@mike808@sunshineparadox@Trinityscrew@yakkoTDI Wow, that was long. It mentions a lot of words that I think are far worse. And in the article he puts up, I’m amazed that people actually like the word “pulchritude.” I think it’s an incredibly clunky, ugly-sounding word for what it’s supposed to mean.
Here’s your usual warning that according to the EPA and others, ultrasonic humidifiers can be dangerous if used with non-distilled water, so if you plan to use this little thing then make sure to grab some distilled water. Usually sets me back about a buck a gallon, so at the 1.5 liters a day this claims to use that’s 39 cents a day this uses. At ~$5/filter and ~1 month per filter, you’re looking at about 16 cents a day for a filtered humidifier’s running cost. So $142 a year for this vs $60/year for a filter humidifier.
Of course, when running these numbers I realized that the tank is microscopic on this (8 oz!) so you’re gonna have to fill it about seven times per 24 hours if you want constant humidity, which would drive me nuts. I guess it really is a personal humidifier, whatever that means.
@owenversteeg@PooltoyWolf In short, impurities in the water end up becoming tiny particles in the air, which are bad for lung health, especially the non-water-soluble stuff (along the lines of smoke, talc, asbestos, etc). Details under “fine particulate matter” or “PM2.5”, ex. 1, 2.
@AySz88@owenversteeg@PooltoyWolf I never knew that. Thanks… we used to have an ultrasonic humidifier running every night for years. Wish I’d known back then!
@AySz88@Kyeh@owenversteeg I think the likelihood of serious long-term health effects are very slim, though possible if your water already contains dangerous levels of harmful contaminants.
@Kyeh@owenversteeg@PooltoyWolf Unfortunately, I think the document (PDF) is clear that the devices are suspected of those issues - indeed, it also brings up that any bacterial growth in the water gets pumped into the air - and is describing ways to avoid those potential problems. (Worth noting, it’s from 1991.)
More to the point, PM2.5 pollution in general is known to be harmful and there isn’t obvious reason why humidifier-created particles would be an exception.
I think the wording is describing how it’s technically difficult to “conclude” there is a “significant” risk for any single source, only because there are so many sources that everyone encounters (ex. cars), and damage adds up from tiny amounts per-exposure. People are working on it though - see, infamously, hot dogs causing colon cancer.
The BONECO F50 fan has the unique look of the BONECO air shower fan line
Ah, yes! I remember quite fondly when the Air Shower look (and scent, indeed!) took the runways of Paris by storm one summer in the before-times. I would recognize it anywhere, and throw shade ruthlessly at anyone who would dare co-opt it as their own.
These are great…from November to March, or if you live in a desert. Otherwise, you know that thing they an air conditioner? You ever wonder why they don’t call it an air cooler? It’s because the air is “conditioned” as well as cooled. So the air is dehumidified. As Steven Wright said “I bought a humidifier and dehumidifier and set them up in the same room, let them fight it out.”
The size of these things mean they’ll pack nicely into your go bag when trying to escape the climate disaster in your area being brought on by excessive consumption. Or just be easy to find a spot for if your disaster is a heatwave and you’re stuck inside for days on end. Cool.
@t3hd0n Fortunately, none of the three things in this deal was a uselessly miniature imitation evaporative cooler. That particular bit of flimflammery seems to have vanished off into the flea markets where believers can search them out and lovingly take them back to their hoard.
@mcc36 Today (June 19) is a Federal holiday (Juneteenth, or our Civil War Independence Day). PB likely has the same holiday schedule as the USPS. So odds are, it’s waiting for logistics to line up after the holiday.
My order came in Thursday and used the personal fan while working. Looks good, pushes air well on low. I can feel a faint breeze on my face. I pressed the power button and didn’t know there was a faster speed. Noise is more noticeable and the blue power light is brighter. When/if we all go back into the office this fan will help and not bother my coworkers
Specs
Product: Boneco Personal Humidifier, Fan, and Waterless Aroma Diffuser
Model: 80221
Condition: New
U50 Personal Humidifier
F50 Personal Fan
P50 Personal Diffuser
What’s Included?
