how to lower humidity for dry box

[Sentinel of Northern Star]

If the ambient humidity is at 80% constantly, but i wanan lower a humidor to around 60% and lower without the help of any humidification device, preferably 55%, what can i do?

[ssutton219]

Dry Beads??? that would be my only thought....





Shawn

[kvm]

Put a bathroom sized dixie cup of damp-rid in it. Double up on the cup or use something of similar size because after a couple weeks the paper cup will start to get soggy from the water sitting in it, but it will bring the RH to around 60%.

[joshtpa]

I was under the impression that those little gel cups will reduce humidity as well as add it.

[kjjm4]

You could save up the silica gel packs that come in just about everything. You'll have to experiment with it until you find the right amount to hold the humidity at ~55%. Once you reach an equilibrium at 55% RH, the silica gel should maintain it for a while, barring any drastic swings in temperature or humidity.

[Mark C]

Originally Posted by kjjm4

You could save up the silica gel packs that come in just about everything. You'll have to experiment with it until you find the right amount to hold the humidity at ~55%. Once you reach an equilibrium at 55% RH, the silica gel should maintain it for a while, barring any drastic swings in temperature or humidity.

I've heard you can buy those silica gel packs at boating supply stores.

[cf2112]

Buy some 100% silica (kitty liter) it works 10x better at reducing humidity than beads.

[dalerobk]

I'm pretty sure Heartfelt now sells beads for 60% RH (as well as 65% and 70%). That would put you at 60% RH on the button. Might be a little above your targeted 55%, but you would have absolute precision and ease of mind.

[kansashat]

Originally Posted by Sentinel of Northern Star

If the ambient humidity is at 80% constantly, but i wanan lower a humidor to around 60% and lower without the help of any humidification device, preferably 55%, what can i do?

How about a small refrigerator with evaporative technology?

[longknocker]

Originally Posted by kansashat

How about a small refrigerator with evaporative technology?

Hi! I'm a Newbie looking for help! All my cigars have acquired a "chemical taste" over the last few weeks. They are kept in two separate humidors at 70- 75% on the hygrometer. Any advice?

Thanks!
longknocker

[nozero]

Originally Posted by kjjm4

You could save up the silica gel packs that come in just about everything. You'll have to experiment with it until you find the right amount to hold the humidity at ~55%. Once you reach an equilibrium at 55% RH, the silica gel should maintain it for a while, barring any drastic swings in temperature or humidity.

Yes, but whatever you do... Do NOT eat them!

[livwire68]

Originally Posted by longknocker

Hi! I'm a Newbie looking for help! All my cigars have acquired a "chemical taste" over the last few weeks. They are kept in two separate humidors at 70- 75% on the hygrometer. Any advice?

Thanks!
longknocker

Hello you may first want to go introduce yourself in the new gorilla forum and once you do that, post your question under your own thread in the apropriate area. The responses you get will be better and directed towards your question.