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Tired of Throwing Away Your Boveda Packets?
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kohnhed Offline
#1 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 6:40 PM EST
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This process works great and was passed on to me by good friend, Skip.
Instead of discarding the carboard hard used Boveda Packets, here is how you can bring them back to life:
1. Get some CI Cigar Juice (Propylene Glycol)
2. You need Distilled Water
3. A Tupperware type container with burping top.

Put all of your used packets in the Tupperware.
Fill the container using half CI Juice and half Distilled water.
Snap the top on.
Then wait 4-7 days depending on how many packets you do at one time.
Remove them from the container and let them air dry on some paper towels for a few hours and then place them in an airtight storage bag. They are ready to use anytime you need them.
They typically last 5-6 months left alone in that storage bag.
Taps86 Offline
#2 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 7:08 PM EST
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No ****! What's Boveda? I have to try these.
JB113 Offline
#3 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 7:14 PM EST
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But wouldn't that make the packets 75/25 distilled/PG since the cigar juice is 50/50 already??
z6joker9 Offline
#4 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 7:28 PM EST
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Just do this with distilled water, no reason to use PG. The Boveda still has the humidity control portion inside (the crunchy part).

I used to do this a lot but beads are easier, so I switched. Will still throw a boveda in an x40 herfador if I'm going to be traveling a while.
dubleuhb Offline
#5 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 7:30 PM EST
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z6joker9 wrote:
Just do this with distilled water, no reason to use PG. The Boveda still has the humidity control portion inside (the crunchy part).

I used to do this a lot but beads are easier, so I switched. Will still throw a boveda in an x40 herfador if I'm going to be traveling a while.

Correct, no PG needed. I throw all of the ones I get in packages in a tupperware container that has another small container of Distilled water in it. I then use them when I send packages.
kohnhed Offline
#6 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 7:35 PM EST
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Good question.
Yes. It is doubling up on the distilled water. But the CI Juice can get expensive. I will use one 16oz bottle every time I rejuvenate the packets. Which works out to be half the liquid in the tupperware container.
Each Boveda packet consists of a specially prepared saturated solution of pure water and natural salt. This saturated solution is contained within a water-vapor permeable reverse osmosis membrane.
Therefore, the amount of propylene glycol used in the dunking of those packets is plenty. It enhances the ingredients of the packets.
I use 7 humidors that hold approximately 150 cigars each. So I go through a lot of those packets and it became a real pain in the butt to buy a twelve pack every three months. I own around 30 packets.
You can probably use just the distilled water without the CI Juice. But I don't.
I've been doing this for one year and the packets give me that perfect (-/-2.5%) humidity that is stated on the outside of the packet. So this system works.
ZRX1200 Offline
#7 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 7:37 PM EST
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Heartfelt beads dumbass.

You're welcome.
z6joker9 Offline
#8 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 7:44 PM EST
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kohnhed wrote:
Good question.
Yes. It is doubling up on the distilled water. But the CI Juice can get expensive. I will use one 16oz bottle every time I rejuvenate the packets. Which works out to be half the liquid in the tupperware container.
Each Boveda packet consists of a specially prepared saturated solution of pure water and natural salt. This saturated solution is contained within a water-vapor permeable reverse osmosis membrane.
Therefore, the amount of propylene glycol used in the dunking of those packets is plenty. It enhances the ingredients of the packets.
I use 7 humidors that hold approximately 150 cigars each. So I go through a lot of those packets and it became a real pain in the butt to buy a twelve pack every three months. I own around 30 packets.
You can probably use just the distilled water without the CI Juice. But I don't.
I've been doing this for one year and the packets give me that perfect (-/-2.5%) humidity that is stated on the outside of the packet. So this system works.


In other words, you add PG because it worked when you tried it that way, not because it is actually useful. The "natural salts" that regulate rH do not leave the packet since only water vapor can permeate the membrane, so adding back PG with the DW will at best have little effect (can't permeate the membrane), but could possibly cause problems (such as a less precise maintained rH that varies from the stated rH, or clogging the membrane).

Like Jamie eloquently stated, beads would make more sense for someone with as many cigars as you.
ZRX1200 Offline
#9 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 7:47 PM EST
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Also search Coolidor.

