Polyglycol

["K"]

What does it do?

Is it in anyway superior to distilled water?
If it is, can I use a 100% solution instead of a mixture with distilled water?


Thanks,
K

 

[rectifythis]

You should NOT use it on beads, and it is somewhat similar to antifreeze if I am not mistaken. I think I'll pass on smoking antifreeze. I like water.

Supposedly it regulates humidity and prolongs the need to refill as often. Beads do that for me just fine, and chemical free I might add.

 

["K"]

Dammit!
It seems like this is a case of "I say potato, you say... propylene glycol"

Go ahead, give me a "Do a search you newbie!"
I'm a big boy, I can take it.

Anyways, I'll most likely end up going the highly recommended bead route, and if you can't use it on the beads, well then... meh

 

[BlindedByScience]

Anyone mention using "search" yet...??... :laugh:

....point being you don't need it (PG) for beads. It will eventually "plug" the beads and impede their ability to get the job done. Get yourself a gallon of distilled water and a little spray bottle and you should be good to go for almost a year (more?) once you have your beads.

When I ran coolers, I used socks of beads in them all and enjoyed rock solid humidity control. I still use them in my cabinet to add some "ballast" to the humidity when the pelt coolers kick on.

Regards - B.B.S.

 

[Michal]

Polyglycol is some chemical solution which is used one time for few months mixed with distilled water (50/50) in this green floral sponge humidifiers. It said it helps to protect it from mold.

 

[steamboat]

What does it do?

Is it in anyway superior to distilled water?
If it is, can I use a 100% solution instead of a mixture with distilled water?


Thanks,
K

If you check your local smoke shop, on or off line, they have bottles premixed. The 50/50 solution is supposed to regulate the humidity at 70%. I assume weaker solutions = less humidity but don't bet that I am correct.

I used it a little but bought beads from N2adventure based upon numerous recomendations. I have only had the beads in my collidor a few days but I already have a whole lot of love for them.

 

[Rod]

Just to clarify - PG is in no way related to anti-freeze. PG solution is non-toxic, and is meant to be used on floral foam, as it helps to produce a steady 70% RH and doesn't dissipate quite as fast as distilled water. Never use it on beads for reasons mentioned above.

If you need a bottle let me know, I still have a few in stock. It's pre-mixed already, so all you have to do is fill up your humidifier with it (assuming you're using floral foam and not beads). I use it in my traveldor and it works excellent.