Humidification and Electronics

[Joe M]

Even though humidification season is about over here in the Midwest, a thought just came to me....do sound hole humidifiers, like an Oasis, have any effect on the electronics in your guitar, like on a newer J45 or Hummingbird? Seems like all that moisture, right next to the workings, including the battery, may not be a good thing....

 

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[Spot]

Even though humidification season is about over here in the Midwest, a thought just came to me....do sound hole humidifiers, like an Oasis, have any effect on the electronics in your guitar, like on a newer J45 or Hummingbird? Seems like all that moisture, right next to the workings, including the battery, may not be a good thing....

 

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Interesting question. I would think its a NON issue as the humid levels are not huge and modern electronics are used to a certain level of humidity....

 

[jrplefty]

I've been using a sound hole humidifier in my guild jumbo for about 2 years now that is equipped with electronics, and I have used it reliably everytime I've plugged it in. The only I would see arising from the water would be if you put your humidifier in the hole with water dripping from the element as opposed to damp. I could see that causing trouble with the electronics as well as the guitar.

[Jeremy Morton]

It can be a problem if moisture is directly put in contact with a circuit board. in this case not likely an issue. Be sure to refill the gel when it is time as the Oasis is not supposed to hold just water, the gel helps protect from leakage.

JM