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From: tower@mit-prep.ARPA (Leonard H. Tower Jr.)
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Subject: Re: Furnace Humidifiers
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Date: Thu, 20-Feb-86 17:29:18 EST
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Our plumber recommended against this on the grounds that the ducts
would rust out with time, particularly at the joints where there is
iron unprotected by the covering galvanization.

He suggested pans of water on the grills instead.

We also:
 - vent the dryer into the house in the winter.
 - hang damp clothes on rack (mostly in the DR, but your choice).
 - leave the sink and tub fill of the hot water from dishes, a shower
   or a bath, until it cools.
 - have some house plants.

This is sufficient to keep the house above 50% relative humidity on
the coldest, dryest days here in New England.  There is also no
maintenance headache on the furnace humidifier.

Len Tower
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