Thursday, July 31, 2014

Reviews of Honeywell #V400 1.5GAL Mist Impeller

Honeywell #V400 1.5GAL Mist Impeller
Customer Ratings: 2.5 stars
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During the winter, the air in our home is VERY dry so I was not turned off by reviews of this humidifier producing too much moisture. Boy was I wrong! After 3 consecutive days of overnight use, the carpet was drenched AND there was this odd white dust on everything within a 2-3 foot radius of the humidifier! I've used it on and off for the last few months and the results were ALWAYS the same....wet carpet and white dust. Needless to say, I am in the process of looking into humidiers that don't drench carpet or produce white dust.

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I read all the other complaints. I can honestly say that I never had any problem with this item. In fact, it was easy to use and easy for me to clean. I never had excess water in the air, on the floor, too much noise, mold, or any of the other plethora of complaints. I never had a defect in it and it worked fine from the first day that I got it. I bought it because my daughter had a horrific congestion problem and the air in my house is pretty dry. I fully expect a humidifier to send water into the air. I never had any white film and I have a whole house water softening system. I used the Vicks menthol gel on the inside to give it more of the eucalyptus scent in the air and to ease her congestion and it worked very well. I used it for a long time, stored it, and brought it out again and had no problem. In all, I really like this product. It was economically priced and easy to use. I would buy another one if I needed it.

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This humidifier is horrible. I registered for it without reading the reviews and I actually got it. Anyhow, my daughter got a stuffy nose and the pediatrican recommended using the humidifier, so I drug it out of the closet (should have kept it there). The first couple of nights I used it I would notice the water build up on the top of the humidifier and then I noticed that it dripped onto her dresser. I went out an bought a vinyl placemat. Then about a week later I noticed that the carpet was wet. I thought that maybe it just dripped off the dresser, but that wasn't the case. The carpet was wet beyond the dresser. I read the instructions and it basically said that if is does that then it needs to be cleaned. So, I cleaned it again and again. I never had such a product that needed to be cleaned so often in order for it to work properly. The filters are also very hard to find. I did finally find them at CVS. This is another product that if you decide to go against the reviews and try it for yourself, you better SAVE THE RECEIPT!

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I wish I had the option for 0 stars. This humidifier SOAKS the carpet. I have to use a shower curtain liner to protect my floor, and a towel to soak up all the water. Needless to say, this is very inconvienient. Plus, it makes the room smell funny, and it leaves a white dust over everything. Only this was not warned on the package, only in the manual. I've had it less than a month and it is already making a loud racket. After spending $30, we have to buy something else.

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Our climate is normally humid, and we have had to put a towel underneath, it to protect any furniture. I would do this anyways, even if it didn't spit out water. The rooms in our house run medium to a large open space. We have not had the problem others have mentioned, of it pooling on the floor. Nor have we seen any of the white dust other reviews mention, either.

I have, however, received the benefit, or rather, my children have, of this humidifier. Last year, my child had a bad cough. I had this brand humidifier and ran it 24/7. The pediatrician said it was good thing I had, otherwise, the cough could have become something more serious.

This year, I have two in school. I have had the occasional need to run it, when one of them starts sniffling. There have been many times, they are fine the very next morning.

The humidifier is not silent running, however, as someone else mentioned, the sound of it running does not bother my children, and it does lull them to sleep.

I also set one up in our living room, this past Christmas, because we had a live tree. I could tell a difference from doing that this year, and not having done that in previous years. Either we just lucked up on a really good tree, or the humidifier made a big difference.

We've been using this brand for at least two years and other than the occasional pooling around the opening, we have not had any major problems.

The phone number to re-order filters is on the back of the filter itself (the top of the frame, you may need to hold it under the light to read it). Also, I spoke to the manager of the parmacy we got the humidifiers from, and the manager keeps the filters in stock for us. If I don't feel like going in person to the store, I order them online.

I have tried other brand humidifiers and not had as good a result in using them, as we have this brand and model. The others just did not raise the level of humidity to where it needed to be.

