Quote Originally Posted by Mikeyp1121
Sorry guys I know you get a lot of these, but I can't really understand what needs to be done. I have the humidor w/ a humidifier and the glycol solution. What is the first step??

Also I do not have a hygrometer do you guys recommend one?
I hope a more seasoned smoker checks behind me to help you out, but let me give it a try. I did all kinds of reading over the net and in instructions from the dealer/manufacturer to find out exactly what you are asking. I did find a couple of differences in some of the answers. Here is what I did.

Before adding cigars:
1. Take a rag/sponged dampened with distilled water and wipe down the inside of the humidor.
2. Toss that "sponge" humidifier and order some Heartfelt Beads. In the mean time, place a shot glass of distilled water in the humidor.
3. There are plenty of places to get a hygrometer. I got two, both digital, both with Temp and RH readings, one from a known internet (16.95 plus shipping) site and the other from wally-world (6.95 plus tax). I set them side-by-side in my humi for the first week. They both read the same most of the time. You choose.
4. Receive beads and hygrometer.
5. Install both into humidor. Take out the shot glass of water.
6. Give it a day or two (some times a little longer) for the RH to settle.
7. Add cigars.
8. Enjoy.


Guys, please let us know if I missed anything.