External Ultrasonic Fogger

jpstod · #1 (**permalink**) 02-05-2008, 04:09 PM

Well I finally did it. I was amazed that even I could do this. Especially since I have the Flu and on the Verge of Pneumonia as of right now. So I was tired and exhausted. Thinking on My feet was not very easy today.

First I got the Reli On Ultrasonic Humidifier Model H-0695-0.
It has a 2.2 Gallon tank.
Purchased at Wal-mart Under $30.00

Without a defined plans, I was thinking on my feet while looking at different stuff for plumbing. I finally gave up the eleborate plan that was trying to form with varoius ways to attach stuff to the Tanks and settled for just 3 things.

I adapted it with 3 PVC Pieces.
a 1 1/2" Coupling...fits tight in the Cap. No Air leaks.

a 1 1/2" x 1 1/4" Bushing

a 1" x 3/4" adapter.

There was a tight fit Between the tank and the Coupling so No Permanment Attachment there. Easy to slip in and out to Make filling the Tank and cleaning it easy.

There is a air leak when you put the Adapter inside the Bushing. So I siliconed it. Just Used DAP AQAURIUM silicone. I know there is cheaper alternatives. Put it was there, it was a convient size tube, and required no Tools to apply.

The Unit is extremely quite. You can't hear anything. Fills the Tanks extremely fast on the full setting.

Here is the Start of the Tank filling

You can see the Flex hose in this shot.

A few Seconds into the Start of the Humidifier
I will play around with the setting more to get various amounts of fog in the Tanks.

And Actually Watch the Gauges to see the effectiveness of raising Humidity in each tank later.

I still need to decide if I want to plumb all the tanks together or just move the hose back and forth between tanks. If so that will involve finding the right tubing. Right now it will just be temporary because I discovered that my CPAP Breathing Machine hose fits over the Adapter. I need to go look at a medical supply store and see what they have available in various lengths. Its flexible and light weight. I can't find anything similar at any home improvement stores locally. If they have various lengths I can easily make a supply line that disassembles easily to clean on a regular basis to prevent mold and mildew from growing in the lines

More phots of the Tanks can be seen by clicking any of the Pictures or the Picture Below

Layna · #2 (**permalink**) 02-05-2008, 07:22 PM

From what loads on my computer ( I have dial up and right now pictures are only loading part way...dial up sucks, lol) it looks cool. Some data on how much the humidty increases and for how long would be great if you get the time to figure it out.

jpstod · #3 (**permalink**) 02-06-2008, 08:47 PM

The Humidity rises

Well Today I did a quick watch.
Top Was 58% when I started..3 minutes later was 89%
Middle left was 63% at 90% 3 minutes later
Middle Right was 71% and 92% 3 minutes later

Mist Slider was a littleless than 1/2 open.

As for how long the Effects last will vary from tank to tank. The top tank has alot of dry spragrum moss in it. Seems to naturally hold the Humidity better than the Middle left which has mainly plants and not much ground clutter.

In All the Tanks, the Wood and Plants dewed over quickly, although the glass never did.

Within Minutes the Marbel Gecko in the middle right tank was licking the Plants to drink

Layna · #4 (**permalink**) 02-06-2008, 09:14 PM

Very Niiice.

rgunsolus · #5 (**permalink**) 08-03-2008, 01:48 AM

Thats excellent! Thank you. Does the mist cool the tank at all? I am planning a large (170 gal.) viv and am concerned about excess heat. I plan to heat the false bottom water table (2") to 70 degrees, plus the heat from 4 fluorecents above... the room they are in can get pretty warm during the day sometimes.... any comments/ suggestions?