Rusting

[larrypzlast]

I haven't owned a hookah long enough to know what the signs of rust are. Can anyone clear this up for me? What are some precautions and fixes for rust. etc. etc.

[dakingkevin23]

you will start to see buildup inside your hookah. prevent rust by cleaning it properly, and throughly drying it out, making sure there is no excess water inside your rig

[larrypzlast]

Originally Posted by dakingkevin23

you will start to see buildup inside your hookah. prevent rust by cleaning it properly, and throughly drying it out, making sure there is no excess water inside your rig

how do you clean and dry your hookah? just curious.

[HookahMaster]

Originally Posted by larrypzlast

how do you clean and dry your hookah? just curious.

I think you should see the following two videos:

Part 1: http://youtube.com/watch?v=rvqnpUcEJ-8

Part 2: http://youtube.com/watch?v=VRJp0DUUY&feature=related

[JillyIsJustKidding]

I agree with everyone else. BTW, lemon juice and rubbing alcohol will make the stale smells and tastes go away from previous bowls.

To dry off, get some towels. et it air dry for a lil while and you will be okay.

[ZenSilk]

Signs of rust = Rust.

[FURsAKeN]

Originally Posted by ZenSilk

Signs of rust = Rust.

LoL Exactly!
Don't use rubbing alcohol on metal, your just asking for corrosion.

[HookahMaster]

Originally Posted by FURsAKeN

LoL Exactly!
Don't use rubbing alcohol on metal, your just asking for corrosion.

What about using rubbing alcohol on a brass stem? I've found that rubbing alcohol takes away any lingering smell very efficiently. I've used it on my Mya, but I'm wondering if I can use it on my full brass Syrian as well?

[Frank Dux]

plain ole warm water cleans my fine

[FURsAKeN]

Originally Posted by HookahMaster

What about using rubbing alcohol on a brass stem? I've found that rubbing alcohol takes away any lingering smell very efficiently. I've used it on my Mya, but I'm wondering if I can use it on my full brass Syrian as well?

Any metal (aluminum is quite resistant) ; rubbing alcohol, iso alcohol, and any others like it will accelerate corrosion.