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xkcd #3044: Humidifier Review (xkcd.com)

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They should add a little sticker that certifies that the humidifier supports water conservation, but in the sense of energy conservation or momentum conservation.

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[–] yesman 17 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Some humidifiers use an oscillating diaphragm to mechanically aerosolize the water. No heat, No steam.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 week ago

Others are just a huge wick and a fan, also known as swamp coolers. Aprilaire whole house humidifiers work this way. Those are quite effective as well, and no heat or steam.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Yeah this is the ultrasonic type. The diaphragm is basically a waterproof speaker fed with a signal in the 3-5 MHz range. I don't get how the fine liquid bubbles don't coalesce. Are they all similarly charge or something?