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ulster · 06-20-2009, 01:27 PM

Looking at getting an active humidification system for my cabinet. The cabinet is about 6 cubic feet in size.

What is better - hydra, oasis, humi-care........ Pro's or con's to any?

Thanks for your help gents!

Smoker06 · 06-20-2009, 02:32 PM

I have an Oasis XL Plus. It's rated for a max of 10 cu ft. It has a standard cord for use in a cabinet with an internal AC socket. It also comes with a ribbon cord in case your cabinet doesn't have an internal socket. The cartridge is refillable.

It works well. I can't speak to any of the other systems.

06-20-2009, 03:12 PM

IMO 6 cubic feet doesn't need active humidification. Too many things can go wrong. Better to use beads and (maybe) use a small fan to move the air around.

ulster · 06-21-2009, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElkTwin

IMO 6 cubic feet doesn't need active humidification. Too many things can go wrong. Better to use beads and (maybe) use a small fan to move the air around.

Took your advice.....went with more beads.

Figured out that I didn't have enough beads in my humidor and I was running a little on the dry side. Picked up a pound from Heartfelt and and oust fan from ebay - poo' man's version of an Oasis.

grtrx · 06-26-2009, 07:33 AM

I like active humidifaction, and use 2 Oasis II in my 6 foot tall humis (one in each). I like the fan blowing 24/7 to circulate air, and it holds the humidity nicely, quite nicely.

I'm not that familiar with the beads, but I have used sponges/credos with 50:50 and was happy with the results in coolers (up to 100 quarts did just fine).

06-20-2009, 01:27 PM	#1
ulster Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,166	Active Humidification Looking at getting an active humidification system for my cabinet. The cabinet is about 6 cubic feet in size. What is better - hydra, oasis, humi-care........ Pro's or con's to any? Thanks for your help gents! Last edited by ulster; 06-20-2009 at 01:30 PM.

06-20-2009, 02:32 PM	#2
Smoker06 Herf God Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 11,099	I have an Oasis XL Plus. It's rated for a max of 10 cu ft. It has a standard cord for use in a cabinet with an internal AC socket. It also comes with a ribbon cord in case your cabinet doesn't have an internal socket. The cartridge is refillable. It works well. I can't speak to any of the other systems. __________________ When in doubt.... ATTACK! Last edited by Smoker06; 06-20-2009 at 03:17 PM.

06-26-2009, 07:33 AM	#5
grtrx Contributing Editor Herf God Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Naperville IL Posts: 44,579	I like active humidifaction, and use 2 Oasis II in my 6 foot tall humis (one in each). I like the fan blowing 24/7 to circulate air, and it holds the humidity nicely, quite nicely. I'm not that familiar with the beads, but I have used sponges/credos with 50:50 and was happy with the results in coolers (up to 100 quarts did just fine). __________________ "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Sir Winston Churchill "A sick thought can devour the body's flesh more than fever or consumption." - Guy de Maupassant

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06-20-2009, 03:12 PM	#3
ElkTwin Guest Posts: n/a	IMO 6 cubic feet doesn't need active humidification. Too many things can go wrong. Better to use beads and (maybe) use a small fan to move the air around.