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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I just bought this too. Got it at Canadian Tire. Vapors came out at first then after about 20 minutes no vapors then we found it leaking. Dried it out and we will be returning it over the weekend. This items sucks. Thinking that all bottle humidifiers will do the same thing so I will be purchasing another beaker one from pureguardian. They are are my Walmart for $29.99. I already have one and it works really well so I will picking up a second one for my daughter's room.
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Yes, we have experienced a few times that we were not able to light it. It seems to be similar to our Bar-b-que in terms of our inability to light it up. Which usually points to one of two things: either bad lighters or bad operator. I'm afraid it may be more of the latter! I know it's frustrating but we keep a lighter near the unit in case it doesn't light.
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Hey...same thing happened to me. Shake it to 'fluff up' the down. Puff it w your hand too. I did that for about 10 min. Mine ended up expanding. Mine is actually too warm for me. I have to run the heat down 4-5 degrees more than I used to.. but then I don't want to get out of bed in the am. Good luck w it...should be fine. Morrison
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I am not sure if it's normal or not but I have never had any issues with it. I just make sure to set it in the space, wiggle it around to make sure it's in there properly and then go about my cleaning. It's never come out, leaked, or done anything else I would be concerned with.
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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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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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That's odd - I'd say let it cool down completely, but I haven't had to do that so it shouldn't be an issue. Did you release all the pressure from the tank? Maybe have someone hold the release button while you try getting the lid to budge?
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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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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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You did it correctly. Make sure the top button is all the way forward, pressed against the front of the indentation, at which point you will hear gas coming out. Sometimes I have to fiddle with mine a bit, but I've always gotten it to light.
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Great question! I actually had to plug in mine and check it out. To answer your question there should be air coming out UNDER the canister. Perhap the air is blowing, "reflecting," around the actual canister. Gabe, I don't think I'd worry about it unless the amount of air is a lot. Then we may be looking at an actual leak in the vacuum tubing.Have a great New Year. My best, bob
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No! That is absolutely NOT normal. It must have leaked (this happened to me once). Contact the company through amazon and they will send you a refund. They need to figure out a better way to ship these bottles to prevent leakage!!
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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 recall it was rather mis-shapen when i got it but needed some time to breathe before it took on it's proper shape. The packaging should tell you how long to let it air out. If it is still mis-shapen I would contact them. It's also possible they made some modifications. The one i bought tends to sink you into the middle so perhaps they have created modifications.
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When I first got mine, I set it up in the kitchen under some lights, filled the water tank, and then turned it on to confirm it worked. I ran it for a few minutes and then unplugged it and carried it to my room. I noticed that it wasn't blowing out much mist. Like you are noticing now. I proceeded to empty out the basin and try again, and it worked like a champ. See, in carrying it down the hall with the water tank full, when it gets jostled around with the valve open, more water gets into the basin than should be and the ultrasonic platter can't work through the higher levels of water. Just empty out the basin, put the water tank back on and turn it on. Also, the more you turn the knob, the more mist comes out. Turn it until it stops turning, that's full power.
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Same here. I bought this yesterday, filled with tap water as high as the MAX water line, put some salt before going to bed. It never actually vaporized, even though I added salt again. This morning I added even more salt, and I got neither steam nor sputtering.I think it's been about 4 big fat pinches of (Redmond Real Salt) salt so far... I'm afraid of adding more in case it damages the vaporizer.Ugh, I'm so tired, I keep waking up at night with a stuffed dry bloody nose.