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chinaboy · 07-15-2004, 09:40 AM

just recieved new humidor, it includes a credo type humifier with dry floral foam. do i need PG to condition this thing, or 100% distilled water will do

SmoKerch · 07-15-2004, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by chinaboy

just recieved new humidor, it includes a credo type humifier with dry floral foam. do i need PG to condition this thing, or 100% distilled water will do

If that is the type of humidifier you are going to use - Yes, you need PG solution. That will work great short term.

Long term - Climaxx Premier media beads.

mingc · 07-15-2004, 09:50 AM

You don't need PPG to initially condition the humidor, but you will need it to get the humidity in the humidor to stabilize at 70% RH.

Deriffe · 07-15-2004, 10:00 AM

I second the recommendation of the beads once it is conditioned. Plain distilled water for conditioning, beads for actual storage use.

TomJones · 07-15-2004, 12:55 PM

I also recommend beads or something similar for long term use.

Otherwise if you're going to be using the credo type humidifier, using distilled water with a occasional (and first) charge of PG may make it easier to reach a stable humidity level. Be sure to check if your humidifer is already precharged from the factory. Remember, PG is OPTIONAL.

Depending on the size of the humi, and if you do not wish to use beads, getting a Paradigm humidifier is definitely IMHO the best passive system out there.

Best of luck with your humi and remember the best advice for a humi is to keep it full.

chinaboy · 07-15-2004, 01:18 PM

thx for the replies guys.

still gotta work on getting the humidor filled part.

avid toker · 07-15-2004, 01:27 PM

do not use PG for conditioning the humi.
Use only distilled water in the conditioning phase.

Do a search in the archives for conditing humidor.

prflani · 07-16-2004, 06:12 AM

Using distilled water alone in your foam humidifier will result in over humidifying your cigars. 50% PG is needed to prevent the humidity from going above 70%. I do agree that long term you'll want to go with a product like Climmax media. Initially it seems a bit expensive (but not overly so), but in the long term you'll really appreciate the ease with which you can control humidity right at the desired control point. PG solutions are messy and inconsistent...

ChuckW · 07-17-2004, 07:27 AM

Some foam humidifiers come pre-charged with propylene glycol. If you're unsure if this is the case, I'd use only distilled water to start and add PG if the humidity remains above 70%.

07-15-2004, 09:40 AM	#1
chinaboy Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 570	Propylene Glycol a must for new humi? just recieved new humidor, it includes a credo type humifier with dry floral foam. do i need PG to condition this thing, or 100% distilled water will do

07-15-2004, 09:50 AM	#3
mingc Club Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hell Posts: 1,531	You don't need PPG to initially condition the humidor, but you will need it to get the humidity in the humidor to stabilize at 70% RH. __________________ Fish!

07-15-2004, 10:00 AM	#4
Deriffe Herf Meister Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: St Louis Missouri Posts: 8,683	I second the recommendation of the beads once it is conditioned. Plain distilled water for conditioning, beads for actual storage use. __________________ "This really sucks." http://www.myspace.com/deriffe01

07-15-2004, 01:27 PM	#7
avid toker Club Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Somewhere out there! Posts: 1,991	do not use PG for conditioning the humi. Use only distilled water in the conditioning phase. Do a search in the archives for conditing humidor. __________________ Most people hate the taste of beer - to begin with. It is, however, a prejudice that many people have been able to overcome. - Winston Churchill

07-16-2004, 06:12 AM	#8
prflani Herf Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Granite City IL Posts: 7,267	Using distilled water alone in your foam humidifier will result in over humidifying your cigars. 50% PG is needed to prevent the humidity from going above 70%. I do agree that long term you'll want to go with a product like Climmax media. Initially it seems a bit expensive (but not overly so), but in the long term you'll really appreciate the ease with which you can control humidity right at the desired control point. PG solutions are messy and inconsistent... __________________ 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.

07-15-2004, 12:55 PM	#5
TomJones Club Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 1,285	I also recommend beads or something similar for long term use. Otherwise if you're going to be using the credo type humidifier, using distilled water with a occasional (and first) charge of PG may make it easier to reach a stable humidity level. Be sure to check if your humidifer is already precharged from the factory. Remember, PG is OPTIONAL. Depending on the size of the humi, and if you do not wish to use beads, getting a Paradigm humidifier is definitely IMHO the best passive system out there. Best of luck with your humi and remember the best advice for a humi is to keep it full.

07-15-2004, 01:18 PM	#6
chinaboy Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 570	thx for the replies guys. still gotta work on getting the humidor filled part.

07-17-2004, 07:27 AM	#9
ChuckW Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Atlanta, GA USA Posts: 113	Some foam humidifiers come pre-charged with propylene glycol. If you're unsure if this is the case, I'd use only distilled water to start and add PG if the humidity remains above 70%.

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