do the oil have contact with plastic component of the device? how many drops per usage &amp; how long before refill? my apartment is 2 floors &amp; over 1000 sq ft. would it cover the whole area?
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No the oils do not contact the plastic tubing. They stay in the bottom of the glass container. I use this diffuser every night but have it set appropriately to run 10 minutes every hour. I also have this set on the lower fan setting as I just use it in my bedroom. I use approx. 40 drops and have to refill at my usage about once a week. As for covering your entire apartment I do not think that it would. Possibly one floor at higher fan speed. I would consider the Aroma Ace as an alternative which is used in Vanderbilt Hospital ER. You attach a bottle of oil ( this can be a single oil or blend that you create) and it draws from the bottle. It also has different fan speeds and covers a large area. It has different interval times on and off.
2285050
The dropper is glass so that should not be a problem if you don't overfill the dropper or let it lie on it's side so the oil does not come into contact with the rubber bulb.
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(1) Personally, I would NOT dispense anything oil-based. The fluid mechanism in the FloorMate is designed for mild-to-medium detergent. The output "plumbing" can become irreparably clogged or otherwise damaged. (2) The suction "plumbing" may be somewhat more forgiving. If you apply a thin coat of oil-based liquid by some other method such as sponge mop, and then use the FloorMate with its detergent mix to flush and suction up very dilute Murphy's, it would be more safe (in my lay opinion). I have used our FloorMate to suction up several types of spills through the years, and no damage to the equipment has occurred. But none of those spills have been oil-based. Wishing you the best... (1) Personally, I would NOT dispense anything oil-based. The fluid mechanism in the FloorMate is designed for mild-to-medium detergent. The output "plumbing" can become irreparably clogged or otherwise damaged. (2) The suction "plumbing" may be somewhat more forgiving. If you apply a thin coat of oil-based liquid by some other method such as sponge mop, and then use the FloorMate with its detergent mix to flush and suction up very dilute Murphy's, it would be more safe (in my lay opinion). I have used our FloorMate to suction up several types of spills through the... » Read More (1) Personally, I would NOT dispense anything oil-based. The fluid mechanism in the FloorMate is designed for mild-to-medium detergent. The output "plumbing" can become irreparably clogged or otherwise damaged. (2) The suction "plumbing" may be somewhat more forgiving. If you apply a thin coat of oil-based liquid by some other method such as sponge mop, and then use the FloorMate with its detergent mix to flush and suction up very dilute Murphy's, it would be more safe (in my lay opinion). I have used our FloorMate to suction up several types of spills through the years, and no damage to the equipment has occurred. But none of those spills have been oil-based. Wishing you the best... « Show Less
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YEP! I've been doing it for a week now. Just don't do citrus.. I use only Young Living (I won't get into an argument about purity here, but I am quite certain of the purity of my oils) - I filled the bottle with water, then added 10 drops of EO, then shake it before each time that you fill the atomizer. Works WONDERFULLY. I was the one walking around Convention this week, using it - I bet I sold 100 of them. :)
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The bottle of oil with mine was almost empty when it arrived with only a little amount of oil left. It was mostly clear light weight oil, so I used stainless sewing machine oil as a replacement, since it's able to function at high speed and temperature. Have used my jackhammer repeated and up to 6 hours in one day (would not recommend doing that to your body) the neiko worked flawlessly. Hope this helps
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I put about six drops in the air hose fitting every time I use it. If used for long periods I add oil every couple hours.
