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Water particles produced by an ultrasonic humidifier are larger than those of real steam. I know it because I have one and if I run it for long enough, everythi
by grishka 3y ago
Water particles produced by an ultrasonic humidifier are larger than those of real steam. I know it because I have one and if I run it for long enough, everything gets covered in a nasty white residue, probably salts from the water. Real evaporation doesn't do that.
- jordan_curve 3y agoisn't it generally recommended to use distilled water in these humidifiers for exactly this reason?
- tjmc 3y agoMost datacentres ban the use of ultrasonic humidifiers for exactly this reason.
- ponyboy123 3y agoI think the difference is that evaporation creates water vapor, whereas an ultrasonic dehumidifier is creating water droplets, some of which are very small, but are still droplets that can carry minerals from the water
- Modified3019 3y agoYep, both the minerals, and the microorganisms breeding in the water get thrown into the air. For constant use, I personally recommend "evaporation humidifiers" that use a wick and fan to induce evaporation. The wick will need to be replaced every several weeks.