How to make a humidifier with your own hands?

At any time of the year, a microclimate in the home is very important for a comfortable life. Everyone knows that dry air negatively affects not only flowers, but also people, because due to dry air oxygen delivery to the body is impeded, and as a result, constant fatigue and drowsiness. Therefore, the answer to the question of how to make an air humidifier with your own hands is very relevant, especially in the winter, during which, good heating leads to a decrease in air humidity in the house.

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What is a humidifier for?

Insufficient moisture in the air negatively affects the human body. The following symptoms appear:

• sore throat;
• drying of the mucous membranes of the nose and lungs;
• dry skin;
• labored breathing;
• constant fatigue;
• drowsiness;
• runny nose;
• inflammation of the eyes.

Important! As a result of the appearance of such symptoms, the protective mechanism of a person weakens, and the viruses and bacteria penetrating inside lead to various diseases. In addition, dry contact is generally contraindicated for people who wear contact lenses. Therefore, if it is not possible to buy ready-made equipment, you must definitely consider options for how to make a humidifier yourself.

Other adverse factors

Dry air adversely affects not only all living things, but also spoils all wooden furniture. People who play instruments are familiar with this problem. As soon as the tool material dries up, consider that it is irreparably damaged.

Important! Too much humidity is also not desirable, although this problem can be easily solved by simple ventilation. For a normal and comfortable life in the house, air humidity should be maintained in the range from 40 to 60% and it is very important to adhere to such a microclimate all year round.

That is why it is necessary to use an air humidifier in the premises, as it helps to keep the optimum humidity, which allows indoor plants not to dry out, and wooden furniture not to dry out. It is the humidifier that will prevent the emergence of many problems not only with health, but also with the well-being of households, since moisture “binds” the dust, and the heat coming from the heaters does not drive it around the room.

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Is it profitable to buy a humidifier?

Today, a large number of different models of humidifiers are provided in stores, but buying a factory-assembled device requires financial costs, so we suggest you solve the problem using improvised materials and make a humidifier yourself.

If you have the opportunity to purchase a special device for optimizing the microclimate, then you can count on:

• constant humidity level, based on a given mode;
• warranty service from the system manufacturer;
• saving your time - both for manufacturing and installation, and for regulating the finished humidifier.

To understand which equipment is best for you, keep in mind that today there are 4 types of devices:

1. Ultrasonic, performing fine atomization.
2. Humidifier spray.This device sprays small streams of water and is most effective for large rooms.
3. Cold humidification using cold steam.
4. Hot humidification using hot steam.

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How to increase the humidity in the house?

To increase the humidity in the room, it is necessary to evaporate a sufficient amount of water. There are a number of simple activities that you can do with your own hands to achieve the goal:

Option number 1

The easiest way to make a humidifier with your own hands is to use a wet towel. Hang a wet towel on the battery, and when the battery is hot, moisture will begin to evaporate. As the towel dries, moisten and hang again.

The advantages of this method:

• does not require electricity;
• minimal costs (nothing is needed except a piece of cloth or a towel).

Disadvantages:

• this method requires constant “reboot”;
• humidification occurs directly near the place of evaporation;
• low efficiency of the method.

You can complicate this option with a towel a little: lower one end into a basin with water, and hang the other end onto a battery, so that water will soak the cloth and evaporate on the battery. The advantages of this option are as follows: no investment required, this humidifier is automated. The disadvantage is low efficiency.

Important! In summer, this method looks like this: put a towel on the table, both ends of which are lowered into a container of water.

Option number 2

If the first option seems to you not aesthetic and ineffective, then you can simply place water tanks around the room. It can be vases, jugs. Water from them will slowly but surely evaporate.

Option number 3

Distribute indoor plants moisturizing the air throughout the apartment. It can be:

• Saintpaulia;
• phytonia;
• hypoesthes;
• orchid;
• hibiscus;
• nephrolepis (home fern);
• ficus;
• Fatsia
• dracaena;
• cyperus.

Keep pots with such tropical plants in pallets with expanded clay and fill them with water as they dry. In addition, the process of regular spraying of plants will also help moisturize the air.

Important! Nephrolepis not only gives up a lot of moisture, but also destroys harmful substances in the air, such as formaldehyde, toluene and xylene.

Option number 4

It may not seem strange, but constant wet cleaning will help humidify the air at home. And if after washing the laundry you will dry it indoors, then the water, evaporating from the fabrics, will fall into the air and automatically increase the moisture in the room.

Option number 5

Another way, how not only to make an air humidifier with your own hands, but also to transform the interior, is to buy an aquarium. Its capacity will be a natural room humidifier. All aquariums are equipped with a special water filtration system, and some of the liquid, passing through the filter and entering the tank, evaporates. Moisture also evaporates from the surface of the water in the aquarium. The larger the volume of the aquarium, the more water will evaporate.

In addition to the benefits for the household, the aquarium will also be a small piece of the biosphere, which is very informative and exciting for the kids.

Important! The only drawback of this method, but significant enough - you need to take care of the aquarium, and its arrangement will require very tangible costs. If you buy an aquarium solely for the purpose of moisturizing, it will still be cheaper to buy ready-made equipment for special purposes.

Option number 6

A fairly simple but decorative way to increase moisture is to use a room fountain. The principle of operation of the fountain is quite simple: water circulates in a closed cycle. You only need to add water to the tank.

