Re: Use of D'addario Humidpaks for mandolins
The packets are actually made by a company named Boveda. I have used them for the last few years with zero problems in my guitars, mandolin and mandola. Boveda makes a set of saddle bags that allow them to work and still be contained if you manage to puncture one. It's never happened to me. I also re-energize the packets and reuse them. You're on your own to find out about that. You'll never get one inside a mandolin or mandola but you can use them with the packs inside the case. You can honestly do as much damage with a vinyl strap to a lacquer finish. When used correctly they are fine. As they dry out they become hard pellets. You want them to be squishy. I have one guitar that I have had since the late 80's that is a humidification poster child. Since I started using the packets it has been fine, no issues. I'm not discounting anyone else's problems but I haven't had any.
You should know that they are made for use in many industries, not just the musical instrument world. You need to get the right values if you go to the manufacturer. D' Addario only sells the one you need for your acoustic instruments.
They are a two-way system. They add humidity if you need it and take it away if you have too much humidity.
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