Tap water in a humidifier?

[d0773d]

Will using tap water in a humidifier hurt my plants.

 

[Tresir]

I’ve heard stories of them chemicals in the vaporized water can affect leaves of its blowing on them. That said. I use it all the time.

 

[CannabisMingus]

Will using tap water in a humidifier hurt my plants.

Depends on the kind of humidifier. If ultrasonic you will get a fine white Ca/Mg mist/power over everything including the plant, your pre-filter or filter, and (potentially) your lungs - so use demineralized (distilled/RO, etc). If an evaporative cooler, tap is ok. HTH

 

[d0773d]

Depends on the kind of humidifier. If ultrasonic you will get a fine white Ca/Mg mist/power over everything including the plant, your pre-filter or filter, and (potentially) your lungs - so use demineralized (distilled/RO, etc). If an evaporative cooler, tap is ok. HTH

I am using a evaporative humidifier.

 

[CannabisMingus]

I am using a evaporative humidifier.

You're good to go.

 

[theBroGro]

Depends on the kind of humidifier. If ultrasonic you will get a fine white Ca/Mg mist/power over everything including the plant, your pre-filter or filter, and (potentially) your lungs - so use demineralized (distilled/RO, etc). If an evaporative cooler, tap is ok. HTH

Does boiling your water beforehand help with this? I had no idea and just got a ultrasonic one.

 

[Orion]

Does boiling your water beforehand help with this? I had no idea and just got a ultrasonic one.

I don't think boiling changes anything. I've used ultrasonic humidifier for several years now and, yes, it does leave residue on surfaces where moisture collects. Is this an issue? No. I'm 99% sure that it isn't.

 

[theBroGro]

I don't think boiling changes anything. I've used ultrasonic humidifier for several years now and, yes, it does leave residue on surfaces where moisture collects. Is this an issue? No. I'm 99% sure that it isn't.

Have you seen any effect on growth or any burns because of it? I've not used it yet, but if it negatively impacts anything I'd be worried.

 

[Olderfart]

Depends on the kind of humidifier. If ultrasonic you will get a fine white Ca/Mg mist/power over everything including the plant, your pre-filter or filter, and (potentially) your lungs - so use demineralized (distilled/RO, etc). If an evaporative cooler, tap is ok. HTH

exactly, one of the reasons I use an evaporative unit.

 

[Badfinger]

I use distilled water just for the ease of cleaning, no calcium build-up my humidifier.