Sunday, September 7, 2014

BCM7510 Bionaire Humidifier Wick Filter

BCM7510 Bionaire Humidifier Wick FilterWe thought we would have to throw away our humidifier because we couldn't find any replacement filters. Glad this product was available!

I couldn't find filters for my humidifier in stores, and these fit perfectly and were well priced. They arrived quickly in great shape.

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Cigar Caddy Crystal Gel Humidification Jar,2 Oz

Cigar Caddy Crystal Gel Humidification Jar,2 OzI live in dry-as-a-bone Colorado, so I need to keep a lot of moisture in my humidor. I use two of these in a 50 cigar box and they keep it steady at 70% for about 2 weeks before they need a refill. I'm happy with that!

This item is nice for desktop humidors because you don't have to add the distilled water / alcohol mix to the conventional ones. You just take the cap off, drop it in there and add water once the beads get below the line. Too easy. The problem I have had with them is that if you live in a dry climate they will only bring humidity levels to about 40%. I would recommend going with two of them instead of just one.

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Been using now for several weeks; I recommend these and would order them again. It's great to be able to clearly see when more water should be added.

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This product is just OK. As you look at the many ways to keep cigars fresh and moist, this is probably the cheapest. Works great with a small collection in a humidor of a capacity of 20 or less. I tried this and it has not let me down, I feel that traditional humidifying systems work best. If you are in a hurry and need a cheap way of humidification then this is a good buy for that situation.

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So I'm a casual cigar smoker, and only more recently got a cigar humidor of my own. This little jar really does make a difference, and moved my humidor from being around 60 to now the recommended 75. As the beads dry out, just add more water...just make sure not to overfill it as I did, as the beads will grow too large and pop the top off. I'm very pleased with the results!

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Saturday, September 6, 2014

Fuente Humidifier Bag

Fuente Humidifier Bag, LargeI placed an order through Amazon.com for a large Fuente humidifier bag, sold and shipped by Cuenca Cigars, and gave it to my husband as a gift. The package arrived quickly by USPS.

Inside the package (excellent packaging by the way) was a very Large Fuente Humidifier Bag and also a complimentary Cuenca 6x60 "house cigar", which my husband absolutely loved!!!

The Fuente Humidifier is a laminated bag with a resealable zipper and includes Humidipak's patented 2-way humidity control technology to maintain a 70% humidity level. Once the bag is opened, it's good for 6 months with no maintainence! After six months, just throw the bag away. This is perfect for him while he researches Humidors (he is leaning towards Adorini) and also for myself if I decide to purchase some cigars for my husband, I can just place them in this bag until I give it to him for his Birthday, Christmas, etc.

Here are the specifications from Humidipak.com:

Model: Large Bag

Humidipak inside (%RH): 70% RH

Dimensions (WxH): 12" x 16"

Storage Capacity: Up to 2 boxes

Working Life: 6-mos, after opening

Zipper-Type: Side load

My husband then emailed Cuenca Cigars and thanked them for the Cuenca "House Blend" cigar he received and then inquired about ordering a box of them.

Well, much to his surprise, shortly after sending the email, my husband quickly received a response from Mr. Cuenca, thanking him and also providing a link so that he could order a box of these 6x60 House Blend Cigars named "Cuenca Happy"!

I highly recommend Cuenca Cigars for both their outstanding Customer Service, Cigars, and Humidifiers!

I discovered these bags in a cigar shop while on vacation and bought one. Once you open the bag, it is good for about 6 months before you need a new one. This is how it works: Inside the bag is a small packet that looks much those you get for towelettes. When you open the bag, write the expiration date on the little packet with a permanent pen but do not tear or damage the packet in anyway. The expiration date is six months from the time you first opened the bag. You don't have to write the expiration date but it is handy to do so. And then place your cigars in the bag and zip it up. You're done. I like these because I can travel with the them and they are very low maintenance. No if you are a cigar collector and want to age your cigars, go with a humidor with a digital hygrometer. But if you are like me and smoke a few cigars or enjoy bringing them to events or for others at a party, try this bag. You'll like it.

The medium bag will hold as many as 20 cigars without cramming them in.

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WWHM7250 White-Westinghouse Humidifier Wick Filter (2 Pack)

WWHM7250 White-Westinghouse Humidifier Wick FilterThese came promptly and look just like what they will replace. They are in fact 6-7/8" by 7-1/8 by 1", not 6-1/2" by 7-1/4" by 1" like described. Hopefully they will fit in the slot and be fine. Not quite ready to replace the old one yet. Wish me luck.

Friday, September 5, 2014

Honeywell Cool Moisture Humidifier HMC-350B (black) Ultra Violet Germ-Free

Honeywell Cool Moisture Humidifier HMC-350B Ultra Violet Germ-FreeUnlike many of the other UV humidifiers, this one does not create a glow that disturbs sleep. Its low fan speed is pretty quiet. It is very suitable for use in a bedroom. The water tank is a little small and I fill it daily running it 24/7. We have only had the unit for a month so I can not speak to its longevity, yet.

My one gripe is that, due to the small tank, you can run out of water and it does not shut off. A low level shutoff switch would take care of this but there is not one. When the unit runs out of water, the filter dries out and turns brown. The filter is supposed to last for a year (or a season of use) but the drying out limits its effectiveness.

I am very happy with my purchase. I bought this to replace my ultrasonic humidifier Crane Penguin EE-865 that was setting of my fire alarms (otherwise it worked well). The Honeywell is VERY quiet on the lowest setting. The water tank is smaller than on other humidifiers I owned, but it is light to carry when full and easy to refill. It is also easy to clean. The humidifier is recommended by Consumer Reports and according to them it has an excellent output and is very efficient. My only complaint is that it does not have an automatic shut-off with a humidistat. I would be willing to pay a bit more to have this feature. The humidifier has a small UV lamp (inside the housing not visible in normal operation) that is supposed to kill germs in the water which is also a bonus. Black version of this humidifier is harder to find online and a bit more expensive but it is very stylish looking.

