:ccowboy: LOL... I guess I'm the one of the new guys :waving: I havn't been that in a while, but ok......
The reason I ask about the beads is I happen to have about 10 pounds of 70% beads, and I'm not impressed with the calibration of the Humi-care (Hydra), can't comment on the oasis as I do not own one.
The beads have always been a solid choice, but I'm a gadget guy and thats why I have the Humi-care xg1000. And FWIW they humidify even when the fans are not running... I'm guessing all the electronic ones do, but again I can only speak on the one I own and have experience with.
So: Only because I have the beads is why I asked the question.