Humidifier

DB_SamX · 17 Dec 2017 at 23:56

I have been thinking about getting one for my bedroom/flat as I am quite prone to getting bugs in winter and often feel the air is really dry, especially in the morning.

I do have plants in my room and around the flat, leave the bathroom door open after showers, etc, but feel I'd benefit from a humidifier every now and again.

THinking of https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vicks-VH75...d=1513554738&sr=8-1&keywords=vicks+humidifier, which I could also use with menthol pads if I catch a cold (sadly too often due a a weakened immune system).

Any recommendations or opinions?

robj20 · 18 Dec 2017 at 06:04

Get a hydrometer first see what your readings are don't want to be adding moisture to somewhere needlessly.

jpaul · 18 Dec 2017 at 07:47

..was only looking yesterday ...
As robj20 said, have a relation where doctor recommended a humidifier (I'll have to ask which one), so was inititially getting them a hydrometer probably this £10 one
from amazon https://thermometer.co.uk/humidity-...hygrometer-with-comfort-level-indication.html.
I could not find enough information to know whether it would be very inaccurate compared to this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Extech-Instruments-445815-Digit-Humidity/dp/B000GFCN1I

but aparently you can calibrate/check them yourself with salt water anyway.

DB_SamX · 18 Dec 2017 at 11:45

Good idea about getting a hygrometer first. Just ordered this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01H1R0K68/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

jpaul · 20 Dec 2017 at 08:29

Although, will initially try some damp cloth solution if the humidity is low,

looking further at machines -
the vickes ones though have some bad/leaking reviews,
and seems to be a dilema that the warm moist air ones distribute the moisture better & use a bit more electric (it warms the room)
whereas the cold ones seem to have replaceaable filters and need less cleaning to avoid bacteria distribution (so best for babies)

calibration method

DB_SamX · 24 Dec 2017 at 20:35

jpaul said:
Although, will initially try some damp cloth solution if the humidity is low,

looking further at machines -
the vickes ones though have some bad/leaking reviews,
and seems to be a dilema that the warm moist air ones distribute the moisture better & use a bit more electric (it warms the room)
whereas the cold ones seem to have replaceaable filters and need less cleaning to avoid bacteria distribution (so best for babies)

calibration method

Thanks for that; will give it a go!

The hygrometer was a great idea. Turns out my flat is already at the sweet spot of 50-55% (latter after a shower when I leave the door open). I ordered the Vicks warm air humidifier anyway, as I might keep it for occasional use if I'm unwell (as only £25).

jpaul · 28 Dec 2017 at 00:03

so - hygrometer accuracy/salt test of the eti hygrometer

showed it under-reading by 5% humidity, should have said 75% but says 70% .
....ok the product spec said it could be out