I give this one a four, because of the fact, yes it does spit water out around the opening. But it has not been a major problem for us.

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Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Because there are minerals in tap water, when my 'ultrasonic' humidifier pounds it into vapor, it also produces lots of fine, whitish dust, so I either had to use only distilled water in the thing, or get a different type of humidifier. It's the difference between paying a couple of dollars a gallon or a couple of cents, so I invested in this thing.

I was a little worried that the felt pads would get slimy or moldy, but I've had it a couple of weeks and see no sign of that happening. Whenever the reservoir gets really low, I lay the unit on its side in the dishwasher and run it through the cycle, then refill it from the tap and pop it back on the heat register. That seems to be all the maintenance it requires. My ultrasonic humidifier has to be taken apart and wiped clean with vinegar water, so that's another point in this thing's favor.

My G-Midifier works every bit as well as the electronic humidifier ever did, so I've decided to order a second one, and will probably wind up having one in every room.

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I purchase the G-Midifier on Feb. 22-2012 after purchasing an GE Humidifer which was very noisy and the filter turn orange very quickly. I returned the GE Humidifer and bought the G-Midifier. My wife and I could not be more please and satisfied. Works a lot better. The humidifier gauge tells the true story between the two. My wife and I suffer from dry eyes during the winter because our heating system dried the room atmosphere out. The G-Midifier took care of the problem without the noise and the constant cleaning of the GE Humidifier. We need to fill the G-Midifier about every two days because the evaporation is great. The G-Midifier is very easy to clean, just throw the pads in the washing machine on gentle cycle and then let them dry out and put back in the Midifier. If the pads get to orange form the city water mineral build up just soak in vinegar and good as new, although we have not had this problem yet. We could not be more satisfied. Recommend this humidifier to anyone who wants an effective way to humidify their home without the noise and fuss of a cleaning nightmare. The G-Midifier web site has extra pads for little cost for replacement later down the road if needed. The G-Midifier has the same or better evaporation methed as the ones with noisy fans. Evaporation is the purpose of humidifying the room and one with the fan does not evaporate as fast as the G-Midifier believe it or not, just try it and see!!!

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We bought one of these several years ago, love it, and use it all winter long. A huge benefit is that it can be washed in the dish washer we just put the whole thing in on its side and run it through the cycle lots cheaper than our previous version because the humidifier pads can be cleaned. This works by placing it on top of the floor register.

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the G-Midifier is a wunderful product, it preforms as well if not better than I ever expected. I use it in the bedroom and my dry nose has virtualy disapeard. And no addition to the electric bill is just a bonus. I,m in the prosses of buying more for other rooms, thank you for dreaming the G-Midifier up, Marc J

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I live in a very dry place. And I was hoping (foolishly) that this product can really work for me. I happened to have a room that is about 200 square feet. First I have placed it near the bed above the side table. Well it didn't work at all. Then I have placed it above the heating vent as described in the instruction. The humidity of the room has improved by a single digit so I won't say it does not provide any moisture. But it was not sufficient for me. Just to be fair to the maker, I have tried for almost two months. Well the result has been the same did not work. If you live in dry area just like me, please do not waste your money on this.

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pureguardian H2000 100-Hour Ultrasonic Humidifier Reviews

pureguardian H2000 100-Hour Ultrasonic Humidifier
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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The Germ Guardian H-2000 is the best ultrasonic humidifier I've seen in a decade. But that only means that it works. The humidifier is well-crafted but thoughtlessly designed. I was pleased with a couple of ultrasonics that I had years ago. When their motors eventually died and I needed replacements, I found that ultrasonic humidifiers had all but disappeared from the market by the mid-1990s. So I bought evaporative humidifiers instead. The trouble with evaporatives is that they require a wick, which molds easily and pervasively and must be replaced at least every two weeks. That's expensive. It costs me $150 per year to run each of my evaporative humidifiers. I'd rather have ultrasonics, which are less prone to mold, less expensive to operate, and quieter. When ultrasonic humidifiers reappeared on the market a few years ago, I bought some....and returned them all. They broke within weeks and left puddles on the floor.

