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Smoke Wands

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Updraft (Mechanical) (OP)
26 Mar 07 15:35
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 (Automotive)
26 Mar 07 16:03
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 (Mechanical) (OP)
26 Mar 07 17:51
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?

- - -Updraft
reidh (Automotive)
26 Mar 07 20:08
Try Aerolab under the "Smoke Generator" tab.  

http://www.aerolab.com/

Reidh
IRstuff (Aerospace)
26 Mar 07 20:40
You could always use incense sticks.  

An added benefit is everything will smell nicer, too.

TTFN

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Updraft (Mechanical) (OP)
27 Mar 07 7:26
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 (Mechanical)
27 Mar 07 13:48
I own a 'smoke-wrench." The application is entirely different, however.
mark30504 (Electrical)
29 Aug 07 9:06
Smoke items can be found at

http://www.metermall.com/search/Smoke.htm
monkeydog (Aerospace)
29 Aug 07 14:15
What scent of incense stick?
Depends on how much you think you design might stink.
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