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[death0]

So i bought some Chinese pipe i have never smoked one except for a home made.I took a "puff" while it was empty and i noticed that is stinks of some weird plastic so i dismantled the pipe and indeed it was the plastic "sucking" part

i wonder if that's common and what if anything i can do to remove the smell
the brand is "bizon"

 

[cynicismandsugar]

I own an unmarked Calabash that I picked up as a basket pipe -- only to discover is was Chinese-made. There's nothing I can do to eliminate that burning plastic taste/odor; I assume the pipe bowl is actually manufactured using mostly plastic.
On the upside, I learned that I enjoy the Calabash shape, and was able to pick up some proper briar versions.
This is just my personal experience with one Chinese model, though China isn't known for their pipes or outstanding quality. If you know the specific brand and model of the pipe, you may be able to find more information regarding it, online.

 

[blackbeard]

Talking about the "bit" or the "stem" by the way, whichever you want to call it I suppose. You could give alcohol a go. Either Everclear or 70-90% Isopropyl...might work but with Isopropyl give it a day or more to chill or you'll be tasting that. I've had one that tasted a little like plastic...but never a Chinese pipe. Quite frankly, I would recommend picking up a Missouri Meerschaum Corn Cob (pretty cheap) or a Dr. Grabow before smoking a Chinese made pipe. In a good pipe, I've never had any issue in tasting anything like that.
Just curious is it your only pipe, and what are you smoking?
Welcome to the forums, if you ever need anything and can't find it/don't want to post feel free to send me a message.

 

[cynicismandsugar]

Good point, Tyler! I forgot about Missouri Meerschaums: Fine smokers at an affordable price point.

 

[blackbeard]

The MM Pride is $5 and smokes nicely. Perfect to start/test new tobacco's with. There's also the antique stores, great prices and sometimes you'll find some nice gems. Even unsmoked. Though, a little learning/effort is required in fixing them up...well worth it.

 

[death0]

i was going to buy Missouri but there are no local shops that sell them here and i hate ordering online and having to wait for weeks so i just bought a "random" alright looking Chinese pipe never expected it to stink like that

Do you think simple vodka could take away the smell i don't have anything stronger ?
i googled the brand but there was no company or anything like that

 

[blackbeard]

It might, any high proof alcohol is good to clean out a pipe. As long as you don't get it on the finish your fine...it will ruin the outside of a pipe. The lower the proof, the longer it takes to come out of the pipe. There are tons of threads about pipe care/maintenance, worth reading as you progress.
Pipes & Cigars

 

[death0]

this is the stinky part

 

[prairiedruid]

Unless you're smoking opium probably should avoid Chinese pipes.

 

[cynicismandsugar]

Do you think simple vodka could take away the smell i don't have anything stronger ?

You're welcome to try anything you like! And be sure to let us know how it works out in your case.
In my particular situation, nothing helped, and I chalked the experience up as a lesson learned in pipe acquisition. In the future, if you decide to invest in a cob, I would stick with Missouri Meerschaum -- as other brands, specifically Chinese versions, have been known to burn out (if not catch fire) in a short time.
Again, welcome to the forum -- and I hope this hasn't discouraged your pipe smoking potential!

 

[death0]

thank you for all the help ill give vodka a go and order a proper pipe i guess too bad i wasted money on this one ^^

btw this piece of shit was around 25 usd .... welcome to Sweden motherfuckers

 

[cynicismandsugar]

too bad i wasted money on this one

Don't beat yourself up over this little road bump -- most of our funds go up in a cloud of blue smoke anyway (if we're lucky).

 

[blackbeard]

No problem. Be sure to look over some of the sticky threads on here as well. A lot of useful stuff right off the bat. Including rules
Again, welcome to the forums. ::
Jeffrey, ...I dont get blue smoke, I only have safety orange....is that bad? lol

 

[death0]

do you know any trustworthy websites that ship to Europe ?
edit: oh noes did i brake some rules ?

 

[cynicismandsugar]

I dont get blue smoke, I only have safety orange....is that bad?

Nah, it just means they harvested your blend from the grounds of Chernobyl. ... Terroir and all.

edit: oh noes did i brake some rules ?

RULES: http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/forum-rules-read-before-posting-please-1

 

[blackbeard]

Nothing too terrible. I just wanted to give you a heads up. Not sure about who ships there, surely someone will pop in this thread and help out.

 

[death0]

thank you a bunch guys this seems like a really nice helpful community

 

[cynicismandsugar]

PipesMagazine.com forum members: We'll tell you you're wrong, but we'll do it with a smile on our face. :wink:

 

[shawnofthedead]

This is why you shouldn't buy pipes made in China, despite how cheap they are. I'm Chinese, living in China, and all my pipes are imported.

 

[jruthledge]

Too bad. I like the design.
I had a similar issue with one of the first pipes I bought. The vodka might do the trick. With mine I found that it got better after a few fairly nasty smokes to break it in. Maybe you could get someone else to smoke it for you a few times. Hehe.
FWIW, I'll third Missouri Meerschaums. Probably the best value around.