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Whimsey · 10-13-2010, 12:33 PM

Sorry for the confusion. I guess hydronic was the wrong word. I have a propane boiler that via a heat exchanger becomes forced hot air.

The reason I want to do it is principally because my Bosendorfer piano, which was a major investment, needs to be kept at relatively constant humidity of say 40%. Also most of my home interior is wood that benefits from less fluctuations of humidity. I've used a floor machine for the past few years but the area is too big for them to work effective although I have the largest on the market. Filling it is a pain, too, but that 's not the reason for changing. I understand that over-humidifying will cause mold and condensation in the attic.

My research has been that a steam whole house humidifier is better from a lot of perspectives than an evaporative type humidifier, and can run as needed whether or not the heat is running through the exchanger, keeping a relatively constant humidity. I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with them or had used a particular brand/installer.

10-13-2010, 12:33 PM	#6
Whimsey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rum Point/West Alton Posts: 196 Thanks: 261 Thanked 37 Times in 24 Posts	Not Hydronic System Sorry for the confusion. I guess hydronic was the wrong word. I have a propane boiler that via a heat exchanger becomes forced hot air. The reason I want to do it is principally because my Bosendorfer piano, which was a major investment, needs to be kept at relatively constant humidity of say 40%. Also most of my home interior is wood that benefits from less fluctuations of humidity. I've used a floor machine for the past few years but the area is too big for them to work effective although I have the largest on the market. Filling it is a pain, too, but that 's not the reason for changing. I understand that over-humidifying will cause mold and condensation in the attic. My research has been that a steam whole house humidifier is better from a lot of perspectives than an evaporative type humidifier, and can run as needed whether or not the heat is running through the exchanger, keeping a relatively constant humidity. I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with them or had used a particular brand/installer.