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 Extended Life? Pure marketspeak March 13, 2010
Goober
I'd like to know how long a non-extended-life pad will last. These are made with one perforated cylinder of foil (with opposing sides very poorly connected - if they are connected at all), surrounded on each side by a cylinder of perforated *paper*. I think it's just the paper that's holding the cylinder together. It will last a month if you are lucky. Don't plan on soaking it in vinegar, as it will just fall apart. I think they call this "planned obsolescence". This is obviously where they make their money, similar to ink-jet printers and their costly ink cartridges.
 Fantastic Filter February 23, 2010
W. Easley (Colorado Rocky Mountains)
I purchased this filter for my Vicks V3100 home humidifier. I regularly performed operational maintenance on my humidifier, including washing the filter. Despite the maintenance the filter slowly became discolored from the natural pollutants and minerals contained in my water. The Protec Extended Life Humidifier Filter helped solve my problem.
It is inexpensive and effective only if I carefully care for the filter. To avoid frequently replacing the filter, I use a procedure that can extend the life of the filter. When the filter forms a crust, I soak it for awhile in vinegar water (usually 1 part vinegar to 4 parts water). After soaking I carefully rinse the filter several times in fresh water. Then I treat the water with Kaz KWT-8 Humidifier and Vaporizer Water Treatment.
So, after several months, I no longer have a problem with the filter or my humidifier.
I recommend this filter
Poor Wicking and Mold February 15, 2010
Mark K. (Washington, DC)
I bought two three packs at the beginning of December for two humidifiers we use throughout the winter months. Within a week; the humidifiers output had decreased and mold began forming at the top of the wicks; we replaced them thinking it may have been due to our not cleaning the humidifier very well; so we cleaned the humidifier, use distilled water and again within a weeks, very dank smell and black mold appearing in the wicks. They just do not seem to wick very well and we are now on our last set of wicks - No wonder they sell them in three packs; that's how many you will need! Three in three months is too many; last year we purchased filters from Target (wish I could remember the brand) and they lasted all season with no problems. I do not recommend these filters.
 Kaz WF2 Filter January 31, 2010
W. R. Lockhart
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I seem to remember the original instructions were to clean the filter regularly. I don't have a problem with mold or slime buildup, but see they have a product for that.
I have very hard water and so quickly get a buildup of minerals left over as the water evaporates. To remove that, I simply pour some vinegar onto the filter from the top, while it's still in the machine. As the crust starts to soften (the vinegar dissolves the crust) I pour the liquid in the bottom of the machine into the sink, lay the filter down (it will now flatten without breaking) pour some more vinegar on it (probably 2 cups, total) and let it soak until it stops bubbling. Rinse good with water and it's ready to go again. I've used the same filter for several years. It is now finally disintegrating so I'm buying a new one.
This machine is for the bedroom. I also have a much larger one, different make, same type filter, large-room size, and use the same procedure for it.
Happy to found them here! January 31, 2010
S. A. Gaertner (apex)
I was so happy about being able to find this item at amazon and plus, I could get 3 boxes and free shipping. Could not find them anywhere else!
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