How to change the discs in an Ultrasonic Mist Maker with The House of Hydro

[@makeitlightup4170]

Once a week I put three tablespoons of vinegar in my water and I have been running mine 24/7 for 6 months now and it still works like new

[@TheHouseofHydro]

Awesome to hear! Thanks for the tip!

[@marvinloka1246]

Hi, 3 table spoons for how much water?

[@marcelinanoss8825]

make sure ou do a pH testing of your water,, too high will kill your plants or cuttings

[@gordreason9459]

Put a new disc in , and after I put it in correctly .... My mister works again !!! Thankyou .

[@TheHouseofHydro]

Glad to hear!

[@mikekasich836]

@@TheHouseofHydro why do they need new disks? What happens to the old ones?

[@carolineboenig7777]

Had a misting fountain with lights that can set on one color. Stopped working and could not find a replacement that stays on one preferred color choice. Attempted repair based on several recommendations. The trick was immersing the unit head that sits in the fountain bowl - immersing it in full strength white vinegar for an afternoon and overnight. The next day it began working, a little weakly at first then it gained and by afternoon was putting out a decent amount of water mist vapor. Saved our fountain which we use for attractive decor and humidifying the room.

[@RipperYouTubeOfficial]

Is there a way to put them back together so only 1 or 2 disc will be activated opposed to all of the disc?

[@TheHouseofHydro]

No, definitely do not run without all the discs installed. Getting water under the discs is a sure way to cause failure. The best way to reduce the output is to use a voltage controller like you can use for an inline fan to turn it up or down. We have them available on our website or you can find them on Amazon.

[@RipperYouTubeOfficial]

@@TheHouseofHydro great idea, thanks!

[@marcelinanoss8825]

the discs are so corroded that the key wont turn them, does soaking in vinegar over night help loosen them?

[@TheHouseofHydro]

Hi, I would recommend soaking them in vinegar for a couple hours and using an adjustable wrench in conjunction with the disc key. You can slide the adjustable wrench down to the bottom of the disc key and use the wrench to turn the disk while keeping very heavy pressure pressed down on the key so it doesn't pop out

[@lineways5477]

Whats that red standing out thing on those which have it? A fuse?

[@TheHouseofHydro]

It's a small red LED. We no longer have these on the units because they were a fail point and caused problems. None of our new units have them at all!

[@lineways5477]

@@TheHouseofHydro That's no way a led, I meant not on this type but if you search for 3 Head Mist Maker Ultrasonic I have this that red thing can be turned out from it whats under is some weird plastic so no idea what that is lol

[@TheHouseofHydro]

@@lineways5477 some of the units have a GFI breaker on them that is located under a red cap. This might be what you're seeing, but it's on the transformer.

[@ericcaldwell3584]

Could I use Teflon tape, Teflon paste, or even some medium strength thread locker (the blue stuff) to help prevent these rings from backing out on their own?

[@TheHouseofHydro]

Teflon tape would be pretty hard to use, but a small drop of threadlocker may help. It's pretty rare they back out though.

[@BadestakaAdirisias]

Hello. I own a mist maker with 9 ceramics by biotop. Is a bigger version of this at your video. The first day that it worked, after 9 hour the 6 ceramics of the 9 have stopped working. The other 3 are still working. Why this happened and what should i do next? Maybe change the 6 ceramic that aren’t working?

[@TheHouseofHydro]

You can try replacing the discs, but it sounds like part of your unit has shorted. You will likely need to replace the entire fogging head, not just the discs. If you email us a picture of your father, I might be able to get you the replacement parts if your fittings are similar to ours

[@proteus1]

Where do you get the clear sealed ring inside the ring as mine are Brocken down

[@TheHouseofHydro]

They're typically good for the life of the unit, but if you need some, you can email me at [e-mail] and I can get you taken care of.

