Fans of hookahs appreciated their reduced “copy”, which is convenient to carry. And there is an opinion that pocket mini-hookahs do less harm than regular cigarettes.
Why are such smoking devices so attractive? And are they really harmless?
What are the features of pocket hookahs?
The first thing worth noting is, of course, the compactness of small hookahs. These devices are convenient to use anywhere, even when traveling in a car.
Due to their size, the devices are easy to assemble and clean.
During smoking, the sparks of fire do not scatter in all directions, which makes the process safe. And pocket hookah will be lit faster.
A small hookah is a stylish solution for lovers of hooking, wherever they are. Made devices in various shapes and colors.
One cannot fail to note the significantly lower cost of pocket mini-hookahs, in comparison with their usual "brothers."
Handheld devices exist in the form of:
- hookahs familiar to all;
- jars of tin material;
- oblong tube.
The principle of the device of ordinary hookahs
Ordinary small hookahs are arranged similarly large, but with slight differences:
- The shaft and the bulb are represented by a single piece.
- The tobacco bowl is made with an integrated seal.
- There is a strap with which a pocket hookah is convenient to carry.
Everything else (a tube with a mouthpiece, caps) is identical to the usual hookahs.
Collection rules
Since pocket hookahs are mobile devices, you can take them with you wherever you go. Therefore, their assembly should be carried out in a matter of minutes. It happens as follows:
- Smoking fluid is poured into the flask.
- The tube is placed in water. Here the principle, as in an ordinary hookah, is that the water level on the tube should not exceed 2 cm.
- They put a sealant, fasten the bowl tightly, into which they place the tobacco.
- Set a cup for coals and cover it with a lid or cap.
- Attach a hose and mouthpiece, enjoy smoking.
As you can see, the assembly is carried out in the same way as in the usual type of hookah.
Pocket electronic hookah in the form of a tube
In shops you can buy mini-hookahs made in the form of a tube, in which the water compartment is made of glass. Such a device is very light, fits comfortably in the hand due to its compactness.
Inside there is a nargile, designed to filter smoke from nicotine and combustion decay products. Nargile also cools the smoke, giving a pleasant chill when inhaled.
You can pour milk, juice or wine into the water compartment.
Some models of the handheld device are equipped with a temperature sensor and a warning lamp about the imminent discharge of a hookah.
Device damage
Numerous reviews by owners of pocket hookahs indicate that the devices are rather unhealthy. Why are they dangerous?
- Despite the smoke filtration system, harmful substances - nicotine and ammonium - still get into the lungs when smoking. These components are highly addictive, flowing into addiction.
- Propylene glycol contained in tobacco smoke adversely affects human DNA, causing its restructuring.
- Frequent smoking mini-hookah leads to the development of cancerous tumors.
- The product is not subject to mandatory certification, therefore, the composition declared on the package may differ significantly from the actual content of the components.
- Smoking device is addictive at the subconscious level.
Device advantages
Even with a substantial list of shortcomings of the hookah, he still has advantages.
- You can fill small hookahs with nicotine-free cartridges.
- A smoking device can be used in public places, without causing inconvenience to others, since the smoke does not have a sharp, pronounced smell. In addition, after using the hookah, the hands will not have an unpleasant aroma.
- There are no combustion decay products in the smoke: carbon monoxide and tar.
