Tips on how to build your shisha
1. ASSEMBLE THE DEVICE:
Lay out all the elements on a table. Remember to clean all the pieces before you start.
Build the shaft.
Attach the metal tray.
Connect the mouth piece, hose and pipe together and to the shisha and check the air flow. Recommended to use a silicone or disposable hose for a more hygienic experience.
2. PREPARE THE BOWL:
The molasses/tobacco must be fluffed then packed loosely in the shisha bowl to allow for an even heating and air circulation process. Ensure a 2-3mm gap between the packed molasses and the foil or the heat management device.
Cover the packed bowl with aluminum foil ensuring it’s wrapped tight with tension then poke holes evenly to allow air flow. You can also use a heat management device.
Fill the glass base with water. The level of filled water has to be high enough to submerge the snorkler/straw by 3 cm/1 inch on average.
Burn 2-4 pieces of coconut charcoal and wait till it turns completely red without any black spots.
Place 2 pieces of charcoal on top of the shisha bowl covered with aluminum foil and wait for 3-4 minutes to heat the tobacco. If you are using a heat management device, place 3-4 charcoals and wait 7-10 minutes for them to heat up. Remove 1-2 pieces of charcoal to avoid overheating.
Now that the bowl is warm, take continuous short puffs for a while to start your shisha experience.
You will have to purge your shisha once every while. Regular purging after several puffs stabilizes the temperature in the bowl and prevents overheating allowing for an enjoyable shisha experience.
