NEW AC Infinity GEN 2 CLOUDFORGE What's NEW? Plus T3/T7 Repair Secrets!
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- čas přidán 21. 03. 2024
- Discover the latest advancements in humidifier technology with our comparison of the AC Infinity CLOUDFORGE GEN 2 versus GEN 1 T3 models. Join us as we unpack and delve into the innovative features incorporated into AC Infinity's revamped flagship humidifier. From enhanced design elements to improved performance metrics, we provide a comprehensive breakdown of what sets the GEN 2 apart. Additionally, learn a simple yet effective technique to revive non-functioning T3 or T7 humidifiers, ensuring prolonged utility and value for your investment. Sit back, enjoy the exploration, and don't hesitate to share your feedback in the comments section. We're also open to your suggestions for future video topics - your input shapes our content!
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Todd's Maintenance Breakdown Email:
"So i went full macgyver last night, disassembled the entire T7 down the 'boards'.
Very simple, not a single 'trick' i just went slow and it all seems to have worked now that I've returned it to the tent (also installed a new usb uis cable) adding full 69Pro functionality.
-emptied lower tank of t7 after a full vinegar bath (2cups, 20min soak/rinse)
-removed single visible screw, long screwdriver needed on bottom of the unit
-removed 4screws/wheel and beneath each wheel is an additional screw like the first long one, remove these (5 total longer than the wheel caster screws)
-removed the exhaust intake 'door' by gently depressing the sides until free. the entire lower portion is easily detached and cleaned with vinegar and soap/water.
at this point i could remove the board that interfaces with the additional boards, by taking two screws off, disconnecting the two serial cables which correspond with the USBc and rh/temp sensor ports and then sliding out towards the center of the unit. i applied liberal amount of de-oxit, using a heavy-duty paper towel and small electronic plunger to get the papertowel fully inside the usbc port. used toothpick to dislodge any corrosion or buildup from the original spill-over.
final inspection with a microscope and a small can of compressed air + ISO qtips to futher clean the port. i did not apply any ISO directly to any parts, for fear of breaking down any plastic/rubber parts.
all is working well, thanks again for the nudge to tackle it fully.
IMO, you are probably positioned to take on this repair work for ACI and save them a lot of headache, if you have the capacity within your staff to address these faulty units. I know I woulda paid you ~$40 to bring the unit(s) back to life, assuming I could get the lower portion to you economically. just planting that seed, it does not take any technical knowhow other than proper steps and future disregard to warranty claims i guess."
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This was thorough, thoughtful, and reasonably candid, if a bit gentle. Very, very impressive.
I was about to buy a new ac infinity humidifier, and I some how stumbled upon this video. I tried this fix and it works perfectly now. Thank you so much for sharing this!!!
It may sound silly, but I've found the best way to keep my VPD spot on is just keeping an eye on the watering of the plants.
Moist soil: evaporation, plus transpiration from plants and I'm stable at 0.8k-0.9Pa with around 25-26C in the grow tent.
Just my experience
Love mine so much and the price is very worth it. Now i just need to get that ac infinity heater and a controller 69 and ill be dialed in perfectly! AC infinity is ahead of the game for sure!
Another great vid , crazy this ac infinity quality 😎
You deserve more klicks bro ❤
Hey whatever we get is what we get 🤣
We’re surprised anyone watches 💯
No all joking aside our goal is to give good breakdowns and in time build our community. 🙏✅🫶
Growing and Tech are two things we enjoy merging together 😊
Thanks so much for these videos! You guys are my kind of geeks!
Glad you found us ! We got plenty more we’re working on. Appreciate the kind words… we’ll continue to nerd 🤓 it up… we know no other way 😎🫵💯🌲🌲🌲
Great stuff, Jesse. I really like how you go into great detail so we can really get a good understanding of how this humidifier works and the differences. I'm definitely going to be stopping in to grab one man. Can't wait for that new light your testing in the store, and I'm hoping you're going to be making a video on that soon also.
