Showing posts with label bemis waterwick humidifier. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bemis waterwick humidifier. Show all posts

Friday, November 7, 2014

Honeywell Feed Tube Nozzle (32000408-001)

Honeywell Feed Tube Nozzle
  • Replacement feed tube nozzle for Honeywell units
  • Designed for models HE360 and HE365

It's expensive but you HAVE to have it for the humidifier to work in any kind of efficient manner. This is the best price I found.

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I had to replace mine, this small piece of simple looking plastic is similar to a "T" used in aquarium plumbing... but 10 times the price. I decided I could use some kind of fastener to hold it in place, like a Red Green fix. Long story short, didn't work and the hose shifted slightly over a matter of hours causing a leak and a puddle to form around the back half of the furnace.

My advice, it's not overpriced compared to having water damage from trying to jury rig a cheap fix.

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I accidentally threw this away when I discarded the old humidifier pad and a replacement was supposed to be over 200 dollars. I was able to putchase it here for about 70 dollars, and it works like a champ. I can't tell if there is any difference from the OEM.

Sunday, November 2, 2014

#4223 Aprilaire Drain Spud

#4223 Aprilaire Drain Spud
  • For use with Aprilaire models 500, 550, 550A, 558, 560, 568, 560A, 600, 600A & 600M.
  • This is the plactic fitting which attaches to the base of the housing of your humidifier.
  • It is designed to allow for the connection of the 1/2" drain hose.

this is the right part. just make sure to look for the tab that lines up with the slot for installation / removal.

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It was a perfect fit and replacement for our AprilAire unit, The previous homeowner had cracked the piece and it was leaking out and burned out the transformer.

It took 2 minutes to replace!! very quick shipping also.

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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

BestAir FSCA6 Splash Scents Cinnamon Apple Scent 16 oz.

BestAir FSCA6 Splash Scents Cinnamon Apple Scent 16 oz.I like to use this type of product to add a pleasant scent in our home and yes, it does work. Different scents are available in this brand and I like the apple cinnamon aroma best. It seems to be the most robust scent additive out of the others available. It is simple to use but is best to add the liquid to the humidifiers water after filling the container otherwise foam is created taking up water space.

I only use this product on occasion because if you think about it, it is not a cheap way to fill your home/room with a pleasing smell. The concept is great but not affordable for me with constant use. You can add more liquid per gallon of water to increase the strength of aroma which is what I need to do for my satisfaction. For this reason, cost per gallon of water, I am rating this product with 4 stars ****.

Other similar products are available such as a tablet-type scent. Just drop the tablet(s) in the water according to the intensity of aroma you enjoy. However, this form of additive is not an economical option either. I have only found this type in a local store so far.

If you're like me wanting value for the money, it is not the most cost effective way to do so. But on occasion, I do find it worth the price.

My sense of smell is not what it used to be so take this with a grain of salt.

I have not been able to detect any fragrance from this product at all, even when using three times the recommended amount. Even when standing right in front of the air flow from the humidifier. Even after leaving home for 4 to 5 hours and returning. No fragrance.

Edit 2-17-13

I quit using this product.

This product foams a great deal. Very much like soap. In the bottle, it even smells like soap or detergent. The foaming causes my humidifier to make annoying snapping sounds, like the foam bubbles popping. Except they are louder and sharper. More like slight electrical arching. Small sparks. (It could be that the foam is getting into the fan blade, getting whacked, and making a sharp sound.) It makes me wonder if the foam is getting into the electrical components at the top of the unit. If so, this can only cause eventual failure of the humidifier due to mineral buildup on the electrical components.

This product also causes the impeller/fan to run very loud for some reason. I have to run 2 or 3 tankfuls of water in the humidifier without this product added before the impeller/fan sounds normal again.

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I purchased this to add "freshness" to our house during winter. I was very pleased with the smell. Very refreshing.

