Seasoning the NewAir CC-100H CC-300 with Boveda

[Jeffcor90]

How many 84% Boveda seasoing packs do I need to put in each to season them correctly?

[AdamJoshua]

Not sure when i had a wine-ador i went with the sponges and distilled water method.

[Jeffcor90]

Not sure when i had a wine-ador i went with the sponges and distilled water method.

I've read that that's not a very effective way of doing it as the wood doesn't absorb a lot of the humidity.

Just looking for the right amount of packs to put in so I don't over season the wood.

[icehog3]

I'm with Adam, never used a Boveda to season a humidor before, and mine have all been crackjack for 13-14 years with the old school methods.

[gomeitsmybday]

Yeah, I'm not an expert but I'd have to agree....I feel like you *could* season with boveda bags but you'd need a whole heck of a lot of them otherwise it would take an eternity. I've either used sponge or even open container of DW provided the humidor is in a sturdy place/won't get bumped.

[Wharf Rat]

Just use one or more sponges. How do you figure we got humidors going before Boveda packets?

[AdamJoshua]

Plus you are just seasoning the shelves and drawers. Are you going to plug it in or are you just going to seal up the different holes (phrasing!) and use it unplugged?

[Jeffcor90]

Plus you are just seasoning the shelves and drawers. Are you going to plug it in or are you just going to seal up the different holes (phrasing!) and use it unplugged?

OK everyone im not against the wiping down way, i just seen videos on youtube and figured the packs would be the best way. i want to season the shelves and it will be plugged in, i bought it mainly for temp control

[AdamJoshua]

OK everyone im not against the wiping down way, i just seen videos on youtube and figured the packs would be the best way. i want to season the shelves and it will be plugged in, i bought it mainly for temp control

No you don't wipe it down. You soak a new sponge in distilled water and put it on a small plate inside the box, you can always do two sponges on different shelves. The sponge do it it's shape and pores has blah blah blah millions of miles of surface area etc., lol But no you don't wipe anything down.

[Jeffcor90]

No you don't wipe it down. You soak a new sponge in distilled water and put it on a small plate inside the box, you can always do two sponges on different shelves. The sponge do it it's shape and pores has blah blah blah millions of miles of surface area etc., lol But no you don't wipe anything down.

how much water? or it doesnt matter?

[AdamJoshua]

Nope just get the sponge soaked and squeeze it out a bit, then put it on a small plate. Leave it closed for at least 24 hours, then open it and check to see how dry the sponge is, if it's dry you can wet it and repeat the process.

[Havanaaddict]

I have not used a wine cooler before but I have a Vinotemp the uses a wine chiller. I can tell you that for years I chased the humidity because every time the chiller kicks on the humidity drops. And I was always having to refill the humidifier. I live in SoCal so after 10 year I finally unplugged it put in a few small tubs of beads and it sits at 65% all the time:tu (If you still want to run it my guess is you would dry out the packs very fast)

[Jeffcor90]

Nope just get the sponge soaked and squeeze it out a bit, then put it on a small plate. Leave it closed for at least 24 hours, then open it and check to see how dry the sponge is, if it's dry you can wet it and repeat the process.

What humidity level am i looking for while seasoning? when do I know when it's ready?

[Jeffcor90]

I have not used a wine cooler before but I have a Vinotemp the uses a wine chiller. I can tell you that for years I chased the humidity because every time the chiller kicks on the humidity drops. And I was always having to refill the humidifier. I live in SoCal so after 10 year I finally unplugged it put in a few small tubs of beads and it sits at 65% all the time:tu (If you still want to run it my guess is you would dry out the packs very fast)

this has temp control, and i will have multiple boveda packs to make sure the RH doesnt change too much

[Wharf Rat]

this has temp control, and i will have multiple boveda packs to make sure the RH doesnt change too much

The cooling system will remove humidity a LOT faster than some Boveda packs will replenish it.

[markem]

The cooling system will remove humidity a LOT faster than some Boveda packs will replenish it.

Some lessons must be learned first hand. I hope that the Boveda packs do as you expect, but I caution you to be open to other options if your approach fails to yield the results that you want.

[kelmac07]

I have three vinos and use Cigarnut/Shilala beads in them (two of the three aren't plugged in) and have not had an issue in over 8 years. :2

[Jeffcor90]

you guys act like im against you lol. ill just post results when i get them

[Jeffcor90]

The cooling system will remove humidity a LOT faster than some Boveda packs will replenish it.

its suppose to have something that counters that i believe

[Wharf Rat]

Some lessons must be learned first hand. I hope that the Boveda packs do as you expect, but I caution you to be open to other options if your approach fails to yield the results that you want.

Mark is wise, on several levels...

[icehog3]

you guys act like im against you lol. ill just post results when i get them

Nope....most are just giving you the benefit of 10, 20 or more years of doing this. No one is rooting against you, just providing you the wisdom that comes with the actual experience of doing this multiple times with out the "assistance" of YouTube. ;) :)

[Brandon]

You signed on the board for the sole purpose of seeking advice on seasoning your humidor. People are offering up advise based on long term experience. If you already know what you want to do based on internet videos, there’s no need to ask further. “Seasoning” of a humidor is simply saturating the ambient air to high moisture level until the desired RH is achieved. Boveda packs are passive and don’t respond quickly to large fluctuations.

As I tell my wife... don’t come to me if you are only seeking validation for what you already have decided to do...

[Havanaaddict]

Here's another crazy idea you could just fallow the instructions that came with it and see if your happy:hm

SEASONING YOUR CIGAR COOLER

It is best to season your wood shelves and drawers before adding your cigars so that the wood is at an ideal relative humidity (RH) and does not absorb humidity from your cigars. To season your new cigar cooler:

1. Add distilled water to the included moisture container or add a sponge that is damp with distilled water. Again, make sure that the water is not touching the wood directly or this may damage the wood.

2. Allow the moisture container, or other humidity-adding device, to sit in the cooler until it reaches a relative humidity of 5% higher than your preferred level. This process may take as long as 3 days but is the best way to ensure your cigars stay optimal.

3. Once the cooler reaches this mark, you can begin to add cigars. You may add a few at a time in order to monitor the RH and make sure it stays at a level you want it at. If it drops too much, you can use the same seasoning method to bring it back up.
During this entire process, it is recommended to not open the door unnecessarily, as this lets moisture escape and can delay the process.

[Da Klugs]

Good luck with your new humi! Seasoning humidors has always elicited interesting responses. I'm in the wipe club (Fast) but the seasoning packets should work with enough time. Temperature control by definition creates an ongoing issue of humidity stabilization. (On and off changes your stable environment for brief periods of time) Beyond the seasoning beads you probably should use regular 70/65/60% RH beads to keep the unit stable. (Pretty sure these come with some sort of crappy humidification dish which you should pitch).

The environment you keep it in is probably the biggest determinate of what you need.

A small active device (like a cigar oasis) plus a couple pounds of beads covers the issues like a big drop when you open or AC runs (Cigar oasis) or too high humidity from the environment or design. (beads).

Oh and the answer to your question - dunno they are used primarily in small desktop humis. Something larger like this, depends on how dried out the unit was. If the unit doesn't get to and stabilize at your desired RH and you get tired of buying the bovedas you can always give it a helping wipe or two of distilled. :)