What kind of humidifier do you use in your humidor?

hebron · 02/25/2014 12:28 AM

I myself use Boveda packs. I tend to use the 69% pack for the winter season and 65% for summer.

I have replaced the humidifier that came with the humidor for a dual Boveda pack holder:

I have a Adorini Chianti Medium Deluxe humidor:

What do you use, and what is your experience with it?

Otter · 02/25/2014 03:31 AM

I use beads with distilled water, I used to use PG solution but I have found that the beads and DW work just fine. I do use Boveda in my travel humidors. Where does the Boveda sit in that humidor? I am guessing in the back.

hebron · 02/25/2014 03:39 AM

QuoteOtter - 2/25/2014 12:31 PM

I use beads with distilled water, I used to use PG solution but I have found that the beads and DW work just fine. I do use Boveda in my travel humidors. Where does the Boveda sit in that humidor? I am guessing in the back.

Yes, the Boveda holder sits on the back wall, behind the drawers. I also used to use PG solution but found it more difficult to keep a steady humidity, and to remember to not let the sponge dry out :p

Ken Kelley · 02/25/2014 03:52 AM

I'm fairly low tech in my approach. I use either 65% Heartfelt beads or Exquisicat kitty litter from PetSmart with distilled water. Cheap and effective. That 8-pound jug of KL will satisfy my needs for the foreseeable future.

DonM · 02/25/2014 03:59 AM

65% Heartfelt beads all the way

BewareDaPenguin · 02/25/2014 04:13 AM

Jackal??! Lol....I went 2 an active system with an oasis XL plus when I got an aging table n it seems to be working quite well, I do use beads on each shelf to help release or absorb as needed and everything seems to be working very well. I keep a hygrometer on top and bottom to make sure there's consistency as well. But there's a lot of knowledgable ppl on here, but I'm sure they would all say if it ain't broke don't fix it either!

DonM · 02/25/2014 04:18 AM

QuoteBewareDaPenguin - 2/25/2014 7:13 AM

there's a lot of knowledgable ppl on here, but I'm sure they would all say if it ain't broke don't fix it either!

And that is why I use the beads

Newbhunter · 02/25/2014 04:21 AM

Beads all the way, 1.5lbs in a 350stick humidor. It's overkill in terms of beads to space, but its working a-ok throughout the winter, we'll see how this holds up in the summer...

Joelala · 02/25/2014 06:28 AM

I used to use heartfelt beads too, not I use Kitty Litter.

nirab · 02/25/2014 06:32 AM

Boveda

ThinBlueLine · 02/25/2014 06:36 AM

Accumonitor

hebron · 02/25/2014 06:39 AM

QuoteThinBlueLine - 2/25/2014 3:36 PM

Accumonitor

Holy hell! That looks awesome

nwb · 02/25/2014 07:51 AM

Cigar Oasis XL II

Cfickter · 02/25/2014 09:25 AM

Most Heartfelt but in winter adjust with distilled water only when needed

Jackal · 02/25/2014 09:34 AM

I use a combo system of Boveda along with a Water/PG puck on my smaller humidors and an active (Hydra) in my big humidor along with Boveda packs scattered throughout to mitigate any high humidity zones caused by poor air flow.

ntanner · 02/25/2014 11:35 AM

I have an active system that was built into the humidor but I also have some of the jell jars to supplement, especially since it is so dry here all the time.