[@shazuteachbd8652]

How can i get the ceramic disk

[@TheHouseofHydro]

thehouseofhydro.com/collections/all-products/products/high-output-replacement-discs

[@marcelinanoss8825]

tip to everyone,, to prevent your water from getting too hot, put a timer on your mister and let it run 15 every hour 24 hours a day

[@akhileshbudhiraja54]

Thank you so much for the video. Any clue how long would the discs last in fertilizer or any other liquid of viscosity different than water?

[@TheHouseofHydro]

Typically they have last 3 to 5,000 hours in clean, cool water. You will have faster buildup from the solids and fertilizer, but the non-stick ceramic glaze that we coat the discs with will release any buildup after soaking in vinegar for just a few minutes. If you have any other questions just let me know!

[@olgacolon7548]

How to take a top of the ultrasonic 6l humidifiers

[@marekk7151]

Can I clean it with boiling water and vinegar ? I bought second hand electric fireplace and this unit is covered all in calc

[@TheHouseofHydro]

Definitely don't use boiling water. I would recommend soaking it in vinegar and lightly scrubbing it clean.

[@Cheri-q8s]

How do you change the o ring you said is in there?

[@TheHouseofHydro]

The clear o-ring inside the unit is usually good for the life of the transducer. You can remove it gently using the tip of a pencil though.

[@DizzyNLD]

Hello good sir. I have a 10 head fogger which is a year old now, hooked up to an inkbird controller inside a tub to provide humidity for mushroom growing. It worked fine for that period of time but I’ve ran into an issue: the fogger is not making mist for the whole time the controller is giving it power. Fog is created (by all 10 discs) for about 5 seconds and then the discs suddenly stop working. The controller is still giving it power and the fan that’s also controlled by the inkbird is also still running. If I leave the setup running the discs will make mist every few minutes for 5 seconds and stop again. Although they should be running the whole time the controller is giving the unit power because it’s below the RH threshold. If the discs do not seem to be malfunctioning, what else could it be? I’d appreciate your expert opinion

[@TheHouseofHydro]

Hi, great to hear from you! If you have the 10 disc unit, it doesn't sound like it is our unit. However, the most common cause of problems is moisture under the discs. I would recommend pulling all of your discs out and drying out the area underneath of them with a hair dryer for a couple minutes. This might correct the problem. You may also have a problem with water intrusion around the water level sensor based on the symptoms you are experiencing. If you can get it dried out and put some epoxy around the water level sensor, this may fix it. If you need anything else, feel free to send me an email at [e-mail] Thanks!

[@DizzyNLD]

@@TheHouseofHydro You’re right. It’s not one of your units, I’m sorry. But it’s very hard to find expert knowledge on these machines, so I thought I’d just shoot you the problem. Thanks for the advice, these are two great possible solutions. And since your service seems to be excellent I’ll definitely consider your company when I need a replacement or a spare. Thanks again and have a good day

[@TheHouseofHydro]

@@DizzyNLD no worries at all, I'm happy to help! I just wanted to make sure it wasn't ours. If you need anything else just let me know!

[@Choc_Chilla]

I find a good trick with difficult threads is to go the wrong way just a little, while gently pressing down, as soon as you feel a small click (the feel of the leading edge of the thread dropping down), then go the correct way and you should be threaded correctly. I'm not very good at explaining things these days. I hope I helped someone somewhere :P

[@nickkempel6540]

I do that every time I put a cap on a water bottle.

[@mtkkuluckaTuncay]

Hi Piezo disc diameter in this product? how many MHz? Could you please provide information?

[@TheHouseofHydro]

Hi, it is a 20 mm disc at .7 MHz. You can find them at theHouseofhydro.com Thanks!

[@mtkkuluckaTuncay]

@@TheHouseofHydro Thank you very much for your interest

[@rohandebbarma7465]

Can i use aquagaurd water

[@TheHouseofHydro]

If you're talking about reverse osmosis water, yes, you can use it. You just want to avoid extremely low TDS water such as distilled. It's preferable that you use a water with a TDS over 15 ppm to assure that the water level sensor makes a good connection. Thanks!

