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swchurchillfan · 02-28-2006, 05:32 PM

Any of you all using these in your desktops? If so, let's hear feedback, good or bad...........

xrundog · 03-01-2006, 05:11 AM

I've used them. Distilled water only, 70% RH, kinda bulky. They work okay. But I moved onto beads a couple years ago. I prefer the beads.

Wang Lung · 03-01-2006, 08:28 AM

I bought one for a small (30-40 count) humidor. Initially, I didn't care for it as it always seemed too dry. I saw a post somewhere that recommended soaking these for ten minutes in distilled water. When I did that, it turned in to a great little element.

Could be the directions mentioned this. I doubt I read them.

tmdeguy · 03-01-2006, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wang Lung

I bought one for a small (30-40 count) humidor. Initially, I didn't care for it as it always seemed too dry. I saw a post somewhere that recommended soaking these for ten minutes in distilled water. When I did that, it turned in to a great little element.

Could be the directions mentioned this. I doubt I read them.

Directions call for a 5 minute soak. They do tend to dry up fast.

xrundog · 03-01-2006, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmdeguy

Directions call for a 5 minute soak. They do tend to dry up fast.

There are 3 sizes. The larger are kinda $$.

kwhubbard · 03-01-2006, 03:10 PM

Used these before I went to Oasis and beads (65%) and when allowed to soak as specified, they were rock steady at 70%.

The friend I gave them to, still uses them with no problem...

kwh

lucasbuck · 03-02-2006, 11:15 AM

I use the tiny travel size in one of my traveldors and it works great. The best compact humidifier IMO.

skidlidkid · 03-07-2006, 08:51 PM

I didn't much care for mine (rated for 125 cigar count) but when I went to beads I threw out the insert, screened off the ends and fillled it with beads so now it works like a charm. A bit more classy and pricey than the cheesecloth bag I had the gf do up for me for the rest of the beads.

03-07-2006, 09:21 PM

They worked fine for me back when I used desktops.

03-08-2006, 03:56 AM

before switching to cabinets, i had used them in my desktops with good results. while they are designed to maintain 70% humidity, you can cover up a portion of the vents with some electrical tape to bring the humidity level down. If you are having trouble keeping the humidity level high enough, you can remove one or both endcaps too boost the humidity level.

02-28-2006, 05:32 PM	#1
swchurchillfan Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NC- USA Posts: 976	paradigm humidifiers Any of you all using these in your desktops? If so, let's hear feedback, good or bad........... __________________ "Arm yourselves, and be ye men of valour, and be in readiness for the conflict; for it is better for us to perish in battle than to look upon the outrage of our nation and our altar." May 19, 1940, London.

03-01-2006, 03:10 PM	#6
kwhubbard Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sherwood Shores, TX..The Hill Posts: 387	Used these before I went to Oasis and beads (65%) and when allowed to soak as specified, they were rock steady at 70%. The friend I gave them to, still uses them with no problem... kwh __________________ "Never explain--your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway." Elbert Hubbard ~1890

03-02-2006, 11:15 AM	#7
lucasbuck Herf Meister Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Trinity Posts: 5,307	I use the tiny travel size in one of my traveldors and it works great. The best compact humidifier IMO. __________________ They tell you cigars take three years off your life. What three years? Eighty-six to eighty-nine? Who needs 'em! Give me the cigars! -Eric Bogosian (Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll)

03-07-2006, 08:51 PM	#8
skidlidkid Starting Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 77	I didn't much care for mine (rated for 125 cigar count) but when I went to beads I threw out the insert, screened off the ends and fillled it with beads so now it works like a charm. A bit more classy and pricey than the cheesecloth bag I had the gf do up for me for the rest of the beads. __________________ We've got chicken tonight!

03-01-2006, 05:11 AM	#2
xrundog Contributing Editor Herf Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central, Iowa Posts: 9,806	I've used them. Distilled water only, 70% RH, kinda bulky. They work okay. But I moved onto beads a couple years ago. I prefer the beads.

03-01-2006, 08:28 AM	#3
Wang Lung Club Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 1,736	I bought one for a small (30-40 count) humidor. Initially, I didn't care for it as it always seemed too dry. I saw a post somewhere that recommended soaking these for ten minutes in distilled water. When I did that, it turned in to a great little element. Could be the directions mentioned this. I doubt I read them.

03-07-2006, 09:21 PM	#9
ElkTwin Guest Posts: n/a	They worked fine for me back when I used desktops.

03-08-2006, 03:56 AM	#10
roncarlos Guest Posts: n/a	before switching to cabinets, i had used them in my desktops with good results. while they are designed to maintain 70% humidity, you can cover up a portion of the vents with some electrical tape to bring the humidity level down. If you are having trouble keeping the humidity level high enough, you can remove one or both endcaps too boost the humidity level.