Montegue Cabinet Humidor = AWESOME

[688sonarmen]

So I've done some research and found that this is what I’m looking for. I have a few questions. Its it over kill to get the SM Hydra with the fan extension, 3 fans and 3lbs heartfelt beads? My thought process is the hydra will saturate the beads whenever they need it, but I want enough beads as if they were the only hydration so the humidor will recover faster and stay stable. Also can I just use the Hydra to season it by itself or should I wipe it down and put water in a bowl like a normal seasoning?

[688sonarmen]

Originally Posted by 688sonarmen

So I've done some research and found that this is what I’m looking for. I have a few questions. Its it over kill to get the SM Hydra with the fan extension, 3 fans and 3lbs heartfelt beads? My thought process is the hydra will saturate the beads whenever they need it, but I want enough beads as if they were the only hydration so the humidor will recover faster and stay stable. Also can I just use the Hydra to season it by itself or should I wipe it down and put water in a bowl like a normal seasoning?

So will it work to season it only with the Hydra? It is an actve humidification unit if you don't know.

[yourchoice]

I have a Montegue and use an Oasis with a couple of pounds of HCM beads throughout. I keep mine in my finished basement and find the RH is very stable in the summer, but as the winter temps roll in and the furnace runs more, I have to fill my Oasis every couple of weeks.

I would suggest doing a flashlight test once you have it set up. I found a 1/8 - 1/4 inch seam along the top of the unit which I sealed by jambing weather stripping into the crack. I also weather stripped around the door as light was passing through there as well. I used a weather stripping that compressed more for the doors as I needed to make sure the doors stayed shut.

I think a Hydra and a couple pounds of beads would do the trick. As for seasoning it with just the Hydra, I think you'd be better off leaving some sponges on plates in there as the SM Hydra may need a few fillings to season it properly.

[Barteur]

I did exactly the same and I am very happy about it.

Originally Posted by yourchoice

I have a Montegue and use an Oasis with a couple of pounds of HCM beads throughout. I keep mine in my finished basement and find the RH is very stable in the summer, but as the winter temps roll in and the furnace runs more, I have to fill my Oasis every couple of weeks.

I would suggest doing a flashlight test once you have it set up. I found a 1/8 - 1/4 inch seam along the top of the unit which I sealed by jambing weather stripping into the crack. I also weather stripped around the door as light was passing through there as well. I used a weather stripping that compressed more for the doors as I needed to make sure the doors stayed shut.

I think a Hydra and a couple pounds of beads would do the trick. As for seasoning it with just the Hydra, I think you'd be better off leaving some sponges on plates in there as the SM Hydra may need a few fillings to season it properly.

[yourchoice]

Originally Posted by Barteur

I did exactly the same and I am very happy about it.

I actually did it after I read your post, Frenchie!

Edit: At least I think it was yours....I remember a pictorial how-to!

2nd Edit! Here's a link with Frenchie's pictures. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...eal#post699580

[Barteur]

Holy crap this must be the only valuable post I made here I totally forgot about it. Glad to see everything is working great

Originally Posted by yourchoice

I actually did it after I read your post, Frenchie!

Edit: At least I think it was yours....I remember a pictorial how-to!

2nd Edit! Here's a link with Frenchie's pictures. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...eal#post699580

[688sonarmen]

Thanks for the advice guys, looking foward to getting this set up