Need help with a Humidor

Originally Posted by jesseboston81

What? You want to keep about half the bag dry no matter what so that the beads can absorb excess humidity from the air.

The only problem with putting more beads in than the calculated "correct" amount is that they take up room that could be occupied by smokes! Having more beads than the "correct" amount will help compensate for swings in humidity (such as when you open the humidor).

Just letting him know not to soak the bag. I have heard of people doing that before...... But this is a much better explanation then I gave....lol