Stem Length

[warren]

I know that technically, the longer the stem the cooler the smoke. That makes sense.

We've had this discussion before. More than once I believe. It seems to boil down to; stem length has no affect on temp. But, if you believe it does, well, that is your reality.

 

[mithridate]

I must admit I feel like my Vauen Auenland Balbor, magnificently long-stemmed thing, does always give me cool smokes. I have never gotten a bite when smoking it. But then, I must admit as well that it may just be a placebo effect...
On the other hand, it feels to me that I need to draw more energetically to get any air sucked in when smoking churchwardens, and being a friend of long, slow draws I just tend to draw extremely slow with those, so that maybe an explanation of smokes not getting too agressive.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

If you increase the length of a drinking straw by 6” or even 10”, that doesn’t change the temperature of the soda when it reaches your mouth, because it moves in such small volumes really fast.

 

[Flatfish]

Thank you for your responses. It appears that the distance from bowl to mouth of a short stem pipe or a chutchwarden is so short not to make a difference.

Variations in perceived temperature are more likely down to pace of smoking and other variables.

Good stuff

 

[jpmcwjr]

Perceived temperature: Good phrase for this discussion. Physics will tell us that a long stem will cool the smoke, but the amount is so small it's not measurable by most humans.

PS I don't have any any nose-warmers that I smoke. Do not like them.

 

[sablebrush52]

I really like the early 20th century stules that had a slightly shorter shank and a longer stem. Outside of churchwardens, I doubt that the average 1/2 to 3/4 inch difference in length among the majority of stems is going to make that much of a difference in smoke temperature.

 

[jpmcwjr]

<< Snipped bits out >>... I doubt that the average 1/2 to 3/4 inch difference in length among the majority of stems is going to make that much of a difference in smoke temperature.

That's what she said.

PS Choose pipes that have a stem length that's right for you! Diff strokes, diff folks!

 

[Jesster109]

I agree with @Chasing Embers. The length of the pipe surprisingly contributes nothing to the pleasure of smoking..

I'm not the only one here, right.........?? two months and no gutter talk on this one?
I am impressed, Gentlemen.

Back to the topic, I agree. Technique is everything.

 

[macaroni]

I like all these responses LOL! And I again realize I don't know shit from shinola LOL!! But I like to pretend -kindly,
mike