Do I Need To Aerate My Pipe?

Do I Need To Aerate My Pipe?

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Anyone who has recently taken up the hobby of pipe smoking has likely found out that lighting the pipe takes some learning. Properly lighting a pipe requires that the smoker packs the tobacco correctly, that the smoker burns off the moisture and that the ember burns evenly and at the right temperature. Making all this happen will definitely be an acquired set of skills. Sometimes, a pipe needs to be adjusted for airflow while one is already smoking.

Pipe lighters oftentimes contain tools attached to them which are specifically designed for the purpose of smoking a pipe. Most often, these tools will consist of a tamper, a cleaner and an aeration tool. In reality, the aeration tool will be nothing more than a thin piece of metal. If one happens to find themselves away from their pipe tools they can use a straightened out paperclip or a similar tool in place of a proper pipe aerator. Using these tools is easy.

The signs of an improperly aerated pipe consist of a hard draw and an unevenly-burning ember. Both of these situations can be remedied with great ease. One simply takes the aerator and pokes a few holes in the tobacco. Most often, the draw will become immediately much less difficult. One does have to make certain that they don't go overboard. Just as is the case with the fireplace, too much oxygen can mean far too hot of a burn. Only a few pokes are generally required.

Some of the signs of an improperly-burning pipe are a hard draw, a harsh taste and one side of the pipe being very hot while the other is barely burning it all. Most of these problems can be fixed with proper aeration. A harsh taste is often the result of tobacco burning too hot. In some cases, this may actually result from too much airflow. Simply back off of the pipe for a few minutes and let it cool down before taking another puff.

If one cannot find a proper aerator, one can safely straighten out a paper clip and use that to perform the same task. Be certain not to use any bladed instrument to perform this task as the blade will likely be too wide and will destroy the pack altogether. The thinner, the better, in most cases. If one has a lighter with tools attached they can use the aeration tool on their lighter as a reference.

About the Author:
Bryan Smythe has expert knowledge of humidors and is a business consultant for an online cigar flask and zippo lighters store.



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