using a cool spray humidifier??

Started by Cameltom, January 04, 2009, 06:10:25 AM

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Cameltom

i was thinking of using this technique.
one simply because i already have one, and second that i noticed that no one had perlite in there FC. if so it wouldn't be as messy.
but i also noticed that usually that there only used with bigger systems.
so i was wondering if using it on one large tote would be sufficient or would it be overkill????
one more thing would i have to use a substrait like perlite??
does any one now were i could look at some pics of this setup??
Thank you all

pinkstar

i used a large tote with perlite at the bottom, it worked fine for me. This is my first time so I went with what was easiest, and cheapest.

Cameltom

yes but i already have a humidifier so it would be cheaper for me to use it
thanks tho

Rapid_Recoil

Well never seen that type of humidifier used I have seen just the vapor humidifiers used that produce steam. I also just use perlite. I have 3 18 gallon contains that I bought and just added 2 inches of Perlite and drilled a shit ton of holes along the bottom and they work great for me had 7 picks already and all nice size mushies.

Cameltom

thats funny i have read in more than one place that a cool air humidifer is what u want to use
i may be rong but i beleiv thats whats used
i dont want 2 use perlite
i hate perlite and u guys just keep on telling me to use it
i know it works verry well i just want to know if if the humidifer would be overkill or not? im making my setup as me speak well on and off

psilocybin warrior

sufficient or would it be overkill?

-Could be both. But you could rig it to fit two fc's easy. And yes, their usually used for larger fc's like a martha setup or multiple fc's. You can find teks at the shroomery.

one more thing would i have to use a substrait like perlite??

-Perlite is not a substrate, its a volcanic rock that holds water and helps evaporation to maintain RH.

Doe's your humidifier have a timer?

thats funny i have read in more than one place that a cool air humidifer is what u want to use

- Cool mists are good, but in any case all humidifier's do the same things.

PW

Cameltom

-Perlite is not a substrate, its a volcanic rock that holds water and helps evaporation to maintain RH.

Doe's your humidifier have a timer?

so i should use it with the humidifer if the RH is too low right ???
why would it need a timer??? in case it makes the RH to high ??
so i shouldnt have it running all day???
should i put the hose on the bottom of the tote or like 5 inches up??
thanks for the help


psilocybin warrior

so i should use it with the humidifer if the RH is too low right

-If you using a coolmist perlite is unecessary.

why would it need a timer??? in case it makes the RH to high ??

-Maintaining RH.

so i shouldnt have it running all day???

-No.

should i put the hose on the bottom of the tote or like 5 inches up??

- 1-5 inches from the bottom is fine.

PW

Cameltom

I could use a cheesy pool time right 15Min increments??
Thank you thank you thank you
you know the answere to every thing i ask
thanks allot PW
i don't mean to be a burden



psilocybin warrior

If I felt any of this as a burden trust me.....you wouldn't hear from me.

>I could use a cheesy pool time right 15Min increments??

-Ive never heard of that, im an intermatic man.  I'd say depending on the size of your tub maybe 10-15 min every hour or so, it also depends on what you plan on using for FAE.

PW

Cameltom

i feal like a nummer  whats FAE stand for thanks

sin2win


Cameltom

would  soem holes coverd with a coffie filter work??

psilocybin warrior

Coffee filter's would do the job tho I would recommend polyfill (polyfiber fill) you can find it in the pet section at a meijer/walmart/pet store haha. Its only a couple bucks for a bag.

PW

Cameltom

ok ok how many holes do u think i should have in it??
when im done i will show u some pics of my fc
thats about all i can give u for helping me so much lol thank u so mauch

Baphom3t

I use a humidifier :)
But I don't use tubs.
If the humidifier produces a nice fog then you are good to use it.
If your tub is not that big 10 - 15 mins may saturate the cakes and cause more problems than it's worth.
I'd say 5 - 10 mins for any size tub and then that may be pushing it.
I use a indoor greenhouse and only run mine for 15 mins every hr or 2,depending on the ambient RH in the house and the season ;)

Baph



psilocybin warrior

Listin to Baph cuz he's got a real one, Im ghetto mcguiver stylin still but no complaints.

PW