Thanks John,

I figured if that would work someone would have mentioned here or on other
sites I visit.

Gene





"John G. Talpa" wrote in message
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No, they won't.

There are two types of filters that are commonly used on refrigerators.
The
most common is a carbon filter which is used for taste and odor problems.
The other contains polyphosphate to help tie up minerals. However,
neither
will remove the minerals. When the water evaporates, the impurities will
be
left and give you the film.

John G. Talpa, CWS-VI
Certified Water Specialist
JT Company



"Gene Schurg" wrote in message
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Ray,

I thought about putting one of those filters on the water line that they
use
for refigerator icemakers. Do you think that would reduce the minerals?

Gene




"Ray" wrote in message
...
Gene,

The buildup is due to minerals in you water. I use RO in my Jaybird
Hydrofogger (the one that's
been replaced) and have no problems.

I'm thinking about replacing it with the fan thing this fall, so it
might
be available....

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!
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"Gene Schurg" wrote in message
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I hate the humidifier that I purchased with my greenhouse. It's one
of
the
Trion Humidifiers. I have it plumbed into the water system and on a
humistat.

The problems are that it's noisy (ok the orchids aren't complaining)
but
I
find it annoying. The bigger problem is that the plants get a white
film on
them from the junk in the water.

I like the JayBird fogger that they used to advertize in the
gardening
magazines. It appears that they have replaced the fogger with a fan
device
that fogs.

What do you guys and gals use in your greenhouses? I have a couple
of
months to decide but soon the dry winter winds will be upon us.

Thanks,
Gene