good cheap humidifier??

[Call_Me_Bob]

hi all! i grow my plants indoors in my basement bedroom. i have an ancient humidifier that is likely older than i am and its not very effective, its loud, and inneficient as all get out!

so im looking for a good cheap humidifier anybody have idea oh which type to get? and if you have any suggestions it would be appreciated!!

[Bud]

I got mine at Walmart in NJ ...a 2 gallon one that I just refill every morning cost me $29...no noise and emits a warm mist

[Tsuchibuta]

I used to pick up humidifiers at Walmart and Target around February when they start clearing all that stuff off and would get them for about $5 to $10 a piece for a 1 or 2 gallon. Just make sure they are warm/cool mist (ultrasonic). Evaporative ones don't work period.

[bballr4567]

We just got an evaporative one two weeks ago for our apartment. Its only 850 sq ft so it works good. The first day e had it the relative humidity went from 23% to 60% and it was verified by a seperate gauge.

[Call_Me_Bob]

thanks everyone! does anyone know what type is bette? ultrasonic? warm mist? other?

Originally Posted by Tsuchibuta

I used to pick up humidifiers at Walmart and Target around February when they start clearing all that stuff off and would get them for about $5 to $10 a piece for a 1 or 2 gallon. Just make sure they are warm/cool mist (ultrasonic). Evaporative ones don't work period.

[Bud]

also invest on a humidity/temp gauge(digital thermometer type) and you might get it in the same store...
ask the salesperson what the difference are with the brands and the ecquipments...

[Gage]

If it's evaporative, make sure you only use distilled water. That's the kicker with those.

[Call_Me_Bob]

Originally Posted by Bud

also invest on a humidity/temp gauge(digital thermometer type) and you might get it in the same store...
ask the salesperson what the difference are with the brands and the ecquipments...

i doubt anyone at walmart would know what they are talking about.

Originally Posted by Gage

If it's evaporative, make sure you only use distilled water. That's the kicker with those.

i see... dont want one of those then

[Carpe Diem]

I was going to keep my orchid hobby very basic - windowsill - period. Now the orchids are sitting on a 4 shelf wire rack. Yesterday I bought a Hunter brand ultrasonic humidifier, hoping that would help with bud blast. One filling is supposed to last for 24 hrs., cool mist, runs absolutely silent and the vapor stream is visible. I paid $59.90. I don't have a humidity gauge, but it has to be an improvement. Now I'm hoping that my orchids appreciate the fact that I'm turning my living room into a greenhouse/livingroom combination.

[bballr4567]

Originally Posted by Gage

If it's evaporative, make sure you only use distilled water. That's the kicker with those.

Even though we dont, the cost difference between the two styles is more than enough to offset the costs of the wick. We needed a full house one and the price difference was almost $200.