Lotus I+3 - Stainless Steel Heat Management Device
Description
The Kaloud Lotus I+3 is a heat management device with a stainless steel base, built for long sessions and big bowls. It replaces foil. Load up to four large coconut coals, set the lid, and it regulates the burn for you.
This is the Lotus for people who run out of session before they run out of patience. Where the standard Lotus I+ takes two large cubes and gives you about an hour, the I+3 takes four and stretches to roughly ninety minutes.
Three heat settings
- Lid off. Lowest heat. While the bowl comes up, or to pull back a bowl that has gone hot.
- Lid on, vents open. Medium. Where most of the session lives.
- Lid on, vents closed. Maximum. Dense-cut tobacco, larger bowls, the back half of a long session.
You change setting by rotating the lid.
Why heat management works
Shisha does not burn, it vaporizes. Glycerin and flavor compounds release cleanly between roughly 130°C and 220°C (266°F to 428°F). Push past that and the tobacco enters pyrolysis, which is where harshness and the burnt-throat finish come from.
Foil gives you no control over that window. The I+3 holds coals off the shisha and moves heat by convection and radiation, and the larger coal load means the window stays open longer before anything needs touching.
Specifications
| Base material | Stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Charcoal capacity | Up to four large coconut cubes |
| Session length | Roughly 90 minutes |
| Foil required | No |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty plus 14-day money-back guarantee |
Figures are approximate and measured by Kaloud.
Who it is for
Group sessions, long rotations and larger bowls. If you mostly smoke alone for an hour, the Lotus I+ is the better buy and costs less.
If you want the newest generation with rotating handles on lid and base, look at the Lotus III.
What it fits
Standard phunnel and Egyptian-style bowls in the Lotus I and I+ size class. It pairs with the Samsaris High-Heat bowls for Lotus I and I+.
Care and handling
Let it cool fully before cleaning. Wipe the interior with a dry cloth or a soft brush. No abrasive pads, no harsh solvents.
Frequently asked questions
How many coals does it take?
Up to four large coconut cubes, double what the standard Lotus I+ holds.
How long does a session last?
Roughly 90 minutes, depending on cut, pack density and airflow.
Do I still need foil?
No. It replaces foil entirely.
What is the difference from the Lotus I+?
Four large cubes instead of two, a stainless steel base, and about 90 minutes versus 60.
Which bowls work with it?
Standard phunnel and Egyptian bowls in the Lotus I and I+ size class.
Hookah Junkie is a contracted Kaloud dealer. Every Lotus I+3 sold here comes directly from Kaloud with the factory warranty intact. Counterfeit Kaloud gear uses unspecified materials, performs badly and carries no warranty. Kaloud’s patent, material claims and warranty apply only to genuine units.