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I have a Homedics breathe machine, you can no longer get the smell liquid to add to the water. I got this but the scent is not strong enough. You can barely smell it for only a short timeand I added more than required.

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but did very little to make anything else smell better. It has a bit of soap in it too. Well, maybe not soap, but it will make lots of bubbles if you put it in an evaporative cooler as I did. Wouldn't order it again, put it that way.

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Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Jarden Home Environment Holmes Warm Mist Humidifier HM5305TG-U1

Jarden Home Environment Holmes Warm Mist Humidifier HM5305TG-U1
  • HUMIDIFIERS
  • WARM MIST
  • MEDIUM ROOM

This humidifier is easy to use in that there is no filter required to cover the heating element, so keeping things clean is a snap. However, I found it to be a bit noisy (gurgle). If I put in the bedroom, I have to pretend its raining. It also doesn't run for anything like the advertised time (certainly not overnight).

That said, when my other, older humidifier dies, I will likely replace it with one of these.

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I have two of them. No filters needed. I used one for 3 winters before I cleaned it by using a screwdriver to break off hardwater deposits and it worked fine afterward.

This is the best humidifier for people who are too lazy to constantly clean them.

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This humidifier works well, and we love the "climate control" function. The only drawback is that the tank only holds about 3-4 hours worth of mist, so it requires constant refills, and will not run throughout the night (but perhaps that is standard, as we are not humidifier experts).

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Have used one for over 2 years with no issues whatsover super easy to fill. Best to use filtered water. It lasts about 8-10 hours on max humidy. Buying another one for the second bedroom!

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This humidifier lasted exactly 4 days before it just stopped working. It took a ridiculous 25 minutes to set it up and getting to pump out some mist the first night, but otherwise seemed to be working well. It was annoying that it needed to be cleaned every day instead of once a week like the directions said, but I can deal with that. By the second night, the knobs started acting a little temperamental. By the third night, the power light stopped working even though the unit was operating (safety hazard), water was leaking out of the knobs (safety hazard) and the humidifier wouldn't create steam unless it was set on full blast (wall/carpet/floor damage). Next time I tried to turn it on, nothing happened, it was dead. What a waste of time! Do yourself a favor and buy a better brand.

Friday, June 6, 2014

Kenmore Replacement Absorption Sleeves for Kenmore Warm Mist Humidifiers #15110 (3 Pack)

Kenmore Replacement Absorption Sleeves for Kenmore Warm Mist Humidifiers #15110I owned this Kenmore Humidifier and wasn't using it (because I put an AprilAire Whole-House Humidifer on my central air heating system (love it!). Because I wasn't using it, I gave it to my mom and thought it would be nice to give her a supply of the absorption sleeves to go along with it. I was shocked by the price here on Amazon, so I went to Sears (makers of all things Kenmore) and discoved that the sleeves are no longer available. I will throw away the Kenmore Humidifier (and never buy another Kenmore product!) before I'll go scraping around to find overpriced absorption sleeves. I'll just have to find something better for Mom to use.

I apologize, but there is nothing really to say about these. They are identical to what came with the humidifier.

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These Kenmore absorption sleeves are for use with our Optimus (2L?) humidifier.

I noticed that the sleeve that came with the humidifier was falling apart (I suppose they are doomed to as they soak up water and are super heated to create steam). Came to Amazon and found this seller and this 3pk.

Good price for a 3pk! the package was shipped within the timeframe communicated. THANKS!

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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Paradigm PSH 2 Humidifier 50 Cigars

Paradigm PSH 2 Humidifier 50 CigarsThis is a fantastic product and a great value for the money. I have only had to recharge this once in 2 months and the humidity in my humidor was too low when I installed this Paradigm System. I would highly recommend this product to all cigar lovers!

Wow! The humidifier works amazingly well! I've tried using PG solution in various humidification systems, using the crystal gels and beads, basically everything! Always had a hard time keeping my humidor at consistent humidity. Once I charged the humidifier and placed it in the humidor, its been consistently at 68-70% RH! Pretty awesome that the unit is relatively small and takes up virutally no space, unlike the jars that most of the crystal gels are contained in... leaves more room for my precious cigars! Awesome product. I am glad I decided to make this purchase.

