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Accessory Discussion / Reviews>Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify
Thellamattina 10:35 AM 05-06-2013
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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bobarian 10:38 AM 05-06-2013
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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Thellamattina 10:43 AM 05-06-2013
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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markem 10:48 AM 05-06-2013
Shot glass with distilled water.
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T.G 10:54 AM 05-06-2013
Don't sweat it, they should be fine for a few days until the new unit arrives.
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gnbikes 10:55 AM 05-06-2013
Originally Posted by T.G:
Don't sweat it, they should be fine for a few days until the new unit arrives.
This...
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Thellamattina 10:59 AM 05-06-2013
Awesome - thanks guys.
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CigarNut 11:09 AM 05-06-2013
A damp (distilled water) sponge will also work.
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Zane 11:53 AM 05-06-2013
Also your local B&M might sell Boveda packs. I know mine does.
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czerbe 12:13 PM 05-06-2013
Quick send all your sticks to Mac for Safe Keeping :-):-):-)
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mjdx88 02:13 PM 05-06-2013
Keep the lid closed..you will be fine for a few days
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chippewastud79 02:40 PM 05-06-2013
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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replicant_argent 05:08 PM 05-06-2013
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.
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kelmac07 05:16 PM 05-06-2013
Originally Posted by czerbe:
Quick send all your sticks to Mac for Safe Keeping :-):-):-)
Especially the dark ones. I will keep them real safe. :-)
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Thellamattina 12:42 PM 05-08-2013
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?
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CamoFlogged 12:46 PM 05-08-2013
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.
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czerbe 12:58 PM 05-08-2013
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%
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chippewastud79 06:12 PM 05-08-2013
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. :-)
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yourchoice 08:55 PM 05-08-2013
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.
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Sadden 09:02 PM 05-08-2013
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.
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