CigarSeeker Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Just need an advice and opinions of the experts that "have been there done that" .. My current setup is a Whynter CHC-251S. It's pretty much a wine cooler with shelves and drawers. To maintain humidity I use (2) Xikar crystal humidifiers that I fill up with PG solution. I maintain humidity at 67 but I'm getting tired of filling those things up and humidity sometimes doesn't seem so stable.. Maybe because I keep adding boxes? Lol ... I was looking and found the Hydra Personal Series humidifier .. Looks like it has decent reviews. Would this be a better method or way to go? I appreciate any help and advice you can give me.. Cheers. My Whynter CHC-251S Xikar crystal humidifier Hydra Personal series electric humidifier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gojira Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I have heard a lot of good things about thee CigarSpa humidifier. One can set the RH from 55% to 75% and the water needs to be refilled every 4 months or so. It's a bit pricey though, around 250€. It's made in Germany, here's a link to their website (in English): http://www.cigarspa.de/de/ I have been playing with the thought to purchase one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteMamba Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I'm no expert but it doesn't look that big. I would go with beads either heartfelt or hcm. Look at both and check reviews on here. I have some of each. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CigarSeeker Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 I have heard a lot of good things about thee CigarSpa humidifier. One can set the RH from 55% to 75% and the water needs to be refilled every 4 months or so. It's a bit pricey though, around 250. It's made in Germany, here's a link to their website (in English): http://www.cigarspa.de/de/ I have been playing with the thought to purchase one. Looks good, a bit hard to purchase in the States. Also, from what I'm reading it's good for up to 200 cigars. That might not be enough for me and purchasing two of those is about $800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gojira Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Looks good, a bit hard to purchase in the States. Also, from what I'm reading it's good for up to 200 cigars. That might not be enough for me and purchasing two of those is about $800. Yes, that's a little high. One can purchase quite a few nice cigars for that amount... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazer Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I'm using kitty litter in my NewAir wineador and so far so good everything is holding between 64-65. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CigarSeeker Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 Yes, that's a little high. One can purchase quite a few nice cigars for that amount... Yes but also one shouldn't have nice cigars if they aren't maintained properly.. Double edge sword ? ?☺️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CigarSeeker Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 I'm using kitty litter in my NewAir wineador and so far so good everything is holding between 64-65. Kitty litter as in beads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gojira Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Yes but also one shouldn't have nice cigars if they aren't maintained properly.. Double edge sword ? ☺️ It sure is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Kitty litter as in beads? As in the stuff your cat uses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB24 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 As in the stuff your cat uses. HAHAHAHA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwr0201 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I'm no expert but it doesn't look that big. I would go with beads either heartfelt or hcm. Look at both and check reviews on here. I have some of each. I'm with brother Mamba! Spend $30 to $40 on beads and you are good to go for years. I haven't added water to mine for over a year and it is rock solid at 62-63%. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazer Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Kitty litter as in beads? Kitty litter as in kitty litter. I have used non-scented silica kitty litter in my humidors for years and went the same route with my wineador. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Just make sure your cat doesn't use it before you put it in your winedor. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CigarSeeker Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 Just make sure your cat doesn't use it before you put it in your winedor. Don't have a cat and never used kitty litter. Do you just add distilled water to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Never used it myself. I prefer beads (RH Beads, Heartfelt, HCM, whatever floats your boat). Only recently started trying out Boveda packs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazer Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Don't have a cat and never used kitty litter. Do you just add distilled water to it? Put it in your wineador and see where your RH stabilizes and if its too low just mist the litter with DW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corylax18 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 I use about 2 Lbs of 70% Heartfelt beads in my 28 Bottle New aire. That's more than most would need, but the ambient humidity during the winter here is usually in the teens, and only maybe the 30s on average during the summers. They maintain a steady 66% to 67% for 3 to 4 months before I need to re wet them. I've looked at going with a Hydra or Cigar Oasis "set and Forget" type system a couple times, but in the end I've just ended up buying another box of cigars..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRay023 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Heartfelt beads in my Whynter, and Haier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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