This brings me to the Germ Guardian H-2000. If you want an ultrasonic humidifier that isn't fit for the trash, you have to pay more than $100. This H-2000 seems to be well-made. Happily, you can set it directly on the floor if you like. I have run it for days sitting on hardwood, and the floor is not even damp. There are little compartments for storing the power cord and for the air filter. A small brush is provided for cleaning the inside of the unit, though I don't know what use it would be. The humidifier barely makes a sound. The controls are straightforward. You choose cool or warm mist, then turn the humidity dial to the level of output you desire. A blue LED lights when the power is on, and a red LED indicates when the tank needs refilling. I've never had any trouble with white dust from this humidifier.

On the downside, the 1.4 gallon tank has a handle only on top, so it is difficult to balance the tank to fill it from the bottom. It's also rounded on top, so you can't set the tank down to fill it either. Remember the days when all humidifier tanks were flat on both ends and had a handle on each for ease of filling? No more. Usually ultrasonic humidifiers are easy to clean if they should mold, because all the innards are exposed. But the H-2000 has an optional warm mist, so water passes through a concealed channel as it goes from the tank to the vibrating disc, where it is presumably exposed to heating coils. You could run ammonia through the channel to kill mold, but there would be no way to remove slime. The tank is infused with silver nanoparticles to retard microbe growth, but machine's body isn't. Strange, because mold growth in humidifiers never starts in the tank. The on/off knob would benefit from some ridges. It's so smooth that I can't grip it unless my hands are perfectly dry.

The Germ Guardian H-2000 takes 30 hours to empty the 1.4 gallon tank with the humidifier set on its highest output. That's an output of 0.047 gallons of water per hour. My evaporative humidifiers put 0.083 gallons per hour into the air, nearly twice as much. For this reason, the H-2000 is best suited to a small bedroom, placed close to the bed. In the "warm" mode, the water is heated to 80 degrees F. The mist is warm in the base, the column (spout guide), and where it comes out of the spout. But by the time it gets a couple of inches from the machine, the mist is cool. So I see little point in the warm mist feature. If you want an ultrasonic humidifier, I won't try to dissuade you from this one. In spite of its deficiencies, it's the best one I've found in recent years. But it's only suitable for small rooms.

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First, let me say that mirasreviews review was extremely accurate. With that said, I give this machine 3 stars because there is no warm mist. As already mentioned, by the time the mist is one inch away from the machine it is cold, so, what's the point? Basically, this is a cold mist machine, and you should know that before you buy it. If you have anything within a foot of the spray, it will get soaked, especially if if you have selected the max setting. The directional spray is pretty good, however, I find it works best if the machine is a couple of feet off of the ground. It does not seem to force the humidified air far enough, so I set it on a table, and that does the trick. So far, we have not had any puddles or leaks of any kind. It is very quiet. Water capacity is good at 1.4 gallons, and does run for a long time if it is not on its maximum setting. We bought this because my daughter has croup and our pediatrician recommended trying a dehumidifier. We bought this one without much recommendation, mostly because the others (evaporative) we had broke. We have not had to give our daughter any of the steroid the doctor had prescribed, and she seems to be getting better (though we also let the steam build up with a hot shower running, and stay with her in there for 10-20 minutes). I do think this machine helps. My main reasons for only three stars are the lack of a true warm mist and the price. Oh, I should also note that it starts right away, no waiting. If I could, I would give it 3.5 stars. Again, I have to agree with another review, this is probably the best out there. I am satisfied (I have not been able to say that about other brands), however, I am not thrilled.

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I have asthma and allergies and have been looking high and low for a humidifier that does not breed mold, as so many of them do. So I splurged on this expensive digital model. I also wanted a reliable humidifier for my toddler's room, in order to prevent wintertime coughs and colds.

