Battery humidifier: types and features of the application

Comfort in the house depends not only on the beauty of the interior, but also on the microclimate of the premises. The humidifier installed on the battery allows to transfer a cold season with comfort. It also has a beneficial effect on domestic plants and even has a cosmetic effect, not allowing the skin of residents to become dry and irritated.

The device is easy to use. Its task is to balance the dry, dusty air of the heated room to the optimum humidity index. This is especially important during the period of acute respiratory diseases, when viral bacilli begin to actively proliferate in a warm dry environment.

You, probably, noticed that the marine microclimate has a beneficial effect on the body - there is ease in movements, breathing becomes free, health problems fade into the background.Returning to the urban "stone jungle", people again become tired and apathetic. The key to this metamorphosis lies in the humidity of the surrounding air.

In cities, the air is usually hot and dry. The skin begins to dry and crack. Moisturizing requires moisture, which the body draws from reserve sources. Eyes begin to water, there are discomfort in the nasopharynx. All these manifestations not only reduce human comfort, but also become the “gateway” for the introduction of various infections and microbes into the body. Allergies, rhinitis, ARVI - all this is a consequence of the accumulation of dust in dry air.

The same situation arises when the heating is turned on in the apartments during the cold season. The heated air flow indoors is mixed with dust micro particles and settles on the pores of the skin and mucous membranes. In addition, heating up, the air absorbs the chemical aromas that furniture, household chemicals and technical appliances emit. All this, without exception, settles in the lighter tenants.

Daily wet cleaning of the room helps to solve the problem, but the result of its holding is not long enough. - after a few minutes the air becomes dry again. Our grandmothers moistened the air in the house with the help of wet towels hung on central heating batteries. To change the towels did not take much time, one edge of each product was lowered into the basin or bucket of water, and the second hung on the radiator. Such was the first humidifier, a kind of homemade version of the modern device.

As already mentioned, the main task of the humidifier is to saturate the room with the required percentage of moisture. Both man and plants need about 45% moisture. Normal indicators of moisture also have a good effect on books and furniture - they do not crack, they retain an attractive appearance for a long time.

For the human body, air humidification is, above all, good health, as well as a way to avoid allergies, infectious viral and cardiovascular diseases.

Reasons for the need for humidification:

• noticeable deterioration of the general condition, lowering the body's immunity;
• too dry air in the rooms due to the operation of radiators;
• the location of the room on the sunny side, which provokes the appearance of dry air and high temperature in the room;
• finding a home near industrial production or a busy road.

The use of air humidifiers is recommended not only in residential buildings, but also in schools, kindergartens, and industrial premises.

The basic principle of the battery humidifier is the simple law of physics - under the influence of high temperature, water evaporates. Water is poured into a small container (no more than 400 milliliters in volume). This container is hung on the radiator. When heated, the water evaporates and moistens the room.

Most evaporators are equipped with several compartments dividing the liquid into small volumes. Due to this, the evaporation process occurs at a more intensive rate. The number of devices depends on the area. For example, for a room larger than 12 square meters it is necessary to use 3-4 evaporators.

Suspended humidifiers can be made of plastic, ceramic or steel.

They are also classified by type of internal device:

• solid reservoirs are usually ceramic humidifiers;
• sectional volume is found in steel and plastic evaporators.

According to the location on the radiator, humidifiers are divided into:

• suspended (vertical form);
• horizontal (they are installed on the upper plane of the battery).

Complete with hanging models are sold metal hooks. Recently, however, models have become popular, fixed on the upper edge of the battery. This is very convenient when there is no free space on the radiator.

Ceramic vaporizers are especially popular. Made from natural and environmentally friendly material, they are also the most beautiful and unusual. They can be made in a wide variety of shapes and colors, which helps to select products in accordance with the design of any room.

Plastic evaporators are simpler, have an unassuming design. They are made of heat-resistant material. The main feature of these humidifiers is that many models are equipped with partitions. Thanks to this innovation, the water warms up much faster, and its evaporation is more intense.

Metal humidifiers differ from the rest of the greater thermal conductivity. In them, the water heats up and evaporates very quickly. The strength of the material causes a longer service life of metal evaporators in comparison with plastic and ceramic models. However, due to low aesthetics, metal humidifiers are in low demand among buyers.

Among the obvious advantages of moisturizing products of a passive action can be noted simplicity and low cost. Such devices do not require the cost of electricity, they are mobile, suitable for any kind of heating radiators. Also, the products are safe and silent. Decorative properties allow some models to become original decoration items.

The principal disadvantages of radiator humidifiers are:

• small area of ​​action;
• too little amount of intense moisture;
• the inability to self-adjust the percentage of humidity in the room.

In the modern market of humidifiers, suspended models are represented by a wide variety of manufacturers. In the range there are European, Chinese and domestic models.

The leading role, undoubtedly, belongs to Chinese products. Such humidifiers differ in their low price (from 300 to 500 rubles). At the same time they have a very decent quality. However, Chinese humidifiers are not very convenient to use - to top up the water, the evaporator must be removed from the radiator. This gives the residents extra trouble.

Domestic humidifiers belong to the average price category. However, they, unfortunately, are not of good quality. In addition, Russian products are supplied with a small volume of a water reservoir, which makes good exterior models practically useless.

A separate group are European models of humidifiers. Our buyer, they are presented in the form of works of Spanish and Italian masters. Products amaze with grace and beauty. They are ergonomic, comfortable to use and functional. Most models are presented in a horizontal version. Unfortunately, there are few such products on the domestic market. Most of the models customers have to order through online stores. In addition, they are quite expensive.

When choosing a humidifier, you should consider the strengths and weaknesses of each option, because the device should be as useful as possible.

To select the ideal option, you should pay attention to a few highlights.

• Material, from which the humidifier is made. Cheap plastic can not withstand high temperature oil cooler. It can also be toxic. Ceramics is a very fragile material, which should be taken into account if there are children and pets in the house.
• Mounting method. It should be equal to the total weight of the product.
• Tank volume. It must be coordinated with the total area of ​​the room. There is a simple calculation: one standard volume of 450 ml is designed for 3 square meters of space.

• Appearance of the product. This moment is important for those who are anxious about their interior.
• Price. The most inexpensive products are ceramic. Their average price varies between 200-370 rubles. for one piece. In the art gallery or salon painted ceramics you will be offered from 350 to 1400 apiece. Hand-painted things can be the exclusive decor of a room. Plastic humidifiers cost about 400 rubles. If you are offered a lower price, then probably this humidifier is not resistant to high temperatures and is toxic. Take it is not worth it.The price of Italian products is higher than the cost of Russian and Chinese counterparts.

• For the children's room, you can purchase the device in the form of a cute kitten, flower or other figure.
• Some experienced housewives add a few drops of oil (mint, lavender, rosemary) to the reservoir of the humidifier. The room is filled with a pleasant aroma. In addition, some oils, entering into the body with oxygen, perform the function of a prophylactic anti-cold remedy.
• If necessary, you can make a humidifier with your own hands from an ordinary plastic bottle. Make a small hole in the side of the bottle. Fill the tank with water. Using a strip of fabric and tape, hang it up with a hole up to the radiator. Gauze, lowered into the water at one end, will perform the function of saturation of air with moisture.

How to make a humidifier with your own hands, see the next video.