bob staebell

The wicks are cut & glued to fit each specific size humidifier. As far as I have been able to determine there is no "off the shelf" circular wick that comes in the correct diameter & height--either too big, too small, etc. I buy the raw wick material from the same guys who make 90% of the wicks you find in Walmart, Target, etc. They unfortunately wanted a minimum order of 10,000 before it is cost effective to set up a run for the sizes I need.

The wicks are designed to encircle the fan, with the top of the wick just touching the top of the humidifier to force all the air through the wick for max efficiency.

The older gray humidifier & the new 1.0qt clear top use the same wick. It's also the same size as the medium & medum large wicks from Habitat Monitor.

The taller 1.5 clear top is substantially taller than the gray or 1.0. The 1.5 clear top is used in all Aristocrats except the MINI or End Table. The taller wicks from Habitat are likely to be slightly shorter than the ones we make & may not kiss the top of the humidifier. Should still work though-perhaps not quite as efficient if there is a top gap.

For those who want to make their own wicks--Walmart carries a wick with the order number WF-1. Just fold over & cut it in half lengthwise & cut the width to the required height for your humidifier. Use staples to hold the edges & hot glue them together. Remove the staples or they will rust out in a few days and make a mess.

One will get two wicks per box. No idea what the WF-1 cost these days, but Walmart buys a lot more than 10,000 at a time. My guys will thank you if you make your own wicks--they are wood workers-I hear nothing but moans & groans every time they burn their fingers on the hot glue.

cheers,
Bob Staebell