Unfortunately, this humidifier is a great disappointment. It does not live up to its claims of being mold-free; quite to the contrary, the long air passage tube grew reddish mold very quickly. Water also inexplicably collects in the bottom white basin. I called the company to resolve the numerous problems with the humidifier, yet they did not give me satisfactory explanations (e.g., they told me that the water collection is normal, yet why should water collect in the basin of the humidifier? Isn't that a prescription for mold growth?) Plus, as a previous poster noted, the screw holding one of the major components quickly rusted. I wish I had not spent so much money on this humidifier. I have returned to using the Vicks Warm Mist humidifier, which I used last winter and really liked, and only costs around $40.

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I bought this humidifier on Dec 1st. I wanted to use it for a while before doing a review. I swear I have no connection to the company that makes this or any retailer. My glowing review is simply because it has turned out to be an excellent buy.

Note, I see that the reviews so far for the digital model of this humidifier are not good. Apparently the humidity sensor? isn't working properly. My unit is the manual one, does not have any sensor. I stand by my review of this unit only. Sorry this is so long.

I have purchased and used a number of other small humidifiers over the years because I suffer from significant RA dryness symptoms. I have to say that this is the best humidifier I have ever had, bar none. I use this in my bedroom at night and my dry eye and skin problems lessened immediately upon first use and the benefit continues through an unusually cold winter. I also notice that I have been sleeping much better!

Besides the health benefits, another big plus is the almost silent operation. Each of the other units I had made loud misting noises and even worse, produced a persistent metallic pinging noise. Some caused chest congestion. I have had only very minimal temporary chest congestion with this and that may have been due to other things than this unit.

I have not used the warm water setting since that would make my room warmer than I like.

PROS:

Almost silent.

Simple to use: no complicated bits to micro-mist the water. Very well made. The cover doors to the compartments on each side are precisely fitted. The tank lid is water tight but still easy to unscrew. Simple parts fit together easily and are easy to clean.

Light weight.

Simple carry handle on tank works well.

Excellent humidity level even at below medium setting with no noticeable residue or dampness to any nearby surfaces.

Needs weekly drain and wash as indicated in instructions; a check of the small metal ionizing(?) plate and that's it. I do have municipal water. Well water would probably require more cleaning.

The anti-microbial feature was a selling point. I have no way to know if it's working, but the unit does seem to stay much cleaner than previously owned units.

I fill the tank about half full and that lasts me for almost a week.

There is no leakage whatsoever.

I like the units' sort-of art deco style a lot. All the other units I've owned were stodgy and unimaginative. This one reminds me of an old radio.

CONS:

The bright blue lights. I taped a piece of cardboard over so I can see just enough of the low-water light. I also placed the unit across the room because of the light problem. (Are engineers sparkly light fetishists? Many small appliances have these light problems. ;))

Price is high, but well worth it for the benefits in my opinion.

The tiny metal plate in the base below the spray tower appears to be rusty and has left a rusty residue on a q-tip. I don't know if this is from rust or water deposits. This plate cannot be removed or even looked at closely so I don't know if this is a problem or not. Doesn't appear to affect use at this time.

The manual was rather poorly written. There were parts mentioned that were not illustrated. I owned it for a month before I found where the cleaning brush was. Note, there are compartments with removable lids on either side of the unit under the water tank.

Doesn't hold all that much water for anyone wanting to leave it on all the time at a high setting.

Have to take a little care when removing tank not to spill any accumulated water from inside main unit or pull the tower misting part out with it. Not a big deal.

Does *require* cleaning at least once a week, especially around the metal plate or it won't mist.

Tank is a little unwieldy when upside down to fill. It does not sit flat due to built-in handle. Have to finagle getting it under the tap. Sometimes water gets into bottom sections and has to be carefully poured out or soaked up after lid is back on or you'll end up with water on the floor when you turn it over. Again, not significant.

