Humidifier reco's

S the temps drop here in Southern Ontario, we're around the freezing mark over night, so has the humidity. I know I neeed a new humidifier, but with the birds, which type? We have warm mist, but honestly, with our really hard water, they're a pain.

Right now, the bird room is 23C (73F), which a humidty of 51%, which is fine, for now.

So, for those using himidifiers, any reco's and any to avoid at all costs?

Cheers!

I'm a strong believer in larger cool water (tap water) tanks that have a central circular 'filter' in which the water naturally lifts and is pulled into the air with an enclosed fan. The unit has a monitor that measure humidity and can be set to maintain a specific level.

Warm water systems can quickly increase the level of humidity, but have problems with other solids falling out of the water into the filter and can have problems with mold. So, I avoid using them.

We have a high-tech constructed home, which greatly slows the change between outside air and that within the home. We find at 70 degrees F, that we hold humidity level of around the mid-forties. High levels condense out on the windows on colder days. Our Home has the Humidity unit as an attachment to the Forced Air Furnace, which greatly mades things much simpler.

We have a portable unit (as defined above) at the cottage. I would be happy to provide you its name when I visit again in a couple of weeks.

It is important to remember that humidity flows from a room into other parts of the home. Much like what happens after a shower when the warm humid air from the the shower flows out into the home. Hence, it is important to upsize the unit beyond the size of the bird room.

SailBoat said:

I'm a strong believer in larger cool water (tap water) tanks that have a central circular 'filter' in which the water naturally lifts and is pulled into the air with an enclosed fan. The unit has a monitor that measure humidity and can be set to maintain a specific level.

Warm water systems can quickly increase the level of humidity, but have problems with other solids falling out of the water into the filter and can have problems with mold. So, I avoid using them.

We have a high-tech constructed home, which greatly slows the change between outside air and that within the home. We find at 70 degrees F, that we hold humidity level of around the mid-forties. High levels condense out on the windows on colder days. Our Home has the Humidity unit as an attachment to the Forced Air Furnace, which greatly mades things much simpler.

We have a portable unit (as defined above) at the cottage. I would be happy to provide you its name when I visit again in a couple of weeks.

It is important to remember that humidity flows from a room into other parts of the home. Much like what happens after a shower when the warm humid air from the the shower flows out into the home. Hence, it is important to upsize the unit beyond the size of the bird room.

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We're in an old house. Built in 46. Humidity right now is around 50% so it's not too bad. We ran warm are humidifiers last year, but we only had one bird last winter. We've now grown to three.

The hunt is on.

Fully understand the joys of an Older Home! Our prior home was built in 1907 and it was huge! Much like a large barn, it was difficult to heat and maintain some level of humidity. I will get you the name of our portable unit that we are using at the cottage. FYI: We are sending you some early snow for the Weekend.

Mjhandy said:

SailBoat said:

I'm a strong believer in larger cool water (tap water) tanks that have a central circular 'filter' in which the water naturally lifts and is pulled into the air with an enclosed fan. The unit has a monitor that measure humidity and can be set to maintain a specific level.

Warm water systems can quickly increase the level of humidity, but have problems with other solids falling out of the water into the filter and can have problems with mold. So, I avoid using them.

We have a high-tech constructed home, which greatly slows the change between outside air and that within the home. We find at 70 degrees F, that we hold humidity level of around the mid-forties. High levels condense out on the windows on colder days. Our Home has the Humidity unit as an attachment to the Forced Air Furnace, which greatly mades things much simpler.

We have a portable unit (as defined above) at the cottage. I would be happy to provide you its name when I visit again in a couple of weeks.

It is important to remember that humidity flows from a room into other parts of the home. Much like what happens after a shower when the warm humid air from the the shower flows out into the home. Hence, it is important to upsize the unit beyond the size of the bird room.

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We're in an old house. Built in 46. Humidity right now is around 50% so it's not too bad. We ran warm are humidifiers last year, but we only had one bird last winter. We've now grown to three.

The hunt is on.

