How long of a spray are you guys getting before it starts loosing its mist? Mine goes about 4 sec before having to pump again. Wondering if that's average for most people or if I should look into another mister. How long of a spray are you guys getting before it starts loosing its mist? Mine goes about 4 sec before having to pump again. Wondering if that's average for most people or if I should look... » Read More How long of a spray are you guys getting before it starts loosing its mist? Mine goes about 4 sec before having to pump again. Wondering if that's average for most people or if I should look into another mister. « Show Less
1780716
We found the spray "power" does not last long. But the quality of the spray is good so we put up with pumping it more times.
1780717
Before I actually do a spray, I always pump FIRST. As a result, I haven't had any problem with the follow-up of the actual spraying task. Initially, I had found it necessary to refill with Olive Oil once it reached the half-way mark. That, however, turned out to be the only time. Presently, the bottle approximately has one-inch of oil, and it still sprays the mist.
1780718
Sounds like you have the mister full of oil. It should only be filled 50% or less so you can add more air to it. It's like using a garden sprayer, the lesser the fluid and the more air you can add, the longer it will spray.
893037
Probably 6 seconds max. No mister will spray as long as a pressurized can, but this one's much better than the several Mistos I used to use, which eventually just stopped working. When mine slows down, I unscrew parts & soak in hot soapy water, then air dry. Really helps. I also unscrew the top to let the air out when I'm done spraying. I'm using canola at the moment, so I keep it in the fridge. With olive oil, I leave in dark cupboard. I'm willing to pump as often as necessary: better for the environment and my pocketbook! Hope this helps.
1780719
I found mine misted properly for shorter & shorter durations over time. I also had something growing in the oil after a while. I hope you have better luck.
793890
A small amount shouldn't be a problem, use a spray bottle and one to two mists should be fine
661302
Hi Julie, the water base is very small on this unit. Maybe about the size of a dixie cup. If you run the mist on full power, the water will be gone in 15-20 minutes. If you run the mist on medium, it will last about 1.5 hours. If you run on low, it will last about 3 hours.
1633304
Hi, my name is David. I've had mine for a while now and love it. They do say not to use it for longer than 15mins but after That "New Electric Motor" smell goes away, which is when it's broken in, you can use it for a longer period of time. I use mine for anywhere between 20-30mins at a time but I don't push it past that. Your muscle tissue will hurt the next couple of days if you use it too long. Drink plenty of water to flush your system out really good for 2-3 days after each use. I'm sure you know these tips.lol...Less pain is a good thing.lol...
340116
First of all you have to have water in it for the mist part to work. Then when you push the mist button you actually have to hold it in and then it will turn first onto the 1 hour spot, then if you push it again immediately you can switch it up to the 2 hr, 3 hr, or continuous run setting. This one will run 8-10 hours depending on how much water you have in there. You cannot fill it past the 700 ml line but it has to be above the min. fill line. After unit is running you push the high/low button to adjust the mist intensity. Hope this helps. I love my diffuser.
157756
I'd say about two full rounds to play it safe. Thats about a min & 30 seconds each time. I've tried with one round many times before and it did dry but when I had applied the alcohol afterwards...I noticed a light color on my white cotton pad. I'm sure 2 min would do fine but i just go based off of the light timer on mine (which doesnt give you a 2 min option) I absolutely love mine. I use it twice a month and still working wonderful.
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Hi, I think it also depends on if you just have it on for humidity or if you have it on as diffuser. I have never had it 10/12 hours or if I did, very rarely. I had a regular diffuser that I bought not from amazon and that one truly lasts. its called the premium whisper diffuser off abundanthealth. This one is ok, but isn't exactly how I would have wanted it to work. takes more ti fill and clean where as the other one I had was quite a sinch. Anyway, sometimes the wate lasts a bit longer than 3 hours, but rarely the 10/12 hours. Maybe I am doing something wrong on my end. Hope I helped some.
1053015
It depends on the airflow in the room, but I have had mine in a probably slightly above average airflow room for about a month and a half and it is about 3/4 gone and I noticed it is not quite as effective so I just ordered a refill and refilled it. But up until a few days ago it has been working great. I have one in a lower airflow room and it is still about 3/4 full. I really like this product.
1227749
Not long maybe 30-40 min. Maybe you did not spray enough on. I used a whole can for a living room and furniture. Another for bedrooms.
1647464
You should be fine, maybe add just a touch more water. Roughly the same amount of water will be used, the 15 second intervals of misting just have longer gaps between on the longer cycles. There does seem to be an inconsistency to the amount of water that gets used, but I feel like that has more to do with the amount of moisture in the air, than the length of the cycle. I run mine on the 7 hour cycle regularly, and I continues to mist the whole time, but uses approximately the same amount of water as when I run the one or three hour cycles.
1907519
No. I pump it 3 to 4 times, and spray until I notice a decrease in spray intensity. When the intensity decreases I pump again. Also, I usually stop pumping when I notice resistance (or back pressure) from the pumping handle.
2263704
I really wasn't impressed with the mister's ability to continue to spray. The only suggestion I have is to soak it in really hot water and attempt to spray it to try and loosen or breakdown whatever is blocking the sprayer. Hope it works! Good Luck!
776388
I am thinking that the pump might be self priming, but the first time it primes I had to let it go for 30 minutes. Now the only question is, how do I know if I am getting full pressure? I am suspicious that I am not since the coffee seems a bit week.
1035126
I have been using it for a month.My Dr.had me start with 5 minutes and build up to 15 minutes.Here suggested not pumping more than 4 times., Seems to be helping me
891118
mist was almost instantly for me. certainly less than a minute. the trick is lining up the silver dots perfectly. wiggling a bit (and rotating lid 180 degrees if that doesn't work) did the trick for me.
658717
I am assuming that the duration would be &lt;5 minutes and that you want 12 spray cycles. Is that correct? If so, the answer is no. There are four spray cycles or start times per day not twelve.
206106
Personally I shoot for about 6 minutes -but- I break it up- I go about 2 min at a time and let it soak several minutes in between. I feel this really is effective. I usually give it 2 rinses- but agitate it for maybe 1 min each time. This really is a great little gadget.