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I like this humidifier because you can get your whole hand into the tank to wipe off any mold that accumulates. My previous humidifier had a tank with a tiny hole, so once mold got in there the whole thing had to be thrown in the garbage.

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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

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Graco Pack 'N Play with Newborn Napper Elite, Vance
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I had specific needs to meet for this purchase. I needed 1. A changing table since space is limited in the baby's room. 2. Storage for the supplies since, you guessed it space is limited in the baby's room. 3. Wheels I am not that big and I did not want to lug around a heavy, awkward cube around my house like I did 12 years a go with a cheap play pen someone bought me when I had my first child in my 20's. 4. Bassinet Since space is limited and we did not want to put up the big crib yet, we are using this as the baby's bed for now till he gets a little bigger and we are forced to use the big crib. 5. Newborn Napper is just a bonus. I didnt plan on using this, but I do set the baby in it while Im in the room putting clothes away and folding diapers, which take a while to fold and I dont want to take the changing table off to get to the bassinet.

I reviewed over 100 play pens / pack n plays / what ever they call them these days. I chose this one because some of the others I checked out the people said the changing table was wobbly or it tilted down into the unit and they were dissatisfied with that. (Well, I guess I would be too) This one was stated as not doing this because it is located on the end and not the side of the unit and it has more stability. That is the number 1 selling point for me! It is nice and does not. The storage is nice, not what I was expecting. Its a soft sided storage and the "shelves" are not really deep, so stuff falls out and it kind of sags down. I am 100% happy with the assembly. My 6 year old and I put it together in about an hour. We stuck to the step by step instructions, since we used it as a learning tool and she read and decided what we to do next with the words and pictures. If I would have been without her, I would have had it together in maybe 20 min!

I am most dissatisfied with the colors. They are nice and not ugly, but by looking at the picture, it APPEARS black and white with a "snowflake" type design. I thought it would match some of the other items we had. I read the description and it said dark grey, cream and taupe. I was hoping it was close to the grey and white, but it was not. Its still a nice pattern and color, but not EXACTLY what I was looking for.

OVERALL Not big issues that would prevent me from buying it again if I had to. The price was higher than some others, Im not sure why? But to stick to the NEEDS I had to meet this was the type of cash I had to spend.

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This is a great product for me as I'm wanting my baby as close to me as possible through the night, but I don't have a lot of room for changing. I needed a little "station" of baby stuff all in one place. Other parents might not need that, but it's ideal for me.

It's basically like every other pack and play Graco makes, except this one doesn't have a vomit-inducing print that the baby won't ever understand anyway. It's a simple print that's sand and stone colored. It's the same model as the BRU Elefante(sp?) P&P, but again, not as vomit-inducing.

The newborn napper is highly recommended because it puts the baby at somewhat of an incline which is good if baby has digestion problems. It also has a 15 lb limit weight capacity, as does the bassinet.

I got it right away, put it together myself in 40 minutes (38 weeks pregnant) and it's reasonably light and has wheels. What more could you want?

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great combo of bassinet, crib, and changing table. This is a great solution for those living in small spaces.

love the newborn napper. Although it is impossible to assemble and remove. If you attach it once (with difficulty), and plan on using it for long term use as I did, you will only have to take it off one more time. Then this is great for you. If you plan on attaching and detaching the newborn napper multiple times, look at a different product.

Awesome changing table. I still use it for my eight month old.

love the design. It's gender neutral, and simple. Can use sheets and blankets to play up for baby girl or boy.

love that you can move it around on wheels.

the side compartment is USELESS. It is completely flimsy. Do not plan on storing anything in it, other than maybe a few diapers. I removed mine after the first couple days and have never reattached it.

Graco makes several other products that cost much less, but do not include the side compartment. I decided on this one because of the side compartment. Thus, if I could go back in time, I would buy a different, cheaper product, since the side compartment was completely useless.

