Rolf, 48%

[Robert Edwardsen]

Hi Paul,

Does the 3M Filrete air filter need a special setup or does it just replace
your regular air filter?

Rob Edwardsen

----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Kupelian" <kupelian@Oswego.EDU>
To: <caut@ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2001 5:25 PM
Subject: Re: Rolf, 48%


> Hi all,
> In recent years, I have had new heat mirror windows installed as
> well as having the roof opened up with a ridge vent at the top., and
> ventilation all along the soffits.  I have a ranch style home with a hip
> roof so the soffit area is quite wide.  There are two ventilating roof
> fans in the attic that automatically go on when the temperature reaches 85
> degrees or the humidity 60%.   I also have a humidifier that is installed
> directly on the furnace and central air for the summer.
>
> The results have been a constant 45%RH through the winter and no more than
> 60% RH in the summer.  I also use a high quality 3M Filtrete air filter
> which I religeously change every three months (we hardly ever have to
> dust).
>
> My Steinway "O" hardly goes out of tune and the pins and board are as
> tight as ever.
>
> The other giveaway when the inside RH is insufficient is when you walk
> around on pile carpets and you suddenly touch something that releases the
> static electricity caused by this and you see and feel that blue spark.
> This is especially painful when you go to kiss your spouse or SO.
>
> Just another unsolicited testimonial from someone who lives in the lake
> effect area of central New York.
>
> Paul
> Paul Kupelian
>
>