#3

I used to use an electric dryer/uv light unit, but it runs too hot for my newer rechargeables. I got a free charger for these last, but the dedicated charger/dryer/uv unit costs too much to be worth it. so I’m back to using the Hal-Hen mini super dri-aid. And it works great. I realize that I really don’t care about the UV disinfectant feature. It’s sort of an answer to a problem that I don’t have.

The only bummer is that the stupid Signia aids can’t be turned off from the app. so when I remove the aids from the charger I have to wait for them to turn on so that I can turn them off again manually.

One day I’ll probably splurge and get a dedicated charger/dryer from Signia. I hope I can get one cheaper without the Uv

#4

Perfect Dry Lux is the brand I have. They make a couple of sizes. Works perfectly. The only drawback is the blue operating light on the front - it’s very bright. Bright enough to be disturbing at night. I cover it up with a handkerchief that I use to wipe off the HAs before I put them in.

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#5

I have used the Perfect Dry Lux until recently but am concerned the UV light shortens the life of the receiver wires. They last about 2 years before getting yellow and cracked. My current rechargeable aids claim to fry with the heat from inductive charging. Otherwise I would choos a desiccant based solution. Choose one where you can rejuvenate the desiccant instead of replacing it.

#6

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000NJZKNA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I used this on my recent trip to Vietmam, Cambodia and Thailand. It was humid but no problems with aids.

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#7

My ear moulds and tubing go harder quicker when I was using one with a UV light.

Not had an issue since I changed.

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#8

I’ve been using a Dry and Store for years but have just changed to this to be more portable.

#9

You need to keep buying supplies though. The one I suggested earlier can be rejuvenated in the oven.

#10

I use the Dry & Store Zephyr. No uv light. Love this one.
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#11

Expensive supplies though. That is why I stopped using mine.

My latest aids are rechargeable to they spend the night in the charger anyway.

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#12

I use battery operated but use custom molds so I’m assuming I should get something for moisture.

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#14

I’m hoping for something that is small and more cost effective, I wouldn’t mind getting one with UV I’m just not sure of what they do.

#15

Don’t use a UV one as it will shorten the life of the wiring and such, just as UV hurts everything. It also does NOT disinfect properly because it will only disinfect what it exposed to the UV. All the little areas that are in shadows won’t get hit with the UV. Basically, UV in HA disinfectants are BS. What’s also BS is worrying about the temperature. Unless you use a unit that gets up to 120-130 degrees, don’t worry about it. How can 110 degrees hurt a rechargeable battery when you can wear your HA in 115-degree desert heat in AZ? It’s just a CYA for the manufactures.

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#16

For a non-powered / non UV dryer do you take the disposable batteries out of the HAs before placing in the dryer or doesn’t it matter?

#17

I do not bother. I remember a thread here many years ago where people tried measuring if it made any difference. The conclusion was there is negligible if any difference.

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#20

I use dry and store. As far as it being the best I have no idea. I’ve had it for 20 years and it still works.

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#21

I use a tupperware bowl with tight-fitting lid, and a small desicant pouch inside. Desicants are cheap and can be bought wherever safes or guns are sold.

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#22

I use a dry n store Breeze. It’s fabulous and doesn’t have a UV blue light. It’s a bit expensive, but I’ve had mine for over 4 yrs now. It hasn’t missed a beat and it’s used every night.

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#23

I just use drying capsules.
I live in an inland city

#24

I have rechargeable HAs that I need to charge overnight. What I have done is install the HA charger in the same cupboard as our electric hot water cylinder as the cupboard is quite dry due to heat loss from the cylinder. Seems to have worked well for the past 2 years.

#25

I haven’t checked out the Phonak options, but my Widex Charge n Clean has a very quiet built-in fan and external vents for drying. The UV LEDs are placed at several locations, so shadowing would likely be minimal. UV does transmit through some materials, including clear/translucent silicone. At any rate, they won’t contribute appreciably to the drying effect.

The charger was included with my HA order but can be a bit pricey if purchased separately (>$200!).

I hadn’t thought about the plastics’ UV resistance (or lack thereof) …that is a concern. I think it would be good to identify those materials and their properties. Silicone is known to be highly UV-resistant, as is PVC, but are those cables PVC-jacketed?

I might cover those LEDs with some light-blocking stickers, unless/until it’s shown that it’s not an issue.