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Do you smoke hookah and want to protect yourself from falling coal? You’ve probably experienced it: Either you or a friend accidentally pulls on the hookah hose or bumps the table, causing the hookah to wobble. This poses a risk of the hot hookah coal falling off the heat management device (HMD) or chimney attachment, leaving unsightly burn marks on your table or floor! On top of that, the mood is often ruined afterward.
To prevent this nightmare scenario, there are hookah wind shields and coal protector grids. With a hookah coal protector, such as a hookah coal grid, you can safely place the glowing coals in your HMD or chimney attachment without worry.
The hookah wind shield or coal protector grid is simply placed on your coal tray so that the wind shield surrounds the bowl and Smokebox. This way, your hookah coal is protected from falling onto the table or floor.
Hookah wind shields have been around for a long time. In the beginning, hookah smokers would make their own out of household aluminum foil. While effective, these didn’t look very appealing. Brands like Aladin were among the first to produce dedicated wind shields for hookahs. However, since fully enclosed wind shields often caused the bowl to overheat, Zomo introduced an innovative solution. In 2019, they launched the Zomo wind shield grid or coal protector grid. This design was aimed more at preventing coal from falling rather than protecting it from wind, as the name might suggest. Since Zomo ceased production of these products (except for Zomo tobacco), AO released an alternative product.
If you’re using a hookah bowl with an HMD or chimney attachment, and you also have a molasses catcher attached above, make sure your coal protector grid is tall enough. The AO Laminator is ideal for this, as it’s the tallest hookah grid available. This product also comes in various colors to match your hookah. For example, the AO Laminator wind shield in Gun Metal features a dark gray finish.
In summary, we recommend using a coal grid to anyone smoking in an apartment, house, or any other location where hot coal could cause damage.
A hookah wind cover or charcoal guard ensures that hot charcoal does not fall off the bowl if someone accidentally pulls on the hose or the hookah wobbles. This helps prevent burns or damage to furniture, carpets, or flooring.
The wind cover or charcoal guard is simply placed on the charcoal tray. It surrounds the bowl with the heat management device (HMD) or chimney attachment, ensuring that falling coals are caught and do not land on the floor or table.
If you also use a molasses catcher on your hookah, you should choose a taller guard, such as the AO Laminator, which provides extra space for accessories. Color variations like Gun Metal (dark gray) match many modern hookah designs. If you don’t use a molasses catcher, the Alite Charcoal Guard is a great option.
If you smoke indoors, at home, or in places where falling charcoal could cause damage, a charcoal guard is a smart investment. It protects furniture, floors, and carpets effectively.