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This product works well. It's made of good material, fits well in a humidor and doesn't need much attention.

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no doubt, the best humidifier i have used and i have used alot. foam and jell do not come close to this product. i found that it does go over 72% if used in a smaller humidor, so buy the right size and make sure your humidor is seasoned!

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This works great just soak the unit/sponge put in your humidor and poof. The only issue I had with the first one was the side kept popping off but I called and they sent me a new one. Easy to use and works better than the gells.

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Saturday, March 22, 2014

Hamilton Beach True Air Allergen-Reducing Air Cleaner

Hamilton Beach 04383 True Air Allergen-Reducing Air Cleaner, WhiteA brief video of the sounds of this air purifier at different speeds.

Overall, works well as many have stated. Hope this helps. Peace.

I bought this product for my son. He's eight years old and suffers from allergies. He woke up every morning sneezing, and with a stuffy nose. I was looking for an alternative to giving him allergy medication every day. We keep it on the desk, right next to his bed. It's incredibly quiet and it has helped his allergies a lot. After about a month of constant use on the medium setting, I vacuumed the filter. It was filty. I was very impressed with how much dust it pulled from the air.

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Our daughter has allergies and we've tried several different air purifiers. This is by far the best we've tried. It is much quieter than others, compact size, the filter is permanent, and it works great. We are getting another one for another room.

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I received my item (though late, Thanks Amazon), and apparently all my research into an air cleaner has paid off. This little guy does exactly what it says and works like a charm.

Here's why I bought it. I wanted an air cleaner for a medium to small sized room where I keep my cat's litter box. Normally, it doesn't smell, but about the day it's time to change it, I can smell it. Now, I don't want to smell it ever, though I keep my kitty box schedule in tact. Anyway, this air cleaner is so quiet on Whisper Mode that I literally cannot hear it. I even put it in my roommate's bedroom, just to see if she realized it was in there, before moving it to its final destination. She had no clue.

The model has 3 speeds, but the Whisper Mode is fine for continuous daily use. Sure, you can turn it up, and you'll hear it's low whirrrrrr, but that's to be expected.

Another reason I bought it is that it IS a HEPA quality cleaner. But I don't have to buy replacement filters--ever. This one has a "permanent" filter, which I didn't even know existed. To clean it, it says about once every 6 months to just use your hose and brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner and suck it out. Really? That's awesome! Why don't ALL HEPA filters do this. That feels like such a waste. I'm not allergic to anything, but my purpose for this is to keep the area near my kitty box smelling like air, and not horrid ammonia. Cats are so gorgeous, but like newborn babies, they sure can produce some of the foulest smells!

So: I am in love with this baby. Thanks Hamilton Beach!

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Wanted a small appliance like this air purifier to use in seperate bedrooms to stop dust/pollen/dander/dust mite poop or whatever debris lingers in the air from being inhaled during my loved ones sleep, this one works great and appears to really remove debris from the air. I am sure that higher priced air purifiers with expensive replacement filters work much better but we did not want to pay $$$ plus $$ for replacement filters three or four times a year.

On low the fan can barely be heard, medium is like a normal fan noise and is not bothersome at all (all of us stated we actually enjoy this white background noise), high would be too loud for most sleepers. Each of us that has one in their bedroom merely turns it on high an hour before bed, then turn it to medium for actual sleep time.

Can be layed on its side or stood straight up which is a nice choice to have based upon personal preference.

Filter is easy to remove and clean, just wish HB would have made the material surrounding the filter a bit more sturdy as it is just thin cardboard so you have to be careful not to damage it when cleaning. I use the brush attachment on my vacuum cleaner and it works great. I highly doubt this filter would be permanent like HB claims after many repeated cleanings so we expect to replace it every couple of years just for good measure!

