Crack in my Chacom Dublin

[MonarchistPiper]

So Ive had this pipe for a few months, it smokes beautifully, cool smoke, but the bowl can get uncomfortably hot (I figure its cause I have not built that much cake on it yet), this does not happen with most my other pipes. Today I found this crack on it, it appears to just be on the outside and just a surface level crack. I wanted to know if this could cause me any problems in the future? Thanks

 

[Sigmund]

I dont have any definite answer but its a bummer. I like dublins but they can quickly get a bit warm right in that area. I shy away from them unless they have extra meat.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

It sounds too late to return it, so all you are left with is smoking it with hopes and prayers. Most likely, it'll smoke fine and never give you any issues. I haven't seen all pipe problems that have happened in the known universe, but I haven't seen one split at that point in the heel.

 

[crashthegrey]

If I had a guess, that is just a surface level flaw that you had not yet noticed.

 

[Hillcrest]

So Ive had this pipe for a few months, it smokes beautifully, cool smoke, but the bowl can get uncomfortably hot (I figure its cause I have not built that much cake on it yet), this does not happen with most my other pipes. Today I found this crack on it, it appears to just be on the outside and just a surface level crack. I wanted to know if this could cause me any problems in the future? ThanksView attachment 370147

There are threads on this forum regarding filling and repairing cracks and pits; use the search bar above for further research. It appears to be a grain discoloration rather than an actual crack (to my eyes).. Smoke slower and monitor the situation, You could also send it to someone to repair.

 

[MonarchistPiper]

Thanks everybody!

 

[elvishrunes]

I actually like some surface level knots in the wood of my pipes, ads character. Some pipes smoke hotter than others for mysterious reasons…

 

[anotherbob]

If I had a guess, that is just a surface level flaw that you had not yet noticed.

I agree.

if it's deep enough to have a problem it would probably leak at that point. I bet it's superficial. And if it does actually lead to a problem quickly contact the person that sold it too you. Don't ask for anything just let them know what happened.