Timeline for Auto Refill Pot with Water as Liquid Evaporates
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Dec 3, 2019 at 2:24 | comment | added | Jimmy Fix-it | There are a lot of assumptions here, although I agree with the answer in spirit. The concern about minerals concentrating is valid, even if the pot is continuously filled. I don't really see too much danger to life and limb here, considering it's an open system as opposed to a closed boiler and assuming the pot has a (non-electronic) thermal cut-off (although I would never recommend running it unattended). My Granny used to leave a pot on the boil for hours... | |
Dec 2, 2019 at 20:16 | comment | added | Nate S. | Good answer @Harper-ReinstateMonica and I agree, but one small correction: the Instant Pot (at least the one I have) actually does have protection for thermal runaway. If you let it boil dry, the Instant Pot will show "burn" on the display and shut off the heating element. Though I still wouldn't recommend using it as a humidifier for all the other reasons you mention. | |
Dec 2, 2019 at 20:10 | comment | added | Harper - Reinstate Monica | Here loads in the $30s. | |
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Dec 2, 2019 at 16:47 | comment | added | Harper - Reinstate Monica | Well, that's why you can't find them. This fixation I mentioned is causing you to fail to see them in product listings, as it caused you to miss much of what I said, including that there are plenty of non-misting units out there. One point I failed to mention: you will quickly wear out this Instant Pot doing this, even if you stop boiling it dry. So you shouldn't be comparing the cost of a proper humidifier to $30, but to the cost of another Instant Pot. Or two! | |
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Dec 2, 2019 at 16:18 | comment | added | Alan Cook | Thanks! There's some very good info in this answer but most of the dangers you mentioned are based on incorrect assumptions as the device is being used on a kitchen countertop in a safe and secure environment. No extension cord needed. Also, if you could find me a heat (evaporative) humidifier for under $30 (or even $50 or $70) please let me know. To my knowledge such a device does not exist. You mentioned the possibility of buying a mist humidifier but this is precisely what I'm trying to avoid.. Thanks! | |
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Dec 2, 2019 at 16:02 | history | answered | Harper - Reinstate Monica | CC BY-SA 4.0 |