Hookah bowls may differ depending on the type of material from which they are made. The OPG bowl is made from faience clay and may look different. The ease of the smoking process and the laying of the required amount of tobacco depend on this. Consider the varieties, shapes and models of bowls, as well as figure out how to choose the right hookah for your home.
Varieties of hookah bowls depending on the material
Most often, the material for making bowls for hookah is clay. It is a classic material, but various impurities can be added to it. It absorbs heat well and retains heat, as a result of which the tobacco warms up evenly.
The first time you use an untreated clay bowl, the syrup may clog into the pores of the material, so the taste during the smoking process will not be as rich. But it passes with time.
Clay for making bowls can be used in different ways: fired, unfired, withmilking. Another option: the clay is fired, then soaked with milk and again goes through the annealing process. This allows the structures of the material to be filled with a film, and they no longer absorb tobacco components so much.
The OPG bowl for hookah is made of ceramics. This is the same clay that went through the process of annealing at a high temperature, and then abruptly cooled. Ceramics can also be fired with the addition of impurities (faience) and glazed. The main difference between the last version of the material is that such a product will not absorb syrup.
Most recently, hookah bowls have been made of silicone, but so far experts cannot say that this material is safe to use at high temperatures and does not harm the human body.
Types of OPG bowls for hookah and features of their application
Most often hookah bowls are made of white faience clay. Despite the fact that the material is classic, it requires a long and thorough heating before use. But users noted that it is in them that tobacco does not stick to the walls, and heating is carried out evenly.
Faience clay bowls can be different:
- Upg standard small. It is made from high-quality faience and majolica mass, which ensures good performance, but users note that the bowl is very hot, as a result, the tobacco burns quickly (tobacco capacity 12-15 g, bowl weight up to 170 g).
- Upg standard large. The OPG bowl is deep, without foreign odors, practically noabsorbs tobacco components, the number of holes is 6-7 pieces, which allows you to smoke up to an hour of a large company. Suitable for different types of tobacco (tobacco capacity 20 -25 g).
- Upg fanel - for stones and syrups.
Pros and cons of the Upgrade Form bowl
This product has its advantages and disadvantages. The disadvantages include the fact that the bowl, like any faience product, can break, especially when hitting a hard surface. Also, users note that it is very hot and it is impossible to take it with your hands if necessary. There are not many cons in the work.
Benefits of OPG bowls:
- no foreign odors;
- good and light traction;
- suitable for all types of tobacco and stuffing;
- strength and durability, since the walls of the product are dense, which protects them from temperature extremes;
- ease of use (due to the rim on the bowl, it is easy to attach foil to it).
Shape
It is important to consider not only the material of the OPG bowl, but also its shape. Usability will depend on this.
The following shapes of bowls are distinguished:
- classic - all the holes through which smoke passes are located at the bottom. Most often, UPG cups are used, which are distinguished by a balanced distribution of the smoking mixture;
- Fanel shape - there is only one hole and it is located in the center, the so-called "volcano". This type of hookah bowl Upgrade Formsuitable for light tobacco and smokes, a stronger smoking mixture is problematic to pass through the hole;
- alien for hookah - applicable for smoking hookah to one person. Weighing only 12g, it is similar in shape to fannel but comes in a separate look.
Selection criteria
Each consumer is concerned about the question of how to choose a quality product and not fall for a fake. Since there are a lot of faience bowls on the market, you can often find a fake. It is important to remember that there are no inscriptions on the Upgrade Form original small bowl, its surface is rough, its height is 82 mm, and its weight is from 115 to 170 g. The fake has a smooth surface, it is higher (up to 89 mm) and heavier (up to 240 d).
What other criteria should be considered when choosing a hookah bowl?
- Cost. Bowls are inexpensive, from 300 to 1000 rubles. There are also more expensive models, but they are exclusive options and are not intended for mass use. The cost of an OPG bowl is only 400 rubles and is suitable for different types of tobacco.
- The nature of smoking, that is, the use of light or strong smoking mixtures. If you plan to use only light tobacco without additional heating, you can use silicone fannel or allen, which is intended for use by one person. For strong tobacco, clay is suitable, traditional and glazed, for light tobacco - classic clay.
- Appearance - the bowl should not have scratches, chips or otherdamage, all this reduces the shelf life and quality of use of products.
Conclusion
Hookah bowl is an important attribute that affects the quality of smoking. It must be selected based on various criteria: material, types of smoking mixtures, how many people will smoke a hookah, and others.
Hookah bowl is the most important attribute and when choosing, you should pay special attention to the type of bowl and understand how it is used. OPG bowl made of faience clay is the most popular in the Russian market, because the product is inexpensive and provides a good smoking process. They are also durable and suitable for different smoking blends.
Users also note that it is worth carefully inspecting the device when buying, since there are a huge number of fake clay products. It must be remembered that any clay bowl has a rough surface, not a smooth one.
