Waterlogging in the tobacco pipe: prevention, removal and proper storage

First of all, it's good to know that waterlogging in the tobacco pipe is a phenomenon that could be due to a structural or construction problem of the tobacco pipe, due to the difference of the hole in the stove versus the hole in the mouthpiece, but, in our opinion, the main causes are the tobacco used or the way the consumer smokes.

Let's take a look together at what waterloggedness is, how it forms, how to prevent it, and how it can be removed.

What is waterlogging in the tobacco pipe and how it forms

Waterlogging in the tobacco pipe is nothing more than the liquid produced by the condensation of smoke released from tobacco combustion. 

Therefore, it is absolutely wrong to think that waterlogging is synonymous with saliva.

The main cause of waterlogging formation is an uneven smoking rhythm, perhaps characterized by low frequency and high intensity, but other factors are also decisive. 

For example, an uneven formation of the charcoal crust inside the stove or the curved shape of the tobacco pipe cause a forced smoke path, resulting in the formation of waterlogging.

In the former case, the tobacco will absorb the moisture created by the waterlogging inside the stove, impairing the flavor of the smoke.

To counteract this phenomenon, it is a good habit to smoke the tobacco all the way through and perform routine and extraordinary maintenance on the tobacco pipe.

In the case of the curved shape, we have a difference in diameter between the stove and the mouthpiece, so we need to take the precaution of smoking slowly and regularly, using the tamper more frequently.

In fact, tobacco pipes with Calabash Reverse shape tend to suffer more from this problem, but at least the smoke benefits from freshness.

Temperature changes inside the stove are another reason for waterlogging. 

These can occur for a variety of reasons, such as incorrectly loading the tobacco pipe, perhaps too tight or too loose. 

How to prevent waterlogging in the tobacco pipe: choice of tobacco and proper cleaning

As for tobacco, it is always advisable to use one that is not excessively moist to prevent waterlogging.

Of course, the tobacco pipe, once smoked, should always be cleaned with tobacco pipe cleaners.

If condensation has formed, it should be allowed to rest for it to dry.

How to remove waterlogging from the tobacco pipe

During smoking, if possible, a tobacco pipe cleaner can be inserted up to the stove, so as to absorb some of the waterlogged water that has formed.

At the end of smoking, it may be helpful to pass a tobacco pipe cleaner inside the tobacco pipe and leave it for 2-3 hours.

Proper storage of the tobacco pipe to avoid waterlogging and long-term damage

The tobacco pipe, in general, should always be allowed to rest after smoking.

The resting time, however, varies because it depends on the amount of condensation formed during smoking. 

Clearly, the more condensation that forms, the longer one must wait for the tobacco pipe to dry.

Because water constantly forms inside the tobacco pipe, the walls become soaked with moisture, always resulting in unpleasant, harsh and bitter smokes.