Well, it is working wonderfully!
Over the past couple of days that the Manitoba Moisture Maker has been in operation, the humidity in my house has climbed from a mind boggling (and body desiccating) LO to about 40%.
I am tickled pink! And no longer flaking quite so much.
When I am home, the large canning pot sits on the stove on medium heat, steaming away but not boiling. I check it periodically to top up the water contents. When I am not home, and at night when sleeping, I turn the stove off and just let it sit open to allow evaporation to take place on its own accord.
The cats are thanking me for not getting their noses and paws zapped when I pet them. The dog just doesn't seem to notice....
I have my application for a patent all ready to be sent in....