OK OK, I give up already.
You wrote:
> I didn't say that someone in VA shouldn't need a humidifier just
because they
> are living in a climate that has higher absolute humidity - I
said they would
> be less likely to need one. And if they were living in a
well-built home, it
> would be quite airtight, and they would be likely to need
dehumidification, not
> humidification.
>
Too true; indeed you are correct. I am admonished and villified.
I bow before you.
> Humidifiers, especially central humidifiers mounted on forced
air H/C systems,
> are often sources of microbial contamination. So I try to
discourage the use
> of humidifers. In new construction, there are a number of
reasons to build an
> airtight home - energy savings, comfort, envelope durabilty - so
no new home
> should need a humidifier.
Right again, Marc. They (humidifiers) are potential dangers and
should not be left unattended to. Don't forget to mention that
adequat ventilation, heat excahngers, and other air quality
safeguards such as CO2 monitors must be considered in the tight
home.
Loren
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