Pipe Blisters

klyph76 · Dec 10, 2016

Hello all!
Just bought my first pipe last week, a Peterson Fermoy 999. Unfortunately, after about half a dozen uses small blisters started to appear on the bowl. They've multiplied since. I realize that I'm new at this and that I may have overheated the bowl a bit, but for $130 I feel like there shouldn't be any blistering! Has anyone else had any experience with this? Any recommendations on what I should do? Can I expect a refund or exchange?

aldecaker · Dec 10, 2016

I would certainly think you should be able to get refund or exchange. Bubbling is from a crappy finish job, whether it is a $30 Grabow or a $300 artisan pipe.

davet · Dec 10, 2016

I've got a Fermoy that developed a blister when new, a year later it hasn't developed any more. Contact the seller and provide pictures.
Almost forgot, be prepared for the usual Peterson bashers :roll:

wyfbane · Dec 10, 2016

Bubbling isn't super common, but it happens.
So long as you got it from a reputable seller you should have no problems getting it replaced. Peterson is pretty good about replacements.
Best of luck!

didimauw · Dec 10, 2016

My Rossi blistered but only on the rim of the bowl. It's covered In cake now, so I don't worry about it.

aldecaker · Dec 10, 2016

I did the same thing lighting one of my Stanwells in too much of a breeze. It was totally my fault, and I was pissed at myself for quite a while!

Chasing Embers · Dec 10, 2016

If you can't get an exchange, next time you smoke it, and it gets warm, buff the bubbled area with a T-shirt to flatten it out.

pagan · Dec 10, 2016

you should have no problems getting it replaced. Peterson is pretty good about replacements

I agree

davet · Dec 10, 2016

Seven responses and all helpfull, no bashing :clap:

and it gets warm, buff the bubbled area with a T-shirt to flatten it out.

I'll have to try this one

klyph76 · Dec 10, 2016

thank you all very much! i'll take it back tomorrow and see if they'll exchange. i'll let you know the outcome

gloucesterman · Dec 10, 2016

On new Petes they will replace or fix it at the factory depending on what you want.

buroak · Dec 10, 2016

Seven responses and all helpfull, no bashing :clap:

Amen!

zack24 · Dec 10, 2016

Pete's and many others have a heavy finish- if you smoke them hot, some will have bubbles,...smoke it slowly...and cool-problem solved!!

mawnansmiff · Dec 11, 2016

I have a new Butz Chochin that has some odd looking black finish to it. This too bubbles when smoked and one can actually move those bubbles about by pressing on them!
This suggests to me poor workmanship at the factory and the only solution I can think of is to prick the bubbles with a very fine pin once they form...though I have yet to try this myself.
Regards,
Jay.

stranger · Dec 11, 2016

My Brigham bubbled near the rim. I was pretty disappointed as it was my first nice pipe, but the thought never occurred to me to try to return it. I figured that once it was in my mouth, it became my problem. As much as I don't like seeing it, it doesn't affect the function at all.

ophiuchus · Dec 12, 2016

I've had this happen a couple times ... always my fault or the wind's. : puffy

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davet · Dec 12, 2016

But then, I don't own any Peterson pipes.

And there we go :rofl:

fitzy · Dec 12, 2016

Should have gotten a Savinelli. Just Kidding
Sorry to hear about your pipe. Let us know the outcome with the seller.

markus · Dec 12, 2016

I love Peterson's pipes, the look and weight of them, the way they feel in the hand and they usually smoke fantastic, but I usually never buy glossy finished pipes regardless of maker.

I always buy the rusications or sandblasts they seem to handle the heat a little better and I just prefer the looks and feel of them over glossy finished pipes. Pete's are not always perfect pipes, you have to be careful when buying them, but then again, you should do that when buying any pipe.

When Pete's are good, they are usually very good!

As stated above, the manufacturer is usually pretty good about exchanging the pipe, good luck with it!

jpmcwjr · Dec 12, 2016

Not had a bubble since I re-started smoking a few years ago. I have 6-8 Petes and a bunch of others. In the wind, I cover the rim.

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