To date, the development of technology has allowed a person to fully control the microclimate of the premises in which he lives or works. Along with air conditioners, filters and ionizers for air, humidifiers are becoming increasingly popular - devices that allow maintaining a certain level of humidity in the room.
The value of this parameter can not be overestimated, because too dry air affects not only the condition of indoor plants or wooden products, but also the health of tenants or employees, when it comes to the office.
Steam humidifiers
Principle of operation
According to the principle of operation, the steam humidifier is similar to a conventional electric kettle: the water that has been poured into the vessel is heated by electrodes, as a result of which it begins to evaporate.
+ Advantages:
- The steam humidifier works without the use of any consumables( filters, cartridges, etc.).
- Depending on the mixture filled in the humidifier, it can work as an inhaler or an aroma lamp.
- Steam is obtained perfectly clean, regardless of the quality and composition of the water.
- This type of humidifier is characterized by the greatest productivity: up to 700 g of steam per hour.
- For the safe operation of the device, it is automatically disconnected when:
- is not loosely closing the lid;
- lack of water in the tank
In addition, thanks to special design solutions, the steam humidifier can not be turned over.
- The volume of water in the tank can be easily determined using a special indicator.
- The steam humidifier is capable of providing humidity over 60%.
- Disadvantages:
- Inadvertent handling of hot steam can cause burns( important for families with small children).
- The steam humidifier is not equipped with a hygrostat - a sensor that controls the humidity of the air.
- High power consumption.
Ultrasonic humidifiers
Principle of operation
Water filled into a special container is exposed to a vibrating, high-frequency membrane that "shakes" individual water molecules into the air. This creates a kind of fog through which air is blown through the fan by the fan.
+ Advantages:
- The produced steam is cold, therefore safe.
- The ultrasonic humidifier consumes a small amount of electricity.
- The humidity in the room is controlled by the built-in hygrostat. Therefore, the device itself maintains the required humidity level, turning on and off automatically.
- Most models have an indicator that shows the level of humidity in the room.
- Small size and low noise.
- The device allows to increase the level of relative humidity above 60%.
- Rotating atomizer allows you to quickly and evenly distribute water mist in the air of the room.
- The presence of the "warm steam" regime, which disinfects water, destroying bacteria and other microorganisms.
- The appliance switches off automatically when there is no water.
- Disadvantages:
- The quality of the steam depends on the quality of the water, namely its stiffness and the presence of contaminants. In this regard, an ultrasonic humidifier must be installed cartridge filter, which is enough for 2-3 months. When using an instrument with an expired filter or without it, a whitish coating will form on the surfaces of furniture and plants.
- Relatively low performance.
Summing up the
- steam humidifier is the best option for volumetric or often ventilated rooms( due to high performance), as well as for conservatories or winter gardens with a large number of tropical plants requiring high humidity. Do not forget about the additional functions of the inhaler and aroma lamp.
- Ultrasonic humidifier is an excellent option for an apartment where there are small children: it is safe and does not produce loud noises when working.
