Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify

[Thellamattina]

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]

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]

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]

Shot glass with distilled water.

[T.G]

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

[gnbikes]

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]

Awesome - thanks guys.

[CigarNut]

A damp (distilled water) sponge will also work.

[Zane]

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

[czerbe]

Quick send all your sticks to Mac for Safe Keeping

[mjdx88]

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

[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.

[replicant_argent]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.