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Hi there! �� mom of twin babies here, I have been through a few humidifiers! Question, do you have your own office, or are you in a cubicle?
Here are a few things: 1. Cool mist humidifiers make your space clammy, and they push out a stream of “vapor”, which for you might work out bc you could point it towards yourself. They can breed bacteria, and the ones I have used all leaked all over my table, so beware. Whatever one you end up using, put it in a shallow bowl so that if it does leak, it doesn’t short circuit your computer. 2. If you get cold in your office, I suggest a warm mist humidifier. 2. If you have more space on your floor in your own office, I suggest the best reviewed humidifier listed below. It doesn’t mist which is nice, it has a UV filter to kill any bacteria (usually have to change out once a season, WELL worth it compared to the cool mist ones that break and you have to clean all the time). It also helps circulate air, and you can put tap water instead of distilled water. The other ones require distilled. (I still put Brita filtered water in mine). You could put in on the floor, next to your office plant or something. It has three settings as wel. I figure if you’re going to really get a humidifier, do it right. I’m also not worried about this one leaking all over everything. This is the one we have in our house, though I’m looking for a warm one too. Hope this helps! Honeywell Humidifier on Amazon
P.S this is not a cute little small thing, it’s BIG, but you can put it on your floor. I would suggest this or something like this one.
Big recommendation for this Honeywell. Easy to get your hands in and wipe everything. Very few pieces. Also rec buying some kind of bacteriostatic treatment to help keep it clean.
I’ve been using the Honeywell HCM 350 which has a very easy to clean tank and can run all night. Whoever one you end up choosing, the most important thing to keep in mind with humidifiers is consistent cleaning, at the very least once a week.
I had this exact same problem, brother- I was using high ppm tap water in an ultra sonic humidifier. White mineral dust was coating everything and clogging up my carbon filter. You can switch to distilled water, as was mentioned. Or you can switch to an evaporative humidifier like this. This humidifier doesn't make dust. It uses a replaceable wick/filter which traps the minerals.
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I've been using a cool humidifier for years. Specifically this one which looks like its been discontinued.
It uses less energy compared to ultrasonic and steam humidifiers.
But you have to buy replacement wicks and do a bit of maintenance on them. If you just leave them to constantly be soaked and using it 24/7, you'll end up growing mold on them in like a week.
What I do is have 2 or 3 wicks in rotation so I can let them dry out. I also wash them occasionally with vinegar(make sure you thoroughly rinse them out or they'll make your room smell like vinegar.
The other thing thing(with my model at least) is you can occasionally hear a gurgling sound when the water tank is feeding water. I don't mind because it only last a couple seconds, but just a heads up.
I use two humidifiers in my apartment, one of them from my girlfriend which produces the white residue as you mentioned. The other one I have does not produce white residue, and it's this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002QAYJPO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The annoying thing is you have to constantly buy new filters for it, and rotating the filter helps as well. So it just takes more effort, up to you if that's worth not having the white residue. Also, yeah I have no idea how people use distilled water for it, it uses gallons of water a day, so I just use tap water.
I have a feeling they're out of stock. We got them off Amazon several months back. Sell like hotcakes in the winter. Might have to do "notify when available" on Amazon or if you're lucky and live in the right state, Nebraska Furniture Mart might have em
I bought a Honeywell HCM350W humidifier off Amazon like 1 month ago. It's pretty small tbh. I haven't done anything with the filter so far and I still wake up with the same benefits to my eyes. The water where I live (Long Island, NY) isn't so hard, and the humidity isn't so bad here either, so I only ever use the humidifier on the lowest setting. However I should probably clean all of it sometime soon
Ultimately the humidifier wasn't what gave me the long-lasting relief that I really needed, and it this point I don't think I really need it anymore (many nights I don't even use it). After about 2.5 months of taking Xiidra (twice a day), I finally noticed some big-time long-lasting relief in my dry eye sypmtoms. The humidifier does make a noticeable difference in how my eyes feel when I wake up, but after 15 minutes that dryness will go away, especially if I take my regular morning dose of Xiidra.
There's only one humidifier that'll cut it realistically and allow you add more plants in the future - Honeywell HCM350W/B - It's not cheap and filters need to replaced monthly but it works and can run 24 hrs on one tank - 4000+ people will vouch for it. I got mine on ebay for $30 ish but I would have paid full price for it. There's one by Taotronics as well but that sprays mist like your current one, the honeywell one is mostly invisible because it works on a complete different principle. Also the Taotronics one's water re-fill is bit difficult from what I read.
sounds good, this is the humidifier i have. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QAYJPO/ref=pe_385040_127541850_TE_item
Currently my heater is just one of them portable electric radiators, i hope... it works but i may need to invest in something else.
Do you know of any budget fans/hepa solutions?
I have been meaning to go to home depot to look again but all the ones i find online are like $250+
CO2 will also be added in a few stages (the sensor is so expensive like 50 bux).
