[rjs]

emgjet,

Nice looking humidor. I have no experience with that particular box or the Bargain Humidors company, but I do own six larger sized humidors with passive humidification systems.

When you receive the humidor, check to see that the lid seals well. Drop the lid from about half way open. If the sound is wood hitting wood, then the seal is not too tight. Return the unit. If you hear a "whooomph" sound, like there is a cushion of air in the box, then the box seals adequately.

I recommend the Diamond Crown extra large humidifier for a box your size. I have 4 Diamond Crown humidifiers and they have all performed well for several years. Use distilled water only. Dee's Fine Cigars ( www.c-gar.com )has the best price.

Others might recommend the Cigar Oasis active humidifier, which is about twice the price, but you won't have to check the water level so often. I have no experience with the Cigar Oasis, but Bargain Humidors has the best price to my knowledge.

I used an active humidifier from Habitat Monitor (http://www.habitatmonitor.com/) in my 6' cabinet humidor. Bob Staebell uses the Habitat Monitor "set n forget" digital controls in his Aristocrat line of end table humidors.

... rjs