{"product_id":"hmd-heat-management-device-waterpijp-warmteregelaar","title":"HMD Heat Management Device - Stainless Steel Heat Controller for Hookah and Shisha","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSmoking hookah without burnt tobacco\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who has ever had coals that were too hot knows how quickly a shisha session can go wrong: bitter smoke, burnt taste, session over. A \u003cstrong\u003eHMD heat management device\u003c\/strong\u003e solves that. You place it on top of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/waterpijp-tabakskoppen\"\u003ehookah tobacco bowl\u003c\/a\u003e instead of aluminum foil. The coals sit in the device, heat is distributed through air vents on the side, and the tobacco receives constant, even heat. The result: full flavor, thick smoke, and a session that lasts much longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis HMD model is made of stainless steel with a heat-resistant handle. The handle stays cool when the coals are in it – handy if you want to move it or adjust something without gloves. The air vents at the top are adjustable: more open gives more heat, further closed retains heat longer as the coals burn down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy an HMD works better than foil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can easily use aluminum foil incorrectly: too many holes, too few holes, foil that tears when you adjust it. An HMD eliminates that uncertainty. You place two or three coals in it, turn the lid to the desired position, and the device takes care of the rest. No fiddling, no guesswork about how much heat to let through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvantages over foil:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEven heat distribution over the entire tobacco bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNo burning of tobacco due to excessively hot spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLonger smoking duration because coals burn down evenly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHandle stays cool, safe to move\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReusable – better for the environment than new foil every session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to clean after use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFits almost all standard tobacco bowls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this device suitable for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HMD is suitable for both beginners and experienced shisha smokers. Beginners benefit because they don't have to learn how to properly poke holes in foil and how much heat to let through – the device largely makes that decision for them. Advanced shisha smokers appreciate the control: by setting the ventilation opening to a fixed position, you get the same heat every session, which makes comparing flavors and settings much easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you looking for a complete starter kit? Check out the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/shisha-starter-setjes\"\u003eshisha starter kits\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/shisha-travel-setjes\"\u003eshisha travel kits\u003c\/a\u003e if you want to smoke on the go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSetup and use step by step\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways use the HMD with a good \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/shisha-kolenbrander\"\u003eshisha charcoal burner\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/waterpijp-kolenbrander\"\u003ehookah charcoal burner\u003c\/a\u003e. Heat the coals until they are fully glowing, meaning completely orange-red on the outside without any black spots. Then place them in the HMD:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTwo coals for a small or half-full bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThree coals for a full standard bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, open the ventilation opening slightly to get it steaming. Towards the middle of the session, you can open it further for more heat, or close it a bit more if the tobacco is already hot enough. This way, you get the most out of your \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/shisha-tabak-en-waterpijp-tabak\"\u003eshisha tobacco\u003c\/a\u003e without having to get new coals halfway through the session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaintenance and cleaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the session, allow the HMD to cool completely before touching it. Remove ash and coal residue with a small brush or dry cloth. Then rinse it with warm water. Do not use an abrasive sponge – that will damage the stainless steel. A soft cloth is more than enough. Let it dry thoroughly before the next session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular cleaning is important: ash that remains in the air vents obstructs airflow and provides less even heat. Two minutes of cleaning after each session is enough to keep the device in good condition for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich coals work best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HMD works best with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/waterpijp-en-shisha-natuurkolen\"\u003ehookah and shisha natural coals\u003c\/a\u003e. Quick-light coals are too hot and require chemical ignition - that gives an off-taste and isn't good for the HMD. Natural coals burn longer, produce no distinct odor, and are better suited to the stable heat output that this device offers. Good options from our assortment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/babylon-shisha-kolen-charcoal\"\u003eBabylon shisha coals\u003c\/a\u003e - coconut coal, long-burning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tom-coco-shisha-waterpijp-kolen\"\u003eTom Coco shisha hookah coals\u003c\/a\u003e - popular and even\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--nl\"\/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/black-coco-shisha-kolen-waterpijp\"\u003eBlack Coco shisha coals\u003c\/a\u003e - for a longer session\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete your hookah setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good HMD only truly makes a difference if the rest of your setup is also right. Start with a solid \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/waterpijp-tabakskoppen\"\u003ehookah tobacco bowl\u003c\/a\u003e that fits well with the HMD – ceramic and stone bowls provide the best heat transfer. Combine this with a good \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/waterpijp-slangen\"\u003ehookah hose\u003c\/a\u003e for smooth airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't have a hookah yet? Check out the selection at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/waterpijp-kopen\"\u003ebuy hookah\u003c\/a\u003e or search for a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/shisha-kopen\"\u003ebuy shisha\u003c\/a\u003e overview for brands like Aladin, Amy Deluxe, and Oduman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you want more accessories? Also consider \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/waterpijp-tangen\"\u003ehookah tongs\u003c\/a\u003e for safely handling hot coals, or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/coal-catcher-shisha-waterpijp\"\u003ecoal catcher\u003c\/a\u003e to catch loose ash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFast delivery from the Netherlands\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder your HMD heat management device before 18:00 and you'll receive it tomorrow (NL). If your order reaches 59.99 euros worth of products, you won't pay any shipping costs. We deliver throughout Europe, so even if you live outside the Netherlands, you can still order from ShishaTabak.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Huismerk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53167064678666,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/8142\/3370\/files\/hmd-heat-management-device-van-roestvrij-staal-met-koel-blijvende-handgreep-voor-waterpijp-tabakskop.png?v=1781459764","url":"https:\/\/shishatabak.nl\/en\/products\/hmd-heat-management-device-waterpijp-warmteregelaar","provider":"Shisha Tabak","version":"1.0","type":"link"}