How is iThe Honeywell filled 9 gallons of water is heavy must you lift the tanks into a sink or can they be filled with a hose from the sink.
174088
It's a bit heavy but with the handles it's not bad to lift out of sink at all. The machine is too loud for my liking though.
174089
There are two compartments for the water--filling them one at a time. I didn't find them too heavy when filling them at the sink.
174090
It does NOT hold 9 gallons of water. Only holds 3.4 gallons of water. 1.7 gallons in each of two tanks.
174091
TERRIBLE design to water tanks -- they do not sit flat in the sink during refilling -- why they had to discontinue their previous model I will never know. DO NOT BUY!
174092
The unit will evaporate 9 gallons a day- the tanks (2) hold 1.7 gallons each. I recommend NOT filling them to the brim and I fill my tanks while holding them, not resting them on the bottom of the sink. If you fill them to the brim, the tank is very awkward to hold and you'll need a free hand to screw on the cap (do NOT over tighten).
174093
They fill from the bottom so you can't use a hose. I didn't ever get to use this Humidifier (see my review). You would have to take each tank and fill it. The entire unit does not hold 9 gallons of water. Instead that 9 gallon number is the maximum output of the unit per day with multiple refills.
174094
There are two separate tanks that you flip upside down, unscrew the water tight caps, and fill the tanks. It is a bit awkward because the top side has a handle to pick it up, so when it is upside down you don't have a flat surface. It sits at an angle that you have to stabilize while filling in the sink. With that said, this is the best humidifier I have purchased. It has consistent output and you don't have to refill every day unless you are running it on high.
174095
If you place each of empty containers/tanks into a container just a bit larger in size, it will hold the water container upright and you can refill with one or 2 plastic gallon pitchers, right on the counter top. We use a plastic cake cover, which holds the humidifier tank perfectly, and makes life with this terrific unit quite simple.
1406882
No. You have to lift up the tank, flip it upside down, unscrew the plug, and fill from the bottom. It is a fairly small tank vs other humidifiers but may still seem heavy once filled.
1107374
If your mom can still fill and lift a pitcher of water from the sink, then she will likely be able to fill this without problems. It's really as simple as taking the tank off the base and turning it upside down, unscrewing the cap (which does not need to be tightened very tight, so taking it off should not be hard at all), then sticking it under the sink. The tank is not so big that it is extremely heavy when full (lighter than a gallon of milk). Once the cap is back on, just place it back on the base. Sometimes you have to turn it a couple times to line up the valve in the base, but it should fall into place and be ready to use again easily. If your mom can still fill and lift a pitcher of water from the sink, then she will likely be able to fill this without problems. It's really as simple as taking the tank off the base and turning it upside down, unscrewing the cap (which does not need to be tightened very tight, so taking it off should not be hard at all), then sticking it under the sink. The tank is not so big that it is extremely heavy when full (lighter than a gallon of milk). Once the cap is back on, just place it back on the base. Sometimes you have to turn it a couple times to line up the valve in the base, but it... » Read More If your mom can still fill and lift a pitcher of water from the sink, then she will likely be able to fill this without problems. It's really as simple as taking the tank off the base and turning it upside down, unscrewing the cap (which does not need to be tightened very tight, so taking it off should not be hard at all), then sticking it under the sink. The tank is not so big that it is extremely heavy when full (lighter than a gallon of milk). Once the cap is back on, just place it back on the base. Sometimes you have to turn it a couple times to line up the valve in the base, but it should fall into place and be ready to use again easily. « Show Less
2222874
When filled, this weighs several hundred pounds. If a spigot was at the bottom, how would you fill water bottles? Jugs? Or even fill a pot? By having pump from the top that reaches to the bottom, you can easily pump the water into whatever vessel you need. Plus, if there was a spigot at the bottom, that would be a place for potential leaking, or cracking if frozen.
1206285
The faucet hooks up to a garden hose, turn it on and off with the knob on the neck of the faucet. The sink has an expandable hose that would empty into a bucket.
