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DCarp · 03-23-2004, 01:45 PM

I've encountered a problem pilots like to call chasing the needle.

I can't seem to keep the humidity in my humidor for more than a day or two and don't know why. I have a passive humidifier, however i just use water. can't seem to find ppg anywhere around here. any recommendations on how I might stabilize my humi? I don't want any exploding cigars on my hands.

Thanks in advance.

jb · 03-23-2004, 02:07 PM

1. Surely you are using only distilled water.

2. Wal-Mart pharmacy. They order it from Carolina Biological Supply or something like that. It takes two days to come in. $6.62 for a 16 oz. bottle last time I ordered.

3. Wonder if your humidor isn't sealing well? Put a couple phone books on top of it so the lid is forced tight. Check it in a couple days.

Just some ideas.

xrundog · 03-23-2004, 02:09 PM

Ya gotta let me have a look at that thing Dave!

prflani · 03-23-2004, 03:39 PM

Put the humidor in a big plastic bag and see if the humidity holds longer. This will tell you if it is a problem with the seal on your humidor. And get yourself some PG solution any tobacconist will have it or you can order at many places online...You will not get the proper humidity level without it (humidity will try to go too high)

DCarp · 03-23-2004, 04:51 PM

tim, do you mind taking a look at it? I'm going to swing by a walmart and check out some ppg. I put a real sponge in last night and it has held constant all day, so maybe that will help.

xrundog · 03-24-2004, 06:10 AM

PM sent.

jb · 03-24-2004, 06:50 AM

Dave,

While you're at Wal-Mart, go to the floral dept and pick up a block of wet floral foam for about a buck. Better than using a sponge.

KatDad · 03-24-2004, 08:08 AM

Most of the on-line cigar retailers sell 50/50 PG, good prices too!

SmoKerch · 03-24-2004, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KatDad

Most of the on-line cigar retailers sell 50/50 PG, good prices too!

I agree with KatDad.
The convenience has to be worth something.
My last order from JR's, I included a 16 oz. bottle of 50/50.
I don't have time for two trips to Walmart just to save a couple of dollars.

03-23-2004, 01:45 PM	#1
DCarp Contributing Editor Club Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,697	chasing the needle I've encountered a problem pilots like to call chasing the needle. I can't seem to keep the humidity in my humidor for more than a day or two and don't know why. I have a passive humidifier, however i just use water. can't seem to find ppg anywhere around here. any recommendations on how I might stabilize my humi? I don't want any exploding cigars on my hands. Thanks in advance.

03-23-2004, 02:07 PM	#2
jb Contributing Editor Herf Meister Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kansas Posts: 8,058	1. Surely you are using only distilled water. 2. Wal-Mart pharmacy. They order it from Carolina Biological Supply or something like that. It takes two days to come in. $6.62 for a 16 oz. bottle last time I ordered. 3. Wonder if your humidor isn't sealing well? Put a couple phone books on top of it so the lid is forced tight. Check it in a couple days. Just some ideas. __________________ ISO Opus DCs, RdC, Perf X, #2, and Super Beli. PM if you can help! TIA.

03-23-2004, 03:39 PM	#4
prflani Herf Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Granite City IL Posts: 7,267	Put the humidor in a big plastic bag and see if the humidity holds longer. This will tell you if it is a problem with the seal on your humidor. And get yourself some PG solution any tobacconist will have it or you can order at many places online...You will not get the proper humidity level without it (humidity will try to go too high) __________________ http://www.space.com There comes a time in the affairs of man when he must take the bull by the tail and face the situation... I am the Prince of Insufficient Light.

03-24-2004, 06:50 AM	#7
jb Contributing Editor Herf Meister Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kansas Posts: 8,058	Dave, While you're at Wal-Mart, go to the floral dept and pick up a block of wet floral foam for about a buck. Better than using a sponge. __________________ ISO Opus DCs, RdC, Perf X, #2, and Super Beli. PM if you can help! TIA.

03-24-2004, 08:08 AM	#8
KatDad Herf God Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 30,263	Most of the on-line cigar retailers sell 50/50 PG, good prices too! __________________ The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it George Bernard Shaw The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule it H. L. Mencken The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants Albert Camus The Land of the Free Because of the Brave

03-23-2004, 02:09 PM	#3
xrundog Contributing Editor Herf Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central, Iowa Posts: 9,806	Ya gotta let me have a look at that thing Dave!

03-23-2004, 04:51 PM	#5
DCarp Contributing Editor Club Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,697	tim, do you mind taking a look at it? I'm going to swing by a walmart and check out some ppg. I put a real sponge in last night and it has held constant all day, so maybe that will help.

03-24-2004, 06:10 AM	#6
xrundog Contributing Editor Herf Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central, Iowa Posts: 9,806	PM sent.

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