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Posted: 12/26/2004 2:49:09 PM EDT

I'm looking for a "best bang for the buck" stand alone home humidifier. It's drier than a popcorn fart in here.

Any ideas?

Posted: 12/26/2004 2:50:56 PM EDT

[#1]

Ha

I drug mine up from the basement and fired it up a couple days ago -- sleep much better now.

They don't make mine anymore but it is like this one

Posted: 12/26/2004 2:54:04 PM EDT

[#2]

Home Depot has a couple models in the $20-$30 range. They're not that expensive, and
seem to work for years.

Posted: 12/26/2004 2:56:36 PM EDT

[#3]

I think you are a lot better off going with a furnace humidifier. Just about to do that myself.

Posted: 12/26/2004 2:59:17 PM EDT

[#4]

If your having trouble sleeping theres nothing better then a humidifier filled with cheap Vodka in the bedroom.

Posted: 12/26/2004 3:02:04 PM EDT

[#5]

I bought a ultrasonic humidifier from WalMart, it's the ReliOn brand. Cost was about $30 if I remember right, works great for the bedroom at night, no more dry, sore throats in the morning.

Posted: 12/26/2004 3:03:48 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
I think you are a lot better off going with a furnace humidifier. Just about to do that myself.

Not an option, as this house has a rather unique radiant electric heating system that is embedded in the ceiling drywall.

Posted: 12/26/2004 3:04:18 PM EDT

[#7]

Huh?

Quoted:
If your having trouble sleeping theres nothing better then a humidifier filled with cheap Vodka in the bedroom.

Posted: 12/26/2004 3:04:34 PM EDT

[#8]

The one good thing about this time of year in cold climates-

It's the ideal time to vacumn seal your ammo and other goodies, as they're about as
dry as they'll be all year. I'm running around 30% in the house now, except the bedroom
where I have the humidifier.

Posted: 12/26/2004 3:04:48 PM EDT

[#9]

Be sure and get one with a humidistat built into it. The ones that run all the time will overhumidify and cause condensation/mold/rust problems. I have three Holmes 2.5 gallon units that put almost 5 gallons (combined) of water into the air per day to maintain a 45% average humidity. They sure make a big difference in the comfort level in my house.

Posted: 12/26/2004 3:06:31 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
If your having trouble sleeping theres nothing better then a humidifier filled with cheap Vodka in the bedroom.

Ok, what does the vodka have to do with it?

We usually use this method during the day, but at a slower boil.

Bob

Posted: 12/26/2004 3:07:07 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Quoted:
If your having trouble sleeping theres nothing better then a humidifier filled with cheap Vodka in the bedroom.

Ok, what does the vodka have to do with it?

Bob

+1

Posted: 12/26/2004 3:10:09 PM EDT

[#12]

my sinuses have never felt better!

hell, i just unplugged the DEhumidifier last week.

Posted: 12/26/2004 3:11:00 PM EDT

[#13]

The Vodka was a joke.

Its an old college trick to get bombed out of your everliving mind.

Posted: 12/26/2004 3:14:23 PM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
my sinuses have never felt better!

hell, i just unplugged the DEhumidifier last week.

LOL, the sparks are flying off the dog here and the my cigars come apart before I can smoke them.
The RH is like 30%

Posted: 12/26/2004 3:14:49 PM EDT

[#15]

Never heard this one before. I guess it makes sense that it would work.

Quoted:
The Vodka was a joke.

Its an old college trick to get bombed out of your everliving mind.

Posted: 12/26/2004 3:20:03 PM EDT

[#16]

I got a Holmes 4 gallon output (900 square feet coverage) for $60 at Lowes. Has a humidistat, and you can adjust it to whatever percentage humidity you want in your house.

During the day, I keep it in the kitchen, and bring it in the bedroom at night. Makes a big difference.

THe humidity level was at 22% when I plugged mine in on Friday.

I'm SO glad I got it.....especially since I've been sick.............

Posted: 12/26/2004 3:40:32 PM EDT

[#17]

ack! you're gonna rust your guns to save your cigars!

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