44795
In short, yes you can do what you explain without any added pumps. Best thing for doing what you desire is to upgrade to a larger storage tank. This will allow you to run multiple lines without stress on the system for your demands. But as an example, with the standard 3gal tank, I have no problem with lines running over 10' above the tank and still have good pressure. Just doesn't last long with the small tank.Remember, this system makes a decent amount of waste water, so don't expect 10gal to go in and 10gal to come out. If you plan on using it throughout your house, the cost and water consumption will surprise you. In short, yes you can do what you explain without any added pumps. Best thing for doing what you desire is to upgrade to a larger storage tank. This will allow you to run multiple lines without stress on the system for your demands. But as an example, with the standard 3gal tank, I have no problem with lines running over 10' above the tank and still have good pressure. Just doesn't last long with the small tank.Remember, this system makes a decent amount of waste water, so don't expect 10gal to go in and 10gal to come out. If you plan on using it throughout your house, the cost... » Read More In short, yes you can do what you explain without any added pumps. Best thing for doing what you desire is to upgrade to a larger storage tank. This will allow you to run multiple lines without stress on the system for your demands. But as an example, with the standard 3gal tank, I have no problem with lines running over 10' above the tank and still have good pressure. Just doesn't last long with the small tank.Remember, this system makes a decent amount of waste water, so don't expect 10gal to go in and 10gal to come out. If you plan on using it throughout your house, the cost and water consumption will surprise you. « Show Less
467029
The bottom piece is the water tank. Therefore, you have to lift the top piece and you can fill the water tank from the top.
1293086
A water capacity of 2.7 pounds is going to be about 1 quart. Water weighs a little over 8 pounds per gallon. They must desire tiny propane tanks.
582057
There are included instructions within the clear vacuum when shipped. It's also labeled on the sink adapter (green part) in case you lose the instructions. Off the top of my head, I believe you push up and twist counter clockwise to fill tank, and reverse to drain tank.
715173
the only problem I have is how to drain the hose. I thought the hose would drain into the kitchen sink . but in stead I had to buy large buckets . I only do family & friends (free) so it is a sink . But I only do one person a time every couple of weeks . I have it down to one bucket per person . So when they leave I empty the bucket. I wish I had a better place for hose to drain.
1073477
The primary way is the level you fill the tank. Otherwise the resistance increases proportionally to how hard you pull.
2130668
Well its not lighter than a sweeper that's for sure. With the water in the tank you do have to push a bit. I would search for something lighter if I were you. Hope this helps
1647727
In addition to what Kathy said, remember the longer the hose the less the suction will be. If the length of your hose is far greater than the distance from your tank to your sink then you can cut off some of the extra hose... just make sure you have enough hose remaining to reach your sink.
1076652
We had to deal with that too. Our solution was to put the unit on top of a 6 inch box and allow it to drain through a small hose straight down into a pump. The pump is always plugged in but has an on/off sensor that pumps the water out of the unit up into a big bucket when it reaches a certain level. Then when the bucket fills up I can easily take it to a sink or toilet. In the humid NYC summers I would have to empty it a couple of times a day but the A/C was a work horse and definitely worth it. The pump was about thirty dollars and really quiet. I think this summer I will get a longer hose that goes outside to the garden and we will never have to worry about emptying a bucket. It took me a while to set up the pump system so if you go that route let me know and I can go more in depth.
692284
It is pretty heavy when full. Water weighs approximately 8 pounds per gallon. It is a little awkward to turn it back upright when it is full but I have 2 large dogs and this lasts 4-5 days. I would definitely purchase again. Hope this helps
593207
You can fill the water reservoir either way. I take mine off and bring it to the sink, I find this easier.
2116269
No, the water tank can only be filled from the top. It's pretty easy to fill though; either remove the tank and fill it in the sink or use a measuring cup with a pour spout. Only takes 30 seconds.