The exact models look like they’re out of stock on Amazon, but this is what I run in the bedrooms (one per bedroom) and this is the larger one that I run for the downstairs living area. Both models are Honeywell, and I’ve had them for six years now- worth the investment. :) I only use distilled water in them, which seems to help make the filters last longer.
I have this Honeywell for my bedroom. Not sure why it says cool mist because it's definitely evaporative.
It has two very small LEDs that are not very bright and easily covered. It uses UV to sanitize the water. No humidistat, but it has a physical switch so you can put it on a timer or controller. Also the base and tank are dishwasher safe so that's nice.
I have this bigger one for the rest of my apartment. I think I have an older model than the one linked but my display just has green segmented numbers, not overly bright, but again easy to cover.
If you have light (and space) your shower is the best humidifier! I have neither so I bought a honeywell from Amazon and I love it!
I use these
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Lots of humidifiers can absolutely be used with hardwood floors! I use an evaporative Honeywell, there is no visible mist from humidifiers like this and nothing around it gets "wet" like older humidifiers tend to do. It's no different than summer weather on hardwood floors. I also have one of these that directs the mist like 4 feet up, and again none of the flooring around it gets damp or wet at all. And finally, I have one of these on a shelf next to some calatheas. It puts out just enough moisture to keep the plants happy but certainly not enough to affect flooring.
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002QAYJPO/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 Humidifier https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088KK88NH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 option for a light. Sorry I didnt get back to you yesterday after I said I would. The light is a new one I found that has good light rating for more a decent area. This will cover a 3x3 or 4x4 with good lighting. The nice thing with this one is that it has an adjustment to set the amount of lighting you want for x amount of distance. this is something I struggled to find with my current lighting which was 50 bucks. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VBKDHKQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ^ is my first one. Very good but very bright but no adjustments Today is the last day for prime day which they have discounted these items. I ended up getting another of the parfactworks lights just in case cause the price is good and I know it works.
One pro to the parfacts one is you can daisey link them. Neither one of these have fans or anything to cool them. They stay pretty cool and quiet.
I have two of the below and really like them. Easy to refill, easy to clean, filters are not too expensive. But you can find cheaper options or go all-out with really expensive ones with extra air filtering, etc.
I grow in 4x 2x4 tents and use one of these in each tent during veg .. I would definitely recommend them
I got another one that you can set timer :) Honeywell HCM350W Germ Free Cool Mist Humidifier White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QAYJPO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3ZjxCb7XTGJ84
This humidifier has changed my life
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I bought one of these a month ago & like it:
Really easy to keep clean (empty out at night & let the filter air-dry to prevent mold) the water reservoir lasts about 12 hours on high. If you really need to clean it, you can put it in the dishwasher & purchase a new filter for about $10 a pop. I keep it downstairs in the living area so it only brings the humidity up about 4-5%, so it would probably do a lot better in a smaller room. If I had the money I would look into one of those whole house humidifiers that hook up to the ac unit, but for now, this works well enough. :)
I also picked up this hydrometer to keep track of the humidity is in the house:
Does it have to be warm/cool mist? I got a Honeywell HCM-350, which is a evaporative model (uses a fan with a filter to humidify the air), and it works well at keeping my room at ~40-45% humidity. Here's a review, along with their recommendation for warm/cool mist options.
I bought the Honeywell HCM-350 based on this roundup review, and I'm very happy about it. The design is super simple and ingenious.
Previously I had two warm mist humidifiers. Cleaning the hard water scale on the heating elements was such a pain, since they are affixed to the unit. I had to disassemble them and soak them in citric acid water in the bath tub for hours, then scrub and rinse, repeat. They are also relatively loud.
Now I just take the paper wick out once a month and soak that in citric acid water, rinse, and put it back. Even if the wick is all plugged up I can just go buy a new one pretty cheaply.
I use two when it gets really dry out and I have never had a problem with them. Just make sure that you're diligent about disinfecting it. I have a Honeywell and a Crane Drop. Both work. The crane does not have a filter and needs to be washed out with white vinegar every week or so to avoid contaminants (ie mold) going into the air, but you can visually see the spray coming out of it. On the other hand, The Honeywell requires a filter and I only use either of them about 3-4 weeks out of the year.. So it's an annual purchase for me. I still wash it out with white vinegar about half so often as the Crane for safety. It's got a cooler mist (so far as I can tell) and you can't see it, but it works well. It's also easier to fill with water and has a larger basin. I'm not sure what your budget or room is like, but if you consider either of these I'd suggest the Honeywell. It's just got a larger footprint, so make sure that you have the space.
