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What are really POWERFUL humidifiers?

PashkaTLT

By PashkaTLT
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Hello guys,

Winters in NJ are dry, and I will need a humidifier for the palms that will be kept inside during winter.

I have 2 humidifiers and I know that increasing humidity is a very difficult task. It takes them like non-stop working to increase humidity just by 5-10%.

What types of humidifiers are the most powerful? Or what specific models can you recommend?

Planted palms: Sabal minor, W. Robusta (Mexican Fan Palm, my favourite!), Windmill, Pindo, Needle, European Fan, Sago palm, Saw Palmetto, Pygmy Date palm

Inside during winter: Majesty, Cat palm, Chinese fan palm, Mexican Fan palm

SeanK Grand Master

SeanK

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Look up HVAC humidifiers. You'll want to tap off a water supply like you do for your Fridge's ice/water maker.

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Patrick Veteran

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I have a couple made by Honeywell. They are OK...

https://www.honeywellpluggedin.com/honeywell-top-fill-console-humidifier-black

I have a smaller Honeywell in my office at work. When I got back from Vacation last week, humidity was at like 17% in the room. Currently it's at 33% and climbing over 1 week of use. It probably uses 3/4 gallon per day. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Honeywell-Easy-to-Care-Top-Fill-Cool-Moisture-Humidifier/29733480

 

Both of these are basically water absorbent pads with fans running over them.

Oakley, California

55 Miles E-NE of San Francisco, CA

Solid zone 9, I can expect at least one night in the mid to low twenties every year.

Hot, dry summers. Cold, wet winters.

PalmatierMeg Grand Master

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10 minutes ago, Patrick said:

I have a couple made by Honeywell. They are OK...

https://www.honeywellpluggedin.com/honeywell-top-fill-console-humidifier-black

I have a smaller Honeywell in my office at work. When I got back from Vacation last week, humidity was at like 17% in the room. Currently it's at 33% and climbing over 1 week of use. It probably uses 3/4 gallon per day. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Honeywell-Easy-to-Care-Top-Fill-Cool-Moisture-Humidifier/29733480

 

Both of these are basically water absorbent pads with fans running over them.

When I lived in NM people called those “swamp coolers”. In the enchanting land of 8% humidity those pass for a/c. You do not want to run one of those in the humid eastern US. Not only are they useless for cooling but they may ratchet up indoor humidity until you find mold growing on your walls.

There are better, more economical and less destructive ways to raise humidity.

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Meg

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Cape Coral (It's Just Paradise)
Florida
Zone 10A on the Isabelle Canal
Elevation: 15 feet

I'd like to be under the sea in an octopus' garden in the shade.

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