aristocrat mini

[BIG AL74]

Currently I have a diamond crown majestic desktop humi thats been with me for about 8 years, holds around 75-100 . Lately I find myself needing more space ..........I just purchased an aristocrat mini w/o humidification as Im strapped for $$ at the moment. I thought I would either use beads ,Hydra™ Humidifier or a cigar oasis xl, till i can get the set and forget system, I did use the search but I was wanting to hear from others that have the same type setup or have had it in the past. would appreciate any info .thanks

 

[Infinity]

You could just run it on the beads in the mean time until you get a system rigged up. Purchase more beads than you need.

As for humidification systems, need I say it, search is your friend. Rod has detailed instructions explaining his system and there are many others,

Brian

 

[CigarAl]

Ok, take it from one Al to another.

I have had a Mini for about two years and love it. Been perfect since the day it arrived. Check out my Gallery for pics.

I orignally had beads and installed a fan hooked up to a timer to move the air. The beads worked great, but I did find i was wetting them frequently. Especailly in the winter with the heat on in the house in a dreer enviroment. I know I could have ordered more beads, but didnt.

Last monthy I swtiched to the Hydra unti and love it. I took Mark Twain's advice (search for his Hydra/SAP thread) and swapped out the foam for SAPs. I have not added water since I changed it over and it is almost a month.

The Mini holds steady at 70% (+/- 1%) with out fail. I only have 1-2% difference in the top and bottom as I have the Hydra sitting on the shelf of the Mini (versus) the bottom.

I did purchase the Hydra with the mini fans, however I think they are too small to move the air. I re-wired my larger fan to connect to the ribbon from the Hydra and it goes off and on when the Hydra unitl comes on.

The Hydra can more than handle a Mini.

Feel free to PM me iwth any questions.

I had contamplated a Set and Forget, but the way this is running, I dont think I would change. I travel a lot for work and have no worries about this unit when I am gone.

Good Luck!.

Al

 

[rigo]

I have the Mini with Set and Forget and it has been perfect for over a year. Of course since then I've bought more cigars than it could hold so I've had to buy a coolerdor. Consistent 65-66% humidity. I also have beads (I took the foam out of those cheap humidifiers and replaced it with 65% beads)- 2 are on the very top and another under one of the shelves just to make sure the humidity is consistent throughout.

I have considered placing the humidification unit on the shelf instead of the bottom like CigarAl, but right now with the added beads (which I rarely wet) I have the unit displaying 66% on the bottom and an Oregon Scientific sensor showing 66% on the top shelf. Very happy with the set up.

 

[BIG AL74]

The hydra sounds like a winner, after reading up on the hydra/sap threads I've decided to go that route ,thanks .

Ok, take it from one Al to another.

I have had a Mini for about two years and love it. Been perfect since the day it arrived. Check out my Gallery for pics.

I orignally had beads and installed a fan hooked up to a timer to move the air. The beads worked great, but I did find i was wetting them frequently. Especailly in the winter with the heat on in the house in a dreer enviroment. I know I could have ordered more beads, but didnt.

Last monthy I swtiched to the Hydra unti and love it. I took Mark Twain's advice (search for his Hydra/SAP thread) and swapped out the foam for SAPs. I have not added water since I changed it over and it is almost a month.

The Mini holds steady at 70% (+/- 1%) with out fail. I only have 1-2% difference in the top and bottom as I have the Hydra sitting on the shelf of the Mini (versus) the bottom.

I did purchase the Hydra with the mini fans, however I think they are too small to move the air. I re-wired my larger fan to connect to the ribbon from the Hydra and it goes off and on when the Hydra unitl comes on.

The Hydra can more than handle a Mini.

Feel free to PM me iwth any questions.

I had contamplated a Set and Forget, but the way this is running, I dont think I would change. I travel a lot for work and have no worries about this unit when I am gone.

Good Luck!.

Al

 

[FlyFish]

I have a mini in my office and have a Cigar Oasis in it. Keeps 65% like a champ.