Electronic Humidification (Set & Forget Vs Moist-N-Aire)

[Drex]

So my new project will require me to need a new humidifier that can handle 25-30 cubic feet and I'm at a crossroad between the two and cant decide which to go with..

My thought process so far

Size Limitations
Set & Forget- My project size is on the upper ends of its capacity for just one unit to handle, IMO I'll need the help of beads to make sure it isn't running all the time.
Moist-N-Aire- One will be able to handle the project.

Price
Set & Forget- One large unit will run about $350.00 with a few fans
Moist-N-Aire- I can get two units for the same price of one Set & Forget

Performance and functionality
This is where I have the issues, for price and capacity the Moist-N-Aire for my project seems like the way to go until I start to evaluating performance and functionality.

Set & Forget- Many say it's one of the best, if not THE best at accurately maintaining humidity levels in a project near my size.. I like the idea using digital controls over analog and the ability to add fans make this unit stand out for me..
Moist-N-Aire- Reviews are hit and miss on how accurately the unit is at keeping humidity levels stable. Also, some reviews complain that the unit tends to break and not hold up for the long run. My main issue is some say the unit can short out and over humidify and ruin cigars.

Final thoughts...

It's a close call for me.. While I'd love to buy two Set & Forgets and be done with it, it's just not in my budget for this project and while Moist-N-Aire is a great value, at what point do I trade value for peace of mind? I'm considering buy two Moist-N-Aires to keep at opposite areas of the humidor and running them both on low, has anyone used two together before?

Also, the only place I have seen the updated Moist-N-Aire with the remote humidistat is here.. Does anyone have any other places to compare pricing?

Any help would be great..

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[iloveclmore]

Tough call, and I really don't have any experience in large settings like yours.

I don't know how many cubic feet Cigar Oasis can handle, but I'm sure it is less than yours. You might try asking howland1998, and I know he has a walk-in thats pretty huge. He may be able to help out.

[GreySmoke]

I'd investigate this humidifier. It's not much more the the Moist & Air and My B&M Uses them in their cabinets...

http://www.humidorstore.com/hs1.html

[Drex]

^ That's interesting, it looks like a wickless system.. I like the idea and the cost, but the +/- 5% in humidity in the controller that the system uses is a bit too much for me.. That's the first website I've seen that they have a video of their humidifier though.. Thanks for the info Ben!

Eric, I would need two Cigar Oasis for my setup and unfortunately their extra fans are very high priced too..

[ByrneBrew]

I'm curious as to why the Oasis II didn't make the short list.

I've only been using one for about 2 weeks so this is not an endorsment.

[GreySmoke]

Originally Posted by Drex

^ That's interesting, it looks like a wickless system.. I like the idea and the cost, but the +/- 5% in humidity in the controller that the system uses is a bit too much for me.. That's the first website I've seen that they have a video of their humidifier though.. Thanks for the info Ben!

Eric, I would need two Cigar Oasis for my setup and unfortunately their extra fans are very high priced too..

These are large space humi's the +5%- is realistic open a desktop and in 30 seconds you are +5%-.

I dont work for them I just think its an interesting product.

[Itsme-Speedy-G]

I have a moist n air. you can have it for the cost of shipping. don't forget it is a used unit....I will send u some pics if u pm me

[Drex]

Mike, PM sent.