Water Level (from 2/28/96)

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>Bob Mair
>In a message dated 96-03-06 15:54:59 EST, you write:
>1)  More effective pads over a longer period of time.  The water at the
>level just after the warning light comes on would have to be pulled by
capillary
>action only 4 1/2 inches as compared to the 7 1/4 inches it has to travel
now.  This
>would make it easier to keep the pads wet and easier to wick water to the
top of
>the heater bar.

Bob

My question regarding the water level:  Is the upright humidifying unit
really more effective when the water level is high?  That would determine for
me whether or not I wanted the probes short or long.  I don't think people
mind filling the unit more often and I think the emphasis should be on the
best function.  A simple study of the two levels might be in order to
determine which water level releases the most water.  I would guess the
higher level provides faster evaporation as you have suggested, but I
couldn't say without testing because the longer wick on the lower water level
may provide more evaporative surface.(?)
>
>     3)  Makes it the same as the grand.  This reduces the opportunity for
>confusion as to which tank gets 2 watering cans of water and which gets 1.
>
>
Regarding consistancy between the upright and the grand unit, i.e. one or two
watering cans of water when the light goes on, if each unit comes with a the
correct number for refilling, on the watering can, there really isn't a
confusion issue.  Everybody should read the instruction label on the provided
can.  This label would give the correct instructions for this unit.

Hope this is helpful,
David Sanderson
Pianobiz@aol.com