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Filter For Cool Mist?
#6258946 - 11/07/06 09:17 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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i bought a cool mist from a thrift store today for 10 bucks but it didn't come with a filter..is it necessary to have a filter? i am using it with a martha if that matters
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Re: Filter For Cool Mist? [Re: bftiedt]
#6259444 - 11/07/06 11:12 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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If it's a vicks that is made to use a filter, you can find replacements at most drug stores. RR
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Re: Filter For Cool Mist? [Re: RogerRabbit]
#6259476 - 11/07/06 11:20 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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no it a relion dont know if this pic helps but this is what i got ..do i need one or will it be ok without it?
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Re: Filter For Cool Mist? [Re: bftiedt]
#6259507 - 11/07/06 11:25 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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That's either a wicking type or a steam humidifier, both of which are the wrong type. You want a cool mist with a spinning disk. The wicking type have a filter/wicking pad inside, but rarely can deliver over 70% humidity. RR
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Re: Filter For Cool Mist? [Re: RogerRabbit]
#6259525 - 11/07/06 11:29 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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so would it be a waste of time to even try with it?
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Re: Filter For Cool Mist? [Re: bftiedt]
#6259556 - 11/07/06 11:33 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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Sadly, those are shit.
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Re: Filter For Cool Mist? [Re: agar]
#6259578 - 11/07/06 11:36 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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is there on you would recomend that is fairly cheap...i got this one at a thrift store for 10 bucks so not that big of a loss
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Re: Filter For Cool Mist? [Re: agar]
#6259600 - 11/07/06 11:41 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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At least you didn't pay too much for it. Ebay has some cheap coolmist's ORIGINAL LINK THIS IS WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR
EDIT: The other one ended, link now works
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Re: Filter For Cool Mist? [Re: bftiedt]
#6259605 - 11/07/06 11:42 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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Check your local drug store. Make sure it has a spinning disk inside. The cheaper models start at about $20 brand new. The vicks I use runs $29, but comes with an activated charcoal filter.
See the link above. That's the one I pay $29 for. Somebody should by all 11 if they can be had for six bucks. RR
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Re: Filter For Cool Mist? [Re: RogerRabbit]
#6259626 - 11/07/06 11:48 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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^ I bought 2 lol, it said it had ended though....
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Re: Filter For Cool Mist? [Re: RogerRabbit]
#6259636 - 11/07/06 11:50 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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will all the vicks models work?
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Re: Filter For Cool Mist? [Re: RogerRabbit]
#6259643 - 11/07/06 11:51 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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 spinning disk = impeller
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Re: Filter For Cool Mist? [Re: bftiedt]
#6259646 - 11/07/06 11:51 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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as long as it's an impeller type cool mist.
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will the cool mist running 24/7 keep my humidity up bc i have heard a ultrsonic is not a must have
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Re: Filter For Cool Mist? [Re: bftiedt]
#6259666 - 11/07/06 11:59 PM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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and does anyone know if the walgreens brand is the impeller type?
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Re: Filter For Cool Mist? [Re: bftiedt]
#6259678 - 11/08/06 12:02 AM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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Yes, those will work. Whether or not a coolmist going 24/7 will work depends on where you live, normal RH in your house, etc. You can always put the coolmist in your greenhouse and fan 3-5 times a day for FAE. Definitely invest in a good hygrometer as well.
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does anyone have any suggestions on how to modify that one to have it one the outside so i wont have to fan?
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Re: Filter For Cool Mist? [Re: bftiedt]
#6259824 - 11/08/06 12:45 AM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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bftiedt said: does anyone have any suggestions on how to modify that one to have it one the outside so i wont have to fan?
This might give ya an idea
http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/5666949#Post5666949
Also , if you can't locate the pre filter , use some microspore tape .
Check your Goodwills and Salvation Army stores . I never pay more then a dollar for a cool mist and have about 10 motors in stock incase one burns up . They don't burn up anymore since I've started using two outlet lines of 3/4"
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Re: Filter For Cool Mist? [Re: HippieChick]
#6259907 - 11/08/06 01:09 AM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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are you running that to 2 fc's...i only have one ..a martha so can i just make one hole...and also do i want the pvc from the cool mist to come in at the top or bottom of the fc?
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Re: Filter For Cool Mist? [Re: bftiedt]
#6260015 - 11/08/06 01:43 AM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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bftiedt said: are you running that to 2 fc's...i only have one ..a martha so can i just make one hole...and also do i want the pvc from the cool mist to come in at the top or bottom of the fc?
That's to one green house
  
If you only use one line the motor will burn out , unless you use a 1 1/2" piece of PVC . lol . You need to eliminate any back pressure or put it in the Martha .
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Re: Filter For Cool Mist? [Re: HippieChick]
#6260055 - 11/08/06 01:52 AM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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od u have any pics of the inside where the pvc comes into the fc...and do u run it 24/7?
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Re: Filter For Cool Mist? [Re: bftiedt]
#6260101 - 11/08/06 02:00 AM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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do u have any pics of the inside where it comes into the fc? and do u run it 24/7
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Re: Filter For Cool Mist? [Re: bftiedt]
#6260171 - 11/08/06 02:12 AM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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bftiedt said: do u have any pics of the inside where it comes into the fc? and do u run it 24/7

That one runs a cool mist and ultrasonic a total of 20 hours a day I fruit in about 98-99% humidity 
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Re: Filter For Cool Mist? [Re: HippieChick]
#6260187 - 11/08/06 02:16 AM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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if im gonna use just a cool mist what would u suggest...and will that be enought to keep up the humidity ...its somewhat humid where i live(TN)
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Re: Filter For Cool Mist? [Re: bftiedt]
#6260203 - 11/08/06 02:19 AM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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bftiedt said: if im gonna use just a cool mist what would u suggest...and will that be enought to keep up the humidity ...its somewhat humid where i live(TN)
Depends on the size of your Martha . One should do it You'll run it however long it takes to get your humidity where you want it . You'll have to tweak it in .
Good Luck
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Re: Filter For Cool Mist? [Re: HippieChick]
#6260212 - 11/08/06 02:22 AM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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ok sounds good...ab the back pressure from the cool mist is there anyway i can check to make sure i have it right and am not gonna burn up the motor?
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Re: Filter For Cool Mist? [Re: bftiedt]
#6260226 - 11/08/06 02:26 AM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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bftiedt said: ok sounds good...ab the back pressure from the cool mist is there anyway i can check to make sure i have it right and am not gonna burn up the motor?
I'll tell you right now . If you don't put at least two 3/4" PVC lines coming out of it , you will burn it up , no questions asked ,. I know this for a fact , first hand , lol 
It will run for a little bit and then just stop 
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Re: Filter For Cool Mist? [Re: HippieChick]
#6260240 - 11/08/06 02:31 AM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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ok sounds good...i see on one of the lines instead of pvc you have a hose ..is that a must or can i just use pvc there too?
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Re: Filter For Cool Mist? [Re: bftiedt]
#6260279 - 11/08/06 02:53 AM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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bftiedt said: ok sounds good...i see on one of the lines instead of pvc you have a hose ..is that a must or can i just use pvc there too?
You can use either. 
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Re: Filter For Cool Mist? [Re: HippieChick]
#6260570 - 11/08/06 07:04 AM (6 years, 7 months ago) |
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Go with hippiechicks suggestions 
My coolmist has been going strong 15 mins on, 15 mins off now for a month and a half or so...

Wallgreens brand
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