Water pillow or Boveda humidity pack

[bobarian]

Originally Posted by T.G

Neat. Didn't even know those existed.

Have you ever tried them?

I have not used them, but many have. They are actually silica sheets 1/8" thick. You moisten them and then put them on the bottom of your humi, then the foam goes on top. No lost space!

The only disadvantage of the Boveda packs is that if they dry out they take quite a bit of time to recharge, so it just depends where the OP is going.

[bobarian]

After rereading the OP he says he is concerned about "keeping humidity in check" Does this mean he needs something absorb or provide humidity?? I dont think pillows or Boveda packs absorb very efficiently.

[Tenor CS]

Originally Posted by bobarian

After rereading the OP he says he is concerned about "keeping humidity in check" Does this mean he needs something absorb or provide humidity?? I dont think pillows or Boveda packs absorb very efficiently.

The humidipak website's first page is a huge splash screen that says "The World's First 2-way Humidity Control." So they are at least advertised as such. I've always been happy with them. I use a Boveda in my big 18-ct caddy.

[longknocker]

Originally Posted by Tenor CS

The humidipak website's first page is a huge splash screen that says "The World's First 2-way Humidity Control." So they are at least advertised as such. I've always been happy with them. I use a Boveda in my big 18-ct caddy.

True! They Absorb Or Release Humidity And Maintain RH Even With A Poorly Sealed Humidor; Something Beads Can't Do.

[CigarNut]

Originally Posted by longknocker

True! They Absorb Or Release Humidity And Maintain RH Even With A Poorly Sealed Humidor; Something Beads Can't Do.

This is not true for shilala's beads! As with any product in a poorly sealed environment, Scott's beads will need to be re-calibrated periodically, but they will be able to go much longer before re-calibration is required than the silica or PG based products.

Scott's beads are set to maintain an equilibrium at 65% RH. They add or absorb moisture as needed, and for their size they handle much more moisture than other beads or silica (or PG) products.

[longknocker]

Originally Posted by CigarNut

This is not true for shilala's beads! As with any product in a poorly sealed environment, Scott's beads will need to be re-calibrated periodically, but they will be able to go much longer before re-calibration is required than the silica or PG based products.

Scott's beads are set to maintain an equilibrium at 65% RH. They add or absorb moisture as needed, and for their size they handle much more moisture than other beads or silica (or PG) products.

I Understand That & Use Scott's Beads In My Coolidors; They Work Great!

I Talked To Scott About A "Leaky" Desktop Humidor I Had & He Graciously Repaired It. Even Scott Said That His Beads Cannot Maintain The 65% That Boveda Does in An Unstable Environment. I Have Used 65%RH Boveda Packs For 3 Years Now On All My Desktop Humis. The Ones That Have Large Leaks Use Up The Boveda Packs More Quickly. The RH Never Varies More Than 1-2 Points. Boveda Packs Contained Purified Water, NOT PG, BTW.

[hotreds]

I also had no idea that Bovedas could be recharged. I know that they aren't "supposed" to be. Has anyone taken a rock-hard Boveda and actually recharged it into a soft good as new unit?

[CigarNut]

Originally Posted by longknocker

I Understand That & Use Scott's Beads In My Coolidors; They Work Great!

I Talked To Scott About A "Leaky" Desktop Humidor I Had & He Graciously Repaired It. Even Scott Said That His Beads Cannot Maintain The 65% That Boveda Does in An Unstable Environment. I Have Used 65%RH Boveda Packs For 3 Years Now On All My Desktop Humis. The Ones That Have Large Leaks Use Up The Boveda Packs More Quickly. The RH Never Varies More Than 1-2 Points. Boveda Packs Contained Purified Water, NOT PG, BTW.

I guess I don't think that the Boveda can maintain the RH for very in an unstable environment either... You either need to replace the Boveda packs (or recharge them if you can -- not sure if this is possible). If you are having to replace the Boveda packs, then you can certainly recharge Scott's beads easier and at no additional cost.

BTW, I am not trying to say that Boveda packs are bad; I use them my self for some things. I am just trying to point out that there are some very good alternatives.