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From: jeffj@sfmin.UUCP (J.S.Jonas)
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Subject: Re: portable humidifiers
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Date: Tue, 24-Dec-85 13:09:23 EST
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[Barb Nemeth@bellcore!pyuxa!barb inquires:]
> Any recommendations on small portable 
> cool mist humidifiers?  

	I bought my Panasonic ultrasonic humidifier on sale here in
NJ for $70 at TOPS appliances.  I think places like Consumer's Distributing,
or Service Merchandise have similar devices at similar prices.

	It is very quiet. It makes a slight hissing sound because a
fan is used to blow air through the unit.  On the positive side, it has
a filter on the fan, so it catches some dust.  It has a humidity control,
and automatically shuts off when empty.

	Now the bad news - if you have hard water, the minerals will
settle out as a white dust.  And that dust goes everywhere.
That is why I am not using mine until I decide on a solution.
There are filters you can place in the tank to absorb the minerals.
I wonder if the kitchen sink Water-pick filter will do equally well?


			Jeff 'no static cling' Skot
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