Smoke Wands

[Updraft]

I am interested in making a smoke wand for air flow visualization. Do any of you know how to make one, where I can get plans for one, or for that matter know where I can buy one?

I am suprised at the lack of information uncovered in my web searches.

Thanks in advance,

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[reidh]

In a pinch, we have used a fire extinguisher as our flow visualization tool, which works pretty well. However, if you want a smoke generator, below is a link for the smoke generator manufacturer we have used before:

http://www.smokemachines.com/apply.htm

Reidh

 

[Updraft]

Reidh,

Thanks for the link, but I am actually looking for the wand. I need a very small stream of smoke and to precisely control its placement. This is for visualizing the air flow around fan components.

Corona has some interesting smoke generators. I left them a message asking if they do anything with a wand.

Got any other ideas?

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[reidh]

Try Aerolab under the "Smoke Generator" tab.

http://www.aerolab.com/

Reidh

 

[IRstuff]

You could always use incense sticks.

An added benefit is everything will smell nicer, too.

TTFN

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[Updraft]

Reidh and IRstuff,

Thanks for the replies. I have contacted Aerolab and tonight I'll go by Spencers Gifts for some some incense. Do you recommend any particular scent?

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[MechanicalChef]

I own a 'smoke-wrench." The application is entirely different, however.

 

[mark30504]

Smoke items can be found at

http://www.metermall.com/search/Smoke.htm

 

[monkeydog]

What scent of incense stick?
Depends on how much you think you design might stink.