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Buy a decent humidifier. Preferably a smart one. A smart one lets you set it and it turns off and on automatically. So that you don’t have it too humid and not humid enough. Built in monitor and controller
LEVOIT Humidifiers for Bedroom Large Room Home, Smart Wifi Alexa Control, 6L Top Fill Cool Mist for Baby and Plants, Ultrasonic, Essential Oil Diffuser, Customized Humidity, Night Light, Quiet, Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HS45N13/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PRZSYDDB2D5H2Z53JWC3
This the one I use and it works perfect for my grows and it’s Bluetooth to your phone so you can also control it and lets you know when to add water and all the best humidifier I purchased
LEVOIT Humidifiers for Bedroom Large Room Home, Smart Wifi Alexa Control, 6L Top Fill Cool Mist for Baby and Plants, Ultrasonic, Essential Oil Diffuser, Customized Humidity, Night Light, Quiet, Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HS45N13/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_C5E4WQ4F4JVTGDF48GKB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I bought a Levoit 1.6 gallon (I think) humidifier a few months ago to replace my tiny one. It was about $75 on Amazon. It is spaced for 1200 square feet but I don't think it is hitting my whole downstairs. It seems great so far. I use sink water and do see mineral buildup from my super hard water (19) but there is no way I am bringing home 2 gallons a day of distilled to fill it. weekly, I soak with discolored mineral areas vinegar with 15 minutes, and will spray certain bits down with 10% bleach water that seem slimy. It is a pain but something that needs to be done. (No-I don't mix vinegar and bleach-separate tasks)
The humidity sensor is easy to read and I keep it going at max humidity which gets my dry house to 50% humidity. I fill it once daily at max level. If I keep it at auto, i only have to fill it every 2 days. There are 2 models, one of which you can put aromatherapy oils in so if you want something like that then make sure you get the one that does that (I don't do that because it is overwhelming for dog noses to have all that scent in the air.).
The plants are doing great. I keep it near my one cluster of humidity loving plants and the brown crispy bits are stopped appearing on my calatheas, ti plants, and ferns. Actually the entirety of my plants downstairs are all looking better.
levoit humidifier this is the one I bought
Levoit this is all you need. Just set your desired rH, set it to auto and refill every few days
LEVOIT Humidifiers for Bedroom Large Room Home, Smart Wifi Alexa Control, 6L Top Fill Cool Mist for Baby and Plants, Ultrasonic, Essential Oil Diffuser, Customized Humidity, Night Light, Quiet, Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HS45N13/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_QW5TXZ90V8HSAYWH0MD9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I ordered this back in September and I’m happy with it so far. I like the top fill option and I love the smart WiFi feature. This is handy as it’s sitting in my plant room and I don’t always know if it’s out of water but I get a notification on my phone. And if I’m away from home, I can still monitor the humidity levels and change the settings if needed.
Yeah basically, it's set it and forget it. The app will notify you if you using hard water and it needs a cleaning as well as when you need to refill it. Depending on your fan settings and your required humidity you'll have to play around with what will get you to your comfort zone. Personally I only have my fan on 5/10 because I'm not flowering right now and I only have to set the device to be 5% over my humidity zone. It will also very greatly depending on where your exhaust is vs where the humidifier is.
I've set mine next to my floor fan so it circulates evenly before it reaches the top of my tent and exhausted.
Link to the device I purchased. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HS45N13/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_7DYVGV94PF0BT2BKGBVD?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Has it helped? I use this humidifier in my tent, paired with a temp/RH sensor. It seems to be a good combo for regulating RH in the tent during grow and dry.
LEVOIT Humidifiers for Bedroom Large Room Home, Smart Wifi Alexa Control, 6L Top Fill Cool Mist for Baby and Plants, Ultrasonic, Essential Oil Diffuser, Customized Humidity, Night Light, Quiet, Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HS45N13/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_W0QGDHCXBERE8ZVVXZXR this is a good one for a grow tent
Get yourself a nice humidifer.
This one works with Alexa, and lasts for a couple of days.
I have This humidifier for my birds , I got it to help my bird who barbers her feathers, cause some more moisture can help them I’ve read. And it works super well for her ! And all my other birds seem to do well with the extra humidity also.
I like these and own 3 of them. Last for about 5-7 days before refill (results may vary depending on your locations rH). Ability to fully control through WiFi (VeSync app), on/off and set traps to turn on and off when needed or as the space exceeds or is under the desired thresholds. Also the ability to turn off the lcd screen is nice.
Looking at the price, these go on sale for prime customers bar times. I paid at least 20$ less for my units.
I have a lil levoit one that's no longer available, but if I upgrade, I've been looking at this one.
Don't care about the Alexa app stuff. But it's top fill, built-in hydrometer, dark setting and the other levoit one I have is reliable.
It has a humidistat that connects to an app on your phone in which you can control the humidity level from afar
Levoit humifier for Bedroom.
