Features

• Comfort-grip handles
• Backlit display with filter monitor
• Galileo remote climate center
• Uses WF2630 filter refills
• Removable reservoir with Comfort-Grip Handles

Reviews (5)

Effective, but hardly "Care-Free"
I am finally very happy with this humidifier, now that I have at last figured out how to best clean it (despite the unfortunately inaccurate owner's manual). This unit does require an hour or so of maintenance per week. Vinegar does not effectively clean the evaporation grid, as the manual states. You have to soak the grid in a very mild bleach solution every week or so, or slime starts building up. The other parts of the unit (that get wet) also need extra cleaning every few weeks.
On the upside, this humidifier does an excellent job putting water into the air, and that is the bottom line for a humidifier! The fan is noisy on high speed though. The best feature of this unit is that it costs almost nothing to operate. I do recommend buying an additional evaporation grid from Hunter, the price is very reasonable and well worth it. The base and grid frame are dishwasher safe, a nice feature.
If you're willing to spend the time doing routine cleaning, there's a lot to like about this humidifier. Have owned mine for 2.5 years now and was happy (and bored) enough to write this!

Very loud and leaks!
I thought this was going to be great! From the start it was loud....but many are. As time went on it got louder and as another reviewer said it sounds like the fans are hitting something. If its not completely level it leaks ... we had stains on the ceiling underneath this unit. If you are going to spend the money buy the Slant Fin UV humidifier and get your money's worth!

Nice concept humidifier...
I have owned this humidifier for over a year. It does a lot of things really well and have only a few complaints about this humidifier. First of all, let's talk about speeds. There is a low and high speed on this humidifier. The low is fairly low and you can hear the water trickling down the metal filters. Its a somewhat pleasant noise in fact. High is very high and powerful and makes a fair amount of noise. The noise is not disturbing to me and in fact, helped to drown out a lot of background noise so I can sleep peacefully. I could hear dogs barking, kids screaming through the neighborhood, but this humidifier is loud enough so I could barely hear the annoyances and sleep. If you live in a quiet area, you may then find it disturbing if you aren't used to it.

Next, the maintenance. This is where we run into some problems. The metal non disposable filters recommend you soak them in vinegar to remove mineral deposits that form. There is an antimicrobial coating on these filters to help inhibit growth of harmful bacteria and suggest that running these through the dishwasher will ruin the antimicrobial protection. Well, I've owned this for over a year, and there was so much hard water deposits on these filters that they were ineffective. I had to run it through the dishwasher to clean them up. The vinegar did nothing to help remove these things. It is also nice that the base is dishwasher safe, but after extended use, it is clear that brown algae like material was forming all over the inside of the unit as well, by the motor. This can't be healthy to breathe in, but you can't run that portion through the dishwasher. Also, the venting that brings in the are was getting filthy and some deposits were forming there as well. I've had to take the unit apart as much as possible, and put the plastic pieces I've unscrewed into the dishwasher as well to get the unit somewhat clean again. The areas around the motor are very difficult to clean and I end up using a thin brillo pad to try to wipe off the brown slimy scum that forms. I even take off the outgoing vent cover so I can wipe the fan blades. This unit is not easy to clean at all, but it works better then most other humidifiers I've bought before.

An improvement in design would be to perhaps blow air into the unit with the fan, rather then sucking moist air out with the fan. When you are sucking the moist air out of the system, more moving parts seem to get wet and slimy. I'm looking into the Venta Airwasher system which does this, but its very expensive.

The humidistat works well, but the refill light is on too often now. Some water has somehow gotten into the float that triggers the light. I'm not sure how to get the water out of the float.

This unit IS effective, but you have to keep it clean.

Worked fine for a while, but then went crazy.
I originally purchased the Hunter humidifier based upon internet reviews.It certainly worked in the beginning to humidify the room quickly.The problem is that the unit is pretty noisy when new, and became awful as time progressed.It's worth noting that I can sleep through almost anything, living in noisy New York City as I do.As such, I returned the unit and got a Hamilton Beach instead.I think that it is the better, and quieter, humidifier.

