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Old 04-05-2008, 08:10 PM
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I was wondering how best to get more humidity in my growing area. I live in a mobile home in Central Calif. All my plants are in an east facing extension that makes up part of the living room. Its measures about 12 x 8'. Should I go for a pond fogger or a whole house humidifier that uses a wick? Would the pond fogger humidify an area that big? First pic is facing east, second north, third south.

I like the idea of a whole house humidifier that uses a wick but I hear they can raise your heating bill.

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Old 04-06-2008, 12:20 AM
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Whats the current humidty without using all this stuff?
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Old 04-06-2008, 01:02 AM
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Its dry enough my skin gets itchy. I don't know the exact number. I know when I've got the swamp or evaporative cooler on in the summer the plants flower better and I breath better. I've been having trouble with flowers drying out before they open when the heater is on during the winter months.
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Nice growing area. I as well grow indoors and my humidity usually does not exceed 60% and I have about 140 orchids in an 8x8 breakfast nook. This is only my thoughts but seeing you have a cloth chair and couch, did not notice carpet but with the furniture alone I would imagine those 2 pieces would absorb the humidity like a wick. Not sure it would be feasible. Hopefully other members will chime in and give us their thoughts. I have wondered if my humidity is out of sorts, but my orchids do not look deprived. Not sure of the answer for you.

Your talking winter months?

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Old 04-06-2008, 01:34 AM
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I run the central heater from October to May. Yes the place is completely carpeted. I was considering this humidifier. Amazon.com: Hunter 34356 Humidifier: Electronics or a pond filter like this Pond Accessories & Seasonal - Pond Mister/Foggers
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Old 04-06-2008, 09:43 AM
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I doubt that an ultrasonic fogger intended for a pond would do much, unless it's one of the many-headed ones, as each transducer's output is actually quite small.

I have a couple of articles posted on the subject, if you're interested:
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Old 04-06-2008, 12:19 PM
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Ray is correct. The ultasonic Fogger only produces humidity for plants that are right next to it. If there is any kind of draft/slightest breeze it dissapates immediatley. Ive been monitoring mine for the last few days. It works alright for my display plants, but for them only.
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