LEVOIT Humidifiers for Bedroom Large Room Home, 6L Top Fill Cool Mist Air Ultrasonic for Plants Indoor with Essential Oils Diffuser for Baby Kids, Smart Control with Humidistat, Quiet Easy Clean, Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HS45N13/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_0NF8RJDVC4ZF7J90TVC2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Thought it was expensive at first but worth it since it is automatic, I just messed out the settings today lol
My buddy just got this one and it is phenomenal I will be buying it when I get the chance. Holds almost 2 gal connects to your phone and will tell you when it is empty. You can also control humidity of the room temp from your phone. It is also top fill with no screw cap just take off the lid and there is a massive opening. LEVOIT Humidifiers for Bedroom Large Room Home, 6L Top Fill Cool Mist Air Ultrasonic for Plants Indoor with Essential Oils Diffuser for Baby Kids, Smart Control with Humidistat, Quiet Easy Clean, Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HS45N13/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_JEGKD2XCG0NWSTHY124Y
For a more premium option. I like this one (I like being able to set a humidity level to maintain and the to fill is a lot easier
Check this one out
LEVOIT Humidifiers for Bedroom Large Room Home, 6L Top Fill Cool Mist Air Ultrasonic for Plants Indoor with Essential Oils Diffuser for Baby Kids, Smart Control with Humidistat, Quiet Easy Clean, Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HS45N13/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_RVY8W142WGV36GVPGR2D?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Limited-time deal: LEVOIT Humidifiers for Bedroom Large Room Home, 6L Top Fill Cool Mist Air Ultrasonic for Plants Indoor with Essential Oils Diffuser for Baby Kids, Smart Control with Humidistat, Quiet Easy Clean, Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HS45N13/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_dl_V0KFS1N8NR80XPAJ0PN9 dang these aren't bad priced
I've been using this humidifier for about 4 months with no issues other than with a power outage it will not resume humidity control, but you can easily control it from your phone. It is top fill and I have an additional reservoir attached so it will go for several weeks with needing a refill. Watch out for the night light "feature" I found it on the other day during lights out....
LEVOIT Humidifiers for Bedroom... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HS45N13?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
You might be able to use that one, but you'll want some way to control the RH (if it doesn't have one built in). The inkbird humidity controller is good for that. I have this and it worked well for me
LEVOIT Cool Mist Humidifiers for Bedroom, 6L Smart WiFi Top Fill Ultrasonic Air Vaporizer for Large Room, Baby [BPA Free], Essential Oil Diffuser, Wor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HS45N13/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_8lODWhtrQVoBF
For dehumidifier, this is probably overkill for most tents, but I was having trouble during the final flower stages keeping my humidity down so I put this one in my tent. Been working out perfectly so far:
Vacplus 50 Pints Dehumidifier... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0816SXSG8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
https://www.amazon.com/LEVOIT-Humidifiers-Ultrasonic-Vaporizer-Essential/dp/B08HS45N13. Best WiFi one I've found I have 3 of these
This is the one I ended up getting: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HS45N13
It's working pretty well. The humidistat on the humidifier and the AC 69 Controller do show about a 10% RH difference. It easily keeps up with the RH of the tent. Only downside is you do have to fill it with distilled water.
Depending on room size you may not need one so big, this one works great for me https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08HS45N13/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
LEVOIT Humidifiers for Bedroom... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HS45N13?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
TOPPIN Humidifiers for Bedroom,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098J62TK2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Vicks Filter-Free Ultrasonic... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F8MJXMG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Those are the 3 I tried before. The vicks one just broke completely, the dial just kept spinning.
Both the toppin and levoit were similar. They both have areas I just couldn't clean/scrub. The toppin started yellowing and having mold though, and was harder to reach even in the water reservoir.
The levoit was the easiest because the whole top comes off to clean every part of the tank, but the base has a flap I could never get under. Then the mold just started growing in a the tiny places of the base I couldn't reach, even with the tiny brush they give you with terrible bristles. Also, we got white dust even with distilled water. I've had the canopy for about 4 months and no white dust, no mold, no issues.
Hope this helps!!
It has automatic settings and the whole top opens, it can also sync to your phone.
This is the best ive ever had! 🤗
Levoit Ultrasonic Humidifier, 6L... https://www.amazon.de/dp/B08HS45N13?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Air purifiers are bullshit. However, I have this humidifier and you can turn the display off:
Levoit. Numbers are true, night mode.
The one I have is discontinued, but this one is the one I've been eyeing.
It's top fill, one reason I want it lol.
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I put one of these in my drying room. Total game changer everything dries perfectly now.
What size humidifier? A small one. You can get a basic personal humidifier for $40ish.
I use Amazon a lot, so I have this one.
They don't sell the one I have, but this one has what I'd be looking for. Built in hydrometer, top fill, 6l, display turns off. Wifi?lol
If you have a separate controller, you can get one that doesn't have the built in controller, like this. They are usually a few bucks cheaper, but run continuously.
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Hi there! �� mom of twin babies here, I have been through a few humidifiers! Question, do you have your own office, or are you in a cubicle?
