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Binding: Baby Product
Brand: Vicks
EAN: 0328785101508
Item Dimensions: 316
Label: Vicks
Manufacturer: Vicks
Model: V150SG
MPN: V150
Publisher: Vicks
Release Date: April 10, 2008
Studio: Vicks
Warranty: 1
Features:- Bacteria-free steam for relief of cold and flu symptoms
- Humidifies surroundings during cold and winter month
- Triple wall insulation keeps reservoir water at a safe temperature
- 15 hours operating time; night light and automatic shut off when water is low
- Exclusive carbon electrodes will not rust or corrode, and require less frequent cleaning than metal electrodes
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Product Description:
Vicks, 1.5 Gallon, Pure Steam Vaporizer, Action For Relief Of Cold & Flu Symptoms, 18-24 Hour Operation Per Filling, Large Night Light Provides Added Safety & Convenience, Particularly In Children's Rooms, Patented Safety Vents Regulate Vapor Flow To Prevent Over Boiling & Spitting Even In Hard Water Areas, Cool To The Touch, Outer Cap For Safer Handling, Automatic Shut Off When Reservoir Water Reaches Minimum Level, 3 Year Warranty Exclusive, Carbon Electrodes Will Not Rust Or Corrode & Require Less Frequent Cleaning Than Metal Electrodes, Medication Chamber Allows The Use Of Vicks Vapor Steam Or Kaz Inhalant To Produce Medicated Vapor That Soothe Irritated Nose & Throat Membranes.
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This vaporizer does a good job of humidifying the air as long as you follow the directions. Unfortunately, mine can "spit" water a good 1' on occasion. I dealt with this by placing the unit in a foil turkey cooking pan. It does use a lot of power because it's continuously boiling water. On the other hand, it can definitely help heat a room along with raising the humidity so you can lower the heat in the bedroom and it balances out.
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I think this is a fire hazard plain and simple. I would never leave this in a child's room unattended day or night. The unit works, but I don't trust it. There is no on/off switch, just a plug. You have to manually plug or unplug the unit. The area around the machine becomes saturated with water and it makes me uneasy going near the electrical socket in the morning to unplug the machine.
It is inexpensive, but I would go for a higher-end humidifier next time. Also, I live in NYC and had to add some salt to the water in order for it to generate a decent amount of steam, so remember to have some salt handy. The unit worked so much better after I added a couple of pinches of salt.
I would not recommend this unit.
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Rate for svc only, since I haven't used vaporizer yet. Service very good; well pkg'd, arrived in good time.
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Overall, this is not a bad product for the price. I've compared it to its competitive products, and its a value priced vaporizer.
Pros:
Cheap
Decent construction
Does the job for a small-med bedroom
Cons
Have to clean it with vinegar
Have to add the right amount of salt
Black stuff collects in the water (the more you clean the less black stuff)
Final note: No frills, but cheap.
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I was worried it might burn or damage the the furniture or the ceiling's paint due respectively to the high temperature of the device and to the hot vapour it exhales. So far none of these have happened. The device is larger than I expected and it humidification lasts for a long time. I had to add a little bit of salt to the water for it to work, and it did.
I bought it because it is expected to humidify the air while killing germs and preventing minerals in the water from being launched into the air (cold humidifiers require internal filter for that reason). Be careful if you have small kids or misbehaving pets around.
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