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XTRazzer · 08-03-2009, 08:19 PM

IMHO most humidors don't season well with a shot glass because there is little surface area of water exposed. Something along the lines of a shallow bowl works better. I recently learned that using a clean sponge in the bowl creates more surface area and will help the seasoning process or recharging of beads.

I'm happy with Shilala's HCM beads. Very user friendly product and once properly acclimated are low maintenance. He'll be able to give you more details than I can.

The Boveda calibration kits are nice and simple, but not mandatory. It is nice to not have salt/water to worry about spilling on the hygrometer.

08-03-2009, 08:19 PM	#8
XTRazzer Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 131 Trading: (1)	Re: A few first humidor questions IMHO most humidors don't season well with a shot glass because there is little surface area of water exposed. Something along the lines of a shallow bowl works better. I recently learned that using a clean sponge in the bowl creates more surface area and will help the seasoning process or recharging of beads. I'm happy with Shilala's HCM beads. Very user friendly product and once properly acclimated are low maintenance. He'll be able to give you more details than I can. The Boveda calibration kits are nice and simple, but not mandatory. It is nice to not have salt/water to worry about spilling on the hygrometer.