Here are a few things: 1. Cool mist humidifiers make your space clammy, and they push out a stream of “vapor”, which for you might work out bc you could point it towards yourself. They can breed bacteria, and the ones I have used all leaked all over my table, so beware. Whatever one you end up using, put it in a shallow bowl so that if it does leak, it doesn’t short circuit your computer. 2. If you get cold in your office, I suggest a warm mist humidifier. 2. If you have more space on your floor in your own office, I suggest the best reviewed humidifier listed below. It doesn’t mist which is nice, it has a UV filter to kill any bacteria (usually have to change out once a season, WELL worth it compared to the cool mist ones that break and you have to clean all the time). It also helps circulate air, and you can put tap water instead of distilled water. The other ones require distilled. (I still put Brita filtered water in mine). You could put in on the floor, next to your office plant or something. It has three settings as wel. I figure if you’re going to really get a humidifier, do it right. I’m also not worried about this one leaking all over everything. This is the one we have in our house, though I’m looking for a warm one too. Hope this helps! Honeywell Humidifier on Amazon
P.S this is not a cute little small thing, it’s BIG, but you can put it on your floor. I would suggest this or something like this one.
Big recommendation for this Honeywell. Easy to get your hands in and wipe everything. Very few pieces. Also rec buying some kind of bacteriostatic treatment to help keep it clean.
I’ve been using the Honeywell HCM 350 which has a very easy to clean tank and can run all night. Whoever one you end up choosing, the most important thing to keep in mind with humidifiers is consistent cleaning, at the very least once a week.
I had this exact same problem, brother- I was using high ppm tap water in an ultra sonic humidifier. White mineral dust was coating everything and clogging up my carbon filter. You can switch to distilled water, as was mentioned. Or you can switch to an evaporative humidifier like this. This humidifier doesn't make dust. It uses a replaceable wick/filter which traps the minerals.
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Unsolicited Recommendation: I swear by these. Peace of mind that they are clean and without mold - always, easy to clean, and easy to refill!! We have one of each of our three kids. Honeywell HCM350W Germ Free Cool... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QAYJPO?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I've been using a cool humidifier for years. Specifically this one which looks like its been discontinued.
It uses less energy compared to ultrasonic and steam humidifiers.
But you have to buy replacement wicks and do a bit of maintenance on them. If you just leave them to constantly be soaked and using it 24/7, you'll end up growing mold on them in like a week.
What I do is have 2 or 3 wicks in rotation so I can let them dry out. I also wash them occasionally with vinegar(make sure you thoroughly rinse them out or they'll make your room smell like vinegar.
The other thing thing(with my model at least) is you can occasionally hear a gurgling sound when the water tank is feeding water. I don't mind because it only last a couple seconds, but just a heads up.
I use two humidifiers in my apartment, one of them from my girlfriend which produces the white residue as you mentioned. The other one I have does not produce white residue, and it's this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002QAYJPO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The annoying thing is you have to constantly buy new filters for it, and rotating the filter helps as well. So it just takes more effort, up to you if that's worth not having the white residue. Also, yeah I have no idea how people use distilled water for it, it uses gallons of water a day, so I just use tap water.
I have a feeling they're out of stock. We got them off Amazon several months back. Sell like hotcakes in the winter. Might have to do "notify when available" on Amazon or if you're lucky and live in the right state, Nebraska Furniture Mart might have em
I bought a Honeywell HCM350W humidifier off Amazon like 1 month ago. It's pretty small tbh. I haven't done anything with the filter so far and I still wake up with the same benefits to my eyes. The water where I live (Long Island, NY) isn't so hard, and the humidity isn't so bad here either, so I only ever use the humidifier on the lowest setting. However I should probably clean all of it sometime soon
Ultimately the humidifier wasn't what gave me the long-lasting relief that I really needed, and it this point I don't think I really need it anymore (many nights I don't even use it). After about 2.5 months of taking Xiidra (twice a day), I finally noticed some big-time long-lasting relief in my dry eye sypmtoms. The humidifier does make a noticeable difference in how my eyes feel when I wake up, but after 15 minutes that dryness will go away, especially if I take my regular morning dose of Xiidra.
There's only one humidifier that'll cut it realistically and allow you add more plants in the future - Honeywell HCM350W/B - It's not cheap and filters need to replaced monthly but it works and can run 24 hrs on one tank - 4000+ people will vouch for it. I got mine on ebay for $30 ish but I would have paid full price for it. There's one by Taotronics as well but that sprays mist like your current one, the honeywell one is mostly invisible because it works on a complete different principle. Also the Taotronics one's water re-fill is bit difficult from what I read.
sounds good, this is the humidifier i have. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QAYJPO/ref=pe_385040_127541850_TE_item
Currently my heater is just one of them portable electric radiators, i hope... it works but i may need to invest in something else.
Do you know of any budget fans/hepa solutions?
