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Rico Reed Vitaliser Humidity Control System

The patented Reed Vitalizer with the Humidipak Automatic HCS (Humidity Control System) completely eliminates all the guesswork and anxiety from maintaining your reeds' proper humidity level. No more guessing if and when to refill the humidifier and no more manual adjustments based on seasonal changes, geographic locations, temperature or other factors. Unlike all refillable humidifiers, the Reed Vitalizer provides true "two-way" humidity control since it adds ot depletes moisture only as needed to maintain the ideal climate for reeds.

The Reed Vitalizer Auto HCS packet consists of a formulated salt, water and gel solution contained in a leak-proof, water-vapour-permeable membrane.Based on scientific principles, the saturated solution of salt in water will maintain a constant auto-level of relative humidity within a sealed environment (your reed case) ensuring ultimate reed consistency. The Reed Vitalizer Auto HCS membrane ensures purity and allows for super-fast water-vapour transmission. The membrane acts very much like the filtration used in water purification systems by inhibiting the passage of soluble substances (like salt) and by allowing only pure water vapour to pass in and out of the membrane. The membrane also allows for a fast rate of water-vapour transmission as the solution responds to the changes in the ambient environment.

The Reed Vitaliser Humidity Control reed storage bag offers a simple and portable way to keep your reed tips flat and prevent cracking. Reed Vitalizer bags come with 1 control pack. Each control pack will last for 45 to 60 days - when the pack becomes hard, discard and replace with a new pack.

Which humidity level is right for you?

58% is ideal for performers who want to preserve or stabilise their new or unplayed reeds. This level of climate control will keep reeds extremely balanced without the loss of all their moisture.
73% is the medium-level Humidity Control Pack. Eliminates placing reeds in water and requires minimal wetting. Simply moisten reeds in your mouth and they will be ready for normal use.
84% is the high-level Humidity Control Pack. The maximum moisture level, reeds are ready to play. Used overnight, it offers you the highest break-in process.

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