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http://www.cheaphumidors.com/Mercha...D&Product_Code=HYDRA&Category_Code=storefront
What are your thoughts...
What are your thoughts...
I have an OASIS and the biggest problem I have is its accuracy. I have put two different remote hygrometers to compare and it's about 2.5 % off. No big deal except that when I switch to battery power it's about 4% off the other way. I guess it's a minor inconvenience but it would be nice to have the ability to calibrate the Oasis. Also the Hydra is about $10 cheaper. I think I would have went with the Hydra had I known.
:tpd: I agree 100%... I love my Oasis but would have bought this unit if it would have came out first. The idea you can calibrate it is great.
I have one in my Tower of Power humidor. I've never tried the oasis but I've been pretty happy with the Hydra. I use it and two pounds of beads and after a week of seasoning and a week of stabilizing once I put the cigars in, things are hunky dory. Very happy with the purchase. :tu
Looks solid! added advantage is you don't need replacement cartridges compared to the cigar oasis.
Just out of curiosity, why would you need the Hydra AND beads?
Just out of curiosity, why would you need the Hydra AND beads?
i have both. if the active system fails the passive system is there. both run at 65% perfectly and the hydra helps the unit recouperate faster than just beads by themselves.
In my opinion it beats out the Cigar Oasis if only for the calibratable hygrometer that is built in to the unit. You can calibrate it so you know the level it is maintaining is correct.
I was asked by the manufacturer to test the prototype and did so for about 6 months. I was impressed with the accuracy of the unit and the accessories that they offer. You can daisy chain the unit with other units if you have a very large humidor.
I carry the unit and its accessories at my web store, take a look.
Hydra Active Humidifier
I bought mine from heartfelt and absolutely love it. I love ability to hook up the fans to run whenever the hydra runs. Its nice to be able to move the air around my cooler a little more with them.