[@zulhakimzulkifli6040]

hi is it normal to get shock when i touch the white damper area when the device is on? cause im afraid it might have electric leak

[@TheHouseofHydro]

Yes, it is normal. It's not an electrical shock that you are feeling. It is the ultrasonic vibrations coming off of the disc that you feel. It certainly feels like a shock though! You should avoid touching the discs so you do not damage them. They are fragile. We have information about this, as well as many other things on our websites FAQ page length to the top of our homepage. We definitely recommend looking through everything for a ton of operating, maintenance, and care information. Thanks!

[@jonaseriksson3782]

Okay I need to know if I'm screwed on this one. I bought an Exo Terra fogger a while back, and my knowledge around foggers to this day is slim. When I got the fogger, I just placed it in the aquarium and ran it, it worked great for months. Now all of a sudden it won't work, led won't turn on and it's pumping out little to no mist. I googled it and found out that you need this membrane/disc. Is my fogger busted forever, or will buying a disc fix it?

[@jonaseriksson3782]

Or, well. Atleast I think i don't have a disc in it. It's brass colored.

[@TheHouseofHydro]

You can replace the brass discs with ours. You just need to know the size. Smaller than a penny is a 16mm disc, and larger is a 20mm disc. If it's still putting out some fog, you should only need new discs, or it may be a short of some kind. It's most likely discs that you need. Our high speed discs should help increase production as well. If you go on our website and buy the discs and they don't fix the unit, I'll sell you the whole mist maker kit for the remaining cost. ie. $29.99 minus the $12.49 you paid for the 3 pack of discs. Thanks! John

[@jonaseriksson3782]

Wow, thank you for replying so quickly! Do you ship to Sweden as well?

[@TheHouseofHydro]

No problem! Yes, we ship worldwide. You can find them in our international shop here. International shipping is included in the prices on this page. thehouseofhydro.com/store/p107/%283%29_High_Output_Replacement_Discs_20mm_or_16mm_available_%28Shipped_Overseas%29.html I don't always see messages on youtube, so if you need anything else, please email me at [e-mail] Thanks, john

[@chrisdee8957]

Is there a way to block one of the disks if say you didn't need that much fog per minute ? I have a controller but its very on and off and I would prefer it be on for longer periods with less vapour.

[@TheHouseofHydro]

Unfortunately there isn't a way to "block" a disc. The only way to reduce the output of the fogger is to use our mist output controller in order to turn down the voltage resulting in a lower fog output. Please do not try to remove a disc to reduce the output. The spring area under the disc has a circuit board that will certainly short out if you allow water in that area. If you have any other questions just let me know! The output controllers can be found on our website at thehouseofHydro.com Thanks!

[@chrisdee8957]

@@TheHouseofHydrothanks for the reply, what about a piece of duct tape or some sticky tact over one of the discs, would that be ok ? If I could find a stainless steel disc of the same dimensions could I put that instead of the ceramic ?

[@TheHouseofHydro]

@@chrisdee8957 no, it would melt the duct tape. Ultrasonic vibrations cause heat. I would recommend to either choking down your output tube to reduce the air flow, or using a voltage controller. Any other way and you are likely to damage something.

[@chrisdee8957]

@@TheHouseofHydro hmmm ok. I could choke out the output I suppose. It would theoretically half my output and therefore cause less drastic controller input. Thanks for the information about causing heat, I was surprised and glad I asked.

[@Jude-to7lw]

Is there a way to eliminate or control the fountain part of the mist maker? In other words just have it misting so that water puddles don’t form outside of the container. I have a small cauldron in the house for Halloween, but the mister also sprays too much of a fountain causing spillage. And a bigger container doesn’t create enough mist to come out of the cauldron. Any help would be appreciated.

