How long will a change in RH take?

[CigarStone]

I have recently swapped out my 70% beads for 65% beads and I am curious what you guys think as far as how long it will take to penetrate deep into the boxes and cigars in my coolidors.

I know you have all seen my set-up where boxes are stacked on top of each other or standing next to each other like books on a shelf. I think I will start a rotation of the boxes to help but I am wondering what you guys think.

How long will it take for everything to be stabilized at 65%?

 

[BlindedByScience]

From what I've seen....honestly, it could take months. My cabinet goes through ambient temp changes, temp changes when the pelt coolers kick on, etc and of course RH goes up or down right along with it. I've found as long as I'm somewhere in the 65% ballpark, alls well. FWIW.....best of luck...!!

 

[Eshaw99]

I switched to 70% crystal gel humidifiers in mine 6 months ago, and I can't get it above 65% even living in a very humid climate. That's about where I like to keep it anyway though.

 

[lucasbuck]

Agree with Tom - it will take months. 4-6 months at least.

 

[rbbrock]

Months was my thought as well.

 

[CBoukal]

127 days 13 hours and 8 minutes
Give or take

 

[dawgie]

127 days 13 hours and 8 minutes

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[CBoukal]

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