7 150 counts?
Madness.
kohnhed Offline
#10 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 7:48 PM EST
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Dumbass? Why does this have to lower itself to name calling?
There is no need to behave like that. You had a good experience with beads. Well, God bless you.
ZRX1200 Offline
#11 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 7:49 PM EST
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I can mail you some beads but they might not fit at first.
Numismaniac Offline
#12 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 7:52 PM EST
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kohnhed wrote:
Dumbass? Why does this have to lower itself to name calling?
There is no need to behave like that. You had a good experience with beads. Well, God bless you.




d'oh!
tyyler82 Offline
#13 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 7:52 PM EST
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He can use a little of that PG solution with them and just ease 'em in a little at a time.
Numismaniac Offline
#14 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 7:53 PM EST
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we're all a buncha pricks here.


That was a compliment.


And you've been here almost 7 years!
sd72 Offline
#15 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 8:05 PM EST
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I have 32 150cts. So what.
ZRX1200 Offline
#16 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 8:07 PM EST
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Good idea Tyler but I wasn't going to spit on the tip.
whtwtrman79 Offline
#17 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 8:32 PM EST
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They rehydrate much better if you don't wait til crunchy, I like the combo of beads and boveda, boveda gets dry I swap for a saturated/ hydrated one and rarely have to add to my beads
Quilp Offline
#18 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 8:47 PM EST
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Set the packet on top of the beads to rehydrate. Come out like new.
triodes Offline
#19 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 9:34 PM EST
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whtwtrman79 wrote:
I like the combo of beads and boveda
I just started combining them.

Works for me.

ETA - I saw a similar post a while back about simply rehydrating them with distilled water.

I see no benefit to PG.
Smokeyjohn Offline
#20 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 10:33 PM EST
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Pretty damn nifty I will have to give that a try...

It's gonna be soon too they are starting to get hard now!
Hahahahaha LaughLaughLaugh
fishinguitarman Offline
#21 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 10:42 PM EST
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ZRX1200 wrote:
Heartfelt beads dumbass.

You're welcome.





dumberass....



and I have my head up my ass...
ZRX1200 Offline
#22 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 10:46 PM EST
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Tell me when you find the keys fog
Abrignac Offline
#23 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 10:53 PM EST
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kohnhed wrote:
Dumbass? Why does this have to lower itself to name calling?
There is no need to behave like that. You had a good experience with beads. Well, God bless you.



You're thirteen post in seven year is about re-hydrating beads. Then you get your panties in a wad when offered a much more straight forward approach with beads in Z's own special way.

Try rehydrating your beads on a cold winter night shorty after your rugby playing partner has drank copious amounts of warm beer just after he spits on the tip.
fishinguitarman Offline
#24 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 10:53 PM EST
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I need a flashlight...d'oh!
Abrignac Offline
#25 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 10:54 PM EST
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fishinguitarman wrote:
I'm too sexy for my shirt
fishinguitarman Offline
#26 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 10:59 PM EST
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I'm too sexy for my hair


That's why it isn't there
Kidmd Offline
#27 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 10:59 PM EST
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fishinguitarman wrote:


and I have my head up my ass...


He's looking for his beads.....

jester Sarcasm
fishinguitarman Offline
#28 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 11:02 PM EST
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Kidmd wrote:
He's looking for his beads.....

jester Sarcasm





Say Doc.....My head is stuck. Can you help me out without surgery....I can't even brush my teeth!
Abrignac Offline
#29 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 11:02 PM EST
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Beads, Ben Wah balls. Does it make any difference?
Abrignac Offline
#30 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 11:03 PM EST
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fishinguitarman wrote:
Say Doc.....My head is stuck. Can you help me out without surgery....I can't even brush my teeth!



Eat another plate of reds beans, ya red neck.
fishinguitarman Offline
#31 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 11:06 PM EST
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Abrignac wrote:
Eat another plate of reds beans, ya red neck.





