ExquisiCat Crystals Cat Litter. MUST READ!!!

[Kenny Powers]

I recently ordered 70% RH beads in a plastic style container from a cigar accessory dealer that is very reputable in these forums. I will not name them because I do not want to hurt their business. I put the beads in my small 30 count humidor and did not open it for 2 days because I wanted to make sure it had time to stabilize. The first time I opened the box my 2 calibrated digital hygrometers read 63%. I still continued to use the 70% RH beads over the course of a week and the RH level never passed 64%. Thinking I might have got a bad batch, I ordered the same product from the same company and got the same results. I gave up on them because I prefer my cigars in a environment over 65%. After reading so much about the kitty litter crystals I decided to give them a try and purchased the ExquisiCat brand. I took the 70%RH beads out of their container and loaded the same container with the kitty litter. Before I put these in my humidor I emailed the company and explained to them what some people were using their product for and my main question was "why do these create a environment between 65%-70% RH ?" Two days later I received a phone call from a representative at the company who happened to be a cigar aficionado. He stated he has been using the ExquisiCat kitty litter for 2 years in all 3 of his humidors and has never had a problem with them maintaining humidity. To make a long story short, he went on to tell me that after extensive research and development the scientist who developed their kitty litter found that the odor control mechanism worked best if the crystals constantly tried stabilizing themselves at 68%RH. He said, in a open environment the RH would most likely not be 68% and it's not the humid environment that controls the odor but instead it is the crystals working on releasing and absorbing to try and maintain 68% RH and in an enclosed environment they will stabilize and maintain a humidity level of 68% -1/+1%. Needless to say I sprayed them with some distilled water and threw them in my humidor. I couldn't take the anticipation any more so I opened the lid at about the two hour mark and what do you know, both hygrometers read 68%. They have only been in for two days and the hygrometers are constantly reading 68%. One more thing. He said the white crystals are designed to absorb and release moisture and the blue crystals were designed to only release moisture.

PS. These crystals are not scented and are made from 100% Silica.

PRETTY COOL UH?

[SixPackSunday]

yup, I use kitty litter litter in my traveldor, used to use it in my cab before I snagged an oasis. had more problems with the oasis actually...

[Hot Stuff x]

I gotta try this stuff...maybe I can find it in the base commissary.

[GlockG23]

makes you think

[Strick]

and what if...Oh never mind...KP yes they do work just fine...

[ChiTwnSmoke]

Anyone have a sample they want to send/sell me?

[Kenny Powers]

Originally Posted by ChiTwnSmoke

Anyone have a sample they want to send/sell me?

How big is your Humi? What is it's capacity? I will send you some for free. I got 8 pounds of it for 12 bucks and it will last me forever.

[longburn]

That is incredible,I currently use CI's cigar juice and the 2oz jars of CI crystals and so far they have been doing a great job at keeping my 300ct display humi at 68% but this would be cheaper.

I just wonder.....we have three cats and that makes things a little worrisome

[ChiTwnSmoke]

Originally Posted by Kenny Powers

How big is your Humi? What is it's capacity? I will send you some for free. I got 8 pounds of it for 12 bucks and it will last me forever.

125 count
PM me and we'll square this away.

[Kenny Powers]

Originally Posted by ChiTwnSmoke

125 count
PM me and we'll square this away.

This is going to sound stupid but I am new here and I do not know how to send a PM. Could you tell me where I can find the link to send you a PM? Thank you.

[GlockG23]

"He said the white crystals are designed to absorb and release moisture and the blue crystals were designed to only release moisture."

ok on the quote above. If I buy a container open it and throw a digital hydrometer in the container and close it. After waiting a few hours it should be 68% correct?

[Kenny Powers]

Originally Posted by GlockG23

"He said the white crystals are designed to absorb and release moisture and the blue crystals were designed to only release moisture."

ok on the quote above. If I buy a container open it and throw a digital hydrometer in the container and close it. After waiting a few hours it should be 68% correct?

No, from what I understood you have to wet them with distilled water. They start out bone dry and I believe you have to wet them down once every 2 months. The white crystals can not maintain 68% by themselves and need the help from the blue crystals for that added boost of humidity. The white crystals can absorb humidity from the air but the blue crystals can only absorb through direct contact with a liquid.

[LookAtBigErn82]

Can I ask what store you purchased these at?

[Kenny Powers]

I purchased them at Pet Smart.

[ChiTwnSmoke]

Originally Posted by Kenny Powers

This is going to sound stupid but I am new here and I do not know how to send a PM. Could you tell me where I can find the link to send you a PM? Thank you.

Doesnt look like I can send you a PM...to pm me, click on my name and you should be able to send me a message.