dlandri21
11 years ago
I'm having a high humidity issue right now with my two storage humidors. I pretty much buy everything here, so my cigars arrive wet to begin with. Anyway, I'm using 65 rh boveda packs, but my digital hygrometer reads about 68 to 70 rh.It was calibrated with the boveda kit, so I assume it's correct. I picked up some exquisicat on friday and put that in my humidor. Two days later and it hasn't dropped at all. I haven't ever used a silica based product, so I'm wondering if the delay is normal. Any suggestions?
Abrignac
11 years ago
Our kitty litter box has perfect humidity. I'm guessing if it wasn't the cat wouldn't use it.
Buckwheat
11 years ago

Our kitty litter box has perfect humidity. I'm guessing if it wasn't the cat wouldn't use it.

Abrignac wrote:


+1. Kitty Litter is for cats to chit in not for cigars. 🐴
edin508
11 years ago
Heartfelt beads!!!
fishy1
11 years ago
pm cacman for kitty litter advice
danmdevries
11 years ago

pm cacman for kitty litter advice

fishy1 wrote:



This.

Cacman is our go-to on kitty litter
sd72
11 years ago
I had to dry my beads out yesterday in the oven. Same type of issue, humidity was higher than the beads are conditioned. Maybe the kl is at max moisture and not drawing in, but letting out.

See if you can dry some at 170 in the oven on a cookie sheet, till they turn white. Let those cool and try them in the humi.
dlandri21
11 years ago

I had to dry my beads out yesterday in the oven. Same type of issue, humidity was higher than the beads are conditioned. Maybe the kl is at max moisture and not drawing in, but letting out.

See if you can dry some at 170 in the oven on a cookie sheet, till they turn white. Let those cool and try them in the humi.

sd72 wrote:


I forgot to mention its dry. I put it in there with the bovedas hoping it would draw out the extra humidity.
sd72
11 years ago
Then I don't know bud. It's designed to "get wet",maybe try misting it with a spray bottle to give it a jump start. Just guessing though. Sorry bros.
cacman
11 years ago

I'm having a high humidity issue right now with my two storage humidors. I pretty much buy everything here, so my cigars arrive wet to begin with. Anyway, I'm using 65 rh boveda packs, but my digital hygrometer reads about 68 to 70 rh.It was calibrated with the boveda kit, so I assume it's correct. I picked up some exquisicat on friday and put that in my humidor. Two days later and it hasn't dropped at all. I haven't ever used a silica based product, so I'm wondering if the delay is normal. Any suggestions?

dlandri21 wrote:


How many Broveda packs are you using? Try using less. #-o

Send your Kitty Litter to tonygraz so he can use it to get the swampazz smell out of his humi. KL is not made to regulate humidity. Buy Beads.
Plowboy221
11 years ago
When using kitty litter it works better if the cats have already used it, just make sure to remove any big clumps that could be confused as a cigar…
dlandri21
11 years ago

Then I don't know bud. It's designed to "get wet",maybe try misting it with a spray bottle to give it a jump start. Just guessing though. Sorry bros.

sd72 wrote:


No worries. I think it might be time for a new hygro. I have a xikar that seems like it might be hit and miss. Its a few years old
KingoftheCove
11 years ago
All KL is not the same......not a fan at all of Exquisicat
IMHO........this is the stuff to get
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001HWE6F0/ref=pe_175190_21431760_cs_sce_dp_1 

yeah I know.....KL is not for cigars......whatever

shaun341
11 years ago
If I can remember correctly kitty litter is around 70 rh. I would say just take some boveda packs out of the humi or try what SD suggested.
Philly Jack
11 years ago
Leave kitty Litter to the Kitties use Beads
Oscar
11 years ago
Meow what is wrong with kitty litter?
dlandri21
11 years ago
Thanks for the replies...even the less than serious ones. We've had a few damp days here in new jersey lately and I'm running the a/c lessand opening the windows more. Hopefully it's just a temporary issue.
skillett
11 years ago
add a pound or two of fresh KL for sure and keep door shut for 3 or 4 days.

You're anxiety doesn't help the sticks, just makes them more hyper to :>[ and harder to manage.
madspackler
11 years ago
Pull the KL and Boveda pack from the humidor for 24 hours and see what the hygrometer reads - it should start to head south within a day. If it does not - you need a new hygrometer, its stuck.

You can always restore the humidity a few degrees without affecting the smokes, but do not go more than a few days without something in there to maintain the RH.

If the RH in your home is higher than 60% you are increasing the possibility of mold/mildew growing in your home. Get a dehumidifier.
cacman
11 years ago

add a pound or two of fresh KL for sure and keep door shut for 3 or 4 days.

You're anxiety doesn't help the sticks, just makes them more hyper to :>[ and harder to manage.

skillett wrote:


[-x KL is NOT made to absorb or regulate humidity. It IS made to absorb moisture and odors!!! 😳

Take a Broveda Pack or two out of your humi. Don't be a cheapskate. Buy beads!
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