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Old 01-11-2012, 11:20 AM   #26
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Default Re: How to protect humidors from winter dry ??

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Originally Posted by UpInSmoke View Post
I know of several people using kitty litter with satisfactory results. it does take a little time and effort to achieve desired RH levels. But, it seems the main reason for KL use is cost comparisons. Humidity regulating (cigar) beads are definitley more expensive per pound, but how often do you need to buy them? You spend hundreds and even thousands on your cigars, dont F around with your humidity control. KL absorbs excess moisture, but doesnt really release needed. you have to mess around with it to get levels of RH you want. I reccomend using something designed to regulate humidity,up or down.
Your cost assertion is not entirely true as that is only part of the equation. It takes quite a bit more kitty litter to do the job than it does RH beads (Heartfelt or HCM) so you are trading off a lot of space. I think most people would prefer to use their humidors for cigar storage rather than kitty litter storage.
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