Need Humidifier ASAP, 2+ problems

plummen · 02-14-2012, 11:20 AM

I guess Im just used to it!

Marty S. · 02-14-2012, 01:09 PM

Mines also on cold water. No problems maintaining 40% RH with the heat pump but I have it switch to gas at33 degrees.

plummen · 02-14-2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Marty S.

Mines also on cold water. No problems maintaining 40% RH with the heat pump but I have it switch to gas at33 degrees.

Mine switches over somewhere between 25/30,cant remember exactly where.
Of course I had my 3 year old grandson program the stat for me,beyond my pay grade!

dosy777 · 02-14-2012, 01:56 PM

I have found over the years that in this trade common sense prevails over engineered wisdom......the problem with that theory is that common sense is not prevelant......

plummen · 02-14-2012, 02:04 PM

I prefer the simpler days when it didnt take a degree from MIT to operate a thermostat myself.
But thats ok Ive been guaranteed that my 8-track player and the points in the magneto on my old model A ford will survive a nuclear blast when all the computerized stuff melts down Ill still have tunes and transportation!

hvac5646 · 02-14-2012, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Marty S.

Mines also on cold water. No problems maintaining 40% RH with the heat pump but I have it switch to gas at33 degrees.

Sssssssseeeee? Tryin' to punk me 'eh?

hvac5646 · 02-14-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by plummen

I prefer the simpler days when it didnt take a degree from MIT to operate a thermostat myself.
But thats ok Ive been guaranteed that my 8-track player and the points in the magneto on my old model A ford will survive a nuclear blast when all the computerized stuff melts down Ill still have tunes and transportation!

Uncle Clover's old American made tube tv will be right in there with you.

plummen · 02-14-2012, 03:48 PM

Long live the good ol days!

ChrisDIY · 02-15-2012, 12:28 AM

I have an 8 track tape in a box somewhere... :whistling:

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ChrisDIY · 02-16-2012, 09:37 AM

When the subject of humidity comes up there is always a response that says "seal up your house." It's been raining non-stop for the last week or more the outside humidity is in the 90's. However the inside humidity is still low around 29-30% Does this blow a hole in the "seal up house" theory?

**beenthere** · 02-16-2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisDIY

When the subject of humidity comes up there is always a response that says "seal up your house." It's been raining non-stop for the last week or more the outside humidity is in the 90's. However the inside humidity is still low around 29-30% Does this blow a hole in the "seal up house" theory?

No.

34°F air at 90%RH when heated to 70°F only has an RH of 25.8%

According to Wunderground. Your area has had a mean average temp of 36°F, with an RH of 74.2%

So while the outdoor RH may sound high, it actually has very little moisture in it. And its infiltraton into your house is keeping your indoor humidity low.

ChrisDIY · 02-16-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by beenthere

No.

34°F air at 90%RH when heated to 70°F only has an RH of 25.8%

According to Wunderground. Your area has had a mean average temp of 36°F, with an RH of 74.2%

So while the outdoor RH may sound high, it actually has very little moisture in it. And its infiltraton into your house is keeping your indoor humidity low.

Aaah, I see says the blind man...

Given, the design and poor build of this house I doubt I could ever seal it. I probably need to install and "exterior" door "inside" the house which is closet that is the attic for about 60% of house.

Need to rent one of those IR cameras.

--Chris

**beenthere** · 02-16-2012, 12:27 PM

Windows/window frames, wall receptacles and switches, door seals, band board in the basement. Attic access if its in the house. Range exhaust. Seal the mechanical room for the rest of the house, and provide a dedicated combustion air pipe if you have gas appliances. Seal the supply and return registers and grilles, so air isn't pulled from unconditioned space. Also seal the supply boots so they can't discharge air to an unconditioned space, and cause your house to go to a negative pressure and pull in more outside air. Along with your duct work.

While you may not find all the leaks. The more you do seal, the better your inside conditions will become.

ChrisDIY · 02-16-2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by beenthere

Windows/window frames, wall receptacles and switches, door seals, band board in the basement. Attic access if its in the house. Range exhaust. Seal the mechanical room for the rest of the house, and provide a dedicated combustion air pipe if you have gas appliances. Seal the supply and return registers and grilles, so air isn't pulled from unconditioned space. Also seal the supply boots so they can't discharge air to an unconditioned space, and cause your house to go to a negative pressure and pull in more outside air. Along with your duct work.

While you may not find all the leaks. The more you do seal, the better your inside conditions will become.

Previous owner/builder used "blow-in" insulation eveywhere. Rim joists are a 2012 project, currently have blow-in insulation stuck to them. Attic/Closet is probably the weakest link.

**beenthere** · 02-16-2012, 12:41 PM

You have you work cut out for you.