Great product -Poor Design
We purchased this humidifier and within 7 days, it was returned. The fans blades kept hitting on something inside the fan housing and on closer inspection, they have placed part of the electrical connection inside the housing and secured it with a plastic tighener - bad idea. The clicking sound drove me nuts.It sounded like the cards you would place on the rear tire of your bike when you were a kid.I have contacted Hunter about this problem and hope that they rectify it.The product works great and except for the noise, performed very well. ... Read more

Features

• 2-1/2-gallon humidifier for room sizes up to 1600 square feet
• Mechanical humidistat automatically maintains desired humidity levels
• Whisper-quiet 2-speed fan; PermaWick filter; auto shut-off when empty
• Airtight, watertight, easy-to-fill tank; dishwasher-safe base and tank
• Measures 15-3/4 by 13-1/2 by 13-3/4; 5-year limited warranty

Features

• For rooms up to 11 x 10-Feet
• True HEPA high efficiency filter- Traps 99.97% for all airborne particles as small as .3 microns
• Popup filter cartridge makes changing the filter easy. 3-in-1 system combines all three filters in a single convenient unit, with change indicator that indicates when you must replace the filter
• 3 speed fan designed for quiet, flexible operation
• 3-stage filtration system and ionizer and Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 70 purifies air with 3 filters: A washable pre-filter, a True HEPA filter and an active carbon filter

Product Description

Tripp Lite's TOUCHMASTER COMPACT surge suppressor offers complete AC and phone line surge suppression for comprehensive protection of workstations, desktop PCs, telecom systems and other sensitive electronics.

Heavy grade AC surge suppression shields connected equipment from damage and performance problems due to transient surges. RJ11 telephone line suppression jacks protect dialup and DSL modem lines, fax machines, cordless phones and more.

TOUCHMASTER COMPACT offers 6 total outlets, 6 foot cord and LEDs to warn of power and wiring problems. Heavy grade AC suppression rated at 1850 joules shields equipment from surges and line noise. Attractive, slim design is perfect for use under desktop computer monitors or notebook computers.

Individual switches offer power control over connected equipment. Lifetime warranty with $50,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance (USA & Canada Only).

• 6 outlets
• 6-ft. cord with space-saving right-angle plug
• Built-in RJ11 jacks prevent surges from damaging your modem/fax equipment; 6-ft. telephone cord included
• Surge suppression rating: 1850 joules
• EMI/RFI noise filtering
• 15 amp resettable circuit breaker
• Diagnostic LEDs confirm suppressor "protection present" (green), "grounded" (red) status and "power on" (green)
• Always on outlet provides power for equipment you always need oneven when the "master" switch is off
• Includes full normal mode (H-N) and common mode (N-G / H-G) line surge suppression
• Allows for the computer to be controlled by the "master" switch and other outlets to be controlled either the "master" switch or corresponding switch on the front panel
• $50,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance (USA & Canada Only) covers connected equipment

Features

• 15 amp resettable circuit breaker
• Diagnostic LEDs confirm suppressor "protection present" (green), "grounded" (red) status, and "power on" (green)
• Six-foot cord and with space-saving, right-angle plug
• Built-in RJ11 jacks prevent surges from damaging your modem/fax equipment
• Surge suppression rating up to 1850 joules

Features

• Hundreds of Munchkins can't be wrong, at least not when they're urging travellers to Follow the yellow brick road
• Gold delivers the signal cleanly and truly every time
• With this 12-foot Belkin PRO Gold Series S-Video Cable, you can connect camcorders, satellite dish receivers, DVD players or any video source with S-video (4-pin mini DIN) output jacks, to television monitors with S-video input jacks
• Gold-plated, corrosion-free S-video pins make straight the path for your signal
• Cable is shielded for reduced interference

Reviews (2)

great cable
No problems at all. and to the person with the prior review a cable cannot the effects notes. more likley they were using a non progressive source to a progressive t.v. (Which is why they were fine with a composite connector.)

this cable will work fine, but no cable will fix the problem of connecting two incompatable devices.

In cables the quality of the shielding, the quality of the connectors and the workmanship of connection the wires to the connectors are the only issues. A cable losing signal due to a broken wire, or interference from inadaquate shielding would indicate poor quality.

I use this cable in a variety of cirumstances and it works fine.

