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Old 05-06-2013, 11:35 AM   #1
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Default Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify
Went to my humidor this morning and my humidifier is dead - I have a new one on the way but is there anything I can do until it arrives to keep it humid in the box? Would just putting a small dish of distilled water in there work?
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Old 05-06-2013, 11:38 AM   #2
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How big a humidor? IF its an average 100-200ct box, I would just toss in a Boveda pack or two. It should be fine for a few weeks at least.
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Yeah it's just an average 200ct box. - I would have to order the boveda packs as well though, so not much help really. - I would need stuff I can go out an buy locally.
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Shot glass with distilled water.
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Don't sweat it, they should be fine for a few days until the new unit arrives.
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Awesome - thanks guys.
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A damp (distilled water) sponge will also work.
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Also your local B&M might sell Boveda packs. I know mine does.
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A clean damp (distilled water) sponge will also work.
fixed that fer ya. Wouldn't want nasty food bacteria and such migrating into your box.
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Keep the lid closed..you will be fine for a few days
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Default Re: Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify
Why are you spending the money on active humidification in such a small humidor?

I would make the investment in some beads, that never break down, and probably regulate better than an active system in such a small space.
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Why are you spending the money on active humidification in such a small humidor?

I would make the investment in some beads, that never break down, and probably regulate better than an active system in such a small space.
Got any recommendations on the best beads to use? Would they be a set and forget kind of thing?
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Got any recommendations on the best beads to use? Would they be a set and forget kind of thing?
HCM Beads at http://www.shilalasbeads.com/
or Heartfelt beads at http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/

They are about as set and forget it as you can get. Give them a spritz of water every few weeks depending on your environment.

Both would work their magic.
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HCM Beads at http://www.shilalasbeads.com/
or Heartfelt beads at http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/

They are about as set and forget it as you can get. Give them a spritz of water every few weeks depending on your environment.

Both would work their magic.
I actually have both a half a pound that's 70% and a 1/4 pound that's 65% and it holds my humi perfect at 67-68%
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HCM Beads at http://www.shilalasbeads.com/
or Heartfelt beads at http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/

They are about as set and forget it as you can get. Give them a spritz of water every few weeks depending on your environment.

Both would work their magic.
"Spritzing" HCM beads is NOT recommended, IIRC. A dish of water in the humi recharges them in no time. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.
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