Specification Comparison – Popular Models

Brand/Item Case Material Distribution through Construction Ease of Service Capacity at 140 degrees Drain Rate Other
Adams or Humidaire Humidifier Model 182 Fiberglass 8 points with level critical for design Must disassemble, difficult top and bottom 18.2 GPD ? Media pad is unframed and flakes, non uniform coating difficult to replace

(top to bottom) also unit does not give 100% block off for air conditioning.

Aprilaire 224 Phonolic 1 for 9 holes Must disassemble and remove water supply 16.8 GPD 4.5 GPH
Aprilaire 400 Fiberglass 1 feeder compartment Easy remove front cover Est. 13.0 ?
Aprilaire 440 Fiberglass front sheet metal back 1 feeder compartment with 9 holes Easy remove front cover 16.8 GPD 6.8 GPH
Aprilaire 550 Fiberglass 1 feeder compartment Easy remove front cover 12 GPD 2.5 GPH
Aprilaire 560 Fiberglass 1 feeder compartment Easy remove front cover 16.8 GPD 5.3 GPH
Aprilaire 600 Fiberglass 1 feeder compartment Easy remove front cover 16.8 GPD 5.3 GPH
Aprilaire 700 Fiberglass 1 feeder compartment Easy remove front cover 18 GPD 9.1 GPH
Aprilaire 760 Fiberglass 1 feeder compartment Easy remove front cover 18 GPD 9.1 GPH
Autoflo 250 Plastic 1 for 6 holes Remove front cover/ remove water supply 12 GPD 9.1 GPH
General 1040 Fiberglass 1 for 8 holes Remove name plate/ remove water supply, tools needed 17 GPD 2.2 GPH
LAU VA3800 ABS plastic 3 feeder compartments with 10 points Easy remove front cover 17 GPD 3.2 GPH
Skuttle Flo Thru Models Stainless steel ? Remove front cover 17 GPD ? Pad difficult to replace and splash back may be experienced

February 24th, 2010

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