Too good can sometimes be a bad thing
This video cable is too good for its own good. The picture is soo digital you can see the pixels in the screen when you are watching a DVD. Quite annoying actually, cause everything looks like it is coming off a low quality computer, or like it was stretched from a small screen to a big screen and the # of pixels that make up the picture stayed the same.
*Do Not recommend* I actually put my A/B video connection back into the TV and the picture is much better. more real less computer graphic looking. ... Read more

Features

• THX-certified video cables for connecting DVD players, HDTV receivers, and other devices to TV or monitor
• Dual coax construction offers brighter colors and sharper picture
• High-density double shielding rejects RF and EM interference
• Easy-to-identify color-coded bands simplify hookup
• 24k gold contacts; measures 8 feet long

Features

• Lamp controller module lights the building when a vehicle passes the sensor
• No more unannounced visitors driving up to your home or office
• Indoor receiver chimes when you drive past the sensor in your driveway
• Unlike other driveway motion detection systems, Driveway Monitor does not get false alarms from pedestrians, animals, or shadows
• Easy installation - just mount the sensor next to your driveway on the included stake and plug the receiver into any electrical outlet inside your home

Reviews (6)

It works for about a year
This thing worked flawlessly for about a year. In the beginning, the only thing I didn't like was the sound of the chime (had I written this review then, I would have given it 4 or 5 stars). It would be nice if you could change the chime to a more-plesant doorbell-like tone rather than a warning-like tone. However, the functionality was so good we bought another one for my mother-in-law. After about a year, ours stopped working consistently. It would miss about every third car. I tried moving it, I tried increasing the sensitivity jumper, I replaced the batteries and nothing worked. I was convinced of some kind of "user-error" until my mother-in-law's started to become inconsistent as well. Now hers doesn't even work at all. Ours still misses quite a few cars but it does work on occation.

I'm currently looking for a replacement.

It works well enough
For the price it can't be beat. This unit works as advertised but don't expect more than about 250 foot of range. Keeping the unit on the default detection range I get about 1 year out of the batteries. Just remember to change them in the fall so the batteries are fresh going into the winter months. I had no problems keeping water out of the unit. Anyone who experiences moisture problems can probably put a piece of duct tape over the seam between the two halves. Overall, a good product for the price. P.S. I vaguely remember reading somewhere that a repeater was available to extend the range.

Driveway Monitor Does the Job!
I used these reviews to purchase a monitor for my mother and am glad that I chose to ignore the 'highly educated engineer'. This monitor meets the needs of anyone who has a driveway and needs to be alerted to incoming guests. Perhaps the guy who underrated this product needs to spend big bucks to meet his needs. Well satisifed and thanks for having this site to help me make a decision.

We had previously purchased a cheap $29.95 monitor and it goes without saying 'you get what you pay for'!

DOES NOT MEET TWO IMPORTANT SPECIFICATIONS
I've been a quality control electronic tech all my life. So I am very thorough about testing.

SPEC 1. WATERPROOF. The outdoor Sensor/Transmitter implies it is waterproof. But water got inside the unit with the first rain test. Wet battery acid vapors will eat up a circuit board and battery connections in only a few days. Although the instructions do not tell you this, a temporary solution for this is to coat the rubber gasket with silicon grease like DC-4. I said temporary because once the sun warms up the unit, the grease will ooze out and you are right back to being NOT waterproof.

SPEC 2. 1000 FOOT RANGE. This one is clever wording by DesignTech's marketing people. They state a distance "up to 1000 foot range covers most driveways" on their website. Further into their website patter they claim "up to 600 feet away". Then further in, their test results state "up to 500'". Well which is it? 1000', 600' or 500'? None of my test results ever reached 500 feet. Another reviewer here on Amazon also stated "about 300' feet, 500' was too far". Under perfect conditions, and using a surveyor's measuring tape, I consistently got 240 feet, direct line of sight, seven feet off the ground. Any distance further than 240 feet would not set off the alarm 100% of the time. Because I live on a ranch and my home is about 500 feet from my front gate, I needed something close to 400' to 500' distance.

