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"Brand new" Dunhill w/Vulcanite stem appears used...Help!
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<blockquote data-quote="KevinM" data-source="post: 237248" data-attributes="member: 2318"><p>I don't know that oxidation affects smoking quality or harms the stem in any way, but its appearance can vary between a little distracting to reminiscent of the movie "Contagion", depending on the piper's tolerance for such things. Since I've found ways to keep it at bay, I'm kind of curious about it. </p><p></p><p>No lie -- On a warm day this past spring, I was out on the deck smoking an old Pete second with a vulcanite stem. The stem was mildly oxidized on part of the top side. Very mildly, in fact. I left the pipe outside on the table, did some yard work, and returned an hour or so later, after the evening temperature had dropped. It looked as though the stem had condensation on it. I ran a finger down the stem and the "condensation" didn't come off. I didn't think much of it. Still later, it looked as though the "condensation" had turned into a conspicuous layer of oxidation that hadn't been there pre-smoke. I removed it with the steps described above. I've unsuccessfully tried to replicate the event. </p><p></p><p>I used to think oxidation = exposure to light, but I've had a few experiences that suggest other factors might be in play. Oxidation is annoying, but it can be controlled, and you don't need to own a grinding/polishind machine to do so, thank goodness, says Mr. All Thumbs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KevinM, post: 237248, member: 2318"] I don't know that oxidation affects smoking quality or harms the stem in any way, but its appearance can vary between a little distracting to reminiscent of the movie "Contagion", depending on the piper's tolerance for such things. Since I've found ways to keep it at bay, I'm kind of curious about it. No lie -- On a warm day this past spring, I was out on the deck smoking an old Pete second with a vulcanite stem. The stem was mildly oxidized on part of the top side. Very mildly, in fact. I left the pipe outside on the table, did some yard work, and returned an hour or so later, after the evening temperature had dropped. It looked as though the stem had condensation on it. I ran a finger down the stem and the "condensation" didn't come off. I didn't think much of it. Still later, it looked as though the "condensation" had turned into a conspicuous layer of oxidation that hadn't been there pre-smoke. I removed it with the steps described above. I've unsuccessfully tried to replicate the event. I used to think oxidation = exposure to light, but I've had a few experiences that suggest other factors might be in play. Oxidation is annoying, but it can be controlled, and you don't need to own a grinding/polishind machine to do so, thank goodness, says Mr. All Thumbs. [/QUOTE]
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