I have been meaning to go to home depot to look again but all the ones i find online are like $250+
CO2 will also be added in a few stages (the sensor is so expensive like 50 bux).
The exact models look like they’re out of stock on Amazon, but this is what I run in the bedrooms (one per bedroom) and this is the larger one that I run for the downstairs living area. Both models are Honeywell, and I’ve had them for six years now- worth the investment. :) I only use distilled water in them, which seems to help make the filters last longer.
I have this Honeywell for my bedroom. Not sure why it says cool mist because it's definitely evaporative.
It has two very small LEDs that are not very bright and easily covered. It uses UV to sanitize the water. No humidistat, but it has a physical switch so you can put it on a timer or controller. Also the base and tank are dishwasher safe so that's nice.
I have this bigger one for the rest of my apartment. I think I have an older model than the one linked but my display just has green segmented numbers, not overly bright, but again easy to cover.
If you have light (and space) your shower is the best humidifier! I have neither so I bought a honeywell from Amazon and I love it!
I use these
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Lots of humidifiers can absolutely be used with hardwood floors! I use an evaporative Honeywell, there is no visible mist from humidifiers like this and nothing around it gets "wet" like older humidifiers tend to do. It's no different than summer weather on hardwood floors. I also have one of these that directs the mist like 4 feet up, and again none of the flooring around it gets damp or wet at all. And finally, I have one of these on a shelf next to some calatheas. It puts out just enough moisture to keep the plants happy but certainly not enough to affect flooring.
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002QAYJPO/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 Humidifier https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088KK88NH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 option for a light. Sorry I didnt get back to you yesterday after I said I would. The light is a new one I found that has good light rating for more a decent area. This will cover a 3x3 or 4x4 with good lighting. The nice thing with this one is that it has an adjustment to set the amount of lighting you want for x amount of distance. this is something I struggled to find with my current lighting which was 50 bucks. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VBKDHKQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ^ is my first one. Very good but very bright but no adjustments Today is the last day for prime day which they have discounted these items. I ended up getting another of the parfactworks lights just in case cause the price is good and I know it works.
One pro to the parfacts one is you can daisey link them. Neither one of these have fans or anything to cool them. They stay pretty cool and quiet.
I have two of the below and really like them. Easy to refill, easy to clean, filters are not too expensive. But you can find cheaper options or go all-out with really expensive ones with extra air filtering, etc.
I grow in 4x 2x4 tents and use one of these in each tent during veg .. I would definitely recommend them
I got another one that you can set timer :) Honeywell HCM350W Germ Free Cool Mist Humidifier White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QAYJPO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3ZjxCb7XTGJ84
This humidifier has changed my life
https://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-HCM350W-Germ-Humidifier-White/dp/B002QAYJPO
I bought one of these a month ago & like it:
Really easy to keep clean (empty out at night & let the filter air-dry to prevent mold) the water reservoir lasts about 12 hours on high. If you really need to clean it, you can put it in the dishwasher & purchase a new filter for about $10 a pop. I keep it downstairs in the living area so it only brings the humidity up about 4-5%, so it would probably do a lot better in a smaller room. If I had the money I would look into one of those whole house humidifiers that hook up to the ac unit, but for now, this works well enough. :)
I also picked up this hydrometer to keep track of the humidity is in the house:
Does it have to be warm/cool mist? I got a Honeywell HCM-350, which is a evaporative model (uses a fan with a filter to humidify the air), and it works well at keeping my room at ~40-45% humidity. Here's a review, along with their recommendation for warm/cool mist options.
I bought the Honeywell HCM-350 based on this roundup review, and I'm very happy about it. The design is super simple and ingenious.
Previously I had two warm mist humidifiers. Cleaning the hard water scale on the heating elements was such a pain, since they are affixed to the unit. I had to disassemble them and soak them in citric acid water in the bath tub for hours, then scrub and rinse, repeat. They are also relatively loud.
Now I just take the paper wick out once a month and soak that in citric acid water, rinse, and put it back. Even if the wick is all plugged up I can just go buy a new one pretty cheaply.
I use two when it gets really dry out and I have never had a problem with them. Just make sure that you're diligent about disinfecting it. I have a Honeywell and a Crane Drop. Both work. The crane does not have a filter and needs to be washed out with white vinegar every week or so to avoid contaminants (ie mold) going into the air, but you can visually see the spray coming out of it. On the other hand, The Honeywell requires a filter and I only use either of them about 3-4 weeks out of the year.. So it's an annual purchase for me. I still wash it out with white vinegar about half so often as the Crane for safety. It's got a cooler mist (so far as I can tell) and you can't see it, but it works well. It's also easier to fill with water and has a larger basin. I'm not sure what your budget or room is like, but if you consider either of these I'd suggest the Honeywell. It's just got a larger footprint, so make sure that you have the space.
