Yes, as long as it is a 24 volt power source (which it should be). We recommend that you use a volt-meter to test the circuit before connecting your humidifier as hooking up your Desert Spring to a source of power greater than 24 volts could cause serious damage to the electronic components and/or injury.

Most likely, yes. The Desert Spring humidifier was specifically designed to be a simple replacement for most existing drum and flow-through humidifiers. In the event that the duct openings are slightly different in size, it should be easy to cut a larger hole or to cover the extra space with a small piece of sheet metal. Yes, absolutely! However, installation on fiber-board duct will require additional means of support to carry the full weight of the unit when it is full of water.

In the average home, the humidifier will require only one cleaning annual. We recommend that this be done at the end of the season when it is shut down for the summer air-conditioning season. If you have hard water or other excessive minerals in your water supply, more frequent cleanings may be necessary. If significant mineral deposits are present in the reservoir, it should be drained and cleaned. This only take a few minutes.

No, a floor drain is not required unless you use the optional AutoFlush accessory or use the optional overflow knock-out.

Yes! The Desert Spring humidifier works on ALL forced air furnaces (electric, natural gas, heating oil, propane, and wood), as well as heat pumps. Due to their hotter output air temperature, the humidity output will be slightly higher on traditional furnaces compared to heat pumps. Ask us for advice if you have a heat pump and a home larger than about 2,800 sq ft.

You will require a level, Philips, hex and/or slot screw drivers, pencil, adjustable wrench, drill, tin snips, and a measuring tape - that is it!

Yes, although care must be taken to ensure the Desert Spring Humidifier is not subjected to freezing as this will damage the unit and may cause leaks. Units located above a ceiling should also include the installation of the overflow line. You can reduce the risk of freezing by carefully insulating the incoming water line, 6 inch flex duct, and humidifier unit itself with fiberglass insulation (be sure not to put insulation directly against the motor).

Yes. Do keep in mind that a water softener does not actually remove hard water minerals though. It works to keep calcium and magnesium suspended in the water by causing sodium ions to combine with carbonates in the water so that the hard water minerals cannot combine to form mineral scale. When the soft water evaporates, it will still leave behind a residue, often more than if a softener were not used.

This is not generally recommended since the moisture added to the air could condense when it comes in contact with the very cold air conditioning coils. You will likely not need supplemental humidity during the summer months anyway.

The Desert Spring furnace humidifier is backed by one-year manufacturer's warranty on all parts, including the motor, evaporative media, humidistat, transformer, etc. Extended warranties are also available - please call us toll free at 1-866-376-2690 for more details and prices if you are interested. Extended warranties are also included free with some of our extra value packages! About the Desert Spring furnace humidifier | How the Desert Spring furnace humidifier works | Best humidifier | FAQ

No. moisture will NOT condense on your filter as long as your filter is not severely clogged and dramatically restricting air flow. The Desert Spring furnace humidifier is a passive evaporative device. Therefore the air passing through the unit will only carry as much moisture as it can hold. Similarly, the moisture will not condense in your duct work. Steam or atomizing humidifiers can cause these problems, but not a passive by-pass humidifier like the Desert Spring.

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You will not need the humidifier as much because the air is more stable and not being changed as much.

When soft water is used instead of hard water the residue in the unit's panel can usually be cleaned by flushing it with water or using a soft brush. Hard water by its nature will leave a scale that is difficult at best to remove. Using soft water will keep scale from accumulating, and thus keep the humidifying unit functioning properly.

Absolutely! The Desert Spring has originally designed to tackle the hard water conditions found in Calgary, Alberta, Canada! The unique disc assembly is designed to self clean on each rotation through the reservoir, causing the vast majority of minerals to settle in the basin rather than accumulating on the evaporative surfaces. This allows the Desert Spring to maintain its peak efficiency on a continuous basis.

Yes, the Desert Spring was specifically engineered to be a simple, direct replacement of most existing drum pad and other common humidifiers. Installation would be very quick and easy. See the Specifications page for information on the DS2000 model, specifically built for retrofit installations.

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A : Newer instruments power up with a display test which includes the units serial number and the software version. Press the Mode Switch to bypass the test. A : It depends on what model and version number you have. Contact Digatron, with your instrument in hand, and we will assist you in determining which sensors you can use with your instrument. If needed conversions, or trade in’s, are also available to help meet your needs.