Overall I gave it 5 stars but it surely would not compete with a much more expensive winix or austinaire, regardless, IMHO, it is an exceptional value for the price.

Edited to add: FYI, to dramatically enhance the effectiveness of this unit, go to a Lowe's or Home Depot type store and purchase a sheet (hammock filter) of the 3M filtrete filters (about $18 bucks, the good ones, the type used to put over window airconditioners to trap allergens/dust). Cut a square large enough to put above/over the permanent filter on this unit, the filtrete filter then takes most of the particles before it even hits this unit's permanent filter. I have done this for 4 months, it does not damage or negatively affect the unit's motor and you will be amazed how much stuff these little units take out of the air (with two filters, a filtrete one and the one that comes with the unit). Best part of all, after two months, merely discard the 3M homemade filter and replace it with a new cut-out. I also discovered that I can merely lightly tap the unit's permanent filter on a hard surface outside and it is ready to go for an other two months. I think you could get about 16-18 cut-outs per sheet at $18 per sheet, it is enough to last 32-36 months (approx 6 dollars a year).

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Wednesday, December 25, 2013

G & F Kevlar 18-Inch Knit Sleeve with Thumb Slot, Yellow, 6-Pack

G & F Kevlar 18-Inch Knit Sleeve with Thumb Slot, Yellow, 6-PackThese are great for working in any environment where you can be poked, scratched, or punctured. Great for working in roses and berry bushes.

Because of the medications I have been taking, my forearms bruise so easily and have such unsightly marks. A friend recommended these sleeves and they are wonderful. I also don't burn my arms on the oven any more. Highly recommend this product to anyone needing a little extra protection.

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JUST WHAT MY HUSBAND NEEDED, HE HAS THIN SKIN ON ONE ARM FROM SURGERY SKIN TRANSPLANT, NOW HE HAS THE PROTECTION HE NEEDS TO DO MOST ANYTHING HE WANTS. THESE ARM PROTECTORS SHOULD BE WORN BY ALL SENIORS WITH THIN SKIN AS WELL; VERY HAPPY THANKS.

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the Kevlar sleeves are for arm protection while i'm walking dogs at a shelter. i've been scratched numerous times and have been looking for a way to have arm protection without wearing long sleeves. while they are warm and sometimes make my arm sweat, the protection they provide is well worth it. they wash clean and keep their size. i'm very satisfied with the product.

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My husband is a welder who creates large art work from rebar, steel, and recycled metal items/electronic parts. He uses these to prevent burns during his welding, and they work great. Having the thumb slot prevents them from sliding up his arm while working as other protectors have done. The price is very reasonable, and the sleeves provide terrific protection for him. Highly recommended.

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Saturday, November 2, 2013

Vicks Waterless Vaporizer V1800

Vicks Waterless Vaporizer V1800Works well if its on the nightstand right beside you. It does the job. If its across the room it will do you no good.

The product was decent, extremely tiny, I have a very small room and it barely worked for me. I should have browsed carefully for this one.

Don't get it.

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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Aprilaire 600M Whole-House Humidifier with Manual Control

Aprilaire 600M Whole-House Humidifier with Manual Control(This review is posted for both the Aprilaire 600M and 600A units in order to contrast them and to describe their similar functions.)

The Aprilaire folks say the "important considerations in the evaluation of a humidifier are precise control, sufficient capacity, trouble-free performance and minimum maintenance." I would add cost, ease of operation, and ease of installation. My sense is that this unit gets high marks in all of these areas.

The Aprilaire 600 humidifier operates in conjunction with your heating system to add moisture to your air. It is called a bypass humidifier because some air leaving your furnace is rerouted to bypass your ventilation system and instead run through the humidifier, absorbing moisture through evaporation, before returning to your furnace and on into your home. (The bypass is accomplished as a function of the higher air pressure in the supply leaving your furnace than in the return air going into your furnace.)

