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Old 10-11-2011, 11:14 AM   #1
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Humidifiers

I have a stand alone humidor that is 8' tall by 3' wide and 3 1/2 ' deep. I'm thinking about buying an ellectric humidifyer. It seems the only two on most sites are the Oasis or Hyrda. My question is, is one better than the other? I've read where some on here have used the Oasis and seem to be satisfied with them. I'm just looking to be what you think is better and why. Thanks!
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Old 10-11-2011, 11:48 AM   #2
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I think with a humidor that big you need something larger. Aristocrat sells larger stand alone units, at least I think they do. I'd check into that.
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Old 10-11-2011, 01:39 PM   #3
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I like my oasis units, get the extra fans for something that big or think 2 units

is this cedar room material? not that there is much going on in there...
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Old 10-11-2011, 05:05 PM   #4
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To answer your question, I have both. I like the Oasis much better than the Hydra. The Hydra tends to shut off mysteriously and doesn't reset itself. It also has an alarm that is supposed to tell you when it's out of water. The alarm is worthless, going off when it has plenty of water. No problems with the Oasis.

With a humidor your size (84 cu ft), you're going to need two Oasis XL-IIs. They're not cheap either, about $185 apiece.
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Old 10-11-2011, 05:12 PM   #5
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When you're talking that much money you might as well go with the best.

http://www.aristocrathumidors.com/electronic.htm
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When you're talking that much money you might as well go with the best.

http://www.aristocrathumidors.com/electronic.htm
Good idea. I'm sure Bob Staebell would be happy to recommend an appropriate one for your situation.
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Old 10-12-2011, 06:16 AM   #7
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How does the Arristicrate compare to the Moist-N-Aire? Is one better than the other, if so how. Thanks for the help guys.
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I have 2 Oasis XL II and one moist n aire. I would convert to the MNA if the Oasis were to die. For the capacity I have (large display humis) the MNA seems to work betetr - it has quite a fan., still I have auxillary fans for it so it hits the corners. The shelves in a humi really do block airflow, despite the various cuts made for allowing airflow.
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Old 10-12-2011, 09:28 AM   #9
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Various people have made a case for computer cooling fans. Something as large as you are talking about could use extra circulation. If it sounds workable, getting a few used fans from a repair shop, setting them on a single circuit with a timer, and putting them in areas where there could be air flow from shelf to shelf may be of benefit, no matter what device you use.
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I have computer fans, they plug into a USB port, and I have a little step down transformer that has a usb port... it works
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