Stopping/delaying slime buildup in humidifier.

Azaelius · 05-08-2015, 08:08 PM

In a large auto filling humidifier (one used to humidify a ~10,000 cigar humidor) is there a way to halt or slow the development of slime/mold?

CigarNut · 05-08-2015, 10:54 PM

Take the humidifier out, clean it thoroughly with bleach solution -- especially the water tank. Make sure that you clean the housing well too -- running the bleach solution though all the tubes/nooks/crannies, etc. If the humidifier uses wicks -- get a new wick too.

Wharf Rat · 05-09-2015, 12:25 PM

If you're talking about algae (pond scum), it needs light to survive. So, don't give it any...

Sadden · 05-09-2015, 12:43 PM

Cleaning with bleach has been covered. I might try a UV light on the water reservoir , should kill any nasties that grow into scum.

Azaelius · 05-09-2015, 05:02 PM

Thank you very much for your responses. I'm assuming that bleach tablets or slow release bleach substances wouldn't be a good idea, though, as the bleach would end up being dispersed into the air when the machine turns on, yeah? Not so good for the cigars, I'd imagine.

05-08-2015, 08:08 PM	#1
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05-09-2015, 12:25 PM	#3
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05-09-2015, 12:43 PM	#4
Sadden Its only money... Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Colin Posts: 367 Trading: (0)	Re: Stopping/delaying slime buildup in humidifier. Cleaning with bleach has been covered. I might try a UV light on the water reservoir , should kill any nasties that grow into scum. __________________ If you want to party with the boys , be prepared to get up and work with the men the next morning. -Colin

05-09-2015, 05:02 PM	#5
Azaelius The Right Hand of Doom. Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Ian Location: Lakeside Posts: 202 Trading: (1)	Re: Stopping/delaying slime buildup in humidifier. Thank you very much for your responses. I'm assuming that bleach tablets or slow release bleach substances wouldn't be a good idea, though, as the bleach would end up being dispersed into the air when the machine turns on, yeah? Not so good for the cigars, I'd imagine. __________________ Oh crap.