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Frank (and others) thanks so much for the feedback. I ended up getting the medium sized 70% rh beads. I am going to avoid getting a cooler because I'll be building a Vino soon. I'm sure with the tube in there I'll have no problem keeping the humidity up.

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How long can I expect it to take for the cigars to normalize once the humidity goes from 52% to 70%?

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I am not sure I understand. Are they not normal now? If the cigars where stored out of optimum conditions it will all depend on time and type of cigar/tobacco on how long for them to come back.

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It can take several weeks for the cigars to reach your desired humidity. It's OK -- cigars are pretty resiliant and they will be fine.

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They are normal, I was referring to their humidity levels. TBH they don't even seem like they're that bad, and most are in cello and as far as I can tell seem fine.

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I Like To Rest All My Sticks @ 65RH/ 65-70 Temp For At Least 2 Weeks In My Own Humi Before Smoking.:tu :2

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OK just got the tube
http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/o...0/be34055e.jpg
I put it straight in the humidor. I don't need to add any distilled water to it correct? Just asking because the beads sound dry...

EDIT:nvm read directions again, added the water...

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Only add enough water so about 2/3 turn clear dont soak it. I like to spritz it with a spray bottle.

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yep that's what I did, though I used the syringe that I bought with it...

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Funny thing when I add water is I always have to put the beads in a ziplock for 24 hrs so the RH won't spike. Doesn't matter how much water I add.

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Hmmmm, I added the water so that the beads were about 80% full and left the tube in over night (about 18 hours) and the RH is only....58%. Is it possible that the wood is still absorbing moisture? Do I just need to give it more time? Ideas? Thanks to everyone sticking with me on this, just want to make sure I'm caring for my cigars...:tu

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Yes. Be patient.

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It could take a week or more, just give it time. Your cigars will be fine.

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Cool, no prob thanks guys

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up to 66%. Good to go thanks guys

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Great news!