Glad you like the vid… working on the NEO1000 light by Grow Medic next week 💪💯👊
I’m really liking the UIS controller idea, and have made the commitment with the 69 Pro+ controller and Thermoforge tent heater, and will be adding this gen 2 humidifier next.
I would love to see you walk through the whole ecosystem AC is offering and show us the whole thing set up and running. It’s the interoperability that excites me! Great for really dialing in your grow!
i use everything but their lights and love the simplification of the automation
Pretty much yes to everything you just said… agreed and agreed.
We have plenty of new vids on our list and I know one of them is going to incorporate the whole AC Infinity UIS for a future project i cannot say much about yet… but its a big one and I am quite excited about what the final result will be 🤐
@@gardensupplyguys I can't wait. I'll be ordering up the Cloudforge pretty quick here and wait impatiently for them to develop an A/C unit to complete the circle.😜
Thanks for putting out a video on the new one. I’ve got one and I was trying to find video on it to just learn more about it and all there is is the old one so happy to see your video. Great video.
Appreciate the kind words, we’ll keep working on the next and the next so we hope you continue tuning in 🫵💯
Glad I got the larger model. I like how it has a dark tank. I put a UV fish tank light in mine to keep it clean. Between that and RO water I clean it once or twice a month.
Very cool incorporating a UV light for sterilization 💯🌱🏆
@@gardensupplyguysI emailed ACI and told them what I do and that see if they would incorporate them into later models.
Can you give details on the UV light? Type, brand, how incorporated?
Yo that was smart. Which one did you use?
great video as always
Always a pleasure to hear that 💯😎
I'm a first time grower and just purchased the T-3 2nd gen I think it's going to work great. I really like the tips you gave.
I have three T3 Cloudforge(s) and when feeding the humidifier from outside the tent with the included flex-hose, you sometimes may bump the hose and the top will pop off of the cloudforge. This is probably the reason why they put the clicky click cover that hopefully won't break anytime soon, to keep the top of the humidifier on.
Then it may take the whole humidifier over with it. The top click is solid so we’ll see how easy it breaks away over time and consumer use 👍
@@gardensupplyguys Tradeoffs, keep the humidifier against the wall yet away from power outlets, still considering that Thermoforge…
The gen one is putting out more fog and the impeller on the gen 2 puts out more RPMs . 😊
Thankfully I've not had any issues with any of my ACI products other than the GEN 1 fans which they exchanged out.
Just got my new fans too. They feel better built for sure. They're very quiet so far.
Glad I didn’t accidentally buy the old one. This VPD setting is life.
I'm not sure if anyone else has noticed this yet; but the gen 2 VPD settings don't work properly. It fluctuates more so then other settings, like if you wanted a 1.00 vpd it's better to use the auto humidity settings and manually dial it in with the temperature change because it will lock onto the 1.00 better than using the built-in auto vpd setting
I noticed, that after one day it couldn’t hold the vpd of one anymore, which would be at 70% hum…
The previous day everything was fine.
I run my t7 gen 1 off my 69 pro+ and you can dial into whatever % you want.. Love my t7 for almost a yr and using ro water its stayed crystal clear...
Quality 💚
Deoxit will do wonders for contacts. I'ts a little expensive but if you have some laying around its what its designed for,and will help protect the contacts as well. I cleaned mine with a toothbrush and I got it to work sort of,but then cuts out still,and dead screen.,so maybe I need to scrape it a little harder. they sent me the new one but I didn't want to throw the old one away. I will try to get it working again. I agree I liked the old top but over all the new one is much better.
Keep cleaning the contacts and keep those fingers crossed. Many are being resurrected from the dead ☠️
electrical contact cleaner spray is what I used on mine (while unpluged) then que tip cleaned it off works great
Thats the trick !!! Great to hear it helped 💯👍
I got a Cloudforge a couple weeks ago. It was the missing ingredient in my tent. It gets triggered by high VPD and brings it down quick. Lets the fan chill out a bit. So glad I got it 🙂
I managed to get my vpd under control just watering my crops 😀 when it's too low the extraction fan raise it to the level I've set
I have had the gen 2 for 7 months. Twice it has dumped water onto the floor. So this issue has not been remedied. The top isn't an issue on mine, it works in either direction. Maybe try a piece of sand paper and lightly sand the inside edge of the top and try a micro adjustment.
