would the kitty litter be like the beads, to absorb excess moisture? I am using the black ice now but looking ahead to when it needs replaced. my problem here is low moisture, the black ice provides a constant rh but not so good at absorbing excess humidity that occurs ocaisionally. outside rh went from 26 to 80 after a storm last night
KL works just like the beads... two-way humidification. The advantage of the beads is they come charged to the percentage you want, and with the KL you watch your hygrometer and spray some water on it until you get the humidity percentage where you want it. But from there on out, it's the same thing... except that KL is $28 for 7lbs.
Make sure you get the unscented variety. I can't remember the name of it, but it won't be hard to google and find it.
You gotta be willing to tinker around with Kitty Litter. If not you're better off using Bovedas. Come to think of it, Bovedas would be the better all around choice. (And, I can't offer any advice on Heartfelt beads as I have never tried them.) But if you are determined to try Kitty Litter, here are the bare bones basics.
Must be 100% silica Kitty Litter.
Buy unscented. This must be verified. Wet some and sniff to be certain.
Test it first with your hygrometer to know your RH starting point before you add any distilled water.
Only spritz with distilled water from a spray bottle. Never soak.
Check out these threads. And ask questions if you need to.
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Make sure you get the unscented variety. I can't remember the name of it, but it won't be hard to google and find it.
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But if you are determined to try Kitty Litter, here are the bare bones basics.
- Must be 100% silica Kitty Litter.
- Buy unscented. This must be verified. Wet some and sniff to be certain.
- Test it first with your hygrometer to know your RH starting point before you add any distilled water.
- Only spritz with distilled water from a spray bottle. Never soak.
Check out these threads. And ask questions if you need to.http://forum.cigar.com/discussion/610297/catfish-how-to-season-or-reaseason-a-humidor-using-kitty-litter-or-beads
http://forum.cigar.com/discussion/660564/good-kitty-litter-list-and-bad-kitty-litter-list-formerly-known-as-the-good-cat-litter-list-and
I won't debate if it's two-way or one-way humidification. After all I've read on the subject, I'm not really sure. I just know it works.