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Doesn't work like the OEM filters, January 14, 2012
This review is from: Bemis 1043 Wick, 2 total (Misc.)
I bought these without a second thought: a wick is a wick is a wick, right? Wrong!
These wicks do not have the same design or material as the OEM wicks. They are similar to all generic replacement wicks out there: cross hatched paper with a piece of cross hatched metal in the middle to make it stiff.
The original wick has accordion folded paper that is obviously made of a different grade. The original wick holds much more water-- when wet, the OEM wick must weigh at least 3 times as much as this one.
The end result is that, when using this wick, my humidifier blows and blows but only puts about a gallon of water into the air per day, if that. Even my dirty OEM wick outperforms it. (I have found that the OEM filters can put 2 to 3 gallons of water into the air per day on low speed).
I'm using more electricity for a poorer result.
Don't waste your money on these. Get the original wicks manufactured by Essick Air.
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Bemis 1043 Wick, January 10, 2011
This review is from: Bemis 1043 Wick, 2 total (Misc.)
Wicks are great,no issues, the are not BEMIS brand, but seem to be better (at a lower price), they are stiffer when wet, so will not sag in humdifier.
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Accept No Substitutes, February 12, 2010
This review is from: Bemis 1043 Wick, 2 total (Misc.)
The 1043 filter by Essick Air used with bacteria treatment and a freshener product produces a comfortable atmoshpere. The 1043 filter that fits BEMIS humidifiers is produced by and available from other suppliers as well. I have had bad experience using other makes with excessive odors that were admitedly from the paper and glue used. I was directed to commercial liquid treatments to help remedy it. After they did not work I tried Borax. Nothing worked. I spent hours fooling around trying to reduce or eliminate the odors. Really, you are breathing this stuff. I was afraid it would permimate drapes, rugs and clothes and create a huge problem. I also find the Essick Air filter lasts longer. I change it twice a season in the Northeast winter season.
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