Is it safe to keep a humidifier near a computer?

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Is it safe to keep a humidifier near a computer?

Is it safe to keep a humidifier near a computer?

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TrueMM2
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10-14-2023, 02:59 PM

#1

Hi all
I recently purchased a humidifier because our home usually has only 20-25% humidity, and it’s winter with heaters running inside. My PC stand is also in the living room but about 6-7 meters away. Overnight it gradually increased to around 45% humidity, which I’m somewhat satisfied with. However, I noticed some small water lines at the bottom of the windows in the same room. Could this be just condensation from the cold glass? The outside temperature is -2°C.

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TrueMM2

10-14-2023, 02:59 PM #1

Hi all
I recently purchased a humidifier because our home usually has only 20-25% humidity, and it’s winter with heaters running inside. My PC stand is also in the living room but about 6-7 meters away. Overnight it gradually increased to around 45% humidity, which I’m somewhat satisfied with. However, I noticed some small water lines at the bottom of the windows in the same room. Could this be just condensation from the cold glass? The outside temperature is -2°C.

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Decade93
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10-15-2023, 09:04 AM

#2

As long as it isn't directly blowing on it, 45% remains a low humidity level.

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Decade93

10-15-2023, 09:04 AM #2

As long as it isn't directly blowing on it, 45% remains a low humidity level.

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Circley_
Junior Member

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10-18-2023, 02:47 AM

#3

It's not as if your computer comes with an air conditioner. It would need to be noticeably cooler than other items in your home to cause water spots like on a window. As noted, 46% is still quite low. Data centers maintain temperatures around 50%, while the maximum stays at about 80%. In certain conditions, a slightly higher humidity level can actually be beneficial, reducing the risk of static electricity when handling the device inside.

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Circley_

10-18-2023, 02:47 AM #3

It's not as if your computer comes with an air conditioner. It would need to be noticeably cooler than other items in your home to cause water spots like on a window. As noted, 46% is still quite low. Data centers maintain temperatures around 50%, while the maximum stays at about 80%. In certain conditions, a slightly higher humidity level can actually be beneficial, reducing the risk of static electricity when handling the device inside.

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KerimPlays
Junior Member

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11-01-2023, 03:59 AM

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That was my aim to achieve around 40-50%.
I'm using a Duux beam ultrasonic humidifier and when the sun came in through the window today, there was a cloudy mist inside the living room. It was still only 45%, not too high.
It seems the water circulation created a tint or gray cloud in the room. I wanted to ask how this happens since sunlight makes the air contain moisture—it looked so gray it almost resembled smoke, and I didn’t notice it yesterday night.
Thanks to both for the advice.

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KerimPlays

11-01-2023, 03:59 AM #4

That was my aim to achieve around 40-50%.
I'm using a Duux beam ultrasonic humidifier and when the sun came in through the window today, there was a cloudy mist inside the living room. It was still only 45%, not too high.
It seems the water circulation created a tint or gray cloud in the room. I wanted to ask how this happens since sunlight makes the air contain moisture—it looked so gray it almost resembled smoke, and I didn’t notice it yesterday night.
Thanks to both for the advice.