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i have only used it on my hands and been very careful not to drip outside the unit - i reuse the wax since i'm the only person using it - i was leaving it on all the time but decided to call the manufacturer about that and was told it would burn out very quickly if i didnt turn the unit off after each use - so now i do that but find i dont have 2 hours to wait each time i want to use it which means i use it less often :( why dont you call them directly, like i did, and ask about cleaning it - i just found this # 1-866-360-3226 and they may be able to direct you to the correct department - they are part of Merck - good luck (PS i like the idea noted below about wiping it after each use) i have only used it on my hands and been very careful not to drip outside the unit - i reuse the wax since i'm the only person using it - i was leaving it on all the time but decided to call the manufacturer about that and was told it would burn out very quickly if i didnt turn the unit off after each use - so now i do that but find i dont have 2 hours to wait each time i want to use it which means i use it less often :( why dont you call them directly, like i did, and ask about cleaning it - i just found this # 1-866-360-3226 and they may be able to direct you to the correct department -... » Read More i have only used it on my hands and been very careful not to drip outside the unit - i reuse the wax since i'm the only person using it - i was leaving it on all the time but decided to call the manufacturer about that and was told it would burn out very quickly if i didnt turn the unit off after each use - so now i do that but find i dont have 2 hours to wait each time i want to use it which means i use it less often :( why dont you call them directly, like i did, and ask about cleaning it - i just found this # 1-866-360-3226 and they may be able to direct you to the correct department - they are part of Merck - good luck (PS i like the idea noted below about wiping it after each use) « Show Less
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Hi Si, I tried it with a timer and it did not work. I turned it on for 2 hrs before work and then again when I get home. I had to play with the amount of oils I put in it until I found the amount of drops that works for me (so that it's not too strong or too weak!)
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Didn't bring mine down, as a matter of fact, the thing blew up in the middle of the night and sprayed hot, putrid smelling oil clear across the room, soaking the floor, bedspread, curtains and everything in its path. My grown daughter was in the bed at the time and had her face covered, sleeping, so she was not harmed. We only worried about the cance causing oil(or whatever it sprayed) that came from China. Had to trash everything, no saving it. Wouldn't touch that brand for a million dollars!
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I would suggest an e-mail directly to the company. The woman who runs the company is very proud of her product and service. Consequently, I'm sure she will give you all of he help she can. I have used one bottle over about 2 months and it has been just fine--but I've also followed their instructions and have kept the oil in a cool spot in the house--Not hard in Mt!. I've been extremely satisfied with the product, both in terms of quality and price and in fact have recently ordered 2 more bottles.
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You never ever want to use plastic with any essential oils. The oils will leach the petrochemicals out of the plastic and put them into your body. Always use glass or metal. The metal rollers are fine....I'm assuming they are talking about the plastic housing.
1072132
I do it all the time, in my case, up to 8 drops of eucalyptus oil mixed into one capful of water. No harm to the unit or heating area at all. Works fine.
2025408
I think that depends on the thickness, heaviness of the oil used. you might need to dilute it.
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ooh no! What kind (both brand and 'flavor') of essential oils are you using? Brands can be important :/ I use an all natural set of oils from a company called Young Living and have not experienced any issues with the plastic quality... Maybe that brand you're using is too industrial?
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i don't know....does not bother me & i just tried a drop neat. maybe you are sensitive to it. try another oil.
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I had the same issue with my friends Storm Dimension it was 8 years old and had 200 or 300 games on it. It doesn't mean it's not working. Did you smell what anything similar to a bowling alley. my kitchen is where I run mine and it smelled like a bowling alley when I ran the Storm Dimension through it. I could not see the oil like my brand new Track LX. I took a look at it every 30 to 40 minutes and I notices small patches of oil on areas of the ball. My guess is the oils was coming out very slowly, giving it time to evaporate from the heat. REMEMBER THIS Device Really A Food dehydrator so, it is not unlikely for it to dry out the oil after it is extracted. I also, believe it depends on the type of cover-stock your ball uses. My Track is like a sponge from my research and will stop hooking after 30 games. When I run that one through it gives me up to a tablespoon of oil in bottom tray and ball is completely greased over. Your Cover Stock is a Hybrid. I am not familiar with that type. if it is designed to soak up oil or not. Also, I ran my friends 200-300 game ball at 165 degrees and rotated it every 45 min on a timer for 4 hours. A difference I see is your ball has Hybrid Cover stock. my Track LX has reactive resin. I would suggest running it a lot longer and at the highest temperature. The best way to tell if it is working is 1. You will smell the oil coming out 2. take it to the lanes and throw it, You will feel the difference if it worked on the ball. BTW the Storm Dimension I just did (4 plus hours) that had over 300 games on it. I just gave it back to him and last night he went spare, spare, and the next 10 in a row for 275. His best game in 4 or years or so. Please let me know how it works out for you.
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I think a plastic spray bottle would clog very easily. Plus, the plastic would leach into the oil and start to break down. I think a lot of people use these things around heat. I like that at least part of it wasn't made in China...