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Our infant has LOVED the napper ever since we brought him home. It is very soft and sturdy and cradles him right in place for hours! The changing table is also sturdy and has a soft pad for the baby to lay on. The unit folds up nicely if needed but the napper and changing table do not fold out of the way of the play yard underneath, but it does create room for storage until you take them off. The storage this offers is worth the price alone!

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I was so excited for this pack n play, but was soon disappointed. The other reviews made it seem like it was the perfect system. The pack n play itself is greatlight, has wheels, gender neutral colors, but everything else (the additions) had issues. The music-mp3 player sucked. It didn't have a volume control and it played so softly that I couldn't even hear it. I just removed it. The vibration piece ran out of battery quickly and had to be replace too often. The napper is nice and soft, super comfy for the baby, but it is extremely hard to remove and replace. I was hoping for a napper like their other products where you can remove, or even better can stand alone. My baby had reflux, so once it got dirty, hard to get out and clean. The changing table was slanted, and when the baby was a newborn, he kept sliding down to the side. It didn't seem like the fabric was completely made properly to fit the changing table too, as the corners kept on being exposed. The storagesuper super flimsy. It only held it's shape if full with stuff, but if you used anything from its shelves, the items would fall out and shelves would sag. Very useless storage! For nearly $200, this was definitely one big disappointment. I would have thought the whole system be better quality, the additions would actually be more well thought out and useful. I could have purchased a way cheaper pack n play that would have been comparable with what actually was functional with this one.

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Review of Honeywell HC22E1003 Replacement Whole House Humidifier Pad

Honeywell HC22E1003 Replacement Whole House Humidifier Pad
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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This product works as advertised, but ensure the filter fits your particular model. Due to construction, it is very hard to trim in case you made an ordering mistake.

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I absolutely love this diffuser. Puzhen is a great brand. doTERRA (although they aren't my favorite essential oil company) are the US exclusive distributors of the Puzhen Lotus diffuser. This diffuser is comparable to the Lotus as far as specifications are concerned, however, this diffuser, the Bamboo, actually has a larger water reservoir, which equals a larger running time. It's not cheaply made. It's actually a lot better than most diffusers. I highly recommend this product.

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I have another puzhen diffuser from the 5 sense line it is of exceptional quality and craftsmanship. I expected more, aesthetically from this diffuser. I have no idea where the "Bamboo" in the name comes from as it no way resembles bamboo and is plastic head to toe. It is also about 5 shades lighter in color than pictured. Much more a cappuccino foam rather than coffee color.The little grey point on the top left hand side is actually white. Other than that it works well.

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Not really what I expected for the price. Its plastic and the "aluminum" is really thin and cheap. But its a working product... I guess thats enough!

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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Discount Aprilaire 50 Sensing Relay, 24-volt

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Sensing current for the GA50 is 4.0 amps which seems acceptable. If your blower draws less than that, loop the common wire from your blower motor (usually the white one) through the bracket twice. The problem with this unit is the load rating. Minimum load is 0.12 amps, which again seems acceptable, but max load rating is 0.42 amps, which seems way too low. If the load rating was advertised, I would have never purchased it. My humidifier has a 0.5 amp transformer, which probably explains why my relay is now stuck in the closed position after running it for several hours. These relays should handle up to a 1.2 amp load if they are to be used with larger humidifiers.

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I ordered an Aprilaire #50 Current Sensing Switch for my home, whole-house, dehumidifier system from the Buy It Now Store in Lenexa, Ks. The Aprilaire device was advertized on Amazon; the order, the acknowledgement, and the packing receipt all stated the product was made by "Aprilaire".

The device I received was from a company called "Generalaire". It looks the same as the Aprilaire switch, and may work. But is it NOT what I ordered. It is clearly a lesser-known brand than Aprilaire, and I have no idea whether the quality of the product, etc. are in fact identical.

I have tried to contact the Buy It Now Store and have heard nothing thus far.

Let the buyer beware.

My rating is for the store and the service, NOT the Aprilaire switch about which I know nothing.