That's cause you almost certainly have the gen 1. The gen 2 was just released. It wasn't available 7 months ago.
I removed the top and turned it so im filling from the side instead of the back lol i didnt know it wasnt supposed to be removed 😂
Great vid - totally random question that I think I know the answer for but is this compatible with vivosun grow hub controller ?
Nope 👎🏻
Was your guess correct 🤓
Thanks for watching and we got a big list of future vids to drop for you all to hopefully take some good info from.
YES!!! I NED ONE !!!
Thanks for watching guys 😁. Much love supporting the channel 💯🌱
We have the T3/T7’s back in stock again ! Its been awhile 🤓🫣
My lid on the newest T3 does not have a physical snap when lid goes on and will let you put the lid opening on the sides instead of the back where connections are, or front control panel which can damage internals. This new one definitely puts out less steam than the original one did, as it seems to run a lot more than the older style to maintain same humidity.
Happy with my govee😊
Is the sensor necessary if you are using the Controller 69 Pro that is already connected to a sensor?
If using Controller 69 Pro that sensor then runs the show when Cloudforge is added to UIS APP control. If not using Controller 69 Pro then sensor must be ran off humidifier 💯. Thank You for watching ☺️
Does dechloinated filter water work well enough to avoid the white film dust? Or must it be full RO or distilled water from the store?
I have a great dechlorinating filter but not sure if it will be enough. Thanks.
It won't, need 4stage RODI or distilled to fully eliminate. Those who say otherwise just haven't noticed lol
The airflow was upgraded on gen2, that's why it didnt look as dense
So I just got the gen 2 as a warranty replacement and I’m kinda confused, is there a way to just set the humidity level that I want? It seems to always change no matter what I do, if I set it at 55 a few minutes later it’ll start going up until it reaches 80
I would double check your settings if running stand alone. You may have it set with an incorrect setting. Start fresh with setup and use the manual to program and set/lock those settings in ✅💯
Sure you didn't set the VPD? Set it to auto then pick the humidity level you want. Use the this % or lower setting so it turns on anything below that %
Is the gen2 top click retainer assembly restricting output? There appears to be more vapor when you removed the top to show the click tabs.
It is possible but even with tops off we stared at them and still saw less output. Its puzzling to see this, maybe they are running the same micronizer disc at a lower voltage? Not sure but we gotta keep the tops on the CloudForge units just to ensure no debris falls into the water tank.
Wasn't sure, glimpses can be deceiving. Of course the top has to be on. Thanks for the quick reply!@@gardensupplyguys
@@SantasHD thanks for watching and being here 💯
Are these coming out for t7 also?
Will this humidifier support my 4x4 tent?
Always put a little tiny bead of silicone around those plugs.
Great info.. are those systems cool mist only?
Its not heated, simply micronized fog humidifier but still a very nice humidifier with alot of function packed into a small design. We have both the T3 and T7 in stock again 👍
@@gardensupplyguys I'm putting together a list.. so when I come from west bend I'll pick up whatever I need..
@wisconsinlife3971 looking forward to seeing you! - Jesse
I just received one in the last couple weeks. Didn't have issues with putting the lid on sideways....
Thats great news 📰. I found it strange that the middle mold of ours only allowed one point of entry. Glad to hear it may be updated also ✅💯😎🫵 Thank You 😊
I don’t like that if I connect it to the grow hub I can’t put it as a temperature for outside
Are they doing the free upgrade program on the t3 from gen1 to gen2?
not sure if its a free upgrade but my gen 1 front screen stopped working completely, don't matter if plugged into controller or running stand alone, and they sending me a gen 2
@@upnorth5716 thanks
Yes and Yes… if you still have the old unit try cleaning the back UIS port gold contacts with Deoxit. We made a video showing this on our channel… we have brought back all units we worked on since discovering this.