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Great little humidifier! Three output levels. I love the sleek unobtrusive design and this is the easiest to fill humidifier I have ever used. No leaking and very quiet. I highly recommend it if you are looking for a portable humidifier for average rooms.

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This is the best to keep you body moist from the inside out!!! A+++++++++ Awesome product I would highly recomend.

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Not really sure how this humidifier works as we had to return the unit (the ultra violet light did not work).

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#10 Aprilaire Humidifier Replacement Water Panel

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we started purchasing this through amazon because the price was better than the heating and cooling stores in the area. this is our third time purchasing this product. works great!

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Bought a bunch so we would not have to keep schlepping to Home Depot for a new filter. We have iron in our well water and this filter gets it out AND gives us nice level of humidity in the winter.

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Works perfectly exactly as described. Well packaged and protected for transport. I recommend this product for your home humidifier needs.

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I HAVE NOT USED THE PROUCT YET BUT IT WAS A GREAT PRICE IAM PLEASED my husband said he could not believe the price

This works perfectly in my Aprilaire 550. The price is excellent, and the service was outstanding. The heating and air conditioning repair person wanted almost $60 for the part and installation. It's not difficult to do it yourself.

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Honeywell 50300 True HEPA Round Air Purifier

Honeywell 50300 True HEPA Round Air PurifierHoneywell 50250N 99.97% Pure HEPA Round Air Purifier

This is a review for the 50300 which is similar to the 50250.

This air cleaner really puts out the volume of clean air on high speed, but it is loud. You can not talk or hear over it.

The slow speed is you can hear talking and TV over. Then turn it on high at night for white noice or when you leave the room.

If you want quiet, try the 17005n which does not have the volume (200 sq. ft room) but is quiet enough for to hold business meetings or home use.

I don't believe this model is still being made I think it has been replaced by the 50250. The unit is large but powerful. I have it in my bedroom and I constantly have it running on low. I have a cat and his litter box is in the bedroom as well (no other place for it in my small 740 sq. foot condo). If I turn it on the highest speed, I can't hear myself think, the middle speed is better but I still don't think I could sleep with it on that speed, but the low speed produces a nice amount of "white noise" to drown out the next door neighbor's music. I believe to get the "true" advertised cleaning efficiency, the unit needs to be running on the highest speed.

That being said, I'd say it was a good unit, but the expense of the filters is a big negative for me. First off, I replace my pre-filter once a month. I have to it goes from black to totally white and when the pre-filter becomes too dirty, the efficiency of the unit is lost. Plus, I start noticing alot more dust buildup in the area where it sits. The pre-filters cost around $12.00 each and I've never found any "deals" on them. So that's almost $150/year right there.

The next item is the HEPA filter. I know it says this is a permanent filter that never needs replaced (so why do they make replacements for it?), and all you need to do is vacuum it, and I'd like to believe that, but I don't. I think Honeywell started losing big business when machines like the Iconic Breeze came out and others that advertised "no expensive filters to replace". I see nothing different with this HEPA filter and the HEPA filter for the Honeywell purifier I replaced with this one, so my guess is Honeywell, in an attempt to make their units more price-worthy, started telling people these HEPA filters were "permanent" filters and only needed vacuumed. Someone please explain to me how vacuuming this HEPA filter is removing any of that buried dirt which has changed the color of the inside of the filter from white when I first bought it to dark gray. And if it was some kind of cleanable filter, exactly where is this vacuuming supposed to take place??? In a sealed closet? Because that's the only way the transfer of dirt and allergans would be able to take place without all the "gunk" blowing right back into your home and up your nose (and then distributed by your vacuum cleaner the next time you vacuum unless you get a new bag right away. It just doesn't make sense and I'm very skeptical of a HEPA filter that can be vacuumed back to a clean state -never heard of this before with any HEPA filter. My vacuum has a HEPA filter in it but it still needs replaced. So, although the unit does a decent job, I have to say just like the majority of air purifiers, the replacement filter costs associated with it really make it an expensive thing to run. I'm looking into BlueAir (I think that's the name) air purifiers which are rated higher than Honeywells.

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My allergies are just a constantly slight annoyance since moving to Texas. I'm always on the stuffy side...random sneeze attacks, drippy nose. I'm always breathing out of my mouth. My husband insisted we buy this filter, and I had no faith it would help at all, because I couldn't imagine a FAN basically could clear the air of whatever bothers me. However, this works. When I'm stuffy, I turn on the hepa filter, and within 20 minutes of it being on high, I can turn it to low because I will be able to breathe again through my nose. It just really cleans the air. This was worth the money. I bought it to make my husband happy, but now it has actually helped me. I hope other people try it to find relief.

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Lots of air purifiers get a bum rap due to the noise. I like to sleep with this unit about 3 feet from me on the low setting. The thing about the noise is that it is a different pitch than a normal fan, but it is definately a large amount of white noise. I don't mind it.

The two things that I can say for sure. One is that it really does work. The dust in any room that you put this in will go down quickly.

The other thing that I can say is that I sleep better because of this machine. No doubt about it. I have much less congestion when I wake up and I am told I snore less.

Knowing what I know now, I would definately buy this product again with no hesitation.

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Can't go wrong with a honeywell. Bought this one for mine and my daughters very bad allergies. With a few days I noticed a difference. Works great and so simple to assemble and operate. Only downfall is it is loud on the highest setting, But good for falling asleep too.

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