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I use a safety first brand (filterless) 360 humidifier ---for babies---and it is kind of annoying but I like that it has no internal parts to clean---It would be nice if I could scrub the tank with greater eases, and I wish it were bigger...I clean mine with f10 sc every 1-2 days.

Make sure you use distilled H20 in a filterless purifier or you can send particles from hard water and chlorine flying around your air-space.

Wish I were more helpful.

SailBoat said:

Fully understand the joys of an Older Home! Our prior home was built in 1907 and it was huge! Much like a large barn, it was difficult to heat and maintain some level of humidity. I will get you the name of our portable unit that we are using at the cottage. FYI: We are sending you some early snow for the Weekend.

Mjhandy said:

SailBoat said:

I'm a strong believer in larger cool water (tap water) tanks that have a central circular 'filter' in which the water naturally lifts and is pulled into the air with an enclosed fan. The unit has a monitor that measure humidity and can be set to maintain a specific level.

Warm water systems can quickly increase the level of humidity, but have problems with other solids falling out of the water into the filter and can have problems with mold. So, I avoid using them.

We have a high-tech constructed home, which greatly slows the change between outside air and that within the home. We find at 70 degrees F, that we hold humidity level of around the mid-forties. High levels condense out on the windows on colder days. Our Home has the Humidity unit as an attachment to the Forced Air Furnace, which greatly mades things much simpler.

We have a portable unit (as defined above) at the cottage. I would be happy to provide you its name when I visit again in a couple of weeks.

It is important to remember that humidity flows from a room into other parts of the home. Much like what happens after a shower when the warm humid air from the the shower flows out into the home. Hence, it is important to upsize the unit beyond the size of the bird room.

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We're in an old house. Built in 46. Humidity right now is around 50% so it's not too bad. We ran warm are humidifiers last year, but we only had one bird last winter. We've now grown to three.

The hunt is on.

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No snow. Don't need any. I think it's going to be chilly and some sun. Maybe I'll get some leaves rakes up, but it's been raining for the past few days, and everything is soaked.

I tried over a dozen humifiers and found the only one that did the job for whole home and filter only had to replace twice all season. Had it for 2 years now with no issues, has a proper bearing motor with starter run capacitor unlike most the junk humidifiers I dealt with. Stay far away and run from ultra sonic and filterless humidifiers as they tend to only humidify one spot and over humidify that spot if anything. I did extensive testing with meters in all room to test. A wick based one fine so long you keep it clean and maintain it. This one easy to clean and actually humidify all rooms evenly and usually keep it at 45 to 50 during the winter, even when below zero with zero issues. Only have to fill tank once a day as can hold 5 gallons of water and you don't have issue with white dust, spray, or mist on furniture or floors as ultra sonic, or filter-less ones do. Only keep fan at lowest speed F1 as don't have to go higher and has a humistat on cord. Small units just can't keep up and better off boiling water at that point. Only thing is a replacement filter for this unit is $30 buck but last a very long time. I only had to replace it twice the whole season which is a few months out of the year. Never had issues with mold, or deposits and is quite can barely hear it running.

https://www.amazon.com/H12-400HB-Whole-House-Console-Style-Evaporative-Humidifier/dp/B008O7N8LY

SailBoat said:

I'm a strong believer in larger cool water (tap water) tanks that have a central circular 'filter' in which the water naturally lifts and is pulled into the air with an enclosed fan. The unit has a monitor that measure humidity and can be set to maintain a specific level.

Warm water systems can quickly increase the level of humidity, but have problems with other solids falling out of the water into the filter and can have problems with mold. So, I avoid using them.

We have a high-tech constructed home, which greatly slows the change between outside air and that within the home. We find at 70 degrees F, that we hold humidity level of around the mid-forties. High levels condense out on the windows on colder days. Our Home has the Humidity unit as an attachment to the Forced Air Furnace, which greatly mades things much simpler.

We have a portable unit (as defined above) at the cottage. I would be happy to provide you its name when I visit again in a couple of weeks.

It is important to remember that humidity flows from a room into other parts of the home. Much like what happens after a shower when the warm humid air from the the shower flows out into the home. Hence, it is important to upsize the unit beyond the size of the bird room.

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Yep agree as only ones that work well.