[@TheHouseofHydro]

Hi, You can use the splash guard to prevent that. Please make sure it is a House of Hydro fogger, or it may not fit. You can also make your own with a little creativity. :-) thehouseofhydro.com/products/splash-guard-for-one-disc-mist-maker

[@kaytee1859]

the rings are too tight to open. Any other tool that I can use to remove them?

[@TheHouseofHydro]

Hi, if the rings are stuck, you can use a disk key in combination with an adjustable crescent wrench. Keep pressure on the key while you use the wrench to turn the base of the key right up against the retaining ring. This will help keep the key from twisting. Hopefully that helps. If you need anything else just let me know!

[@kaytee1859]

@@TheHouseofHydro I used a long nose pliers and hold the base of the key and it worked for one of my mist maker. The other is just too tight. Thank you so much for this idea.

[@hurlrules1]

​@@kaytee1859 you could try using a small hammer along with a hard wooden dowel in between in order to beat around on the retaining ring without damaging it in order to loosen up any possible buildup that could be causing it to not want to be removed

[@Purity262]

I have unscrewed the ring and the disks won't pop out... the suckers seem really stuck in there.. bran new unit.! no clue what I should do.

[@TheHouseofHydro]

Hi, good to hear from you. The disc sounds like it's just sticking to the O-ring below it. You can take the tip of a pen, or the edge of your thumb and just press down on the corner of the disc and it will pop out easily. If you need anything else, just shoot us an email through the contact page on our website. That's The best way to get a hold of us! Thanks!

[@Purity262]

@@TheHouseofHydro I totally was just being overly careful and didn't want to use much force. I did what you said and they popped right out... I feel kinda silly but I really appreciate you taking the time and responding to my comment... Happy Holidays!

[@TheHouseofHydro]

@@Purity262 Haha, no worries! Every once in a while I get somebody that asks me about that 🙂 Happy holidays!

[@mikekasich836]

Why do the ceramic things need to be changed? They look new

[@TheHouseofHydro]

It's just a demonstration video for my customers. Discs can lose their rigidity after a while and need cleaned or replaced. If cleaning doesn't help, then replacement discs are necessary.

[@khaoulabenziane2830]

Thx

[@thefishylife6823]

What is the rubber foot for that's on the cord about 6" from the mister?

[@TheHouseofHydro]

Hi, are you talkin about the bundle of cord?

[@MAGnetICus_Attractus]

That is a plug that goes in the fountain. Basically a bung for when the cord enters the water below the water line.

[@Pixel_Particle]

Anyone have any clue how to disassemble the housing of these things?

[@TheHouseofHydro]

They are completely filled with potting epoxy, so unfortunately they are not able to be opened up further than just removing the discs.

[@Sanjaya.R]

I have a unit. but now its not working. however Red LED works fine. if i change the disk, will it work? Please Help..

[@TheHouseofHydro]

Hi, if it has an LED, it is not our unit. Unless it is from years and years ago. If the LED is working, and If changing the disk does not work, it's probably time to buy a new unit. They are not repairable. Check out our site at thehouseofhydro.com. Thanks!

[@Pulse_nerd72]

How much time does the actual unit last? (I'm not talking about the discs)

[@TheHouseofHydro]

Hi, good to hear from you! The length of time the unit lasts varies quite a bit. It really depends on run time, water temperature, water quality, and proper maintenance. Most of my customers return between 1.5 and 3.5 years for a replacement transducer.

[@salihbalkan5083]

What materials does this contain? Is it's cable made from PVC?

[@TuPham81]

Wheres the troubleshooting video?

[@TheHouseofHydro]

Hi, check the FAQ section linked at the top of our homepage. Thanks!

