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Re: Frank's easy mini-GH, no condensation and 24/7 FAE [Re: veda_sticks]
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Impeller cool mist humidifiers move much more air than the wick types. I've had both. If FAE is your goal, I would definitely choose the impeller over the wick. They're not any difference in price, so I can't understand why you wouldn't use the impeller variety, unless you just can't find one.


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Re: Frank's easy mini-GH, no condensation and 24/7 FAE [Re: prismism] * 1
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1) Impellers. These fucking things never failed to soak my GH, no matter how many slits or timings I tried. Too much wet, too loud, too much maintenance.


I've had two different v400s.

I hated them both.

Yeah, no impellers for me :thumbdown:


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Re: Frank's easy mini-GH, no condensation and 24/7 FAE [Re: FrankHorrigan]
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I guess it would depend on the brand. I've never used a vicks. An impeller motor is louder, that's for sure.


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Re: Frank's easy mini-GH, no condensation and 24/7 FAE [Re: prismism]
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Frank, do you clean that cool mist -- like by using vinegar in it from time to time?  I have one similar and find that over time (and not much time at that) it moves less and less water for me.  A vinegar cycle (out of the GH environment!) helped a tiny bit but not much.

Thanks for the tek.  All solid advice.

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Re: Frank's easy mini-GH, no condensation and 24/7 FAE [Re: Queen of Kings]
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Yep, for all the scaling and mineral deposits, I use a nice vinegar soak :thumbup:

For the ultrasonic I only use distilled water. That way I never have to worry about the fogger disc getting buildup all over it. I need to add that to the OP.


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Re: Frank's easy mini-GH, no condensation and 24/7 FAE [Re: FrankHorrigan]
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What is your room temp? I am still trying to dial in a GH and I'm getting stupid amounts of condensation, resulting in poor RH, so I'm wondering if it's because I am keeping it my garage, which is dropping to around 12-15c at nights at the moment and only getting to around 18-20c by day. I have a fishtank heater + airstone in a big tub at the bottom of the GH and have just lowered the temp in that to about 22c, which seems to have helped a little. However the RH is still sitting down near 75%. I have a fan blowing fresh air in for 15 mins every hour and an ultrasonic in the top, running for 4 minutes every 2 hours. Should I increase the ultrasonic increments?

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Re: Frank's easy mini-GH, no condensation and 24/7 FAE [Re: FrankHorrigan]
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llama_police said:
What is your room temp? I am still trying to dial in a GH and I'm getting stupid amounts of condensation, resulting in poor RH, so I'm wondering if it's because I am keeping it my garage, which is dropping to around 12-15c at nights at the moment and only getting to around 18-20c by day. I have a fishtank heater + airstone in a big tub at the bottom of the GH and have just lowered the temp in that to about 22c, which seems to have helped a little. However the RH is still sitting down near 75%. I have a fan blowing fresh air in for 15 mins every hour and an ultrasonic in the top, running for 4 minutes every 2 hours. Should I increase the ultrasonic increments?


I don't recommend trying to adjust the temps inside the greenhouse, I would move it inside to a room with more stable temps.

Temp differential between the inside and outside of the GH will cause condensation and lower your RH.

At 75% RH you're going to need to run your ultrasonic as often as needed to keep your substrates / casings from drying up to quickly. I would try experimenting with different timings for the ultrasonic and watch the way the casings/substrates behave, then continue to adjust accordingly until you find a sweet spot.


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Re: Frank's easy mini-GH, no condensation and 24/7 FAE [Re: FrankHorrigan]
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I had a feeling you'd say that. Good to know at least that I am on the right track... sorta...

Unfortunately, there's nowhere else I can put it, not that is any warmer in any case. I have previously been running the ultrasonic for 15 mins every hour, then dropped that to every 3 hours when the condensation started to become a problem. I might bump it back up to 15 mins every 2 hours now that the condensation seems to be improving after dropping the temps inside.

Thanks for the reassurance, Frank. You're an asset to this community!

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Re: Frank's easy mini-GH, no condensation and 24/7 FAE [Re: llama_police]
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Hey Frank! A question not related to this thread but I know it's the best way to get a hold of you. How do you dry your fruits? I'm currently just fanning them but i'd like to know a better way if I was planning to do more tubs in the future.

Do you use Damprid? I'm trying to find a store where I could buy wtv works best to dry them.

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Re: Frank's easy mini-GH, no condensation and 24/7 FAE [Re: Maya Boomba]
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Maya Boomba said:
Hey Frank! A question not related to this thread but I know it's the best way to get a hold of you. How do you dry your fruits? I'm currently just fanning them but i'd like to know a better way if I was planning to do more tubs in the future.

Do you use Damprid? I'm trying to find a store where I could buy wtv works best to dry them.


Use a dehydrator.

Next time send me a PM instead of jacking the thread :thumbup:


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Re: Frank's easy mini-GH, no condensation and 24/7 FAE [Re: FrankHorrigan]
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Can you provide links to amazon or like home depot with the exact brand and model of the coolmist and ultrasonic I am wanting to purchase today but there is a lot out there and its confusing.

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Re: Frank's easy mini-GH, no condensation and 24/7 FAE [Re: joeydimes]
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I would if they were at all important :shrug:

I don't even look at brands anymore.

The ones pictured, it's a $35 cool mist (wicking/filter) from wal-mart during winter months.  It holds 1 gallon of water and it has a low and high setting. I use the low setting.

The ultrasonic is a $60 ultrasonic, also from wal-mart during winter months.  It holds 1.25 gallons of water (I believe).

I bought these with no particular specifics in mind, the only thing you should consider is how often you want to fill them (capacity) and if they fit in your GH (very important.)  Just stay away from foggers meant for reptile terrariums and other small or low-capacity ultrasonics, you'll be filling them constantly.


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Re: Frank's easy mini-GH, no condensation and 24/7 FAE [Re: FrankHorrigan]
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http://www.walmart.com/ip/Optimus-2.0-Gallon-Cool-Mist-Evaporative-Humidifier/16517841

for the cool mist

I am still unsure for the ultrasonic

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Re: Frank's easy mini-GH, no condensation and 24/7 FAE [Re: joeydimes]
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It'd work fine :thumbup:


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Re: Frank's easy mini-GH, no condensation and 24/7 FAE [Re: FrankHorrigan]
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can you post a link for the ultrasonic I just really don't want to get the wrong kind//also where did you get your greenhouse//I see a few different types and prices anything to look for in those

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Re: Frank's easy mini-GH, no condensation and 24/7 FAE [Re: joeydimes]
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http://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/storage-buildings/greenhouses/planthouse-5-greenhouse-clear/p-1920544-c-10122.htm

would a bigger one like this be ok//

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Re: Frank's easy mini-GH, no condensation and 24/7 FAE [Re: joeydimes]
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i'm working on dialing in my mini-gh.  what should i be looking for in substrate change?  How can I tell of its to dry/to wet?

other than obvious pooling

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Re: Frank's easy mini-GH, no condensation and 24/7 FAE [Re: bassclef]
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for me it was always having beads of moisture on the surface but not pooling


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Re: Frank's easy mini-GH, no condensation and 24/7 FAE [Re: cronicr]
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cronicr said:
for me it was always having beads of moisture on the surface but not pooling


that's about where i'm at now, great! thanks

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Re: Frank's easy mini-GH, no condensation and 24/7 FAE [Re: cronicr]
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cronicr said:
for me it was always having beads of moisture on the surface but not pooling


:whathesaid:

When it's cased you want to make sure your casing layer is always moist, never wet or dry though.


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