Thanks
i have the gen 1 big boy and i hate having to fill it from the back side
We are with you on this one 🫵💯
Stay tuned, subscribe we got a vid in production just for you on float valves. One example will be an auto refill setup on a T7 Cloudforge Humidifier. I am personally looking forward to breaking this one down for anyone who doesn’t know how excellent these solutions are for when you have to leave town or just want an easier way to maintain a perfect level height refill 💯🤩👍
Yeah I just got the Gen 2 was struggling at first with the top was worried about breaking it, but it snapped in place, i don't mind filling from the back, will use your trick on pouring in great video Thnx!
Appreciate the view and glad you got something from the info… we just like to break it down and offer what we see ✅
We like building the community here 💯
Es niebla fría ? Cold cloud ? Or warm ?
Cool non-heated cloud…✅
intresting I'm always trying to get away from high humidity😂
Winters can be dry heat season so the humidifiers have there place. Mushroom cultivation these Cloudforge models really keep that 80% or higher perfected also.
Much love for chiming in KushMasta !!!
The 1st gen was horrible . But props to AC infinity for upping their game .
AC taking their sweet ass time releasing the only one anyone will care about, the T5. Basically trying to sell the others before releasing it is my guess.
Bet Bronze small like gun barrel brush twist it around in there clean it up like new. Then once u get it working take some intake silicone smear around it to seal it off so no water gets in it know more.
Even a tape strip from top to bottom over plug to curve the water away and over.
Yes on video we can’t see thru smoke 💨 on one we can see right thru the smoke 💨on one on the right
Seems like 33% less output on Gen2
Can you please send to Germany? 🤣 we have nothing of AC Infinty in Stock. You can make easy money here. Please 😅
not one of reviewers mentioned how to set this thing up its blinking and none of the buttons work
Dude plug in the sensor probe !!!
@@gardensupplyguys thanks for the advice but i already resolved it. the sensor probe was already connected but its the fact that the display was locked so after holding each button it finally unlocked it and i was able to use it
Any one aware of a similar unit with a waterline on it?
mine fried the uis wire, it wouldnt work with the controller i had to replace. :/
Way too much water got into that Cloudforges back door 🚪… you lit it up 🔥 🫵 😂. Just glad there have been no reports of potential sparks ⚡️ because of this lil issue we all been dealing with and learning how to avoid in future… i too am guilty of a messy fill from time to time when I am in a rush… But hey you got it backed up and replaced by a good company who is trying to make the design better and backing their warranty with new replacements.
Thanks for chiming in Tim 🫵💯
@@gardensupplyguys yea, im glad there was no damage done to anything but the actual wire somehow! it may have been the hose drip following the wire down to the port, i did a good inspection the next morning everything was dry. something made my try a different wire and everything worked correctly again. the new wire with grommets were much needed
Need a filter to block particulates so you can use tap water.
Or…. A heater element like a keurig that does in tank distillation for you 🤩🤓🤩
@@gardensupplyguys great idea but price would be exuberant .
But I’m thinking like a cool mist evaporative .
They use a filter that blocks all particulates .
They’re designed for sensitive electronics and or people. I use a Honeywell but it be nice if AC infinity integrated Honeywell tech. The Honeywell takes a nearly a Sqaure foot of grow space .
Need ac cooler to match heater
Can’t wait to see that unit and break it down ! Been asked sooooo many times now 👍
Aww man good shit AC Infinity hook me up with another one but I didn't want to throw my old one out watch the video f*** I feel bad that I got a new one I don't like to be that guy for warranties but I do spend a lot there at AC Infinity but they're the reason I go back good s***and I've been watching them they're going to they're going to remain in the game
I could not find a single video on how to setup the humidity to 65% without going thru the app, im returning this thing
Hey even if you didn’t get it from us we will help you set it 🫵💯✅
The instruction manual also breaks it down.
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I have one of those but dont use it because I dont want to keep buying distilled water because if you dont use distilled water, you get get white dust everywhere. I now use a 6 gallon wicking humidifier. Would RODI water work as good as distilled water???
