Are they ruined?

Subject: Re: Are they ruined? Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:31 pm

Thank you. Sending email now.

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Age : 19 Joined : 06 Feb 2008 Posts : 17

I have never got anti freeze in a pipe before but i have droped one in a think of moter i did something simalar to my pipes to obsorb the oil then i reemed it as much as a could while still keeping a carbon build up. Well i smoked it and it was good never had a prob and im still alive unless the bowl was filled with anti freez and not jsut lightley splashed inside i would say nothing to wory about and even if you did submerg it, after baking it id bet i a more than a few good bucks its still safe.

Joined : 28 Jan 2008 Posts : 52 Location : Houston, TX

Please keep us posted on the rest of the story. I'd like to know if there is any taste implications.

Subject: Re: Are they ruined? Thu Apr 03, 2008 2:56 pm

The pipes are in the hands of George at PSPR&R now. I will update upon their return. Thanks for your interest.

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Subject: Re: Are they ruined? Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:29 pm

I still say anti-freeze is good for a pipe. It will keep the pipe from overheating. I'd imagine if soaked in anti-freeze long enough one would probably even allow Mac Baren products to be smoked.

Subject: Re: Are they ruined? Thu Apr 03, 2008 6:16 pm

Subject: Re: Are they ruined? Thu Apr 03, 2008 8:01 pm

Actually you are not to far from right. Propalene Glycol affectionatly known as PG goes into tons of tobacco blends and anti-freeze blends.

Still though I'll have to pass. Very Happy

In all seriousness I hope this turns out good for you. The thought of it happening to my cheapys make me sick, I don't even like thinking about it happening to good pipes.

Subject: Re: Are they ruined? Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:43 am

I don't really know where I've been, but I reckon it hasn't been here. Shocked

Long time no see, everybody.

Anyhow, here is an update on my pipes. I got the pipes back from George a while ago. I told myself as soon as I smoked them I'd come back and update. Then I never smoked them. Yesterday must have been the first time in over a month that I smoked a pipe. No excuses.

I loaded up a bowl of dried out Blackwoods Flake. I chose this tobacco because when it is dried just right it is one of my favorites and figured I could sense any off-taste. I'm glad to report everything seems fine.

I've not loaded up the oom-paul yet, but I expect similar results there.

I'd like to extend a personal (if belated) thanks to George for his efforts in getting this pipe back in shape. Had it been left to my own devices I think it would have made its way to the back of the rack and gathered dust. After having a professional treat it, I feel confident that the pipe is safe and sound.

He also untwisted the stem on another pipe I sent him; turned out beautifully. Let me be yet another to recommend George's work at Precision Smoking Pipe Rejuvenation and Repair.

And thanks to everyone else for your interest in this topic. Sorry it took so long to end the story.

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Showme, if you think you can smoke them but find that the flavor is sullied, my best trick is to stuff the chamber with half a cotton ball, top off with Everclear, stuff the second half and top it off accordingly. Let sit 24 hrs.

Good luck!
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Subject: Re: Are they ruined? Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:37 am

That's great news to hear...your pipes got expertly repaired and you found your way back here!

Jim..I had amnesia once or twice too. scratch

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Subject: Re: Are they ruined? Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:43 am

Congrats on the pipes!!! Showme, its great to see you back here again. I missed you no matter what others think Wink

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