Humidifier recommendations please.

[SamSanuk]

I have a fairly inexpensive Xiaomi Humidifier but it’s causing havoc with my air purifier. 
 

Was wondering if anyone bought a better model humidifier THAT FILTERS out minerals/particulates, given that I’m currently using tap water.

 

Also, on the subject of proper water, would bottled water make a difference? 
 

Or do you use distilled water? And if so, are there delivery services for distilled? 

[SAFETY FIRST]

dehumidifier

[SAFETY FIRST]

7 minutes ago, SamSanuk said:

I have a fairly inexpensive Xiaomi Humidifier but it’s causing havoc with my air purifier. 

Is it not a dehumidifier? 

 

I can't see why any one would want more humidity 

[SamSanuk]

9 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Is it not a dehumidifier? 

 

I can't see why any one would want more humidity 

When you run an AC and Air Purifier, the air can get quite dry overnight. A humidifier gently adds moisture to the air without raising temperatures.

[SAFETY FIRST]

58 minutes ago, SamSanuk said:

When you run an AC and Air Purifier, the air can get quite dry overnight. A humidifier gently adds moisture to the air without raising temperatures.

Oh OK, thanks 👍

[SAFETY FIRST]

1 hour ago, SamSanuk said:

Also, on the subject of proper water, would bottled water make a difference? 

The local bottled water delivery truck here in Pattaya has filtered water which is basically distilled water, I'm sure this would be good for you to use. 

 

Look out for these guys in your area. 

 

[JBChiangRai]

You don’t need a humidifier in Thailand, even at night with air con running. 
 

It will cause mould.

 

Thailand is a very humid country and even with air con you’re unlikely to drop the humidity lower than 40%.  Contrast that with some countries who are at 0%.

[Unamerican]

If you need more humidity you can either (or both):

turn off the dehumidification in your air con;

open a window! 

[Nabbiex]

9 hours ago, JBChiangRai said:

You don’t need a humidifier in Thailand, even at night with air con running. 
 

It will cause mould.

 

Thailand is a very humid country and even with air con you’re unlikely to drop the humidity lower than 40%.  Contrast that with some countries who are at 0%.

It is common that Aircon causes dry air. Humifier will help with any essential oils. 

[JBChiangRai]

10 minutes ago, Nabbiex said:

It is common that Aircon causes dry air. Humifier will help with any essential oils. 

 

Aircon does reduce the humidity, but usually the air still remains saturated to about 40%.  The kind of humidifier you are talking about is called a diffuser, I have 2 of them too for the fragrance.

 

They smell nice but what essential oils are they helping with? The essential oils you add to the diffuser aren't present in the human body.