Reverse Osmosis is filtered down to zero parts per million (PPM). Basically its pure H20 / Water 💧 yes we use it on refilling and zero residue.
@@gardensupplyguys thanks
@@gardensupplyguysdiid you not read what he just said ? You can’t use tap water without getting scale ( white mineralized dust everywhere ) .
@@timpage5021 we were responding to RODI water use. Reverse Osmosis Distilled comment is 💯.
We do not recommend TAP water.
I would clean this with ISO Alkohol
Definitely adding ISO will speed up the process and clean those contacts much more effectively than my redneck with a screwdriver approach 😆
The good news is many Cloudforge Humidifiers are returning back to operation. We got many emails and thanks for guys not tossing their old unit in the garbage and getting them back up and functioning 💯🤓
Thanks for popping in and sharing Mo 🙌🏼
@@gardensupplyguys no Problem i rescue my bitealarm ( carpfishing ) this way if Batterie leak happen
@@MoLemon the longer we grow the more creative we become, problem solving outside the box 📦. My kinda people 💯
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Are they goong to do a trade out on these too bc mine is dead
Did you try cleaning the UIS port much like we mentioned in the video? Scrape it clean / use de-oxit to clean contacts of the golds plug leads?
@@gardensupplyguysTime stamp?
@@friendlyghostkinda its near the last 33% of the video. If you watched the full video you would of seen it 🫣😂
Your video on the gen 2 fans was great..
But AC infinity needs a better warranty on their lights.
So many lights are crapping out .
Maybe reach out to them Tim. Thats kinda outside our wheel house of influence as we do not have any stake in AC Infinity. Sure we have seen some IONBoards led drivers go bad but the defect rate is not beyond concerning. I have had Gavitas, PhotonTeks, Vipar Spectras, Kind LED, Phantom Phenos, Sunblasters and any other LED light that has crossed my hands can and will in grow environments have a defects with moisture being all over splished/spritz/splashed… hey it happens… A 2 year warranty is decent for what AC Infinity costs…. And its a replacement, not a mail it in and wait for repair….
We have not seen an EVO model by AC Infinity come back defective as of yet we are batting 1.000 and hope that remains the case ✅. Thanks for chiming in 💯
1:57 still learned nothing just have to keep skipping lol I don’t like that ur killing me bud
Spend 1500 an a new setup and acinfinity a terrible company killed my grow light refused support shame on them terrible support terrible company
Anyone in the community want to respond? Doesn’t sound like AC Infinity and their support team.
@gardensupplyguys it's been 6 months they don't give a damn when I told them what happened and sent them a video They just blocked me
@GrowTentGaming-pj4yr would you like our assistance in the matter. If your items are less than 2 years old we can help you get anything warrantied.
Again this is not like AC Infinity but we can help step in and get you happy again 💯😁
@gardensupplyguys the light probly doesnt have warrinte and plus I'm just here so people know how acifinity treats its customers
My s44 just stopped working one day got a replacement from them fast and free. They do take care of customers
I always take the tank off and flush and wipe each fill. I fill it off the machine, always have after I had 2 float valve issues and flood my lung room I stopped filling on unit. the filter looks great! a better fix would be a stiff toothbrush and some electrical contract cleaner, less risk of bending or scraping the contact to hell
14:22 a safer alternative would be to spray some Deoxit contact cleaner in the ports. I mean that's what experienced repair technicians would do...Consider!💯✌️🦚
Please see our description. We added this info as the full go through as I mentioned in the video working with Todd. Not everyone is a true tech or knows de-oxit so we try to give simple understandable suggestions of how to easily remove corrosion with an abrasive approach for folks less tech savy.
Much appreciate the comment and yes folks use de-oxit and an abrasive to do the best cleanup on those leads 💯🤓🫵
@@gardensupplyguys who reads descriptions or reads the directions,lol?
Seriously though, Don't you mean, "DOH"!!! Homer Simpson style? Instead of criticizing me for not reading your full description? I'm sure you'll be buying a can of deoxit now if you haven't ordered it already.
Let's laugh together friend. After all this is community...
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