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    Hello. I am brand new to the cigar world and to the forum, and sure would appreciate a pointer or two. I just bought a Berkeley digital humidor. It arrived about a week ago and so far seems to be doing fine - 71% humidity at 62 degrees. (At least, I think that is fine. Please share any contrary opinions!) The humidor has the "green foam" type humidifier. In preparing it, I soaked it in distilled water; at the time I did not have any 50/50 glycol but have since gotten a bottle. When the foam needs re-juvenating, will it be soaked again or just dampened a bit? Plus, how much of the glycol is recommended?

    I am very grateful for responses to an admitted newbie's questions. Also, any cigar recommendations are welcome (if this is the proper forum for that.) I really like the mild Primo del Rey toro and Romeo y Julieta bully, but am open to any suggestions!

    Thank you all.

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    Pros don't use green foam. :-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by haubeman View Post
    Hello. I am brand new to the cigar world and to the forum, and sure would appreciate a pointer or two. I just bought a Berkeley digital humidor. It arrived about a week ago and so far seems to be doing fine - 71% humidity at 62 degrees. (At least, I think that is fine. Please share any contrary opinions!) The humidor has the "green foam" type humidifier. In preparing it, I soaked it in distilled water; at the time I did not have any 50/50 glycol but have since gotten a bottle. When the foam needs re-juvenating, will it be soaked again or just dampened a bit? Plus, how much of the glycol is recommended?

    I am very grateful for responses to an admitted newbie's questions. Also, any cigar recommendations are welcome (if this is the proper forum for that.) I really like the mild Primo del Rey toro and Romeo y Julieta bully, but am open to any suggestions!

    Thank you all.
    I prefer 68% and if your using the green foam thing just add a little water when the Rh drops don't soak it.
    Your much better off going with beads.
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    Welcome to CS,use the search function and read up before asking twelvetyfive questions . Nothing against you but the stream of questions from newbies thinking we are the fucking answer center is annoying
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    Get rid of the foam and use 65% beads. Try a Padron 1000 series and AF hemmingway. Read more, post less, use search, don't buy a humidor from waxing moon. Welcome from AZ.

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    I bought a budget humidor that came with a green foam puck. Damn puck went moldy in the first month, so I got me some beads! Welcome to the forum.

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    Welcome from eastern Oregon. Got beads and use them only. Try CAO and buenos maduritos.
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    Quote Originally Posted by buzz View Post
    Get rid of the foam and use 65% beads. Try a Padron 1000 series and AF hemmingway. Read more, post less, use search, don't buy a humidor from waxing moon. Welcome from AZ.

    -Buzz
    It's a darn good thing I wasn't drinking anything when I read that or I'd have been cleaning my monitors off

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    Nothing against you however the stream of questions from newcomers thinking we're the fucking answer center is annoying

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    spammer vardelli or whatever, reported.
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