Modern medicine provides a thousand proofs of the harm of dry and the benefits of moist air to the body. It is especially important to maintain the necessary humidity level in the children's room. Kids have increased heat transfer, and they regulate it not through the skin, but through the lungs. As a result of exposure to dry air, the mucous membrane of the nose dries quickly, crusts appear that disrupt breathing and are a favorable environment for the development of bacteria. A household air humidifier will help reduce the likelihood of allergic reactions, the appearance of rhinitis, and avoid dry skin .
Humidifiers are steam and ultrasonic. The latter, including the Supra HDS-205, are more advanced and have a number of additional functions, including ionization of the air. A detailed review of this humidifier model is presented in our article.
About Supra
The history of the company began in 1974, with the creation of the Supra brand in Japan. Under this brand, car radios began to be produced, and then televisions and household appliances. Despite the high quality of goods, the brand has not received wide distribution in the world.
In 1991, the Supra trademark as a manufacturer of household appliances and electronics appeared on the Russian market. The domestic buyer liked the manufactured goods. They combined both high Japanese quality and affordable price.
Today, the brand is only formally Japanese. In fact, goods of this brand are produced exclusively in China, and are sold in Russia and other CIS countries. In total, the assortment of the company contains over 10 thousand types of product models.
Overview and description of the model of the humidifier HDS-205 from Supra
Among the entire range of Supra humidifiers, one of the most popular is the HDS-205. This is a multifunctional device equipped with:
- hygrometer for measuring the humidity level in the room;
- filter for water purification;
- a timer;
- an ionizer;
- a large tank of 5 liters.
The humidifier is supplied with an operating manual, a list of service centers and a brush for cleaning the device. The case is made of high quality plastic. In the lower part of the case there is an electronic display with buttons, and on top is a regulator of the direction of the jet of steam. Due to the low power, the device is absolutely silent in operation, but at the same time it quickly performs all the necessary functions.
The humidifier is presented in a wide range of colors:
- white / blue - classic model HDS-205;
- gray - Supra HDS-205 gray;
- orange - HDS-205 orange.
Regardless of color, all devices have the same technical and functional characteristics.
Principle of operation
The HDS-205 is one of the most popular and advanced ultrasonic humidifiers today. They are characterized by compact dimensions, low power and high performance, which is their main advantages.
The principle of operation of the Supra HDS-205 humidifier is based on the conversion of electrical vibrations into mechanical ones. Silent ultrasonic waves, which are emitted into the water tank by a special high-frequency speaker, increase the pressure of water vapor over the liquid, which leads to its rapid and silent evaporation without heating. The air flow created by the fan delivers water-dispersed particles to the room, where they turn into a vaporous state. Thus, air humidification does not occur due to heating and evaporation of water, but due to ultrasonic vibrations.
Humidity level
The air constantly contains a certain percentage of water vapor. Its level is determined in relation to the maximum possible percentage of water vapor content. The most comfortable person feels in the summer, when the humidity level is 60-75%. In winter, this figure is significantly reduced. The reason for this is the use of heating and operating household appliances such as a TV, computer, etc.
The humidifier allows you to maintain the required level of humidity in the room all year round. In turn, this favorably affects the health status of all family members.
Humidifier Specifications and Functions
The main technical characteristics of the device:
- type - ultrasonic humidifier;
- power is 30 watts;
- maximum water consumption - 300 ml / hour;
- the volume of the water tank is 5.2 l;
- type of control - electronic.
The Supra HDS-205 is equipped with the following features:
- The TIMER function allows you to set the desired runtime. It is important to consider that the productivity of the device is 300 ml / hour, and the tank volume is 5.2 liters.
- Hygrometer function - using the HUMIDISTAT button, you can program the desired humidity level in the room (from 40 to 95%), which will be maintained in the room.
- The function of the ANION air ionizer is negative ions, which begin to be generated when you press the appropriate button, help cleanse the air of harmful impurities, dust and allergens, and neutralize the harmful effects of TVs and computers on humans.
- Adjusts the level of steam evolution from low to high (MIST button).
- Preset Function PRESET. This means that when the device is in standby mode, that is, when it is only connected to the mains, by pressing this button you can set the time when the humidifier starts to work.
- Function of automatic shutdown of the device in the absence of water.
Thanks to a high-quality ceramic filter , disinfection occurs, softening of tap water and neutralization of unpleasant odors.
Supra HDS-205: instruction manual
A detailed instruction manual will help to understand the operation of the device. According to the manual, prepare the Supra HDS-205 humidifier for operation as follows:
- Remove the water tank from the base of the appliance.
- Turn the tank over and unscrew the water filter with valve.
- Fill the tank with cold water at a temperature not exceeding 40 degrees. It is recommended to add distilled or purified water. Otherwise, due to the high hardness of the water, white limescale may appear on furniture and other objects in the room, as well as on the inside of the tank.
- Screw on the filter and place the reservoir on the base of the humidifier.
- Install the steam atomizer in the steam outlet.
- Connect the device to the network. After a second, the display should light up, which will indicate that the humidifier is ready for operation.
- Press the on / off button on the display, after which after 15 seconds the first steam will appear. After turning off the device, the display should turn off.
Supra HDS-205: positive reviews
Positive feedback on the operation of the humidifier is left by 90% of buyers. They note that the device Supra HDS-205 (orange and other colors):
- works silently;
- moisturizes and ionizes the air well;
- unpretentious in maintenance;
- has a capacious tank for water;
- has a large set of useful features;
- Equipped with auto shut off function when there is no water.
The humidifier of the presented model is simply indispensable for the family where children grow. It helps reduce the likelihood of allergic reactions, improves immunity, improves well-being, and prevents the mucous membranes of the nose and eyes from drying out.
What did customers not like about the Supra humidifier?
Almost all users noted that white plaque began to appear on furniture and mirrors in the house, which, however, can be easily removed with a rag. However, for some people this causes aesthetic discomfort.
Other buyers say the Supra HDS-205 also has a number of other disadvantages. For example, the presence of a short cord, the absence of backlight, or the fact that the design is not very convenient to wash. Reviews also note that if you install a humidifier in a certain place and systematically turn it on for three days, then the furniture and books placed around it begin to damp.
Maintenance and cleaning of the humidifier
To extend the life of the device, it is necessary to ensure the proper care of it:
- Clean the inverter, humidifier founder and water tank daily.
- Remove stubborn deposits from the surface with a cleaning agent, which must be left for 5 minutes, and then removed with a brush.
- To avoid the formation of a large amount of plaque, it is recommended to use distilled or purified water.
- Before installing the tank on the base, thoroughly wipe all parts with a dry cloth.
- Do not leave the device filled with water for a long time without work, so that the liquid does not stagnate.