Important! On sale there are a variety of designs of any size, ranging from concise miniatures and ending with luxurious floor fountains, so choosing a fountain that matches the volume of a particular room is not a problem.But keep in mind that such a piece of decor can also be quite expensive.

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How to make a humidifier at home?

Plastic water bottles - this is the best material for "homemade". Almost everything is made from them: from utensils and interior decorations to roofing material. Do-it-yourself humidifier from a plastic bottle is the easiest option.

We will offer you two ways to use this material. For the first option you will need: a plastic bottle, gauze, two pieces of wire or a durable fabric. For the second - a plastic bottle and a fan from household or electronic appliances.

First way:

1. On the side of the plastic bottle, along the center, make a cut 10-12 cm long.
2. Prepare two wires for fixing the bottle
3. Hang the bottle under the horizontal sections of the straight pipe leading to the battery (slit up). The distance to the pipe should be 10-20 cm.
4. Pour water into the cut of the bottle.
5. Dip the edge of the gauze strip (10 cm wide, about 1 m long) into the water.
6. Screw the second edge of the strip onto the heating pipe.

The second way:

1. Take a large plastic bottle (about 10 l).
2. Cut the neck so that a cooler can be attached to the hole that has formed.

Important! As a cooler, use a fan from the computer's power supply, as it has more power.

1. In the bottle at a height of 10 cm from the top around the perimeter, make several holes (air will escape through them).
2. Pour water into the bottle so that it is a few centimeters below the holes.
3. Screw the cooler to the top of the bottle with tape.
4. Plug in the cooler.

Important! The essence of such a device is to draw moisture through the air stream. The advantages of this option are the simplicity and effectiveness of the humidification system. The disadvantage of this method is that the cooler will have to be rewound each time when water is added, and the design of the device is not the most remarkable.

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Expanded clay humidifier

You can use an old bucket and expanded clay to make an air humidifier with your own hands, since expanded clay is an excellent material that not only absorbs moisture, but also evaporates it. For the manufacture of expanded clay humidifier you will need:

• a bucket with a capacity of 12 liters;
• 4 trash cans (2 more and 2 less);
• aquarium pump;
• cooler (computer) with a diameter of 140 mm;
• plastic ties;
• hair dryer.

Step-by-step assembly instructions:

1. Connect the smaller waste bins together. Use a household hair dryer for this hitch. In case of its absence, use plastic fasteners. You need to connect the baskets along the rims.
2. Connect 2 large baskets in the same way.

Important! Before joining, first place the body made of small baskets inside the large baskets. You should get an aggregate in form and function resembling a thermos, consisting of a plastic bucket.

3. Cut the bottom of the upper large basket with a expanded clay knife.

Important! Pick up expanded clay so large that it cannot penetrate through the openings of the basket.

4. Place an aquarium pump at the bottom of the bucket. Route the tubes from it to the very top of the structure. Place the plastic ring with holes at the top of the future humidifier. It is from these holes that moisture will drain down the expanded clay into a bucket.
5. Install a computer cooler at the very top of the humidifier. The fan will pump air into the expanded clay walls moistened with water and through the holes in the trash baskets will drive the air out.

Important! The principle of operation of this device is based on the properties of expanded clay, so carefully select the granules, and before use, rinse the expanded clay with warm water.

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Ultrasonic Climate Device

The principle of operation of this device is as follows: a piezoelectric emitter will be lowered into a container with water on a special mechanism, which will create cold vapor. The fan in this unit will supply inward air, pushing the steam out. If you decide to make just such an air humidifier with your own hands, you will definitely not regret evaluating the result.

Important! In the manufacture of an ultrasonic humidifier, you will have to deal with water and high voltage, so we recommend using an personal protective equipment that will protect you from electric shock.

Materials and Tools

To make this device you will need:

• a plastic bucket with a lid (it is better to take it from under the paint);
• two pieces of 10-15 cm plastic plumbing pipes (diameter 50 mm);
• a piece of foam;
• disposable plastic cup;
• cooler with power supply (from an old computer);
• ultrasonic emitter (can be purchased in various online stores - called “Mist Maker”).

Do-it-yourself ultrasonic humidifier

The assembly of the ultrasonic device is as follows:

1. Cut two holes with a diameter of 50 mm in the bucket lid.
2. Using a glue gun, attach a cooler to one of the nozzles so that it blows inward.
3. Cut a hole a little smaller than the diameter of the cup in a piece of foam.
4. Insert the cup into the hole - this will be a float with a radiator.
5. Make 2 small holes in the middle of the cup. They will receive water.
6. Put the emitter on the bottom of the cup.
7. Pour water into a bucket.
8. Lower the float with the emitter into the bucket.
9. Close the lid in the container.
10. Insert the nozzles into the top of the cap.
11. Plug in the power supply.

Important! If you did everything correctly, then immediately after switching on, cold steam will begin to flow from one pipe.

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As you can see, without spending much time and energy, and most importantly, money, you can create a device that will help organize a comfortable indoor microclimate. Remember that it is necessary to maintain health, regardless of the season and mood, and with a hand-made humidifier to do this will be much easier. Thanks to the little assistant, you will gain activity, forget about a runny nose or other unpleasant sensations, and your skin and hair will stop drying out.