Aztec Clay Humidifiers

[Steve2150]

I remember my first humidor in the 1970's it had an aztec clay humidifier that looked like a ruler that sat in a slot on the lid. Have not seen these in a long time, wonder what happened to them. Almost all humidors of that era had this type of humidifier. Probably better then foam that comes with them now. My foam using 50/50 PG still gets mold on them.

[kingbeefy]

I think the Aztecs are extinct now unfortunately. Humi beads are a very popular choice these days.

[craig]

I have a clay humidifier in my Don Alfredo humidor. Bygone technology long ago surpassed by polyacrylics ('crystals') to do the same thing, but better. Similarly, foam has been surpassed by silica gel ('beads') that can be 'trained' to hold a fixed relative humidity (whereas PG solution can only hold 70% RH). Cost is the main reason one still sees foam.

Pop quiz: What was Don Alfredo's last name?

[TheGreekTitan]

Pop quiz: What was Don Alfredo's last name?

Somewhat of a trick question I think, but I'll go with Dunhill.