New Humidor Questions

[TahoeTennis]

Hi Everyone - I'm new to the site and have a few questions. I recently purchased a Lucky 7 humidor (~200 ct) and am researching the best way to season it. I've read the overview posted on this website, but have reviewed other approaches elsewhere.

Has anyone tried seasoning with the Boveda 84% RH Seasoning packs? For a humidor this size, it is recommended that I use 6-7 packs at 84% RH to season. Sounds like an easy way to do it, but I'd like your feedback if this is a bad move.

Additionally, I purchased a La Veil DCH-210 humidifier for my unit. I've read many good reviews and it appears it is a good fit for this size humidor. It has a rechargable battery, which is great. The product spec sheet, however, states that for humidors larger than 100 ct you should use a power source rather than rely on battery power. Two questions...1) are they referring to the number of cigars you store, or the volume/size of the humidor itself? (i.e. if I store 100 cigars, is it okay?), 2) does anyone have experience with this type of humidifier?

Thanks very much. Looking forward to posting some insightful messages soon, rather than the rookie questions.

 

[Vicster]

I have the same one and am very happy with it. I wiped the entire inside down with distilled water to clean it up. Do this lightly so you do not soak the wood. I used two small trays of distilled water to bring up the humidity then put in beads to settle it down. It's been very steady for a couple of years. The hygrometer that comes with it is junk, get a digital one. I also converted the humidity trays with the gell in them to beads.

 

[Acclaym]

Welcome TahoeTennis. You should start out by reading the forum rules and posting an introduction. It will go a long way with the membership around here.

 

[ilikefishes]

Welcome TahoeTennis. You should start out by reading the forum rules and posting an introduction. It will go a long way with the membership around here.

This is excellent advice.

 

[tomthirtysix]

Additionally, I purchased a La Veil DCH-210 humidifier for my unit. I've read many good reviews and it appears it is a good fit for this size humidor. It has a rechargable battery, which is great. The product spec sheet, however, states that for humidors larger than 100 ct you should use a power source rather than rely on battery power. Two questions...1) are they referring to the number of cigars you store, or the volume/size of the humidor itself? (i.e. if I store 100 cigars, is it okay?), 2) does anyone have experience with this type of humidifier?

Thanks very much. Looking forward to posting some insightful messages soon, rather than the rookie questions.

1) They would be talking about the size of the humidor.
2) Never heard of it, so I looked it up. Man, that thing looks like overkill for a 200ct humidor. Rechargeable cell phone battery? And it's going to take up a good amount of valuable space. That seems like overkill. Especially if you're talking about adding a power supply to it.

 

[louich]

Nice catch !

There's a thread on how to season your stuff in here with all the info you need my friend. Now go fill up that profile and post an intro!

 

[CBoukal]

I am with Tom on this. Way to much for only 200 sticks. You need to buy some beads and forget all that nonsense about power cables and stuff

Link to help you:
http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/products.asp?cat=65%25+Rh+Humidity+Beads