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thadhuey · 01-09-2006, 03:15 PM

Hello,

I've posted here just a couple of times but I've got a few questions that I would appreciate if someone answered.

1) I have a humidor (holds about 75 cigars) that hasn't been used in about a year. I plan to restock it and use Heartfelt beads (65% RH). Do I have to season the humidor again since it hasn't been used in awhile?

2) How do I go about rehumidifying the humidor. Do I simply just place the beads in the humidor with the cigars (I plan to start with about 25)? Or do I place the beads in, let them sit awhile and then add the cigars?

3) I have never used the beads before, in the past I've used the propylene glycol solution which I found to be ineffective. How long will the beads keep their effectiveness, roughly?

Thanks for the help.

DDP · 01-09-2006, 03:31 PM

THIS might help ?

DDP · 01-09-2006, 04:06 PM

You might get more help if you move this to "The Cedar Room"

ronin · 01-09-2006, 04:52 PM

And away we go..............

Smoker06 · 01-09-2006, 05:15 PM

1) I have a humidor (holds about 75 cigars) that hasn't been used in about a year. I plan to restock it and use Heartfelt beads (65% RH). Do I have to season the humidor again since it hasn't been used in awhile?

Yes, re-season the humidor

2) How do I go about rehumidifying the humidor. Do I simply just place the beads in the humidor with the cigars (I plan to start with about 25)? Or do I place the beads in, let them sit awhile and then add the cigars?

I'd place a small shallow container, filled halfway with water, into the humidor. Then I'd place the container of beads in the humidor. Let everything sit for a couple weeks. This way you're re-seasoning the humidor and seasoning the beads at the same time.

3) I have never used the beads before, in the past I've used the propylene glycol solution which I found to be ineffective. How long will the beads keep their effectiveness, roughly?

For years, as long as you use them properly.

thadhuey · 01-10-2006, 01:40 PM

Thanks for the reply, I appreciate the help.

01-10-2006, 01:42 PM

Good luck and let us know how it goes!

01-09-2006, 03:15 PM	#1
thadhuey Starting Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 12	A few questions... Hello, I've posted here just a couple of times but I've got a few questions that I would appreciate if someone answered. 1) I have a humidor (holds about 75 cigars) that hasn't been used in about a year. I plan to restock it and use Heartfelt beads (65% RH). Do I have to season the humidor again since it hasn't been used in awhile? 2) How do I go about rehumidifying the humidor. Do I simply just place the beads in the humidor with the cigars (I plan to start with about 25)? Or do I place the beads in, let them sit awhile and then add the cigars? 3) I have never used the beads before, in the past I've used the propylene glycol solution which I found to be ineffective. How long will the beads keep their effectiveness, roughly? Thanks for the help.

01-09-2006, 04:52 PM	#4
ronin The Duke Herf God Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 20,302	And away we go.............. __________________ Words are what men live by. A man's word even if it means his destruction must be honored

01-09-2006, 05:15 PM	#5
Smoker06 Herf God Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 11,099	Re: A few questions... 1) I have a humidor (holds about 75 cigars) that hasn't been used in about a year. I plan to restock it and use Heartfelt beads (65% RH). Do I have to season the humidor again since it hasn't been used in awhile? Yes, re-season the humidor 2) How do I go about rehumidifying the humidor. Do I simply just place the beads in the humidor with the cigars (I plan to start with about 25)? Or do I place the beads in, let them sit awhile and then add the cigars? I'd place a small shallow container, filled halfway with water, into the humidor. Then I'd place the container of beads in the humidor. Let everything sit for a couple weeks. This way you're re-seasoning the humidor and seasoning the beads at the same time. 3) I have never used the beads before, in the past I've used the propylene glycol solution which I found to be ineffective. How long will the beads keep their effectiveness, roughly? For years, as long as you use them properly. __________________ When in doubt.... ATTACK!

01-09-2006, 03:31 PM	#2
DDP Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW suburb of Chicago Posts: 1,067	THIS might help ?

01-09-2006, 04:06 PM	#3
DDP Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW suburb of Chicago Posts: 1,067	You might get more help if you move this to "The Cedar Room"

01-10-2006, 01:40 PM	#6
thadhuey Starting Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 12	Thanks for the reply, I appreciate the help.

01-10-2006, 01:42 PM	#7
ElkTwin Guest Posts: n/a	Good luck and let us know how it goes!