Time between smokes

[gapat]

Does anyone know if there is a recommend time to follow between smokes on the same pipe ?

 

[bowhatchie]

My guess is you will get a variety of answers on this.... I often smoke the same pipe several times during the day... but at the end of the day..all pipes smoked that day are cleaned and set up to dry for two days until smoked again..

 

[menckenite]

If the tobacco in that pipe still taste good to you then no. If you know the tobacco well and it starts tasting bad, then it's time for a clean and rest. How long should the rest be? I would say that should be your next project, to find out, because it may differ with each smoker and pipe.

 

[buckeye]

7 day rotation so 24 hours but i do smoke the same pipe sometimes through out the day.

i guess its up to you.

 

[collin]

I read just the other day where someone suggested a rest of 24 hours per smoke. Two smokes a day should qualify a pipe for a 48 hour rest, etc.

Now that I have enough pipes, mine get at least that much down time between smokes.
I used to work with old guys who smoked the same pipe all day long and banged the dottle out on the side of their boot. 8O

 

[dubinthedam]

The 'recommended' time is 45 minutes before loading another bowl or letting the bowl cool completely. I have frequently just given the pipe only 5 mins before reloading with no issues.
You can easily get 5 or 6 bowls from one pipe in one day....but...by the end it will start tasting pretty rough and soggy. Just rest it for a few days and the problem is solved. The one smoke per day is a rough guideline only. Many say a good pipe will take some serious abuse...just like some good people, but as with people a good rest does wonders!

 

[bubbadreier]

I usually give my pipes at least a day. I don't do this for an reason other than I have enough pipes so I can afford to let them rest a bit.