Summers Coming

[CSMAnderson]

With summer on the way, humidity will be going up. I have had a problem controlling the humidity in the past. What do you guys/gals do to control the humidity in the summer? Thanks!

[tekeeladude]

Beads from Heartfelt (http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/products.asp?cat=14)or Cigarmony (http://www.cigarmony.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=8)really help to control this issue as they absorb and release humidity. I use the 65% and even when the outside humidity is really high my humidors usually don't go above 68%. If you go with the beads, purchase more than the required minimum. It will help even more to maintain a consistent humidity level.

Note: I have no affiliation with either Heartfelt or Cigarmony. I'm just a customer!

[WWhite]

AC is by far the biggest help for me. But I also use the RH Beads which do a great job.

[gunbuyer76]

Trained Kitty Litter, works the same as beads if you do it right

[cubanolou]

Beads is the best way to go, also make sure they are not around a damp area.

[CSMAnderson]

AC is by far the biggest help for me. But I also use the RH Beads which do a great job.

Ilive in NH and the houses up here do not have air conditioning.:eek: So that is not an option. Any other ideas?

[WWhite]

How much humidity are we talking about?

[skipper]

I usually find taking out my humidification, watching my gauges and occasionally opening up and leaving open the humidor for a day or so.

[CSMAnderson]

How much humidity are we talking about?

Some days it get to 85-90% outside. Usually it runs around 75-85%.

[skipper]

Some days it get to 85-90% outside. Usually it runs around 75-85%.

That's outside. Anyone with even a moderately valuable cigar collection should be monitoring the humidity in the room the humidors are located in. I have a fairly elaborate system being my hobby is weather forecasting. But a simple decorative analogue gauge will do.
A/C goes a long way towards dehumidifying.

[WWhite]

Skipper is right that appears to be outside humidity. The humidity level inside your house is not necessarily the same as that. I'm not saying it can't be the same because it could be.

If you use beads inside a decent humidor you should be able to control it without a problem. Don't wet the beads down like you normally would leave them a little dry and they will absorb the excess humidity. You do have to monitor the conditions to make sure the beads don't become saturated because they will then become ineffective.

[CSMAnderson]

That's outside. Anyone with even a moderately valuable cigar collection should be monitoring the humidity in the room the humidors are located in. I have a fairly elaborit system being my hoby is weather forcasting. But a simple decorative analogue gauge will do.
A/C goes a long way towards dehumidifying.

Oh! It gets into the 80-85 humidity inside my humidor. My humidor is a stand along home made humidor. It will hold around 100 boxes of cigars. At this time I have 30 boxes of cigars stored in there. How many pounds of beads would I need?

[tekeeladude]

George, check out this link (http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/calculator.asp)to determine how much you will need.

[WWhite]

If you only have 30% of your humidor filled that could be part of your problem. You really need to fill your humidor up more to get rid of the dead air space. If adding cigars is not possible you could try adding some blocks of wood preferably spanish cedar. The fuller the humidor the slower the humidity will change within it.

[CSMAnderson]

If you only have 30% of your humidor filled that could be part of your problem. You really need to fill your humidor up more to get rid of the dead air space. If adding cigars is not possible you could try adding some blocks of wood preferably spanish cedar. The fuller the humidor the slower the humidity will change within it.

Good point, but the wallet dictates how many boxes I have. :o But, in due time ..........:)