Hookah charcoal burners

Buying a shisha coal burner? With a hookah coal burner, you light your natural coals quickly and safely. Choose an electric coal burner for home or a gas coal burner for on the go. Combine with your hookah coals. Ordered before 18:00, delivered tomorrow (NL).

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Buy a shisha coal burner at ShishaTabak

A shisha coal burneris indispensable if you smoke with natural coals. On a coal burner, you let your natural coalsglow until they are ready for use. At ShishaTabak, you will find electric coal burners and gas coal burners, so you can always light your hookah coalsquickly and safely.

Why a coal burner?

  • Quickly ready: coals glow in a few minutes.
  • Safe: no open flame needed on the stove.
  • Even: coals glow beautifully all around.
  • Indispensable: belongs to every setup with natural coals.

Electric or gas?

An electric coal burneris ideal for home: you plug it in and the coals glow automatically. A gas coal burneris convenient for on the go, as you don't need an electrical outlet.

How to use a coal burner?

Place two to three natural coals on the hot plate or in the gas flame. Wait until the coals are fully glowing, with no more black spots. Then pick them up with tongs and place them on your hookah bowl.

How long does it take?

On an electric coal burner, it takes about five to ten minutes for natural coals to fully glow. On gas, it's slightly faster. Turn the coals halfway through for an even result.

Which coals for a coal burner?

A coal burner is intended for natural coalsmade from coconut. Easy light coalsare not needed on a burner; you light them with a lighter.

Safe use and maintenance

Use a coal burner on a heat-resistant surface and let it cool down before storing it. Wipe ash residue from the plate so that it continues to work properly.

Complete your shisha

Combine your coal burner with good natural coals, a hookah bowland a complete hookah.

Coal burner, tongs, and coaster

A coal burner comes with good coal tongs to safely move the glowing hookah coals. Never pick up glowing coals with your hands. Many smokers also place a heat-resistant coaster under the burner.

A coal burner for beginners

Just starting with shisha? A coal burner is part of your basic equipment if you smoke with natural coals. Together with a hookah bowland good coals, you are ready for a great session.

Fast delivery

Order your shisha coal burner before 18:00, and it will be delivered tomorrow (NL). We also ship throughout Europe.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a shisha charcoal burner?
A charcoal burner is a device used to heat natural coals for your hookah until they are ready for use. It can be electric or gas-powered.
Electric or gas, which is better?
Electric is ideal for home use; you only need an electrical outlet. Gas is convenient for on-the-go use, as you don't need electricity.
How long does it take for coals to glow?
On an electric charcoal burner, about five to ten minutes; on gas, slightly faster. Flip the coals halfway through.
What kind of coals do I use on a charcoal burner?
Natural coconut coals. Easy light coals can be lit with a lighter and do not need a burner.
Do I really need a charcoal burner?
For natural coals, yes, as you need them to heat them safely and evenly. Not for easy light coals.
Is a charcoal burner safe?
Yes, provided you use it on a heat-resistant surface and allow it to cool down before storing it.
How do I clean a charcoal burner?
Let it cool down and wipe off the ash residue from the heating plate. This will keep it working well.
How quickly will my charcoal burner be delivered?
Order before 18:00, and your shisha charcoal burner will be delivered tomorrow within the Netherlands. We also ship to the rest of Europe.