UPDATED REVIEW:

The seller contacted me following the review above, and claims that Generalaire and Aprilaire are "the same company" but when asked if they could provide evidence for that, or that the device itself was identical from either company, declined to do so, saying the information must be out on the web somewhere, but that they did not have time to look for it.

Because returning the device was a hassle, I installed it and after two weeks, it seems to be working fine.

Nevertheless, it is not the product I ordered and paid for; and BuyItNow's behavior and response are clearly unacceptable. The company is not entitled to change products without announcement or explanation. The customer should get the product that was ordered. The packing slip was incorrect and misleading.

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I used this product to hook-up my humidifier. It worked well as stated in the description. One important note you have to coil the wire you are sensing around the bar to make it work properly.

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I bought this to control a 24v damper for an air supply. It work fine initially but then it was in a "continuously closed" position when the 24v power was applied. Testing with an ohmmeter while disconnected it shows open so somehow there's leakage that is sufficient to allow the damper motor to operate. Disappointed since I had to disassemble the Range Hood to get access to the relay and determine what the problem is. Range hood is to a 12' ceiling so it's not an easy fix. Time to figure out another solution I guess since I don't want to have the same problem happen again.

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Does just what it said it would. I used it to interlock my humidifier to my AC unit. I put it on the fan commom lead so if the fan goes off it locks out my humidifier. It was easy to install and was made to work with the humidistat and water valve.

I am sure you could use it for other interlocks that use 24 volt AC as well. Just two wires connect in series with the water valve.

UPDATE: 1/4/13 It quit working last week end. I replaced it with a differential pressure switch I got on E bay. Don't know what happened to it but it just stopped working. I would use a differential pressure switch as I have yet to see a DP switch stop working if installed and adjusted correctly.

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Boveda 75% Humidity - 12 Pack
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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While I admit Boveda packets are the snobby way to care for our humidors ( they are ALOT more expensive then simple sterile water and gel solutions) they are so much simpler to maintain.

Just pop the necessary number into your humidor, I have found in my home with forced air heat that 4 packets work best in my small humidor (it holds 150 cigars) I put 2 in the bottom area and 2 in the top and they last about 50 days. I do not have to constantly top off the moisture as I do with the gel containers and it does hold the humidity between 72-74% on average.

If you have some extra money to spend I definately suggest using these as they are perfect for the lazy smoker who does not want to bother with weekly fillings of other humidity sources.

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This is the easiest way to keep your sticks optimally moist. No fuss, no worries.

However, they are expensive. Its like a 'Dixie Cup', you 'use it' and throw it away. You can't wash it, and use it again.

Because, I want to smoke my cigars, and not be over-involved in the Heating, Ventilation, and Cooling of my Humidor, these are worth it to me.

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I bought these to help keep my humidor humidified and for use in my mobile humidor. Our house is tremendously dry due to use of a dehumidifier, so my humidor dries out very quickly. If I throw one of these in my humidor I can rapidly tell how fast moisture seeps out, one is only lasting about 2-3 weeks. It's a great plus to understand my humidor needs help, but I'm not sure I want to start using these to maintain it. Overall, they seem to work just fine, can't attest to how precise it works.

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These are the best way to humidify a small to medium sized humidor. It's important to start with the seasoning packets (84%) to season your humidor.

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What an easy, convenient and accurate way to keep your cigars humidified to your desired humidity. I place two in my humidor, and know my cigars will be fresh when I'm ready to smoke one.

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Vornado Replacement True HEPA Filter for Vornado AQS15 Air Cleaners
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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I'm not sure why, but these wicks do not compare to ones I have purchased in the past. They do not wick up the water which results in nothing but more dry air blowing out of my "humidifier."

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We have not yet tried these filters, since we ordered them when our last original filters were put into use, but they are very much less dense than the originals. We are unsure how they will perform compared to the originals. Will submit another review when put into use.

Update:

After putting these replacement filters to use, we find them unsatisfactory. When we realized we weren't filling our humidifier nearly as often, we checked the filters and found them to be partially dry. They just do not absorb the water like the original ones, and even running at the highest level are not putting enough moisture into the air.

