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Thellamattina 05-06-2013 10:35 AM
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?

bobarian 05-06-2013 10:38 AM
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.:2

Thellamattina 05-06-2013 10:43 AM
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.

markem 05-06-2013 10:48 AM
Re: Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify
 
Shot glass with distilled water.

T.G 05-06-2013 10:54 AM
Re: Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify
 
Don't sweat it, they should be fine for a few days until the new unit arrives.

gnbikes 05-06-2013 10:55 AM
Re: Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by T.G (Post 1830753)
Don't sweat it, they should be fine for a few days until the new unit arrives.
This...
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Thellamattina 05-06-2013 10:59 AM
Re: Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify
 
Awesome - thanks guys.

CigarNut 05-06-2013 11:09 AM
Re: Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify
 
A damp (distilled water) sponge will also work.

Zane 05-06-2013 11:53 AM
Re: Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify
 
Also your local B&M might sell Boveda packs. I know mine does.

czerbe 05-06-2013 12:13 PM
Re: Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify
 
Quick send all your sticks to Mac for Safe Keeping :r:r:r

mjdx88 05-06-2013 02:13 PM
Re: Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify
 
Keep the lid closed..you will be fine for a few days

chippewastud79 05-06-2013 02:40 PM
Re: Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify
 
Why are you spending the money on active humidification in such a small humidor? :hm

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. :2

replicant_argent 05-06-2013 05:08 PM
Re: Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by CigarNut (Post 1830761)
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
Re: Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by czerbe (Post 1830785)
Quick send all your sticks to Mac for Safe Keeping :r:r:r
Especially the dark ones. I will keep them real safe. :D

Thellamattina 05-08-2013 12:42 PM
Re: Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by chippewastud79 (Post 1830833)
Why are you spending the money on active humidification in such a small humidor? :hm

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. :2
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
Re: Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Thellamattina (Post 1831749)
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
Re: Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by CamoFlogged (Post 1831752)
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.
:tpd: 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
Re: Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by czerbe (Post 1831757)
:tpd: 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. :2

yourchoice 05-08-2013 08:55 PM
Re: Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by CamoFlogged (Post 1831752)
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
Re: Humidifier broke: How to temporarily humidify
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by yourchoice (Post 1831972)
"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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