Because of carbonate buildup,
most humidifiers drain every 20-45 minutes.
HumidiClean's ionic beds attract these carbonates from water,
so the primary reason to drain the tank is to eliminate
sodium. Since this is typically only necessary
approximately once every 24 hours, the unit wastes much less
hot water, thereby saving energy dollars.
These microscopic photos show
how the ionic bed fibers (magnified 52.5x) collect solids
throughout their service life. A new ionic bed weights
approximately 1/3 pound. When it reaches its capacity,
an ionic bed may weigh more than 2 1/2 pounds. A light
on the control panel indicates when to replace HumidiClean's
five beds.