Buy a decent humidifier. Preferably a smart one. A smart one lets you set it and it turns off and on automatically. So that you don’t have it too humid and not humid enough. Built in monitor and controller
LEVOIT Humidifiers for Bedroom Large Room Home, Smart Wifi Alexa Control, 6L Top Fill Cool Mist for Baby and Plants, Ultrasonic, Essential Oil Diffuser, Customized Humidity, Night Light, Quiet, Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HS45N13/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PRZSYDDB2D5H2Z53JWC3
This the one I use and it works perfect for my grows and it’s Bluetooth to your phone so you can also control it and lets you know when to add water and all the best humidifier I purchased
LEVOIT Humidifiers for Bedroom Large Room Home, Smart Wifi Alexa Control, 6L Top Fill Cool Mist for Baby and Plants, Ultrasonic, Essential Oil Diffuser, Customized Humidity, Night Light, Quiet, Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HS45N13/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_C5E4WQ4F4JVTGDF48GKB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I bought a Levoit 1.6 gallon (I think) humidifier a few months ago to replace my tiny one. It was about $75 on Amazon. It is spaced for 1200 square feet but I don't think it is hitting my whole downstairs. It seems great so far. I use sink water and do see mineral buildup from my super hard water (19) but there is no way I am bringing home 2 gallons a day of distilled to fill it. weekly, I soak with discolored mineral areas vinegar with 15 minutes, and will spray certain bits down with 10% bleach water that seem slimy. It is a pain but something that needs to be done. (No-I don't mix vinegar and bleach-separate tasks)
The humidity sensor is easy to read and I keep it going at max humidity which gets my dry house to 50% humidity. I fill it once daily at max level. If I keep it at auto, i only have to fill it every 2 days. There are 2 models, one of which you can put aromatherapy oils in so if you want something like that then make sure you get the one that does that (I don't do that because it is overwhelming for dog noses to have all that scent in the air.).
The plants are doing great. I keep it near my one cluster of humidity loving plants and the brown crispy bits are stopped appearing on my calatheas, ti plants, and ferns. Actually the entirety of my plants downstairs are all looking better.
levoit humidifier this is the one I bought
Levoit this is all you need. Just set your desired rH, set it to auto and refill every few days
LEVOIT Humidifiers for Bedroom Large Room Home, Smart Wifi Alexa Control, 6L Top Fill Cool Mist for Baby and Plants, Ultrasonic, Essential Oil Diffuser, Customized Humidity, Night Light, Quiet, Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HS45N13/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_QW5TXZ90V8HSAYWH0MD9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I ordered this back in September and I’m happy with it so far. I like the top fill option and I love the smart WiFi feature. This is handy as it’s sitting in my plant room and I don’t always know if it’s out of water but I get a notification on my phone. And if I’m away from home, I can still monitor the humidity levels and change the settings if needed.
Yeah basically, it's set it and forget it. The app will notify you if you using hard water and it needs a cleaning as well as when you need to refill it. Depending on your fan settings and your required humidity you'll have to play around with what will get you to your comfort zone. Personally I only have my fan on 5/10 because I'm not flowering right now and I only have to set the device to be 5% over my humidity zone. It will also very greatly depending on where your exhaust is vs where the humidifier is.
I've set mine next to my floor fan so it circulates evenly before it reaches the top of my tent and exhausted.
Link to the device I purchased. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HS45N13/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_7DYVGV94PF0BT2BKGBVD?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Has it helped? I use this humidifier in my tent, paired with a temp/RH sensor. It seems to be a good combo for regulating RH in the tent during grow and dry.
LEVOIT Humidifiers for Bedroom Large Room Home, Smart Wifi Alexa Control, 6L Top Fill Cool Mist for Baby and Plants, Ultrasonic, Essential Oil Diffuser, Customized Humidity, Night Light, Quiet, Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HS45N13/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_W0QGDHCXBERE8ZVVXZXR this is a good one for a grow tent
Get yourself a nice humidifer.
This one works with Alexa, and lasts for a couple of days.
I have This humidifier for my birds , I got it to help my bird who barbers her feathers, cause some more moisture can help them I’ve read. And it works super well for her ! And all my other birds seem to do well with the extra humidity also.
I like these and own 3 of them. Last for about 5-7 days before refill (results may vary depending on your locations rH). Ability to fully control through WiFi (VeSync app), on/off and set traps to turn on and off when needed or as the space exceeds or is under the desired thresholds. Also the ability to turn off the lcd screen is nice.
Looking at the price, these go on sale for prime customers bar times. I paid at least 20$ less for my units.
I have a lil levoit one that's no longer available, but if I upgrade, I've been looking at this one.
Don't care about the Alexa app stuff. But it's top fill, built-in hydrometer, dark setting and the other levoit one I have is reliable.
It has a humidistat that connects to an app on your phone in which you can control the humidity level from afar
Levoit humifier for Bedroom.
