A basic question for the pro's

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.

Pros don't use green foam. :-)

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Originally Posted by haubeman

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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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.

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

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

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.

Welcome from eastern Oregon. Got beads and use them only. Try CAO and buenos maduritos.

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Originally Posted by buzz

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

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

ROFLMAO

Oh, welcome to the new guy from Northern Alberta, Canada

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

spammer vardelli or whatever, reported.