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Hot or Cold Water to forced air humidifier?

Lou S.
Lou S. Member Posts: 8
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Is it proper to pipe hot or cold water to a forced air furnace humidifier? I've gotten mixed emotions about this when asking people in the work field. Whats the "best" way?..

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  • jalcoplumb_2
    jalcoplumb_2 Member Posts: 172
    Cold is the

    way to go. Stay away from the hot.

  • Jeff Lawrence_22
    Jeff Lawrence_22 Member Posts: 3
    I've heard Hot

    I've always heard using hot water is better because it evaporates better. I've had hot water hooked to my AprilAir humidifier for over 10 years and never have had a problem with mine. I also love the fact that I turn on the hot water in the kitchen and it's right there with no waiting.

    Why do you say not to use hot water?

    Jeff
  • Wayco Wayne_2
    Wayco Wayne_2 Member Posts: 2,479
    I've used

    hot water on Heat pump system humidifiers because of the abscence of hot air, however, the orifice always seems to clog up quicker because of the minerals in the water seem to have more static cling. I install a Hako water condidtioner device on the incoming water line and that helps the problem some. WW

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