Humidor Setup

[CaptainJeebes]

Well I need to admit that I don't have a humi yet, but I ordered one earlier this week and it should be in by Friday! Its only a 100 count, but I do not imagine needing a bigger one right now. If I do, I will use a cooler. I have been looking for what the best way to set up a humidor is and have gotten lots of different answers. Some say wipe the walls, some say don't; some say use beads, some say only water is fine. This may have been discussed on a previous thread, but I am too lazy to look right now. So throw some suggestions my way. I appreciate it.nsure::mumbles:

[Mr. Mojo Risin]

Here is what I did.
I used only distilled water. I did wipe the walls lightly. I placed a new sponge damp with distilled water into the humi (sitting on a piece of plastic). I also had a sot glass of distilled water, but I'm sure you can do either/or.
I checked it once a day and added water to the glass and sponge. I did this for two or three days.
Don't leave them in for too long (like a week) or you'll get mold.
Once the level of water in the glass or the sponge stays fairly stable over a day remove both, add beads and cigars and wait a day or two and check the Rh%.
Worked for me.

[threecrazychefs]

Use only distilled water. I have wiped the inside with a spomge on my first two Humis, but not my last one. My last one has been my best one There are many reasons for that. What I would recomend is this.
1, Place the shot glass, or sponge in plastic using distilled water only. I would not even check it for two or three days. And would most likely leave it in (refill when needed) for a week to ten days. Then I would place my wet (with distilled water always) Heartfelt RH Beads in the Humi. Use plenty.Just follow the instructions on their site and the ones included with their product. I would let these set for a few days and if the RH is stable then I would begin adding cigars.
Slow and steady wins the race here my friend. In the end it is not likely that you will make any devestating mistakes.

[tobacmon]

Everything people have suggested here - I might add one thing--Just mist the beads --Do Not WET the beads--could also cause mold----get a mister and mist lightly. I took my beads and set them in the box opposite the Distilled water and the beads will pick up the H2O that way. Good Luck........

[Doogie]

great advice guys. only thing to add is keep the humidity over 70% for a couple of days before putting the cigars in.

[Ecto1]

You don't need a Humidor just have all of your Cbid stuff shipped to my place and I will hold it for ya!!

[Ecto1]

For a 100 count I would order the beads in th tube they take up less space.

[Toasted Coastie]

Originally Posted by Ecto1

For a 100 count I would order the beads in th tube they take up less space.

I use the beads in the rectangle humidifier. Attach it to the lid like any other, works great!