Steam fireplace

[Rockey]

So after seeing an ad for one of these for the first time today I tried to do some research on these things. I am mostly curious as to whether these will add any appreciable humidity to the air. I think they would look really cool around our log cabin and if they would actually help humidify the air then I would almost certainly install a couple. My daughter has constant nose bleeds this time of year so we got a humidifier for her room. This helps but if she is not in her room then of course she runs the risk of getting nose bleeds. I also understand there are health benefits to keeping the air above a certain level. Has anyone used one of these before or know much about them?

 

[begreen]

Link or Example?

 

[Rockey]

(broken link removed to https://www.woodlanddirect.com/Dimplex-Opti-Myst-Pro-1000-Electric-Fireplace?st-t=shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9q2q9eXZ3wIVgwOGCh1XYgtoEAQYASABEgL5C_D_BwE)

So it looks like there are different types. The one in the link above is pretty cool. The description says the tank of water will last 8-14 hours so depending on the tank size, that could be an appreciable amount of water to add to the air.

 

[begreen]

Thanks. I saw those being introduced a few years ago. The display is pretty cool, literally. For comparison, our wood stove will put about 2 qts of water vapor into the air if a pot is on the trivet and about a gallon if the pot is directly on the stove top over a 12 hr period. This makes very little difference in the overall house humidity, but maybe it raises room humidity a touch? Seems like for the price a couple high-end humidifiers would be a much better bargain.

What's the Dimplex water tank capacity?

 

[Rockey]

So, it looks like the Modern Flames Fusionfire will go through about 6-8 gallons of water a day. It comes with an optional venting system for anything below 500 Sq ft because humidity levels would become excessive. I think the Fusionfire actually provides heat as well but since its electric it probably wouldnt be worth running.

https://modernblaze.com/products/modern-flames-fusionfire-ffs-l60

 

[jetsam]

I can get a 1500w electric heater that actually heats for $30 and a humidifier that actually humidifies- with a humidistat- for $30.

What is the other $5940 for? Holy jeez.

That $2000 one claims that it needs water tank refills but doesn't put out any moisture... and it's burning 460w while it doesn't humidify or heat.



I want some of what those guys are smoking.

 

[begreen]

So, it looks like the Modern Flames Fusionfire will go through about 6-8 gallons of water a day. It comes with an optional venting system for anything below 500 Sq ft because humidity levels would become excessive. I think the Fusionfire actually provides heat as well but since its electric it probably wouldnt be worth running.

https://modernblaze.com/products/modern-flames-fusionfire-ffs-l60

That's a lot of water. No wonder they offer it with direct plumbing. At $5500 it would have to be the world's most expensive humidifier. And that is before installation.
(broken link removed to http://www.electricfireplacesdirect.com/products-accessories/built-in-electric-fireplaces/modern-flames-60-in-fusionfire-built-in-electric-fireplace-ffs-l60.html)

 

[jetsam]

I found one made for warehouses that does 1.7 gallons per hour and gets Awesome Points because it works via violent flinging- but you'd still need to buy 3 of them to hit $6000.

https://www.airpurifiersandcleaners.com/carel-humidisk65-centrifugal-humidifier

I recommend having floor drains installed at the low point of every room if you have 5 gallons/hour of humidification going in your house.