Generally, a hole is cut into your supply plenum (through which heated air leaves your furnace and goes into your home) and a bypass duct is run into the humidifier, which is mounted on the return plenum (which feeds air from your home into the furnace). Within the humidifier is a pad, which holds water like a sponge. As the heated air from the supply is bypassed through the humidifier, it picks up evaporated moisture and is run back into the furnace for distribution into your home.

A hygrostat (humidifier control – set manually on the 600M and automatically on the 600A) monitors the humidity in the air and controls a valve to release (or shut off) water running through the humidifier. It is generally mounted on the return plenum from which it measures the relative humidity (RH) in your air.

Water running through is a key point here, since when the valve is open, water not only soaks the evaporating pad, but excess water runs through a hose into your drain. I don't know how much water is simply – literally – poured down the drain, but it doesn't feel good to watch it go. This leads to your first decision – hooking your humidifier to the hot water or the cold water supply. The hot water humidifies your house more quickly, as it is easier to evaporate, but of course the waste is much more expensive (and it's not good for the environment to heat water only to run it down the drain).

When the hygrostat determines it is time to run the humidifier, it generally waits for the furnace to come on and send it a signal from the control board (in most modern units). However, you can also install the humidifier to run when the fan is on without the heat (you'll need to use the hot water for this). Finally, you can install it so the hygrostat signals the fan to run so that it can humidify your dry house automatically.

Automatic v. manual control?

It is highly recommended by the manufacturer to keep the humidity low enough in your house to prevent moisture from condensing (or frosting) on your windows, which could cause rot and mildew. The condensation point is a function of the humidity in your house and the temperature of the inside surface of your windows. This is a function of the thickness of your window glass and the temperature outside.

The automatic hygrostat (600A) measures the temperature outside your home to drop the humidity when the temperature falls. However, it takes up to three days to make a significant change in your home's humidity, and the hygrostat can't know what the temperature is going to be over the next three days. The automatic control of the 600A is a bit more expensive, is harder to install, offers more possibilities for malfunctions, and doesn't fully do what you want it to know the temperature in the future. Still, you'd have to have more discipline than I have to keep up with the weather forecast and run to the basement every day to manually adjust the unit. Although I chose the manual version based on the recommendations of two plumbers – one on YouTube and the one who installed my unit – I believe I would now select the automatic one.

Installation was done quickly by a professional for $240 plus $30 in supplies. I was quoted prices up to $500, so be sure to shop around. The work is simple, if you know how to do it, and most plumbers have installed many of these.

The maintenance seems simple – replace the pad annually (about $15), shut off the air bypass valve and the water valve in the spring. I suppose you should also check the water flow through the little orifices and stuff, but I imagine I'll forget that until the system doesn't seem to work properly.

Overall, I am very happy with this unit.

I installed the 600M to replace a 400M hooked into my Harman PF 100 pellet furnace. The 400M just didn't put out enough humidity. Installing the 600M was very straight forward. The wiring was easy and the humidifier starts running with the blower on the furnace. There is so much more water being pumpled into the system now and the humidity levels are much easier to adjust. This is just the manual version, which is what I needed for my pellet furnace.

Price for the unit was amazing and shipping was very quick.

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I just had this humidifier installed on my furnace two days ago, and within a few hours of install could feel the difference in my house. no more dry desert air, this makes our home much more comfortable in winter months.

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I wish I would have bought one of these years ago. Works great, my skin feels alot better. Plus I don't wake up in the mornings with a dry mouth.

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My wife and I can already tell there is significantly more moisture in the air.

Installation was slow only to make sure I was doing it right.

Who wants to make a mistake when cutting into the sheetmetal?

After the installation was complete the first test revealed the setting on the separate control feature could not be maxed out.

The setting had to be dropped down to a point where the water turned off when the furnance was off.

I have opened up the unit several times to make sure the air was moving over the filter and the water was cascading correctly.

I am really happy with this unit and the results I have seen and experienced.

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