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Hello Everyone. While working on the smoke system I had a question on what type of fluid to use. On my builds I use this fluid which is designed for model boats and trains,



The Fluid is paraffin based, and I was curious if this fluid will be compatible with the armortek smoke system.

Thanks in advance

Hello John.

I always use Parrafin in my tanks will Armortek smokers never had any trouble at all so SHOULD be fine.
Cheers Paul.

Hello John,

I use baby oil ( Galenco ),
its a white plastic bottle with a green cap.
I buy this in a pharmacy,and it smokes very good.
best regards Yves

I use baby oil. Works fine!

Thanks guys, Also I'm also checking to see if the matting is mounted right. I read the instructions but was just checking to see if I had the mat in the right spot before I progress.



Once I know I can continue with the builds

The matting should be in a kind of Omega shape:

_( )_

With the two flat parts in the bottom of the smoke box and the element up the O part of it. This means the element is completely surrounded at all times, so you shouldn't get any hot spots, which could shorten the elements life.

Adrian.

Thanks Adrian, makes a lot of sense.