Autumn is approaching, it is cold outside, a dank wind is blowing, rain spoils the mood. And soon the winter will come with its frosts and snowfalls. That is why at home you want warmth and comfort. When you turn on the heating, there is no limit to joy. But, unfortunately, batteries are not only blissful heat, but also dry air, which is by no means good for human health.
What is a humidifier for?
The body of an adult is 75-80% composed of water. And the low humidity in the room does not allow it to function normally with dry air. It is the problem of lack of humidity that is solved by "Supra" - an air humidifier. Indeed, during the heating season, air humidity drops to 25% or lower (for comparison, the same humidity level in the Sahara desert).
Children are especially sensitive to low humidity. They have a sore throat, dry mucous membranes, the appearance of cracks in the mouth in infants. In a dry room, more dust and other allergens accumulate, immunity decreases.
In adults who are in rooms with low humidity, their health worsens, their skin dries, and in especially advanced cases, even microcracks appear. In the morning, the nose does not breathe, dry mouth, and in the eyes as if sand was poured.
Humidifier principle
To date, three types of humidifiers are known:
- Traditional.
- Steam.
- Ultrasonic.
With the traditional, everything is simple: the water is absorbed by the filter, then it evaporates naturally and with the help of the fan the humidified air is discharged into the room. The humidity level depends on the temperature in the room.
A steam humidifier, under the action of a heating element, evaporates water in the tank, steam is mixed with air from the room and taken out. It can bring humidity up to 100%, unlike devices with a different type of humidification. Ideal for greenhouses and museums where a high level of humidity is required.
An ultrasonic humidifier is the most common type. It works as follows: a special plate (can be made of different materials) mechanically breaks the water into tiny droplets, forming a mist that mixes with the air from the room and is led out by a fan.
Humidification is slower than steam, but much safer. After all, the steam remains cold, and they can not be burned. But it is better to use filtered or distilled water, otherwise a white coating of salt will be deposited on the furniture.
By the principle of ultrasonic humidification, the Supra (air humidifier) works regardless of the model.
Description of Supra Humidifiers
Supra is a company that is registered in Japan and produces various equipment, including humidifiers. "Supra" is an air humidifier, an inexpensive, but reliable device. It is not for nothing that the company received the title “Brand Number One in Russia”.
In total, 12 models of humidifiers are produced under the Supra brand:
- HDS-102 (in black and white).
- HDS-104 (in blue and gray).
- HDS-108.
- HDS-109.
- HDS-110 (ideal for a child’s room).
- HDS-110.
- HDS-111.
- HDS-114 (gray and blue).
- HDS-115.
- HDS-204 (in blue, green and purple).
- HDS-205 (in gray and orange).
- HDS-510AR (fragrance with humidification function).
You can always choose from this model range the device that is right for you.
Models differ not only in appearance, but also in characteristics, which, first of all, should be paid attention to when choosing.
How to choose a model for yourself
When comparing the characteristics when selecting a model, pay attention to the following.
Type of control
It happens mechanical and electronic. The mechanical one is simpler: I turned the knob - the device works, and there’s nothing much to break. With this control, a Supra 111 air humidifier is produced.
But in electronic there is the possibility of setting the level of humidity that you want to receive. A prominent representative of the electronically controlled device is the Supra 205 air humidifier.
Water tank volume
The larger it is, the longer your device will work without topping up. The maximum tank volume among Supra humidifiers in the HDS-115 is 5.6 liters, the minimum is 2 liters in the HDS-102.
Performance
Shows how many milliliters of water per hour goes into the air. It doesn’t matter which model you like at Supra. The humidifier has a capacity of 250-300 ml / h.
Power consumption
This characteristic shows how much W / h the device consumes during operation. The smaller it is, the less you will pay for consumed electricity. On average, Supra appliances consume 20-30 W / h.
When choosing a humidifier for a child’s room, pay attention to the Supra HDS-110. Any child, both a boy and a girl, will like her original apple and monkey design.
Additional functions
Whether it is a filter, a shutdown timer, backlight, ozonation, aromatization or an ionization function, the options are useful, but not everyone needs them. It is up to you to decide whether they are necessary or not.
Design
But this characteristic is already determined only for you, based on your taste and preferences. The main thing is that the eye rejoices. And the adjustment of the power of the steam jet, turning off the device in the absence of water is in all devices.
How to use a humidifier
When you have decided on the model and brought the device home, you just have to turn on the “Supra” air humidifier. The instructions that come with the kit will tell you in detail how to do this. But the common actions remain the same:
- Collect water in the tank and install the tank on the device (remember that the water must be from under the filter or distilled).
- Connect the device to the network and make the necessary settings for the steam power, and for devices with electronic control also the desired humidity level.
- Turn the splitter (the nozzle from which the steam exits) in the desired direction.
- Enjoy the effect of healthy air with a normal level of humidity, which will not take long.
Reviews
If you take the choice of the device seriously, take into account all the positive aspects, then all the same, in terms of price and quality, you will choose a Supra air humidifier. There are very different reviews, but they all agree on one thing: this is a “workhorse” that fully fulfills the money spent on it and fulfills its purpose - it moistens the air, making it useful for the health of your and your family.