LEVOIT Humidifiers for Bedroom Large Room Home, 6L Top Fill Cool Mist Air Ultrasonic for Plants Indoor with Essential Oils Diffuser for Baby Kids, Smart Control with Humidistat, Quiet Easy Clean, Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HS45N13/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_0NF8RJDVC4ZF7J90TVC2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Thought it was expensive at first but worth it since it is automatic, I just messed out the settings today lol
My buddy just got this one and it is phenomenal I will be buying it when I get the chance. Holds almost 2 gal connects to your phone and will tell you when it is empty. You can also control humidity of the room temp from your phone. It is also top fill with no screw cap just take off the lid and there is a massive opening. LEVOIT Humidifiers for Bedroom Large Room Home, 6L Top Fill Cool Mist Air Ultrasonic for Plants Indoor with Essential Oils Diffuser for Baby Kids, Smart Control with Humidistat, Quiet Easy Clean, Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HS45N13/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_JEGKD2XCG0NWSTHY124Y
For a more premium option. I like this one (I like being able to set a humidity level to maintain and the to fill is a lot easier
Check this one out
LEVOIT Humidifiers for Bedroom Large Room Home, 6L Top Fill Cool Mist Air Ultrasonic for Plants Indoor with Essential Oils Diffuser for Baby Kids, Smart Control with Humidistat, Quiet Easy Clean, Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HS45N13/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_RVY8W142WGV36GVPGR2D?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Limited-time deal: LEVOIT Humidifiers for Bedroom Large Room Home, 6L Top Fill Cool Mist Air Ultrasonic for Plants Indoor with Essential Oils Diffuser for Baby Kids, Smart Control with Humidistat, Quiet Easy Clean, Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HS45N13/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_dl_V0KFS1N8NR80XPAJ0PN9 dang these aren't bad priced
I've been using this humidifier for about 4 months with no issues other than with a power outage it will not resume humidity control, but you can easily control it from your phone. It is top fill and I have an additional reservoir attached so it will go for several weeks with needing a refill. Watch out for the night light "feature" I found it on the other day during lights out....
LEVOIT Humidifiers for Bedroom... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HS45N13?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
You might be able to use that one, but you'll want some way to control the RH (if it doesn't have one built in). The inkbird humidity controller is good for that. I have this and it worked well for me
LEVOIT Cool Mist Humidifiers for Bedroom, 6L Smart WiFi Top Fill Ultrasonic Air Vaporizer for Large Room, Baby [BPA Free], Essential Oil Diffuser, Wor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HS45N13/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_8lODWhtrQVoBF
For dehumidifier, this is probably overkill for most tents, but I was having trouble during the final flower stages keeping my humidity down so I put this one in my tent. Been working out perfectly so far:
Vacplus 50 Pints Dehumidifier... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0816SXSG8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
https://www.amazon.com/LEVOIT-Humidifiers-Ultrasonic-Vaporizer-Essential/dp/B08HS45N13. Best WiFi one I've found I have 3 of these
This is the one I ended up getting: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HS45N13
It's working pretty well. The humidistat on the humidifier and the AC 69 Controller do show about a 10% RH difference. It easily keeps up with the RH of the tent. Only downside is you do have to fill it with distilled water.
Depending on room size you may not need one so big, this one works great for me https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08HS45N13/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
LEVOIT Humidifiers for Bedroom... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HS45N13?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
TOPPIN Humidifiers for Bedroom,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098J62TK2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Vicks Filter-Free Ultrasonic... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F8MJXMG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Those are the 3 I tried before. The vicks one just broke completely, the dial just kept spinning.
Both the toppin and levoit were similar. They both have areas I just couldn't clean/scrub. The toppin started yellowing and having mold though, and was harder to reach even in the water reservoir.
The levoit was the easiest because the whole top comes off to clean every part of the tank, but the base has a flap I could never get under. Then the mold just started growing in a the tiny places of the base I couldn't reach, even with the tiny brush they give you with terrible bristles. Also, we got white dust even with distilled water. I've had the canopy for about 4 months and no white dust, no mold, no issues.
Hope this helps!!
It has automatic settings and the whole top opens, it can also sync to your phone.
This is the best ive ever had! 🤗
Levoit Ultrasonic Humidifier, 6L... https://www.amazon.de/dp/B08HS45N13?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Air purifiers are bullshit. However, I have this humidifier and you can turn the display off:
Levoit. Numbers are true, night mode.
The one I have is discontinued, but this one is the one I've been eyeing.
It's top fill, one reason I want it lol.
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I put one of these in my drying room. Total game changer everything dries perfectly now.
What size humidifier? A small one. You can get a basic personal humidifier for $40ish.
I use Amazon a lot, so I have this one.
They don't sell the one I have, but this one has what I'd be looking for. Built in hydrometer, top fill, 6l, display turns off. Wifi?lol
If you have a separate controller, you can get one that doesn't have the built in controller, like this. They are usually a few bucks cheaper, but run continuously.