humditty happy

[chazmo]

Just a reminder that amidst all the state of emergencies, etc., don't forget to keep your humidifier crankin'. I hate that it's still winter and I have to keep my axes in cases in my music room, but it's definitely still the way things are in the northeast. Even the warm days that we had in March so far were extremely arid. Be well, folks.

 

[walrus]

"Hum-Ditty" Happy! Love it!

walrus

 

[chazmo]

That's my musical version, walrus. And, of course, if you are a Maine-iac, that's the correct pronunciation.

 

[coreyman97]

Chaz - which model is this? I assume you're happy with it? Been using some Holmes models that I'm not thrilled with.
Thanks,
Corey

 

[chazmo]

Corey, this is a Honeywell HEV615. In recent memory, this is the best one I've had. This one exhibits no leaks or difficulties with the water reservoir. Plus the fan does not seem to be made to deteriorate (planned obsolescence), though it's still under a year I've had it. My last Sunbeam nearly ruined my floor because of a crappy design and the fan motor was making noise. Anyway, this one is self-regulating and perfect for the room I have. But, anyway, I got it at Wal-Mart last fall and it's been fine. The wicking filters need monthly replacement because of the hard water I use from the tap here. No way I'm popping for distilled water to fill this daily. The filters are easy to cut from other brands.

 

[coreyman97]

Corey, this is a Honeywell HEV615. In recent memory, this is the best one I've had. This one exhibits no leaks or difficulties with the water reservoir. Plus the fan does not seem to be made to deteriorate (planned obsolescence), though it's still under a year I've had it. My last Sunbeam nearly ruined my floor because of a crappy design and the fan motor was making noise. Anyway, this one is self-regulating and perfect for the room I have. But, anyway, I got it at Wal-Mart last fall and it's been fine. The wicking filters need monthly replacement because of the hard water I use from the tap here. No way I'm popping for distilled water to fill this daily. The filters are easy to cut from other brands.

Thanks for the detailed info - will check it out. I use tap in my machine as well, but bought BestAir Humidifier Bacteriostatic to add to the fill ups. I've had a couple of Holmes Bionaire's. Large water reservoirs but pretty lousy otherwise, IMHO. Only reason I have a second unit is that Holmes replaced the first one that crapped out under warranty.

 

[Aristera]

Chaz,

I like the rubber spill tray. Great Idea. What humidity level do you set yours for. I'm at 45% but should I go higher?

James

 

[chazmo]

Heya, James. Nice to hear from you. The "spill tray" is cut from a rubber car floor mat that I (also) bought at Wal-Mart. Should prevent leakage onto my floor, although this humditty-fier doesn't leak.

I'd say 45% is fine, James. I try to go to 50%, but most of the time it's just under that. My guitar room doesn't have a door, so that's about the best I can do.

 

[gibsonjunkie]

I use a Honeywell humidifier, too. I've tried around a dozen different kinds and this one is by far the best.. This one has two water tanks and the filter lasts a month or two with proper maintenance. This one has lasted about three years so far with no sign of quitting. I had another one that lasted a round 4-5 years before that.

 

[adorshki]

Heya, James. Nice to hear from you. The "spill tray" is cut from a rubber car floor mat that I (also) bought at Wal-Mart. Should prevent leakage onto my floor, although this humditty-fier doesn't leak.

I'd say 45% is fine, James. I try to go to 50%, but most of the time it's just under that. My guitar room doesn't have a door, so that's about the best I can do.

Yeah 45-55% is the most common range I see cited as "ideal".
It's said they do seem to sound a little brighter at the drier end of the spectrum, though, and mine seem to bear that out, at least the F65ce in particular does.

 

[Quantum Strummer]

I let the humidity in my house get a little high (~60%) last summer, and by August my acoustics and even (semi-)hollow electrics all sounded kinda tubby. They're back to normal now.

-Dave-

 

[chazmo]

Yeah, summers here in central MA vary pretty wildly, but mostly average well above 50%RH. I don't worry about things then when my windows are open and I try to keep the guitars out on stands. High humditty can also stress guitars a bit, but I've never had a problem.