On another website that sells DesignTech products, they advertise a $40 DesignTech Long Range antenna (including shipping) that will "approximately double the range" of the Driveway Monitor. Well that would have at least given me 480 feet. NOT SO. The best consistent range I got was 260 feet with their range doubler antenna. Funny I thought doubling 240 would give me 480 feet. By the way, their ad claims that the antenna will double the range, but the 1/2 page instructions that come with the antenna only claim to increase the range by 50%. Go figure.

I have returned the Driveway Monitor to Amazon.com with "no questions asked". I am still in the process of returning the $40.00 Long Range antenna to the "other" website and they are asking a lot of questions. They also won't pay for return shipping and may insist on a 15% restocking fee. As biased as this sounds, be prudent about purchasing products marked "Made In China". If you are really serious about security, pay the higher money to get a quality product from companies like ADT, AT&T or Wells Fargo. The $120 spent on this product is risky.

It actually works on my farm
I needed a monitor for a rural area where motion sensors would likely have many false alarms from deer and other animals. This uses a sensor to detect metal objects in motion -- cars, tractors, 4-wheelers, etc.; and it works. I have had no false alarms and the range is good - about 300' feet, 500' was too far. The monitor is beside a wide dirt road - a farm road wide enough for tractors, and with the sensor set on 'high sensitivity' it has picked up every vehicle, so far.

I didn't give it four stars, because I am still wondering how long 2 'C' batteries can power the external wireless monitor. For the price, this was an excellent value.

The lamp monitor is essential for when you are watching a loud movie, listening to music, or using power tools, or maybe 2 of the 3. You may not hear the unit's chime - but you can plug in any light or siren with a normal household plug and it will turn it on when the chime goes off. It is a really nice addition to the monitor. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Tall, slim, and unobtrusive, this 45-watt fan cools a room without dominating it, using a high-performance centrifugal blade which is hidden from view inside the fan's gleaming, hard plastic housing. An easy-access control panel on the top offers three speeds and an on/off button for the wide oscillation function. The fan stands 29 inches high on a 10-inch-square base. It arrives fully assembled except for the base, which easily goes together with two thumb screws (included), and carries a three-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• 3-year warranty against defects
• Space-saving oscillating fan: 29 inches high on 10-inch-square base
• Easy-access control panel on top: three speeds, on/off oscillation
• Wide oscillation to cool entire room
• High-performance centrifugal blade

Reviews (5)

Quiet at first, but loud after one year
I have the HT30RC verstion of this fan, which is the same thing, but with a remote control. When I first got the fan, it was very quiet and worked well in my bedroom. However, after only having the fan for one year, the motor starts making this knocking noise every time the fan is on for longer then 30 minutes or so... The noise is loud enough to disturb my sleep.
Further, I tried looking up the fan on Holmes website, but they've already pulled all support for the fan. It's like it never existed.
Your mileage may vary, but I feel I deserved to use the fan for longer than a year before started acting up, especially considering the price I paid for it.

***Update*** Two days after writing this article, I tried taking the fan apart to fix it. A little WD-40 at the motor spindle and everything is as good as new. This would probably raise my rating to a four... I think Holmes should at least still list the fan on their website!

I just purchased this fan....
I just purchased this fan. My main reason was the Holmes name and the fact it took up little space. It's hard to find a standing fan that doesn't have a large round base.

Anyway, I like the fan so far...I am running it on high to get enough power out of it. But, it's pretty quiet and safe from little kid fingers which is a big plus.

Searching for my 3rd "Tower Fan" - replacement...
OK - I am on the hunt to replace my 2nd tower fan which has just died, like it's predecessor. The first tower fan I purchased was the costly "Bionaire", w/remote etc... not on sale, I paid about $85. This Bionaire fan just stopped one day, it was only 6 months old. The warranty, (15 years - wow!) is way more trouble than it's worth and entails further layout of cash - so it's basically "useless".

Second Tower Fan I bought for $39 - made by "Seville", & not as many features but that's ok since I didn't use them on the previous model anyway. This fan lasted 1.5 years, and at least gave me a warning by stopping one day, but starting up again a minute later, this was about two weeks before blowing it's final breeze. In comparison to the first based on the cost to life ratio, this fan was much better, but neither lived as long as expected...

Now I will try this fan and see how long it lasts - but it appears these tower fans generally don't have a long "life expectancy". Given that, don't spend too much on one of these - since they are all made in china and PROBABLY by the same company anyway.