[@jadenreececoffey9196]

How could I open it if I don’t have a key

[@TheHouseofHydro]

Put on work gloves, and use pair of scissors opened up slightly and put the points in the ring slots,...then use an adjustable wrench at the very base to turn it. If you're a customer of ours, just email us for a replacment. Or you can find them here for sale. Thanks! thehouseofhydro.com/store/p73/High_Output_Replacement_Discs_20mm_or_16mm_available_%283_Pack%29.html

[@FiguraMolenMedia]

What is flat screwdriver

[@TheHouseofHydro]

HI, It comes with the kit to change the discs. They are for sale here. Thanks for looking! thehouseofhydro.com/store/p73/High_Output_Replacement_Discs_20mm_or_16mm_available_%283_Pack%29.html

[@sertint]

wehere to buy the disks??

[@TheHouseofHydro]

Hi, you can find them on our website at thehouseofhydro.com

[@kerojamdelarosa3386]

What the name of that mist maker?

[@TheHouseofHydro]

They are House of Hydro Mist Makers. You can find more here. thehouseofhydro.com

[@rudrarishi2523]

Very nice Video so well explained -- Thank you

[@RICHLES01]

I bought one and all it does is shoot water up...no mist???anyone know why

[@TheHouseofHydro]

Hi, good to hear from you. You can always email me direct at [e-mail] The first thing I would check is to make sure you're not using it in distilled water or AC condensate. Also make sure you don't have any additives in the water like bleach. Bleach can leave a film on the discs that greatly reduces performance. If neither of those ring a bell, try putting a new disc in it from the extra pack that we sent you. When you change outthe desk, see if there's any water in the spring area. If there is, let it dry out really well and put in a new disc. If none of those work, shoot me an email directly and we will get it taken care of. I don't always see you two messages because I don't check them as often as an email.

[@rohandebbarma7465]

Can i use aquagaurd watrer

[@shohaghossain1416]

my disc destroy..now,,,how to mist maker disc making may home easy.....plz..... my county Bangladesh... help.... me

[@TheHouseofHydro]

shohag hossain hi, I'm not sure what you're asking. We sell missed makers worldwide and have 230v units available. Please check our website for more information.

[@ashleyklassen5390]

Are all discs the same size? I have a mist maker lamp and I just got a brand new unit for it cause I could not track down the discs for the old one. But I kept the old one! Now I would like to change it out in the old one and see if it will work again.

[@TheHouseofHydro]

There are 16mm discs, and 20mm. We have 20mm in our units, and most others are 16, The easiest way to measure your disc is using a penny. The 20mm discs are slightly larger, the 16mm are slightly smaller. Here's a link to both...thehouseofhydro.com/store/p73/High_Output_Replacement_Discs_20mm_or_16mm_available_%283_Pack%29.html

[@whistlingbadger]

Thanks!

[@PrakashKumar-mh6in]

This item price

[@TheHouseofHydro]

Hi, Please see our store for all our items. Do forget to check out our FAQ and Fog Blog linked at the top of the page as well. Thanks! thehouseofhydro.com/collections/all-products

[@bv7542]

Hi I I take out me please help me

[@melisadavis7931]

I bought some replacement disc off ebay, they were metal not ceramic.

[@TheHouseofHydro]

They weren't from us! 😄 I have never had metal discs for sale. I'm happy to sell you some high-speed ceramic ones though.

[@hurlrules1]

You guys dont have the 16mm discs anymore the link is broken when clicking on it and apon searching the sight nothing at all only the 20mm discs are available

[@TheHouseofHydro]

Sorry, we stopped selling those 16 mm discs. All of our foggers are now and there is a very large minimum order quantity in order to have them produced. You should be able to find some on eBay or Amazon from another seller. Sorry for the inconvenience

[@hurlrules1]

​@TheHouseofHydro that figures personally I wouldn't even waist my time to search other websites for a 16mm disc because they would not be the same and it would honestly be cheaper just to buy a whole new unit

[@TheHouseofHydro]

@@hurlrules1 sorry I couldn't be of more help. If it is a house of hydro fogger that you have, it should be a 20 mm disc that accepts. If it's not House of hydro then it could definitely be 16mm