Using Super Absorbant Polymers in an Active Humidifer

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scottvodka

09/05/2014 11:13 AM
Hey guys.. I'm ready to chuck the foam that's in my Humi-care XG100 active humidifier. I've had good success in desktops with black ice from humi-care. Can anyone think of a reason that I wouldn't be able to use black ice in an active humidifier?

nirab

#1
09/05/2014 11:27 AM
Boveda pack says what???  :biggrin:  :shy:  :angel:
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scottvodka

#2
09/05/2014 11:31 AM
Quotenirab - 9/5/2014  2:27 PM

Boveda pack says what???  :biggrin:  :shy:  :angel:

I wish... I would have to have 140 packs around my humidor.. and that's just not cost efficient.

Brlesq

#3
09/05/2014 11:37 AM
Scott, I use floral beads and they work awesome and are dirt cheap.  I only have to add DL about 1x/6-8 weeks.  Here's the thread: http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=27096.0
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09/05/2014 11:48 AM
QuoteBrlesq - 9/5/2014  2:37 PM

Scott, I use floral beads and they work awesome and are dirt cheap.  I only have to add DL about 1x/6-8 weeks.  Here's the thread: http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=27096.0

Thanks! I searched and searched for a thread like yours but couldn't find it.

nirab

#5
09/05/2014 11:54 AM
Quotescottvodka - 9/5/2014  1:31 PM

Quotenirab - 9/5/2014  2:27 PM

Boveda pack says what???  :biggrin:  :shy:  :angel:

I wish... I would have to have 140 packs around my humidor.. and that's just not cost efficient.

140!?!?! Do you use your house as a humidor??   :shy:  :biggrin:
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toby2

#6
09/05/2014 12:16 PM
glad this came back up. I just ordered some of those water-sorb.com beads. five years and no issues works for me. I only have to use humidification during the coldest winter months anyway. my basement naturally stays about 62% the rest of the year.

SparklePony

#7
09/05/2014 12:32 PM
Quote140!?!?! Do you use your house as a humidor??   :shy:  :biggrin:

Duh!  
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#8
09/05/2014 12:38 PM
Quotenirab - 9/5/2014  2:54 PM

Quotescottvodka - 9/5/2014  1:31 PM

Quotenirab - 9/5/2014  2:27 PM

Boveda pack says what???  :biggrin:  :shy:  :angel:

I wish... I would have to have 140 packs around my humidor.. and that's just not cost efficient.

140!?!?! Do you use your house as a humidor??   :shy:  :biggrin:

3500 ct cabinet. Boveda website says 10 packs for 250 count. 3500/250 = 14 x 10 = 140

Mojo66

#9
09/05/2014 01:52 PM

Quotescottvodka - 9/5/2014  3:38 PM  
Quotenirab - 9/5/2014  2:54 PM  
Quotescottvodka - 9/5/2014  1:31 PM  
Quotenirab - 9/5/2014  2:27 PM  Boveda pack says what???  :biggrin:  :shy:  :angel:
I wish... I would have to have 140 packs around my humidor.. and that's just not cost efficient.
140!?!?! Do you use your house as a humidor??   :shy:  :biggrin:
3500 ct cabinet. Boveda website says 10 packs for 250 count. 3500/250 = 14 x 10 = 140

 

I don't know if it's just me but 10 packs for a 250 ct seems a bit much. I have a few 250 ct (that actually hold more like 200 sticks) and I'm more than OK with 3-4 packs in each.

 Just my $0.02

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nirab

#10
09/05/2014 02:30 PM Last Edit: 09/05/2014 02:31 PM by nirab
QuoteMojo66 - 9/5/2014  3:52 PM

Quotescottvodka - 9/5/2014  3:38 PM  
Quotenirab - 9/5/2014  2:54 PM  
Quotescottvodka - 9/5/2014  1:31 PM  
Quotenirab - 9/5/2014  2:27 PM  Boveda pack says what???  :biggrin:  :shy:  :angel:
I wish... I would have to have 140 packs around my humidor.. and that's just not cost efficient.
140!?!?! Do you use your house as a humidor??   :shy:  :biggrin:
3500 ct cabinet. Boveda website says 10 packs for 250 count. 3500/250 = 14 x 10 = 140

 

I don't know if it's just me but 10 packs for a 250 ct seems a bit much. I have a few 250 ct (that actually hold more like 200 sticks) and I'm more than OK with 3-4 packs in each.

 Just my $0.02


I use 2 in my 250 count, and one in my 75 count, with no issues. I recharge them, and get at least a year or more out of each pack. I've got a couple that are 2yrs old, and still keeping my humidors nice and safe for my cigars to rest in...until they meet the flame of death, of course!

I could see where a big cabinet style humidor would not be compatible with the Boveda packs, and when I upgrade to a bigger humi, I am sure to look at the Oasis type stuff, or the KL methods. Until then...Boveda, take me away!!!  :biggrin:
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DON'T believe EVERYTING you THINK...
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''Any time you have an opportunity to make a difference in this world and you don't, then you are wasting your time on Earth.''-Roberto Clemente

"When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. That is my religion." - Abraham Lincoln

"It is possible to live happily in the here and now. So many conditions of happiness are available - more than enough for you to be happy right now." -

Thich Nhat Hanh

"There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments, and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance - that principle is contempt prior to investigation."

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BewareDaPenguin

#11
09/05/2014 05:53 PM
Quotescottvodka - 9/5/2014  1:48 PM

QuoteBrlesq - 9/5/2014  2:37 PM

Scott, I use floral beads and they work awesome and are dirt cheap.  I only have to add DL about 1x/6-8 weeks.  Here's the thread: http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=27096.0

Thanks! I searched and searched for a thread like yours but couldn't find it.

Did the same not 2 long ago! Used SAP in mine...those water beads work great haven't had any problems! Have them in my cigar oasis as well as a hydra both are going good, only put water in every few weeks and that's overkill I just keep an eye on it & it's always over 1/2 still full. No problems switching over bro good luck! Bruce helped me when I was switching over and the water beads work great I would recommend them as well :thumbsup:
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bigjohn20081983

#12
10/25/2014 11:17 AM
I just put a couple of the humidity packs from Boveda Packs in the one StogieDad sent me I know that is probably overkill in a small humidor but I got the packs for either $.75 or $1 each can't remember off hand so I picked 2 packs to try.
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Longhorn

#13
10/25/2014 11:45 AM Last Edit: 10/25/2014 11:46 AM by Longhorn
Scott, for my cabinet I switched to a Moist-n-Aire two years ago and never looked back.  I pour DW in it every now and then.  My local B&M owner runs several in his humidor.  One unit will handle 3500 sticks with no problem.  The only call-out is your humidor needs to have air passage (slotted shelves) from top to bottom.  If your humidor is compartmentalized, I'd recommend the Habitat Monitor systems.

Good luck!

http://www.amazon.com/Moist-N-Aire-Electronic-Humidifier/dp/B0013O9U1M
http://www.habitatmonitor.com/applications/cigar-humidifiers/
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