Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify

Thellamattina · 05-06-2013, 10:35 AM

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?

bobarian · 05-06-2013, 10:38 AM

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.

Thellamattina · 05-06-2013, 10:43 AM

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.

markem · 05-06-2013, 10:48 AM

Shot glass with distilled water.

T.G · 05-06-2013, 10:54 AM

Don't sweat it, they should be fine for a few days until the new unit arrives.

gnbikes · 05-06-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Don't sweat it, they should be fine for a few days until the new unit arrives.

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Thellamattina · 05-06-2013, 10:59 AM

Awesome - thanks guys.

CigarNut · 05-06-2013, 11:09 AM

A damp (distilled water) sponge will also work.

Zane · 05-06-2013, 11:53 AM

Also your local B&M might sell Boveda packs. I know mine does.

czerbe · 05-06-2013, 12:13 PM

Quick send all your sticks to Mac for Safe Keeping

mjdx88 · 05-06-2013, 02:13 PM

Keep the lid closed..you will be fine for a few days

chippewastud79 · 05-06-2013, 02:40 PM

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.

replicant_argent · 05-06-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

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.

kelmac07 · 05-06-2013, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by czerbe

Quick send all your sticks to Mac for Safe Keeping

Especially the dark ones. I will keep them real safe.

Thellamattina · 05-08-2013, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

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?

CamoFlogged · 05-08-2013, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Thellamattina

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.

czerbe · 05-08-2013, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CamoFlogged

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%

chippewastud79 · 05-08-2013, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by czerbe

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%

The results of mixing beads are likely coincidence.

yourchoice · 05-08-2013, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CamoFlogged

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.

Sadden · 05-08-2013, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by yourchoice

"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.

A small dish with a clean sponge for surface area , but yes you are correct.

05-06-2013, 10:35 AM	#1
Thellamattina "Charlie Brown" Join Date: May 2013 Location: Antioch, Illinois Posts: 22 Trading: (0)	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?

05-06-2013, 10:38 AM	#2
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify 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.

05-06-2013, 10:43 AM	#3
Thellamattina "Charlie Brown" Join Date: May 2013 Location: Antioch, Illinois Posts: 22 Trading: (0)	Re: Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify 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.

05-06-2013, 10:48 AM	#4
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,664 Trading: (47)	Re: Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify Shot glass with distilled water. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

05-06-2013, 10:54 AM	#5
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,580 Trading: (37)	Re: Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify Don't sweat it, they should be fine for a few days until the new unit arrives.

05-06-2013, 10:59 AM	#7
Thellamattina "Charlie Brown" Join Date: May 2013 Location: Antioch, Illinois Posts: 22 Trading: (0)	Re: Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify Awesome - thanks guys.

05-06-2013, 11:09 AM	#8
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify A damp (distilled water) sponge will also work. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

05-06-2013, 11:53 AM	#9
Zane Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2012 First Name: Zane Location: Noblesville, IN Posts: 1,508 Trading: (23)	Re: Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify Also your local B&M might sell Boveda packs. I know mine does. __________________ COO BlindMan's Puff

05-06-2013, 12:13 PM	#10
czerbe Just a Traveling Man Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Corey Location: Reading Pa Posts: 1,309 Trading: (2)	Re: Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify Quick send all your sticks to Mac for Safe Keeping __________________ Live fast, hard, everyday like its your last.

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mjdx88 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 133 Trading: (1)	Re: Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify Keep the lid closed..you will be fine for a few days

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chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	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. __________________ 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.