damp it

trippinants13 · Post by **trippinants13** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 2:26 pm

The minerals will dissolve into the wood, and yes eat away at it. I'm sure you have seen what chlorine does to your skin after a long day of swimming.

Kukini · Post by **Kukini** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 2:39 pm

Well shit, I've been using tap water for like 8 months, am I screwed?

trippinants13 · Post by **trippinants13** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 4:27 pm

No, just use distilled from now on and buy a hygrometer.

Kukini · Post by **Kukini** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 4:29 pm

Sorry for the stupidity but what is a hygrometer?

trippinants13 · Post by **trippinants13** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 4:33 pm

It monitors the relative humidity in your room/case. Ideally it should be btw. 44 and 47% Radio Shit has them for like 20 bucks

Kukini · Post by **Kukini** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 4:39 pm

Sweet, thanks...

[adult swim] · Post by **[adult swim]** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 5:07 pm

thanks guys

Teego Time · Post by **Teego Time** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 12:32 am

trippinants13 wrote:I had to get in on this as I am a chemistry grad student. Distilled water does boil and will not explode if metal is dropped in. Regular tap water contains mostly chlorine and traces of calcium, magnesium and flouride depending on where you live. As c_tietze said the other elements in tap water will not only damage your humidifier, but over time your guitar as well. Make it a point to only use distilled. You can drink it and in fact it is better for you.

Thankyou god, someone who knows what distilled water is...