small humidor cabinet - would this size gobble Boveda packs

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Indychuck

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Is there anyone that has a humidor this size that humidifies with Boveda packs? I'm considering this size and I'm also considering the use of Boveda packs?

I'm curious how many packs it would require and the frequency of replacement for a humidor of this size.

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There is a calculator on bovedas website.
Also as your starting out take up as much empty space you can with ,empty boxes, Tupperware , ect

Unless you go the set it and forget it route.
 
Indychuck said:
Is there a place on this link that answers the question of "what is the frequency of replacement" or "how long will they last"?
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I have had my beads for 15 years, I don't think they would ever need replaced unless you encountered a massive mold issue.

ETA: If you have, or can borrow, any kind of active system, you can buy unprogrammed beads for next to nothing and program them yourself yourself. That's what I did.
 
Indychuck said:
Is there a place on this link that answers the question of "what is the frequency of replacement" or "how long will they last"?
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Decades. Once your cabinet is regulated, you will rarely have to mess with recharging them, as well.

Please keep in mind that initially starting up a humidor, especially a cabinet of that size, is not a one-time, "set it and forget it" endeavor, even with Boveda packs.
 
kann said:
Decades. Once your cabinet is regulated, you will rarely have to mess with recharging them, as well.

Please keep in mind that initially starting up a humidor, especially a cabinet of that size, is not a one-time, "set it and forget it" endeavor, even with Boveda packs.
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Can you elaborate on the two statements above? It appears that they conflict, but thats likely because of my limited knowledge.

First sentence suggests once my cabinet is regulated, I’ll rarely have to mess with recharging. Then second sentence mentions that this is not a set and forget endeavor.

Since I will rarely have to mess with recharging, what am I not able to “set and forget”?

Thank you.
 
Indychuck said:
Can you elaborate on the two statements above? It appears that they conflict, but thats likely because of my limited knowledge.

First sentence suggests once my cabinet is regulated, I’ll rarely have to mess with recharging. Then second sentence mentions that this is not a set and forget endeavor.

Since I will rarely have to mess with recharging, what am I not able to “set and forget”?

Thank you.
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It takes a good while to get 100% of the wood inside your unit to "stabilize" at your chosen RH. It could take weeks, and you don't want to rush this process.
 
CigarStone said:
It takes a good while to get 100% of the wood inside your unit to "stabilize" at your chosen RH. It could take weeks, and you don't want to rush this process.
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Wipe the inside down lightly with distilled water several times until it holds a decent reading before you put bovedas in. It shortens the priming considerably.
 
Indychuck said:
Can you elaborate on the two statements above? It appears that they conflict, but thats likely because of my limited knowledge.

First sentence suggests once my cabinet is regulated, I’ll rarely have to mess with recharging. Then second sentence mentions that this is not a set and forget endeavor.

Since I will rarely have to mess with recharging, what am I not able to “set and forget”?

Thank you.
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CigarStone said:
It takes a good while to get 100% of the wood inside your unit to "stabilize" at your chosen RH. It could take weeks, and you don't want to rush this process.
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What Jeff said. My statement was that initial setup is not set-and-forget. Once you have have your storage box stabilized and regulated, you will rarely have to mess with beads. In the beginning, the wood is going to be soaking up moisture, so it will seem like you have an issue or you are doing something wrong. You are (probably) not -- it just takes patience. Then, you may notice fluctuations and drops when you start putting cigars in the humidor, and get frustrated that you just can't keep it stable. This is also normal, as the cigars (and their boxes) are, as well, soaking up humidity and moisture. Take it slowly and have patience. As mentioned, while you are seasoning and setting up your cabinet, fill it up as much as possible with empty cigar boxes or anything that will, A) Displace air inside, and, B) Help soak up moisture/humidity inside.

There's a great sticky in the storage forum on setting up humidors.
 
kann said:
What Jeff said. My statement was that initial setup is not set-and-forget. Once you have have your storage box stabilized and regulated, you will rarely have to mess with beads. In the beginning, the wood is going to be soaking up moisture, so it will seem like you have an issue or you are doing something wrong. You are (probably) not -- it just takes patience. Then, you may notice fluctuations and drops when you start putting cigars in the humidor, and get frustrated that you just can't keep it stable. This is also normal, as the cigars (and their boxes) are, as well, soaking up humidity and moisture. Take it slowly and have patience. As mentioned, while you are seasoning and setting up your cabinet, fill it up as much as possible with empty cigar boxes or anything that will, A) Displace air inside, and, B) Help soak up moisture/humidity inside.

There's a great sticky in the storage forum on setting up humidors.
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Thank you kann, this info helps tremendously!

I wasn’t able to find much, if anything, about using strictly beads or Boveda packs for a humidor based on similar geometry as the one I illustrated.

I’m not against the electronic version, but if I can manage with beads/packs, then I’ll stick with that method. If I find that method to be too handsy with constant fiddling, then I’ll go the active route.

Many thanks!
 
Indychuck said:
Thank you kann, this info helps tremendously!

I wasn’t able to find much, if anything, about using strictly beads or Boveda packs for a humidor based on similar geometry as the one I illustrated.

I’m not against the electronic version, but if I can manage with beads/packs, then I’ll stick with that method. If I find that method to be too handsy with constant fiddling, then I’ll go the active route.

Many thanks!
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I'd forget the Boveda packs and go beads. That's my opinion that is worth what is typically written on the stall walls in truck stops.
 
Boveda recommends 1*60g pack per 25 sticks. The more you have the better as they wony have to work as hard. Mine are 8 months old and still like new. They're being used in air tight tupperware though, so your mileage will vary as that unit wont be air tight.

That unit will prob hold 300+ loose sticks?
 
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