Humidifiers & Laziness

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guitarguy10

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I have to add more water to my humidifier at least once a day (and it's a relatively decent sized one for a small grow tent, like 1.1 gallon).

This is annoying me cuz it's hard to reach and fill it. Does anyone have any idea of like a diy solution that would save me from having to do this every day? Like a way to feed it from a larger reservoir of water?
 
macsnax

macsnax

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There a ton of diy info here to get you going. But I feel like I should warn you.. .. If that thing has a filter you CAN NOT be lazy about sterilizing it. You will end up with bud mold. Check out the diy section for humidifier hacks and even builds.
 
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guitarguy10

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Ok thank you i'll try and find something.

It has a filter, which I plan on replacing/cleaning frequently and I only run RO water in it.
 
BurnzyBurnz

BurnzyBurnz

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guitarguy10 said:
I have to add more water to my humidifier at least once a day (and it's a relatively decent sized one for a small grow tent, like 1.1 gallon).

This is annoying me cuz it's hard to reach and fill it. Does anyone have any idea of like a diy solution that would save me from having to do this every day? Like a way to feed it from a larger reservoir of water?
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I Literally just solved this problem. I too was in the same boat you are in currently. It sucks I know. This particular humidifier I assure you this will solve your problem.
Digital display, 25% - 65% range and 2.5G tank. I have mine set at 55% and I only need to fill it every 3 days. I'm very pleased and spend way less time worrying about my temps and time in general in my grow room. I included a link to the humidifier I am talking about and own. It took me 3 different humidifiers to finally find this one. It is a bit expensive but it's well worth it. Trust me. This is the answer to your problems.

https://www.google.com/search?q=humidifiers+digital+display+canadian+tire&client=ms-android-samsung-ss&biw=360&bih=612&tbm=isch&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiNrOuKucThAhUZ24MKHfmUAZgQ_AUIECgC#imgrc=lF91dnPkwBdT2M
 
dstroy

dstroy

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guitarguy10 said:
I have to add more water to my humidifier at least once a day (and it's a relatively decent sized one for a small grow tent, like 1.1 gallon).

This is annoying me cuz it's hard to reach and fill it. Does anyone have any idea of like a diy solution that would save me from having to do this every day? Like a way to feed it from a larger reservoir of water?
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dstroy

dstroy

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guitarguy10 said:
Hrm ... enlighten me please, because i'm pretty dense. In fact I have no idea what either of those items are (led alone how to use them). One looks like a drill bit of some sort? lol

I've been hunting through the DIY subforum and on page 20 I still havn't found any threads that address this issue :(
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A stepped drill bit and a float valve. Drill a hole in the tank, install the float valve and plumb it into your RO.
 
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Bookush34

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BurnzyBurnz said:
I Literally just solved this problem. I too was in the same boat you are in currently. It sucks I know. This particular humidifier I assure you this will solve your problem.
Digital display, 25% - 65% range and 2.5G tank. I have mine set at 55% and I only need to fill it every 3 days. I'm very pleased and spend way less time worrying about my temps and time in general in my grow room. I included a link to the humidifier I am talking about and own. It took me 3 different humidifiers to finally find this one. It is a bit expensive but it's well worth it. Trust me. This is the answer to your problems.

https://www.google.com/search?q=humidifiers+digital+display+canadian+tire&client=ms-android-samsung-ss&biw=360&bih=612&tbm=isch&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiNrOuKucThAhUZ24MKHfmUAZgQ_AUIECgC#imgrc=lF91dnPkwBdT2M
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That’s the same one I bought. But I do the whole house with it.

Works great plenty of room for a float valve too.
 
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guitarguy10

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Yeah looks like a nice humidifier but I already bought one (and can't return it because I've used it) and that ones price is way too expensive and also a bit too large for my small grow tent.

Thanks though, I dunno if mine is big enough to drill for a float valve but i will just keep looking for solutions. Thanks.
 
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Bookush34

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guitarguy10 said:
Yeah looks like a nice humidifier but I already bought one (and can't return it because I've used it) and that ones price is way too expensive and also a bit too large for my small grow tent.

Thanks though, I dunno if mine is big enough to drill for a float valve but i will just keep looking for solutions. Thanks.
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Carefull about putting a float in the tank. If it looses vacuume it will dump all over the ground.

Best place for a float is in the bottom tray if using a wick style.
 
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