Is a fan neccesary, or even helpful for that matter?

[boomshay]

well you see if he gets the sticks insured for fire damage, every time he smokes one he'd be able to have insurance pay for it... sounds like a great deal to me..

[ggiese]

In a smaller humidor, not necessary. However, you might want to consider it for a coolidor (where there is a larger volume of air). Air circulation can be helpful, especially for mold issues I'm told.

I put an "Oust" fan in mine - you can pick them up for around $5 or so at the grocery store, and they come with a D sized battery. (Oust fans are in the air freshener section - just make sure to dispose of the air freshener cartridge before you use it). They turn themselves on and off automatically and accomplish the job...

As far as the "sprinkler" system - humidity is rarely an issue in a coolidor if it's properly sealed. You just stick a bag of beads, or (in my case) a block of floral foam soaked in distilled water. Use one of the disposable tupperware containers and cut holes in the lid (or wrap it in an old nylon stocking).

[chefchris]

As far as the "sprinkler" system - humidity is rarely an issue in a coolidor if it's properly sealed. You just stick a bag of beads, or (in my case) a block of floral foam soaked in distilled water. Use one of the disposable tupperware containers and cut holes in the lid (or wrap it in an old nylon stocking).

the sprinkler system was a joke.

[Shelby07]

I also put a couple of Oust fans in my cabinet at GG's suggestion a while back. They don't blow hard enough to cause drying out, but they do seem to help keep the humidity fairly constant throughout the humidor. It took me a while to figure out why they weren't running all the time, but they cycle 5 on - 15 off. Well worth the minimal cost if you have a larger humidor or coolidor.

[TampaSupremo]

well you see if he gets the sticks insured for fire damage, every time he smokes one he'd be able to have insurance pay for it... sounds like a great deal to me..

But then his premiums would go up every time he made a claim.

[heftysmokes]

well you see if he gets the sticks insured for fire damage, every time he smokes one he'd be able to have insurance pay for it... sounds like a great deal to me..

Intentionally burning an insured item for claim purposes is insurance fraud....and arson.