Great fan with nice options
... I recently bought one and like it a lot. The fan has many nice features for such a small price... It has a remote control that allows one to use all features via remote -- that includes on/off, fan speed, oscillation, timer and a special feature that automatically changes the fan speed if you want a more natural air-flow feeling. I feel the fan has a lot of blowing power even on the lowest speed. The compact design makes integrating it into any room a cinch. I will definitely buy more of these fans to have throughout my house.

Weak! Stopped working!
Plain and simple: buying this fan was a waste of money. The circulation was really weak unless you had it on the highest setting and less than ONE FOOT away from you. What made matters worse was that one day, it just stopped working. A couple days later, it just came on again on its own - only to stop working AGAIN a few days after that. All in all, a tremendous waste of money and time, a terrible inconvenience, and a horrible fan. ... Read more

Features

• Innovative design withstands repeated pulling and retracting
• Includes revolutionary eCoupler and eAdapter to extend connection distance and eliminate space consuming accessories
• eAdapter connects RJ45 devices to RJ11 wall outlets
• ECoupler + connects multiple devices to one wall jack
• Eliminates loose, tangled network cable, protects RJ-45 plugs from breaking, and stores 7 feet of network cable

Reviews (1)

Breaks too easily
I had this item for less than two weeks when it stopped working, and that was only using it 1 - 2 times per week. The cable is too fragile. Do not buy this product. ... Read more

Features

• 46-inch diameter, 12-inch height, 17 pounds
• Electret carbon filters remove particles as small as 0.1 microns
• Multi-pin ionizer doubles filtration efficiency
• Removes unpleasant odors
• Heavy duty motor for quiet operation and long life

Features

• Wireless indoor/outdoor remote system
• Operating range of up to 100 feet
• Receiver plugs into standard 3-prong grounded outlet
• Remote transmits through walls
• Compatible with most plug-in devices

Reviews (2)

Great Remote at a Great Price!
This is a _very_ functional unit. I have the Skylink plugged into an outlet within my outdoor metal generator housing! for use as an on/off switch for a wireless camera system. The Skylink is 40' away from my window and with the blinds closed and works perfectly! My only two minor complaints are the plug wire from the base unit is only about 3 inches long and there is no LED on/off light indicator on the base unit. They claim 100' range but that probably would need line of sight. This unit does have -22 degree low temp operating range, we'll see this winter! I Highly recommend this unit!

Perfect for holiday lights
I bought two of the wireless remote controllers and they are great. The remote control works just like a garage door opener. You point it at the devise and push the button. It's as simple as that.

I use one controller for the outdoor lights so I don't have to run outside on a dark, cold night to unplug them. I use the other for the Christmas tree to avoid tripping over the presents to unplug it. I realize some people may use timers for their holiday lights, but my schedule varies and I only like leaving lights on when I am at home and I always turn them off when I go to sleep.

This remote controller would also make a great exchange gift because it has universal appeal. ... Read more

Features

• 12-inch complete observation system
• Includes 3 weather-resistant cameras
• Single cable connection for fast hook up
• Built-in microphone with two-way audio
• Sequential camera display

Product Description

Control both indoor and outdoor lights without running wires! The Black & Decker Freewire Indoor/Outdoor Starter Kit contains everything you'll need to get started on an affordable, expandable, wireless automation system, which is so easy to use, it sets up in only a few minutes. Once programmed, you'll be able to turn on four indoor or outdoor incandescent lights with a push of a button, even if you're on the other side of the house! No rewiring is necessary: If you can plug in a lamp, you can use the Freewire system, which will even work seamlessly with your existing X10 components. ... Read more

Features

• Outdoor Lamp Receivers are ideal for controlling low voltage landscape and holiday lighting
• 5 piece kit includes (1) Messenger Hub, (1) Indoor Remote, (1) Lamp Receiver, (2) Outdoor Lamp Receivers, and (1) 3V Lithium battery
• Messenger Hub is the ""Brain"" of your freewire system - it relays wireless messages to your freewire system"
• Indoor Remote controls lights, small electronics, and more from the palm of your hand
• Lamp Receiver provides convenient control of incandescent lamps rated up to 300 watts

Reviews (1)

Awesome wireless kit with outdoor modules
This is one of the coolest kits I have come across and at a great price, I friend of mine paid full price from Black and Decker a couple months ago.I have a few X10 products in my house but this kit is awesome because it has a remote that can control everything from lights to appliances.

