Drying out beads???

**Viper139** · 06-23-2006, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by bigtoys

Upon opening the beads, some are clear and some are white. So it looks like they're shipped "charged" to some degree. Are they ready to go?

Same with the Humidi-pucks. Should I still moisten the sponge with some distilled water?

If your goal is to add moisture to the humidor then wetting down the sponge is a good idea.

**CgarDan** · 07-31-2006, 10:02 AM

This might be a stupid question, but.....

Assuming the humi is seasoned properly and it is well made ( no opening through which the air will circulate ) how can the humidity in it change if the beads supposed to keep it at 65% or whatever specification you have ?

**mauied1101** · 07-31-2006, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by CgarDan

This might be a stupid question, but.....

Assuming the humi is seasoned properly and it is well made ( no opening through which the air will circulate ) how can the humidity in it change if the beads supposed to keep it at 65% or whatever specification you have ?

it's a good question. you're gonna open and close the humi which changes the humidity - and - good humidors have a tight seal, but not a sure seal - so a very small amount of breathing does take place - which also affects the humidity level. plus, the wood itself is going to breathe. my .02

**kevin7** · 07-31-2006, 07:15 PM

I pray that one day all the newbies and humidity freaks will learn that the less you fuck with the cooler/humiodor the better off it will be. I went through the same shit until I made some primos moldy years ago and after that I figured out that 62- 65 % rh is perfect. I dont even need to look at the digital hygrometer(its in the bottom of the cooler somewhere) to tell what shape my cigars are in and as usual they are perfect for smoking. I wish all you dudes well but don't be too anal about rh,it takes all the fun out of this hobby/way of life