Vapor coming out the bottom? I just set up the elephant one last night. I assembled it correctly (or so i hope). The vapor is pooling at the top but not at the force i expected so therefore it's not coming out it's trunk. Also, there is more vapor coming out the bottom. Is it normal? Or maybe i assembled it wrong? Vapor coming out the bottom? I just set up the elephant one last night. I assembled it correctly (or so i hope). The vapor is pooling at the top but not at the force i expected so therefore... » Read More Vapor coming out the bottom? I just set up the elephant one last night. I assembled it correctly (or so i hope). The vapor is pooling at the top but not at the force i expected so therefore it's not coming out it's trunk. Also, there is more vapor coming out the bottom. Is it normal? Or maybe i assembled it wrong? « Show Less
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I have same problem. What can we do to solve it, I tried to find the manual with no success.
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I just assembled mine and tried it as well, the vapor is coming out the bottom, I tried the wiggle technique, but still no help. I emailed the company but guess I won't hear back until Monday.
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The internal fan is broken, same with mine. Opened it up and its a cheap computer fan. I replaced it for 4 dollars at a computer store and it works. If you're under warranty, send it back or take the risk and replace the fan.Good luck
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This happened to me too, but in my case I just wiggled the tank so that more water pours into the lower reservoir and the mist stopped coming out the sides.
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The same thing is happening to me. I noticed since last night that the fan inside the unit is not working. The vapors just collect at the bottom of the base and stay there. Guess have to open the whole unit and order the kind of computer fan currently used inside that unit.
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clarify your question. I suspect you are overfilling the tank. You must allow "head room" so you can pump the tank up, filling the space with air.
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This is not a vaporizer,this is an air purifier. If there is steam coming out of it,then there is something wrong with it! However the air that comes out of it is cool.
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I've found that it only makes this sound when the water vapor is being released. You'll notice if you select an intermittent setting, it only makes the trickling sound when the vapor comes out.
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Yes..your hose might be pinched also, more the likely the vaper pump is bad.
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It does the same for me as well. Since I use it nearly daily it isn't as much of a problem for me. I find that I have to fill it weekly to get consistent fire. I'm sure the environment you store it in will effect the evaporation as well, I'm currently experimenting with this as I store both my Zippos and my misc pipe/cigar tools in a small sealed kitchen jar my wife donated to the cause. So far good results.
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Suprised it was damaged!! Mine was packed like a very well! As for the temp? I had that problem yesterday. Smoked a pork roast. Fired up just fine and was running too hot 250! Had both burners on low and both dampers open all the way. So, I turned the valve back on the propane tank. Next think I know the temp is at 150 and when I turn it up the temp will not increase. I shut everything down. Opened the valve on the propane tank all the way and restarted it. Worked fine after that. The propane regulators are very cheap now days and seem to have some issues. I have only used it 3 times and here are some suggestions. Keep what you are smoking if it is a small amount at the same level as the temp gauge. Only use 1 burner at a time. Why? When the 1st one burns out of wood chips you start the other. Then you can change out the chips and it is not hot. Wrap the pans in tin foil! They stay nice and it is an easy clean up when you are done. I am also looking into getting a very thin fire proof seal for the door. It is metal against metal and leaks some smoke. May not be worth the cost but a thought. Also..Make sure you burn it off!! Do it slow and work the vents and the doors as it heats up! They will stick! Hope this helps! Going to do a big turkey this weekend?! Yikes!!!
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Is it leaking the 'air' at the point where the aluminum bottom threads into the black top? If so, I would (which you may have already tried) try to make sure that the inner "straw/stem" piece is seated/centered properly and the top is as snug (without breaking it, obviously) as you can get it. I've had the situation - where mine also leaked as it was pressurized and I had to take the top back off and re-seat the stem piece. Now that I'm more careful to make sure it's seated right, I haven't had any more trouble (and I use it all the time). Also, make sure there is no debris that may be keeping the seal from seating properly. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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The directions say to add 1/8th teaspoon and if not steaming add another 1/8th teaspoon and at that point, you will think your at the beach with a sea spray coming at you, seriously and a little music, gurgling of the vaporizer ;-) That is how mine worked. Also due to the new vents on the front of the unit, the stream of hot vapor prevents getting burned so easilly and that is especially helpful if you have kids, including the fact that the head of the vaporizer doesn't come out as easy as the older ones, less able to burn a child should one get near it out of curiosity or knock it over somehow, pull on the cord etc... So where is the steam, inside further where the vents are, if you put your hand somewhat near the front quickly you will feel it steaming, and if you look from a distance at an angle, you will see the steam as well, it is just that the area is more protected that is all and for those who have kids, how can you argue with that, I can't.
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I'm going to ask some questions that may insult your intelligence: 1.)Is the attache propane tank full? 2.)Is the propane tank valve fully open? 3.) Is the boost valve on the Hot Max fully open? If all true, you have a defective unit - send it back. Mine worked fine with a full tank, fully opened tank valve and a fully opened boost value.
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The diffuser works wonderful. I love mine. The vapor does come out through the top but I don't believe it pumps air into the vase. Not sure about that. It works wonderful during cold, warm, hot weather. Just to make sure this is clear this isn't a nebulizer is a diffuser.
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I have had a the same thing happen, only mine didn't happen until several months after use. I'm not sure if this is the right thing to do, but I just "pop" it down with my hand kind of hard and it starts. As Scott said, it started doing that after I didn't get it sealed and it leaked. So I am guessing that there is just some "gunk" in there causing it to stick. If you wouldn't mind, please post what you find out from customer service. I am still able to use mine, but it continues to stick occasionally.
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Hi Caymansarah: I bought the Vapor and really like it. I have similar measurements to you so you should be ok with this product. I have found it comfortable and fully adjustable. Nathan has some great products and i've been pleased with everything I have purchased from this company. Go for it. Hope this helps.
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I have had similar problems with mine. I have to play with the flame size adjustment on the bottom of the insert. I've also had issue with the insert not wanting to recharge it's butane. Over all I am unhappy with this lighter insert.
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I just filled two of mine up today. I opened them slowly because the seal is so tight not even gas vapor can escape. There was a loud hissing sound when opened as the gasoline vapors escaped. that's how good the seal is. It locks down tight and nothing is getting out.
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same here- tried cleaning it, no luck- when I first turn it on a lot of mist comes out and then hardly any, then puffs, then nothingedit- just poured out a lot of the water out of the cup and it works beautifully again! I think it requires a lot less water in the cup than you might think...I misplaced the measuring cup that came with mine. Although if yours doesn't mist at all that's probably not the problem....edit again- it ran out of water before the cycle was done...so that doesn't seem right to me either
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So, I'm not sure if the other people got different cages, but when I received my black cages there was a bottom. yes, the bottom was caged, but there was a still a bottom. My cages only opened from the top on a hinge, so anything that had to be placed in terms of a candle or a flower vase, had to be placed in through the opened top.