I use Herco humidifiers in some of my cases, and Oasis in others. I did a little experiment last night, after I moved my hydrometer between cases to check on how each case was doing. I saw that the cases with the Herco showed a lower humidity level than some of the Oasis cases. Of course, each uke was a different size, or different kind of case, or in one instance no case but a cardboard box. I got a little alarmed because two uke cases showed 49% humidity, and it was raining outside! Yes, the gas wall heater was on in the other room, but still, I was surprised.
So, I tried a little experiment. I placed the hydrometer in a ziploc sandwich bag along with the Oasis, and left it in there for over 30 minutes. The humidity level eventually reached around 73%. Then, in a separate bag, same size, I did the same with a Herco. It reached around 64%. That seems to be a significant difference. I am going to try one of the Humistat humidifiers next http://www.humistat.com/ I just ordered two, so it might be a little while before I get them. Next time I will test them each in a case, instead of a plastic bag.
I wonder if the hard shell cases hold moisture better than the gig bags. And what about the plywood cases? Anybody else try this kind of experiment?
–Lori
So, I tried a little experiment. I placed the hydrometer in a ziploc sandwich bag along with the Oasis, and left it in there for over 30 minutes. The humidity level eventually reached around 73%. Then, in a separate bag, same size, I did the same with a Herco. It reached around 64%. That seems to be a significant difference. I am going to try one of the Humistat humidifiers next http://www.humistat.com/ I just ordered two, so it might be a little while before I get them. Next time I will test them each in a case, instead of a plastic bag.
I wonder if the hard shell cases hold moisture better than the gig bags. And what about the plywood cases? Anybody else try this kind of experiment?
–Lori