Price Comparison
$115.97 if purchased individually on Amazon
$59.99 for the Diffuser
$29.99 for the Fan
$25.99 for the Humidifier
Warranty
Warranty Registration
1 Year Manufacturer Warranty
Estimated Delivery
Friday, Jun 17 - Tuesday, Jun 21
Just what I need to feel moist in the morning.
@yakkoTDI A fine product from Bone-Co!
@yakkoTDI Why do women hate the word moist?
@Trinityscrew @yakkoTDI we don’t. It’s a long standing joke since I was at least like 4
@sunshineparadox @Trinityscrew @yakkoTDI
@mike808 @sunshineparadox @Trinityscrew @yakkoTDI Wow, that was long. It mentions a lot of words that I think are far worse. And in the article he puts up, I’m amazed that people actually like the word “pulchritude.” I think it’s an incredibly clunky, ugly-sounding word for what it’s supposed to mean.
This is actually a really solid kit, I recommend it.
I used to be confused; now I’m just diffused…
@phendrick This deal, I refused.
@mike808 @phendrick
We’re all amused.
/giphy I feel used
@haydesigner @Kyeh @mike808 @phendrick And I’m trying to get enthused
@haydesigner @ircon96 @mike808 @phendrick Better remain recused;
you wouldn’t want to get bruised.
@haydesigner @Kyeh @mike808 @phendrick All of this rhyming has got me bemused!
@phendrick, I’m bruised & unamused!
@haydesigner @ircon96 @Kyeh @phendrick
Let no rhyme go unused!
@haydesigner @ircon96 @Kyeh @mike808 @phendrick
Constructs most tortured will be excused!
@haydesigner @ircon96 @Kyeh @mike808 @phendrick @werehatrack Beetlejuise! Beetlejuise! Beetlejuise!
@haydesigner @ircon96 @Kyeh @mike808 @werehatrack @1DisabledWarVet
Thanks, everyone; now your words have me all contused.
@1DisabledWarVet @haydesigner @ircon96 @Kyeh @phendrick @werehatrack
No wonder you’re contused from this thread, so rife with lexicographic abuse.
@1DisabledWarVet @haydesigner @ircon96 @mike808 @phendrick @werehatrack
It’s your own fault for having perused.
@1DisabledWarVet @haydesigner @ircon96 @Kyeh @phendrick @werehatrack
I will not be blamed for the words you choosed!
If anyone is at fault, it is @walterbird to be accused.
@1DisabledWarVet @haydesigner @Kyeh @mike808 @phendrick @Walterbird @werehatrack The tension is building, this thread may soon need to be defused.
@1DisabledWarVet @haydesigner @ircon96 @mike808 @phendrick @Walterbird @werehatrack Meanwhile throughout it all @Walterbird snoozed.
Better get boozed!
/buy
@gustador It worked! Your order number is: depressed-psychotic-limit
/image depressed psychotic limit
Here’s your usual warning that according to the EPA and others, ultrasonic humidifiers can be dangerous if used with non-distilled water, so if you plan to use this little thing then make sure to grab some distilled water. Usually sets me back about a buck a gallon, so at the 1.5 liters a day this claims to use that’s 39 cents a day this uses. At ~$5/filter and ~1 month per filter, you’re looking at about 16 cents a day for a filtered humidifier’s running cost. So $142 a year for this vs $60/year for a filter humidifier.
Of course, when running these numbers I realized that the tank is microscopic on this (8 oz!) so you’re gonna have to fill it about seven times per 24 hours if you want constant humidity, which would drive me nuts. I guess it really is a personal humidifier, whatever that means.
@owenversteeg After reading your information. I shot my neighbor!
@owenversteeg Great info, thanks!
@owenversteeg They might end up leaving deposits nearby, but ‘dangerous’? I’m curious.