Just had some with onions and jalepenos
dubleuhb Offline
#32 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 11:21 PM EST
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Any wonder why the guy only has 13 posts ? He post what is a somewhat helpful tip and look what he gets.
cacman Offline
#33 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 11:39 PM EST
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Only used distilled water but have experienced if they dry out they are much more difficult to rejuvenate. And they can only be brought back to life a limited number of many times. In the winter will place container closer to a heat register for a short time to create some heat condensation. Will let settle for a few days afterwards but seems to help speed-up the time it takes. IME it can take up to 2 weeks, more with big packs, to bring back. How long do you let the packs sit before reusing?
KingoftheCove Offline
#34 Posted: Sun, Sep 29 2013, 11:39 PM EST
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zrx was grumpy cause jade told him no................again
TheSmokensip Offline
#35 Posted: Mon, Sep 30 2013, 1:08 AM EST
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Sounds dandy thanks.
t33bone Offline
#36 Posted: Mon, Sep 30 2013, 6:00 AM EST
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It has turned sour here.
dstieger Offline
#37 Posted: Mon, Sep 30 2013, 8:09 AM EST
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+1 for ^5 and ^32.

dubleuhb with easily best two posts in this thread.

I keep a small tupperware container sealed with a shot glass full of distilled water inside. I rotate packs through and have never had one stop charging or wear out. No need to immerse them or use PG....two weeks is about the longest I recall ever having to leave a pack recharging. Packs work well for desktops and for shipping.
Taps86 Offline
#38 Posted: Mon, Sep 30 2013, 8:52 AM EST
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fishinguitarman wrote:
I need a fleshlight...d'oh!






















































....Whistle
kohnhed Offline
#39 Posted: Mon, Sep 30 2013, 6:36 PM EST
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I think I will post again in 2020.
KingoftheCove Offline
#40 Posted: Mon, Sep 30 2013, 6:58 PM EST
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kohnhed wrote:
I think I will post again in 2020.

dude.......don't be like that.....you just ran into a grumpy ZRX...

let me explain

ya see, there's a huge Cuban on these Boards named Raul......
JadeRose is Raul's "play-thing".....
ZRX has a bad case of "man-love" for Raul..........but Raul shuns him....

So, the only way ZRX gets to get a "sniff" of Raul, is to cuddle with JadeRose after Jade has been destroyed by Raul (which is fairly regularly)

And then, when JadeRose says "no" to ZRX....................well then, that's you get a grumpy ZRX.......

hope you post again soon........
kohnhed Offline
#41 Posted: Mon, Sep 30 2013, 7:02 PM EST
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LOL
kohnhed Offline
#42 Posted: Mon, Sep 30 2013, 7:03 PM EST
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What is the average age of the people posting on this thread? Just wondering.
tyyler82 Offline
#43 Posted: Mon, Sep 30 2013, 8:18 PM EST
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probably about 75 yrsfog
kohnhed Offline
#44 Posted: Mon, Sep 30 2013, 8:31 PM EST
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I'm 81.
Kids.
mikey1597 Offline
#45 Posted: Mon, Sep 30 2013, 8:35 PM EST
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tyyler82 wrote:
probably about 75 yrsfog



But sometimes we act like 3 year olds
ZRX1200 Offline
#46 Posted: Mon, Sep 30 2013, 8:36 PM EST
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37.
wheelrite Offline
#47 Posted: Mon, Sep 30 2013, 8:38 PM EST
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kohnhed wrote:
What is the average age of the people posting on this thread? Just wondering.


9 1/2 yrs old,,,
m j toal Offline
#48 Posted: Mon, Sep 30 2013, 8:45 PM EST
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kohnhed wrote:
I'm 81.
Kids.


God Bless you.

I think some guys here are just plain miserable.

I, for example, am a wonderful person.

Thanks for the tip.
Kidmd Offline
#49 Posted: Mon, Sep 30 2013, 9:06 PM EST
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Yes, my BITL...
Thanks for the tip....
Never used the bovedas just the old kitty litter...but they look very portable..for traveling or shipping...
Out of curiosity how big a humidor can you use one of them in..they look kinda small.
Kidmd Offline
#50 Posted: Mon, Sep 30 2013, 9:09 PM EST
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fishinguitarman wrote:
Say Doc.....My head is stuck. Can you help me out without surgery....I can't even brush my teeth!


:-"

If you have a drill...
















I have a LINT EATER in the garage...let me send it to ya.....BigGrin
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