Junking My Rectangular Humidifier

[stjohnroe]

Oh, and why dont you simply replace the sponge or oasis in your old humidifier with beads?

[BigMacFU]

What Johnny Roe said, don't ditch the plastic case, just the florist foam. With some cheese cloth or pantyhose, you can turn that rectangular plastic into a bead holder. I did that many moons ago, I think I posted on it, but i sure as heck ain't going digging on a search right now

[godfather]

Thanks for the information guys....

I also found a good FAQ from the man himself on CP:

http://www.cigarpass.com/forums/inde...11600&hl=beads

[Mazeman]

Also, I wouldn't expect absolutely rock-stable humidification with ANY system. I have the 70% beads, and I noticed that the humidity runs a little high after I moisten them, and a little low (even though many are still clear) when I need to moisten them.
Yet, it is the most fool-proof system I've seen.
Also, it seems the more beads you use, the greater stability you can achieve. You can't use too many.

[cls515]

I have heard that propylene glycol can alter the taste of a cigar. I do not know, because I have never used the stuff. I use the beads and would not want to use anything else. PG is a fungicide, and fungal cells are similar to human cells. I have read over the internet that PG is an irritant for humans. So I don't use that stuff.

[nhcigarfan]

I have heard that propylene glycol can alter the taste of a cigar. I do not know, because I have never used the stuff. I use the beads and would not want to use anything else. PG is a fungicide, and fungal cells are similar to human cells. I have read over the internet that PG is an irritant for humans. So I don't use that stuff.

I think you might be getting Propylene Glycol and Ethylene Glycol mixed up. PG is in all sorts of stuff, toothpaste, deoderant, food coloring etc. Where as Ethylene can screw up your blood filitering organs and nervous system.

[cigarsarge]

Trust me...65% beads are the only way to go. They are stable and just need refreshing every month or so.