Help - Smoke Unit Assistance Needed | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Hi,

Here's my situation. I am trying to select a smoke unit for use in a building-based animation. The unit will NOT be going in a smokestack. The effect I'm going for is a billowing of smoke out the door to simulate a pour of heated steel. To do that, I need a high volume unit, preferably fan-driven. What I need to know is:

Recommendations for a unit (I'm thinking MTH, but certainly open to any suggestions)
Part number(s) for that unit (that I can order standalone)
Electrical specifications (voltage, amperage)
Rough size and mounting information (photo or diagram would be great)

I would appreciate any help I can get.

Thanks,

George

3/19/133:16 PM

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joseywalesOGR Forum Member

only ones mth sell are for dc current that works on the proto2 and 3 systems

3/19/134:26 PM

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gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

You can use an MTH PS/1 smoke unit if you can locate one. It runs off standard voltage, 18 volts AC and it'll pump out great quantities of smoke!

3/19/135:45 PM

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G3750OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

I can run the unit off DC. I have taps for 3, 5, and 12 VDC.

George

3/19/138:18 PM

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gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

If you have a PS/2 smoke unit, you can run the whole shooting match off 5VDC, the fan and the smoke resistor.

3/19/139:34 PM

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G3750OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

So does anyone have any part numbers for MTH units?

George

3/19/1310:11 PM

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Chuck SartorOGR Forum Member

MTH# AA-0000070. DC 5 volt. For 14-16 AC MTH # AA-0000011. Another option for 14-16 volts AC is Lionel 610-8057-200

3/19/1310:44 PM

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G3750OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Many thanks, everyone!

I'm going to chase down the availability of these units.

George

3/20/1312:39 PM

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G3750OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Just an update:

I've been exchanging info and Q & A with the helpful Lionel folks regarding the smoke unit. Unfortunately, I can't get the MTH folks to respond to email (2). Any suggestions?

Thanks,

George

3/27/131:26 PM

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gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Call MTH, I don't think they believe in email, at least that's been my experience.

3/27/131:50 PM

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joseywalesOGR Forum Member

Originally Posted by gunrunnerjohn:

Call MTH, I don't think they believe in email, at least that's been my experience.

I have no proublems in MTH calling me back..ASK FOR MIDGE!!! PARTS DEPT!!..MTH DONT MAKE THE PROTO 1 SMOKE UNIT ANYMORE BUT HAVE SOME PARTS FOR THEM!!..

3/27/131:59 PM

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G3750OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

I did call MTH and left a voice mail for Midge. I also sent her an e-mail. Ball's in their court.

Thanks!!!

George

3/28/133:15 PM

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