air circulation in large humidor

ZachF88 · 01-31-2010, 11:23 AM

I have a large 100 ct humidor, but it's only partially filled. I have been finding that certain areas of the humidor are more humid than others (especially the tray). Has anyone put a small fan in their humidor?

I really want one of these but can't cough up the cash for one:
http://www.humidordiscount.com/Cigar...Hydrocase.html

I was thinking of getting a computer fan and hooking up a battery pack to it....

I am currently running 65% Puckifier.....

captain53 · 01-31-2010, 11:34 AM

Put all that in there and you will have a 30 ct humidor space left to use, just an Oust Fan and 1/4 - 1/2 pound of beads should be all you need.

I am not a fan of them but many are and a Cigar Oasis would do it also as it uses a fan to distribute moisture for $100 or so.

That is a pretty neat little unit you linked us to but probably way overkill for 100 ct humi.

G G · 01-31-2010, 11:58 AM

Spend your money on more cigars if I were you. Just my 2 cents though.

lightning9191 · 01-31-2010, 12:12 PM

I'm with Greg on this one...buy more cigars! I would imagine it might help your humidity issues as well. A humidor that is full has less swings and less open air to humidify.

Throb · 01-31-2010, 12:15 PM

http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/c...Humidity+Beads

1. Buy beads (2 tubes, one for each side)
2. Place beads in humidor following instructions
3. Enjoy cigars

I have 2lbs in my Vino and have not moved from 65% in months...

14holestogie · 01-31-2010, 12:21 PM

I'm not sure I'd buy anything from that site. Check out the cabinet humis.
"Only" $3500 for a glorified vino.

0002S · 01-31-2010, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 14holestogie

I'm not sure I'd buy anything from that site. Check out the cabinet humis.
"Only" $3500 for a glorified vino.

But it's a Liebherr ZKes 453 -

http://www.liebherr.com/hg/en/produc...7508-0_19781-0

NCRadioMan · 01-31-2010, 12:33 PM

I know as a new guy to the hobby a 100 count seems large but in reality, it's not. You don't need any kind of fan in there. Humidity will always be a little higher in the area the humidifier is in. The best place for it is in the bottom center of the humidor as humidity rises. I'm guessing it's in the lid of the humidor right now. That's the worst place for it.

01-31-2010, 12:45 PM

The beads from heartfelt are pretty reliable, especially for small humidors. I used to use a small disk and a small tube (both at 65%) for a 100-ct. and it maintained the rh pretty well on both upper and lower trays. Just my $.02....

CasaDooley · 01-31-2010, 01:08 PM

My thoughts are the same as some of the others, you don't need a fan, just more cigars!

chippewastud79 · 01-31-2010, 01:22 PM

100 count is nearly big enough to have problems with different humidity in different areas. If you put in any system you are going to take up half of the small box with a fan. And I would never buy a system that costs $300+ for anything less than a cabinet

01-31-2010, 11:23 AM	#1
ZachF88 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Zach Location: Denver, CO Posts: 510 Trading: (32)	air circulation in large humidor I have a large 100 ct humidor, but it's only partially filled. I have been finding that certain areas of the humidor are more humid than others (especially the tray). Has anyone put a small fan in their humidor? I really want one of these but can't cough up the cash for one: http://www.humidordiscount.com/Cigar...Hydrocase.html I was thinking of getting a computer fan and hooking up a battery pack to it.... I am currently running 65% Puckifier.....

01-31-2010, 11:34 AM	#2
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: air circulation in large humidor Put all that in there and you will have a 30 ct humidor space left to use, just an Oust Fan and 1/4 - 1/2 pound of beads should be all you need. I am not a fan of them but many are and a Cigar Oasis would do it also as it uses a fan to distribute moisture for $100 or so. That is a pretty neat little unit you linked us to but probably way overkill for 100 ct humi.

01-31-2010, 11:58 AM	#3
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,725 Trading: (10)	Re: air circulation in large humidor Spend your money on more cigars if I were you. Just my 2 cents though.

01-31-2010, 12:12 PM	#4
lightning9191 I think I'm normal... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 1,007 Trading: (8)	Re: air circulation in large humidor I'm with Greg on this one...buy more cigars! I would imagine it might help your humidity issues as well. A humidor that is full has less swings and less open air to humidify. __________________ I eat gummy bears by tearing them limb from limb and eating their heads last.

01-31-2010, 12:15 PM	#5
Throb Out of the Ocean! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Largo, FL Posts: 68 Trading: (0)	Re: air circulation in large humidor http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/c...Humidity+Beads 1. Buy beads (2 tubes, one for each side) 2. Place beads in humidor following instructions 3. Enjoy cigars I have 2lbs in my Vino and have not moved from 65% in months...

01-31-2010, 12:21 PM	#6
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: air circulation in large humidor I'm not sure I'd buy anything from that site. Check out the cabinet humis. "Only" $3500 for a glorified vino. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

01-31-2010, 12:33 PM	#8
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: air circulation in large humidor I know as a new guy to the hobby a 100 count seems large but in reality, it's not. You don't need any kind of fan in there. Humidity will always be a little higher in the area the humidifier is in. The best place for it is in the bottom center of the humidor as humidity rises. I'm guessing it's in the lid of the humidor right now. That's the worst place for it. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

01-31-2010, 12:45 PM	#9
Noomis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: air circulation in large humidor The beads from heartfelt are pretty reliable, especially for small humidors. I used to use a small disk and a small tube (both at 65%) for a 100-ct. and it maintained the rh pretty well on both upper and lower trays. Just my $.02....

01-31-2010, 01:08 PM	#10
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: air circulation in large humidor My thoughts are the same as some of the others, you don't need a fan, just more cigars! __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

01-31-2010, 01:22 PM	#11
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: air circulation in large humidor 100 count is nearly big enough to have problems with different humidity in different areas. If you put in any system you are going to take up half of the small box with a fan. And I would never buy a system that costs $300+ for anything less than a cabinet __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.