@owenversteeg @PooltoyWolf In short, impurities in the water end up becoming tiny particles in the air, which are bad for lung health, especially the non-water-soluble stuff (along the lines of smoke, talc, asbestos, etc). Details under “fine particulate matter” or “PM2.5”, ex. 1, 2.
@AySz88 @owenversteeg @PooltoyWolf
I never knew that. Thanks… we used to have an ultrasonic humidifier running every night for years. Wish I’d known back then!
@AySz88 @Kyeh @owenversteeg I think the likelihood of serious long-term health effects are very slim, though possible if your water already contains dangerous levels of harmful contaminants.
@AySz88 @owenversteeg @PooltoyWolf
I hope you’re right!
@Kyeh @owenversteeg @PooltoyWolf Unfortunately, I think the document (PDF) is clear that the devices are suspected of those issues - indeed, it also brings up that any bacterial growth in the water gets pumped into the air - and is describing ways to avoid those potential problems. (Worth noting, it’s from 1991.)
More to the point, PM2.5 pollution in general is known to be harmful and there isn’t obvious reason why humidifier-created particles would be an exception.
I think the wording is describing how it’s technically difficult to “conclude” there is a “significant” risk for any single source, only because there are so many sources that everyone encounters (ex. cars), and damage adds up from tiny amounts per-exposure. People are working on it though - see, infamously, hot dogs causing colon cancer.
I could use this, if I was personal.
/buy
@akumax It worked! Your order number is: methodical-menacing-head
/image methodical menacing head
Ah, yes! I remember quite fondly when the Air Shower look (and scent, indeed!) took the runways of Paris by storm one summer in the before-times. I would recognize it anywhere, and throw shade ruthlessly at anyone who would dare co-opt it as their own.
Cartilagecorp, I’m looking at you.
@djslack The ripoff version from Calcimatrix eas even worse.
They went from HomeDics to BoneCo, I’m sensing a theme. I shudder to think what could be coming next.
@ircon96 Probably something moist.
@ircon96 Damplified…
It’s mid-June in Georgia. Really don’t need this.
@Springbank oh, no! What month could it be in Texas? Certainly feels like August. All the more reason for fans, but yeah, not so much the humidifier….
/buy
capitalism huzzah!
@steelopus It worked! Your order number is: mystical-artificial-mouse
/image mystical artificial mouse
These are great…from November to March, or if you live in a desert. Otherwise, you know that thing they an air conditioner? You ever wonder why they don’t call it an air cooler? It’s because the air is “conditioned” as well as cooled. So the air is dehumidified. As Steven Wright said “I bought a humidifier and dehumidifier and set them up in the same room, let them fight it out.”
The size of these things mean they’ll pack nicely into your go bag when trying to escape the climate disaster in your area being brought on by excessive consumption. Or just be easy to find a spot for if your disaster is a heatwave and you’re stuck inside for days on end. Cool.
a note about “personal air conditioners”
@t3hd0n Fortunately, none of the three things in this deal was a uselessly miniature imitation evaporative cooler. That particular bit of flimflammery seems to have vanished off into the flea markets where believers can search them out and lovingly take them back to their hoard.
What is happening in KS, it seems to be where deliveries go to die? Two orders stuck there for days.
@mcc36 Today (June 19) is a Federal holiday (Juneteenth, or our Civil War Independence Day). PB likely has the same holiday schedule as the USPS. So odds are, it’s waiting for logistics to line up after the holiday.
@mike808 Thanks, I see I am not the only one. This order arrived today, other order now in IN, definitely on the slow boat!
FedExGround has a big depot in the KC area which has been notorious (in my experience) for neglecting to unload incoming trailers.
My order came in Thursday and used the personal fan while working. Looks good, pushes air well on low. I can feel a faint breeze on my face. I pressed the power button and didn’t know there was a faster speed. Noise is more noticeable and the blue power light is brighter. When/if we all go back into the office this fan will help and not bother my coworkers