap junk just to experiement with giant stems before you try to make a masssive masterpiece... this probably isn't really helpful but you didnt get any other replies, so now its the best you got... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racemyghost Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 if you are going to have a 7' stem, your best bet would be to go with a narrower diameter on the stem. A wide diameter will take all the wind out of you just to get it all the way down let alone pull through the water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude3516 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 If you could make a small negative pressure in the vase it wouldn't matter as it would draw smoke from the head until filled. Or just rig a vacuum to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackiain Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 If you are successful in your endevours you have to show us pictures and stuff. Because creating a masterpiece like that would be amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookahmon Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 So just wondering... are you gonna use a ladder to reach the bowl or what? haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude3516 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 real quick wanted to add, that the use of a sterling engine in the vase would probably make the neg pressure i was talking about. Basically put a small piston in the stem, and the engine itself runs off of simple difference in heat, hot or cold. So it would make a continuos light draw on the stem, and probably work wonderfully. http://www.stirlingengine.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scozzy4 Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 (edited) Thanks for the replies, guys. Another question... I've noticed on the forums that there seems to be a debate between what material is best for the stem. Some say brass is the best, but not good for your health. So seriously, brass or stainless steel? I'm not worried about weight, since this definitely won't be portable.Also, I decided to make the stem about 4 feet long, with the rest of the height composed of the water base, a lighting base underneath that, and a decorative top that will function as a wind cover.dude3516--is there another way I could get negative pressure without buying an expensive sterling engine? Maybe some sort of pump mechanism? Edited February 9, 2008 by scozzy4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racemyghost Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 You're probably mistaking brass for copper.... Brass has been used to make hookahs forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj_b90 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 The negative pressure in the vase comes from you sucking smoke out of it. There shouldn't be a need to have it constantly drawing smoke in for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scozzy4 Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 QUOTE (racemyghost @ Feb 9 2008, 01:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>You're probably mistaking brass for copper.... Brass has been used to make hookahs forever.oh okay, thanks for the clarification Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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