Humidity water??

Humidity water??#227627

By 1998sn95gt88 -  Sat Apr 11, 2015 12:53 am
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- Sat Apr 11, 2015 12:53 am #227627

I bought a humidifier for my greenhouse and i was wondering if i have to use distilled water in the humidifier or can i use tap water since its a fine mist? I have the humidifier on high and set to 60%

Re: Humidity water??#227630

By nimbulan -  Sat Apr 11, 2015 1:21 am
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- Sat Apr 11, 2015 1:21 am #227630

Dissolved solids in the water will remain in the humidifier and build up over time. They would require temperatures far in excess of what a humidifier can produce to vaporize. It will probably require periodic cleaning if you use tap water. I have never used a humidifier myself though so hopefully someone else can give you some tips.

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Re: Humidity water??#227635

By cdelavan -  Sat Apr 11, 2015 2:02 am
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- Sat Apr 11, 2015 2:02 am #227635

I think most humidifiers recommend that you use distilled or RO water to avoid mineral buildup in the machine. Plus I'm sure your carnivores will appreciate it.

Re: Humidity water??#227686

By YaronR -  Sat Apr 11, 2015 7:24 pm
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- Sat Apr 11, 2015 7:24 pm #227686

It all depends on the type of humidifier. If it uses a membrane to excite water and turn it to a mist, the water will also have a high TDS messure. If it uses heat to produce vapor, the mist will be hot, but with no solids. The solids will build up in the humidifier.
Either way, I suggest you use RO water

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