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. See similar questions...

Depending on the model you choose and the size of your home, a humidifier uses from 1.5 to 12 gallons per day when the furnace is operating. This minimal amount of water is enough to raise the humidity to your desired level, but not enough for you to notice a difference on your water bill. See similar questions...

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

People need a certain level of humidity to be comfortable. In the winter, indoor humidity can be extremely low and the lack of humidity can dry out your skin and mucous membranes. Low humidity also makes the air feel colder than it actually is. Dry air can also dry out the wood in the walls and floors of our houses. As the drying wood shrinks, it can cause creaks in floors and cracks in drywall and plaster. Dry air also increases static electricity. Regular cleaning is recommended. See similar questions...

Your water is very soft. Hardness levels in Maine waters are generally low but can range from near zero to several hundred milligrams per liter as calcium carbonate (mg/L as CaCO3), the standard unit for hardness. As you can see from the following table, the Greater Portland (Sebago Lake) water source, with a hardness value of 9 is described as soft. See similar questions...

Soft water is simply water that has had the minerals removed. It does not have anything to do with better water or the quality of water. Minerlas are very valuable to drinking water. See the previous FAQ about reverse osmosis and de mineralized water. See similar questions...

Most humidifiers are hooked up to a cold water source but in certain situations where more humidity is required or the water supply is very mineral rich , the manufacturer recommends hooking up to warm/hot water. This will automatically increase the humidification capacity of the unit and help to prevent annoying mineral buildup in the unit which is the leading cause of malfunction. The two positions are usually used in conjunction with a central air cleaning system. See similar questions...

Yes, water should drain from your humidifier, because all of the Aprilaire flow-through humidifiers incorporate a self-flushing action. This action flushes down the drain many of the mineral deposits left on the water panel from the evaporation process. This helps to minimize the amount of maintenance required. See similar questions...

Hot water will not harm your humidifier, however our lab tests show that the small performance gains are not worth the added costs for heating water. See similar questions...

Soft water can leach copper and lead from household plumbing systems. Brita Pitchers/Dispensers reduce copper and 98% of lead. Lead in tap water is caused primarily by corrosion of lead solder, brass faucet fixtures, and lead pipes in the household plumbing system. Primarily copper pipes in the household plumbing system cause copper in tap water. Regardless of whether you have hard or soft water you may want to improve the taste and generally improve the quality of your water. See similar questions...

Officially, hard water is anything over pH 7. In practical terms, for growing plants hydroponically hard water feeds should only be used for very hard water generally with a pH above 7.8 and a cF value above 8-9. Soft water feed should be used in all other cases and the water will need to be pH adjusted with either nitric or phosphoric acid. See similar questions...

Yes, the Nada-Chair slings will effectively improve your posture in any chair. The back-sling provides the additional lumbar support that most seat backs lack. When using the sling to augment an existing back support, it isn't necessary to tighten the straps as much as when you are depending on the sling for full support. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

The three wells in the Evans Creek Valley have a hardness of 46 mg/l which is considered slightly hard. The two wells on the plateau have a hardness of 64 mg/l and 70 mg/l which is considered moderately hard. See similar questions...