No Filter: So Is It Safe? So are these, without filters, safe?
395228
Yes, they are safe without filters, filters are not needed for that reason in ultrasonic humidifiers. Why you should be using filtered or distilled water anyway is because of the DEPOSITS that collect on the ultrasonic disk at the bottom (heart?) of the unit. When too much mineral deposit forms on the disk, it will stop working. That's also why you sometimes get a little brush with this type of humidifiers, but those are not very effective I've found: I have lost two units to this before I figured out the problem with the deposits. Now I use either boiled and cooled water, or filtered water. Knock on wood, that has kept it running for many winters!
84569
of course filters need to be replaced. try reading the description of item before asking such rediculous questions.
523809
None - you order the filters separately. There are several/many different filters depending on what your application is. Simply sawdust? Chemical fumes? Buy the filters that fit your use.
641715
I can't be certain about chemicals, what I do know is that they are NOT bleached and the filters don't smell at all. I like them. Maybe you could write to Hario to find out.
1822522
It seems to be OK without using any kind of filter. If 'hard' water is a problem in your area and you do not want white dust deposited in the room, buy the demineralization 'filter'.
2130725
Yes. You do need to clean the filters. However, I did not read that until the third filter. When I tried to clean it saw what was going into my body and stuck on my fingers with a horrible smell, I decided right then to finish up with this cycle and move onto a smoke free life. Today has been three months and ten days.
1879733
Hello, Sorry but I do not recall ever buying these. Our POS shark died before we could buy filters. Sorry I could not help.
1639603
Mine were absolutely clean and never used. I'm assuming there might be different vendors for the same product.
294752
The filters will last for many years. Scrub them clean with the scrubby side of a sponge on a regular basis is all you need to do. I would NOT suggest using chemical cleaners on the filters.
2259814
I am not selling anything. I purchased 2-3 6-packs of the white tabbed filters and am happy with the purchase. These are nice filters. I have purchased some thin, cheap ones in the past which were of poor quality and without any tabs.
872058
No, no filter is required. However, mine came broken... I do not recommend.
1122343
I have not bought any filters. I'm using another brand of hot cocoa and it's working fine.
1699569
Yes, I installed mine without a filter. Been running great for 10 years. Besides, I didn't think I needed a filter for boiling water.
605823
In my opinion and what I have done thus far is use the filter. Notice I said filter and not filters. I have used one filter since I have owned the machine. I never change the filter and I doubt I would ever have to since it filters the freshly distilled water. Taste has not been affected and the only reason I can see for the filters is to ensure no particulates from the machinery would ever enter the water. That said, it should be impossible during the life of the machine for any particulates to break loose. These are copper pipes used for the distillation so the filters are either a money maker or just a fail safe is all.
76777
There is no filter. Typically you would be using bottled water and no filter would be needed.
448580
good to know - I wasn't sure if I had to use that filter or not. They are expensive. - cathy
1604559
There are no filters, its a light bulb and I have had no problem ordering them on eBay