Planet Waves Humidipak: Two-Way Automatic Humidity Control Made Simple.
The Planet Waves Humidipak is the only maintenance free, two-way humidity control system for guitar. It automatically maintains the optimal 45-50% relative humidity level within your instrument case, eliminating the guesswork and potential mess related to refilling a humidifier. Unlike refillable humidifiers, the Humidipak system provides true "two-way" purified humidity control by adding and removing moisture on demand. No more manual adjustments based on seasonal changes, geographic locations, temperature, or other factors. The Humidipak Kit comes with 3 Humidipaks and a soft mesh pouch that will not harm your instrument's finish.Does my guitar need to be humidified?
Yes! In fact, it’s essential to humidify all wooden instruments. Lack of humidity is the number one cause of all instrument repairs. Here are some common symptoms of a dry instrument:- Sharp fret ends
- Neck bow (slight curve in guitar neck bringing the fretboard away from the strings)
- Sunken top
- Lifted bridge
- Lower string height, buzzing notes
- Cracking of the neck and/or guitar body
- Changes in the instruments tone
How do I use the Humidipak System?
Simply place two packets in the included soundhole pouch and one packet in the included headstock pouch. Hang the soundhole pouch inside the guitar by draping it over the two middle (G and D) strings. Lay the headstock pouch in the top compartment of the case under your guitar's headstock. Close the case and THAT'S IT!When playing your instrument, leave the pouches inside the instrument case and secure the lid. This will maintain the proper humidity level inside the case and allow you the maximum life of the Humidipak packets. As long as you can press the packets with your fingers and feel movement of the contents, the packets are working.
Once the packets become solid, discard and replace with Humidipak replacement packets. (PW-HPRP-03)
How long will the packets last?
On average the packets will last 2-4 months depending on the geographic location and the conditions of which the instrument is exposed to. This is calculated on using the Humidipacks year round. You may experience months where the packets last longer and months where the packets dispense faster.The Humidipak System is a humidity "maintenance" device. If your guitar has not been previously humidified and/or is showing signs of lack of humidity, the packets will dispense at an increased rate due to the fact that the instrument is in a dry condition and will soak up the moisture it desperately needs to reach equilibrium. In these instances, pre-conditioning your instrument with the Planet Waves GH soundhole humidifier is recommended. For more information, see the Humidipak FAQ page on the Planet Waves website.
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Learn to play the system
You guys gotta learn how to play the system to your advantage. I use these in with my Taylor, and yes they will run out, but I made a water humidifier using a small plastic container(with holes drilled), a sponge, and a velvet bag to go along with the Humidipak. Remember the humidipaks take up excess humidity as will as release it. The humidipaks essentially control the humidity by absorbing the excess put out by my homemade sponge humidifier, and when the sponge dries up I have the humidipaks there as a backup. Mine have lasted for well over a year this way.
I have also recharged these by placing the humidipaks in an unsealed plastic bag and then placing that in a sealed plastic bag along with a really damp sponge for a couple of weeks.
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Regeneration
I purchased this system in November 0f 2011. Living in the desert southwest, the packs would only last me about 3-4 weeks at most and I kept my Martin case closed at all times. Obviously, this would lead to a expensive humidification solution. Since this is a 2-way humidification and dehumidification system, I decided to experiment with several methods to regenerate the packs. What worked best for me was to use a small and large "Tupperware type" container. I placed the small container inside the larger container and placed three packs in the space between the small and large container. I then partially filled the small container with distilled water and tightly sealed the large container with its lid (leaving the small container open). I then carefully set it aside so not to spill any water and damage the packs. A sponge could also be used to contain the water. WIthin 3 days the packs had been regenerated and I placed them back in the original zip lock package for later use...
Good Product, Expensive Upkeep
I purchased this product because I did not want to hastle with having a water-based humidifier in an expensive guitar (Breedlove Pro D25/SR Herringbone) nor did I want to monitor the inaccurate readings of a hygrometer. I read some online reviews about the Humidipack System and made the investment. For five weeks of winter, the system has worked well. The action and tone of the guitar has remained identical to what it was in summer months. There are no signs of the top changing in any way due to lack of humidity.
My main concern is longevity of the packs, thus my "3 star" rating. I installed the system on November 10, 2009 and by Christmas, the pack was rock hard, needing replacement. The packaging says the packs will last 2-4 months, but that can't be so. We've had a relatively warm and wet winter where I live and I open the guitar case one average once a day. Even still the pack only lasted 6 weeks. I am moving to Las Vegas this summer and I cannot imagine how...
Product Features :
- Automatically protects your instrument against warping, cracks and other damage cause by lack of humidification
- The first two-way humidity control that maintains a constant 45%-50% relative humidity level within your instruments case
- No more manual adjustments based on seasonal temperature changes or geographic locations
- Eliminates the guesswork and anxiety of maintaining your instrument's proper humidity level
- Lean more and view FAQ's at PlanetWaves.com
Rating : 3.8
List Price : $34.99
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