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I have several humidifiers and use them 24/7. Makes a huge difference in my bedroom and whole house. I can sleep without dry mouth! These filters are so easy to install and work great in my Vornado humidifier!

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There was no happy medium set point and it ran either all the time or stayed off when it should have ran. I am using this machine in a finished basement music room to keep my guitars from drying out and getting damaged in the winter and appearance was not critical. I hotrodded the unit with a Honeywell humidistat that I got from work (I'm an hvac guy) and it works like a charm. This control has a list price of about $75. The control is mounted crooked on the front of the unit and looks very awkward but the unit now keeps the room in the mid 40 per cent.

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I gotsa humidifier, and I was be usin' dat lots cuz the air was dry, know whudi'msayin'?

I be looked at the old filters, and it had white salt 'n'sheet all over it. I told my main: "You gots another beech who be puttin' salt in my humidifier?" He said nah, and he was trying to tell me that there be salt in da tap water that got filtered out in da humidifier.

I kicked dat main to da curb, and I bought me somesa deez new filters, but there starting to be salt in there, so I complained to my landlords, sayin they can't be pumping ocean water into my projects.

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Monday, July 28, 2014

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Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Not sure what to say really outside the fact that it supports my humidifier which is important so I have to like it. Wish it didn't cost so much but selavie...

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Air filter for all console units W-6, W-9
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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great item at good price with easy of never leaving home

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When I bought this for my W9,which I used to sell in my store all I kept seeing was bad comments on filters not being "OFFICIAL" BionAir filters. Well hate to break your bubble but an air filter for a humidifier without the name on the side works the same. Now if this filter was for some chemical remover or some BioHazard treatment then Hummm..... maybe I would really look for an official factory brand filter. This works great.

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I suppose it does what it says it will do since this is for an industrial size (but portable) de-humidifier in the office. The building and ductwork are so old, I doubt ANYTHING could possible make the air any cleaner. I think this is meant to keep the filtration system clean. Whatever.

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This product is just what we needed and should last us for some time. Humidifyers are my best friend during the cooler times of the year.

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This item fit our humidifier very well and appears to perform well. I had a difficult time finding this filter in stock on other sites. They had it here so I am very happy. I would recommend this product to anyone who has A Bionaire W-7 humidifier.Air filter for all console units W-6, W-9 (911D)

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Dakota Black Humidor
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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Love this as an upgrade since my collection of smokes continues to grow. Hygrometer comes already calibrated so that was a nice plus. It actually looks much better in person than in the photos. I have maintained a steady 70% with no problem. The reason I say give or take a star is that the magnet on back of one of the humidifiers came off. Maybe just bad luck on my end, but had to glue it back on myself. If you're like me, you don't really use those anyway so you could say it is still perfect. I use the beads so it isn't needed, but for cosmetic purposes the humidor looks better with both of them in. Can't comment on how effective they are, but I always advise the use of beads and/or Boveda packs to maintain your humidor. I wil still recommend this humidor for the look and how well it has worked vs others I've tried.

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This is a very nice and attractive Humidor a great gift idea for the new Cigar Aficionado in your life.

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Reviews of Stretto Hygrometer

Stretto Hygrometer
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $49.99
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I've tried so many ways to monitor the conditions my violin is experiencing in the case. This is one is easy to see, easy to read and responds quickly to changes. I really like it.

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Generalaire 990-13 Evaporator Pad
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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A great price for a replacement pad for my older humidifier. was a good fit and a good value for us

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Generalaire 990-13 Evaporator pad fits my Generalaire humidifier perfectly. Quality is always top-notch and has not varied for the fifteen years I have been using the product. Delivery is fast, never a problem. I recommend this seller and product highly. Thanks.

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I needed new filter pads for the built-in humidifier as the one that came with the unit when the house was purchased had never been cleaned (per previous owner) and were so bad that they couldn't be cleaned. These were an exact fit.

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