C-C-Cold Pipes

numbersix · Feb 6, 2014

I notice in winter, when my house and basement are generally chilly, that my pipes seem to build up more moisture than usual during a smoke. I attribute this to the natural phenom of hot colliding with cold and creating excess moisture. As such, I tend to reach for my spigots during these months since it's easier to blow the moisture out.
Anyone else struggling with this phenomenon?

blueeyedogre · Feb 6, 2014

I notice a little more wetness as well. I came to the same conclusion of warm tobacco, warm pipe, and cold air.

northernneil · Feb 6, 2014

I have made the same assumption Six. I also assumed that is why filters are more popular in colder climates, think Germany and Brigham in Canada.

numbersix · Feb 6, 2014

Glad I am not alone in my thinking.

I also assumed that is why filters are more popular in colder climates, think Germany and Brigham in Canada.

Could be...

cosmicfolklore · Feb 6, 2014

The phenomena is called "condensing" thusly condensation. The bi-product of combustion is water vapor, even from bone dry materials, and when it is pushed through a cold tube you reduce it from the air, making water in the stem. You should actually be getting drier smoke with it, but of course the water ends up in the gurgley stem. It's the same process that we use when making moonshine ...ummm, I mean wood alcohol (yeh that's the ticket). You push the vapor through cold copper coils to separate the water from alcohol.
Eh, sorry, chemistry was my other major.

goldsm · Feb 6, 2014

I did notice that too. So in the morning all my daily pipes(usually 3-4 bowls) pack with tobacco and put in a little warm place like near by heater(not too close) or room temperature place.

that give little bit dry tobacco and less moisture.

warren · Feb 6, 2014

six: Now you've done it! That's like asking a golfing partner if he inhales or exhales on his back swing. Just one more damned thing I have to think about while walking the dog and having a pipe.

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