Technical characteristics
| Performance |
45 Watt |
| room size in m ² |
23 m² |
| noise |
silent |
| power levels |
continuously |
| filter system |
with water |
| tank |
3.4 litres |
| dimensions |
25 x 25 x 36 cm |
| Weight |
2.2 kg |
| Automatic |
available |
| feature |
there only cold steam is produced, so there is no risk of burns |
Advantages
- timeless and plain drop design
- needs a filter not necessarily
- relative cheap
- Sufficient mist output
- auto power off
- night light function
- very quietly, silently at the lowest level
disadvantages
- audible operating noise at medium and high level
- moistened bedding, wallpaper etc at highest level
discreet and elegant humidifier
help with snoring partners, colds, asthma and allergies: humidifier. Burning heating air, skin, mucous membranes and hair dry out also in healthy people and breathing is more difficult than usual. Our body prefers a humidity of 40% and 60% at an ambient temperature of 18 to 20 degrees. There are the common ultrasonic humidifier in many designs and sizes. I have tested the humidifier in Teardrop by crane, over a period of five days and nights, comprehensive for you.
Packaging and delivery
arrived after three days delivery time of the humidifier "Drop" by the crane manufacturer to me. The carton of re-packaging is neutral. The product carton therein is provided with illustrations of the humidifier, on one side, you can also see that it is available the device not only in blue and white, but also unicoloured in white, pink, greenish yellow. Inside the humidifier is safe with cardboard wedges in the middle of carton packed protected and wrapped in cling film.
Are in the package:
A ultrasonic LuftbefeuchterEin charger AdapterEine user manual in German
warranty:
crane on the ultrasonic humidifier "Drop" a warranty of two years from date of purchase.
Price:
With currently less than 60 euros (in November 2016), the humidifier is a very cheap device, since ultrasonic humidifier can cost up to 300 euro.
the humidifier "Drop" has, according to the manufacturer, following specifications:
- 3.4 litre capacity for at least 24 hours operating
- 8.7 litres evaporator performance in 24 hours
8 litre water consumption at 24 hours operation
- automatic shut-off when the tank is empty
- range is sufficient for rooms up to 23 m ²
- 360 degree rotating nozzle
- Nominal voltage 230 v
- 50 Hz
- 38 w
- noise level: 35 (dB) A
- 34 cm high and has a circumference of 69 cm
consists of the humidifier :
- The base unit on the front of the disconnector switch and the LED display for attached are, including the cable outlet and the technique is
- the water tank with fog outlet channel and handle
- a reservoir with water level sensor, valve opener, atomizer, spray Chamber, fan
- the water tank lid with the mist-dispensing slots
dry air indoors is to enrich
The humidifier features
the crane humidifier up to a size of 23 m² with moisture. This is to relieve breathing problems by means of cold vaporisierter air as well as to protect skin and hair from drying out. The device has an automatic switch-off when the water level reaches a critical region. Inside, a LED lights up only red, green then during and just before it turns red again. If used the "drop" in the bedroom, he can simultaneously act as a small night light.
Optics and processing of "drop"
the humidifier looks with his simple drop-shaped, very modern and fits discreetly into any space. The processing is clean and extremely stable.
Cleaning the humidifier
since they may use only cold clean water without any additives in the device, you'd think that it needs to be cleaned as often as not. Unfortunately it isn't, because you can feel bacteria in a moist environment and enter the air we breathe. At least the water should be changed every day, if you have the humidifier into operation. Once a week, the manufacturer recommends that the unit be cleaned with water, which is offset with a teaspoon of chlorine (bleach). Here take the appliance from the power, remove the tank and fill it up to the maximum loading filling mark. The whole to soak for 20 minutes and shake vigorously at the start, after 10 minutes, and at the end. After the chlorine water is filled out, rinse a couple of times with fresh, clear water, until the chlorine odor is gone. The rest of the unit may be wiped with a minimal damp cloth only. Crane recommends to use prefer distilled water with very hard water, for operating and cleaning.
The practice test
an inner LED after the device is switched on, lights up briefly red, before it displays with green light that the quantity of water is sufficient. Almost instantly cold mist come out of the opening in the top of the drop. Exactly, because they can be rotated, you can set which direction the steam to escape. It emerges only fog also at highest level, where it is wanted. On many other devices, fog will also elsewhere like from at full strength. The light that runs continuously during operation, can be a great night light. It bothered us something, therefore we have to put something before that. The function of the humidifier was not restricted however, since the opening of the fog comes out, top is attached to the device. Before the test the humidity due to the heating air amounted to 35% at constant 18 degrees room temperature. 18 degrees and about 50% relative humidity are recommended in the rule. So a humidifier can be with us at home a worthwhile purchase for the heating season. The test overnight at full power: The operating noise correspond to a whisper that is perceptible, but tolerable. In the morning, everything was damp and the skin cold and clammy. Although no puddle, but a moist film, as on all other furniture was also the unit. On the window panes, everything was wet. The highest level in a room which is approximately 15 square metres, is therefore not recommended. After nearly 12 hours, the water tank was empty. The humidity was extreme morning 85%. Breathing (we were a healthy and an erkältete test person) was easier, but due to the humidity, we had to do something good to not feel of our health. The test overnight at medium r level: the bedroom from the test at highest level was dried again after three days. The operating noise is barely perceptible. Breathing was easier, the skin was only slightly moist and also the sheets and walls were not so damp, if also still a little uncomfortable. The hair were wet, if again bearable. The humidity in the morning amounted to nearly 70%. The test overnight at lowest level: Now you hear when one has placed the humidifier not directly next to the bed, nothing more. The bedroom, which two days after the previous test was dried out, was dry in the morning. Nothing was damp or even wet or damp and humidity was ideal 55%. Breathing easier without humidifier fell the erkälteten test person. Therefore, this level for our bedrooms and all rooms caters up to 15 sqm.
Conclusion
The "Drop" by crane humidifier has a pretty design in the form of drops and can be discreetly positioned. At the lowest level, reaching optimum humidity in heated rooms up to 15 sqm. The subtle lighting can be used as a night light and the noise are not audible at the lowest level. I noted weaknesses in the form of too much moisture and noise in a whisper only at medium and high level. At the lowest level, there are no negative points and the humidifier "Drop" can be recommended for the heating season here without restriction.
