Morning, Linda- What is the average RH in the room right now? What kind of HVAC do you have? Does the collection consist of bound volume or loose sheets in document boxes? You are right to be concerned about a humidifier in a carpeted area. Michael McColgin -----Original Message----- From: Archives & Archivists [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Henry, Linda Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 8:02 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: humidifier for collection I am trying to purchase a small humidifier for a collection (about 100 linear feet of Records) that is currently housed in a room with carpet I am concerned that some humidifiers releases moisture which can cause mold and mildew on the carpet and Can eventually ruin the Collection as well What kind of humidifier would you recommend for such Collection Linda - A posting from the Archives & Archivists LISTSERV List sponsored by the Society of American Archivists, www.archivists.org. For the terms of participation, please refer to http://www.archivists.org/listservs/arch_listserv_terms.asp. To subscribe or unsubscribe, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] In body of message: SUB ARCHIVES firstname lastname *or*: UNSUB ARCHIVES To post a message, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] Or to do *anything* (and enjoy doing it!), use the web interface at http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/archives.html Problems? Send e-mail to Robert F Schmidt <[log in to unmask]> A posting from the Archives & Archivists LISTSERV List sponsored by the Society of American Archivists, www.archivists.org. For the terms of participation, please refer to http://www.archivists.org/listservs/arch_listserv_terms.asp. To subscribe or unsubscribe, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] In body of message: SUB ARCHIVES firstname lastname *or*: UNSUB ARCHIVES To post a message, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] Or to do *anything* (and enjoy doing it!), use the web interface at http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/archives.html Problems? Send e-mail to Robert F Schmidt <[log in to unmask]>