Setup took 2 minutes after opening the box.Push one button on the remote and push one button on the base station and that was it.Easy plug and play solution.

I used the outdoor lamp modules to control my outdoor lights and gave the remote to my wife to put in her car.Now when she comes home at night she can turn on all the outside lights and 2 lamps in our foyer.The range of the wireless remote has been pretty good, about 140 feet depending on which walls it is going through.I am thinking about buying another kit for the remote and outdoor lamp modules. ... Read more

Features

• Microban antimicrobial protection
• On/Off timer
• Auto safety shut-off
• AccuSet digital humidistat with remote
• Dishwasher safe base

Features

• Dishwasher safe base for cleaning
• 1.2 gallon tank for up to 24 hour run time on one filling
• Unique Clean 'n Dry patent-pending "Drying Cycle" minimizes the chance of mold growth by drying out wick filter between uses and eliminating standing water
• Humidistat control to optimize system perfomance - set humidity to desired level
• Handles on tank and sides of unit allow for easy carrying

Amazon.com Review

Created by Vornado for average to large rooms, this whole-room air circulator packs a lot of wind into a small machine. Taking up less than a square foot of floor space and standing 14 inches high, the unit features three circulation speeds and a 90-degree manual rotation, so you can circulate air across the room or from floor to ceiling. The design helps with distributing heat from hot air registers or drawing cool night air into the house. Its versatility enables you to use it year-round, saving energy that would normally go to the furnace or air conditioner. Designed for floor positioning, the circulator is fairly quiet in use, especially considering that most needs will be met by the first two speeds. Sturdy but light, it is easy to lift, carry, rotate, and direct. Vornado also makes similar models with varying power capabilities.--Emily Bedard ... Read more

Features

• 14 inches high; made in the USA
• Mid-size air circulator for whole-room use
• Maximizes performance of central heating and cooling systems
• 3 powerful speeds; 90-degree manual rotation
• Convenient size for small footprint floor placement

Reviews (2)

A very powerful fan - ideal size for windows, hallways, etc.
I can't say enough good things about Vornado fans.

I recently got a couple of these reconditioned 610B fans to put in windows or hallways. I've had a 510W Vornado for years, and recently borrowed a friend's 750B to try it out, too. The 610B is the ideal size to put in a window. I could go a lot longer into summer this year before turning on my air conditioner by using two of them to pull cooler air in from outside day and night. When it gets so hot I still need to close the windows and turn on the window air conditioner, they're great for circulating the air more evenly around the room, shooting it down a hall to a room without air conditioning (on high), or aiming it directly at me (low or medium) in a room without AC (or so I can keep the AC turned lower).

I don't notice as much difference between the 510 and the 610 in power. Not a huge difference in size, either. The 750 is the real leap up in both size and power (see my longer review for 510W, or review of 750B, if you want to hear more about other Vornado fans).

All three sizes can move air at least ten feet - the difference is how much air and how far (and how high you have to turn them up to create the same breeze). The 500-series is great for a "personal" fan aimed at only one or two people, or to move air around a small room. 610B moves air in a wider swath. 750B moves air in the widest path of all - ideal to make everyone sitting on a couch or at a table feel cooler at the same time.

The 610W makes more noticeable noise than 510W even on low, but it's still pretty quiet. And since 610B on low may move as much air as the 510W on medium, in some sense it's "quieter" to get the same effect. (same is true of next step up - 750B on low will create as much breeze as 510W on high 10 feet away, making less noise in the process). All the Vornado fans make quite a bit more noise on high setting.

After seeing (feeling) how amazing Vornado fans are, various friends and family decided to buyseveral each of the 610B, 750B, and the 510W or 550G.

This fan packs alot of power!
Considering the size and portability of this fan, it provides a lot of wind and power. This fan can be placed in two positions-- either horizontal or vertical--for your comfort.I highly recommend this fan, if you can get past the noise.(It can get pretty loud at the higher speeds.) ... Read more