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Humidity Issues

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christh0mas

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Hello there. I am a relatively new cigar smoker but I was given a small humidor (10"x9"x4") as a gift a year or so ago. When I first got it, it had one of those small round gizmos in it that I'm told is just a little sponge. When that stopped working correctly, I was talked into getting this other device that you just fill with water and open up the side vents a little and it was supposed to regulate the humidity. I guess it was a bit too big because my humidity with both of the vents closed was constantly over 80%. A few of my cigars even developed a bit of a problem with mold. I was in a local cigar shop one day and saw another device that was exactly like the previous one except for smaller. Since I really liked the way it worked (simply filling it full of water instead of messing with a little sponge), I thought I'd give it a try. It too turned out to be too big for my little humidor and the humidity was still over 80%. So that it what I'm using right now and since it's summertime, the mold problem has been getting worse. I'm not sure if I should go back to using the old garden sponge device or if there's something better (easier to use) out there.

In short, I'm just wondering what you experts think is the best device to use in a small humidor like mine. If you think the sponge device is the way to go, I'll definitely go back. I just want to be sure that's the best.

Thanks in advance. I appreciate the help.

-Chris
 
search for info on "beads" Viper who is a member here sell great ones.As for the mold you may want to start over with a new humi
 
65% beads!! Your cigars will taste, draw, and burn better at 65% rather than the old adage of 70%. Also, the quality of the seal on your humidor may be an issue after you start using a proper device. Many desktop humis have poor seals.

I use a large tupperware with a nice, unvarnished spanish cedar cigar box sealed inside. The combo of this "tupperdor" for my soon to be smoked cigars, and a "coolerdor" for boxes I'm storing, provide very good protection at a minimal cost. I use 65% beads for both and overkill on the quantity for added protection.
 
Get the beads. If you are not ready to get them, take black electrical tape, and cover up the rear holes of the humidifier.

I would start by covering all of them. Then Slide the metal vent covers over to fully close all the vents.

See if your humidity starts to drop, and check it every few days until it stabilizes.

I say this based on your description sounding like you have the Diamond Crown Humidifier(s).

Of course, this assuming that your seal is good, and your hygrometer is calibrated.
 
Thanks everyone for your assistance. Looks like I need to get some beads and a digital hygrometer.

Thanks again
-Chris
 
I use boveda packets in my desktop, they work great! 3 months and have not had to change them out. zero hassle for 3 months not bad
 
Wow, the Boveda packets appear to be much lower maintenance than the beads. Any big disadvantages? If there were a humidification war between the Bovida packets and the beads, who would emerge victorious if they were battling in a small humidor like mine? :D
 
The beads are a one time investment, the Boveda packs (to my knowledge) get used up over time. I switched to beads a while back and am very glad I did. Before that I used the humi care gel, that worked quite well too but you had to replace it every year or so.
 
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