The Winters in New England are both cold and dry so I opted for a warm steam humidifier that supplies both moisture and a little heat. My plants seem to love it and it is easier to maintain than the ultrasonic models.
This one is made by Optimus and it uses a unique wicking system that captures the mineral impurities in the source water as it creates steam. No need for RO or distilled water.
It also has an accurate and reliable humidistat so you can set it to the level you want and let it work. For my setup that eliminates the need for an Inkbird or other controller.
I fill the reservoir once in the morning and once in the evening. It is more than adequate for my 10 x 13 foot grow room.
FWIW, I burned through three of the cold steam models before settling on Optimus. Picked this one up cheap on Ebay.
Happy Holidays,
-Grouchy
