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edzedz Posts: 18

This new to me. Using kitty litter in a cooler for humidity, what is the latest word or opinion on this. If it works , is their a certain type,brand, or something to look for

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  • d_bladesd_blades Posts: 4,248 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Boveda

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  • YaksterYakster Posts: 29,475 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Boveda, but if you really want to go KL, make sure you get the unscented kind.

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  • ShawnOLShawnOL Posts: 10,968 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The kitty litter thing is the crystals type, not regular kitty litter. Don't bother, boveda is the best method.

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  • edzedz Posts: 18

    Seems like Boveda is the new (since I last smoked ) demi-god of humidification. When I left the cigar world it was sponge and poly magic juice. Thanks

  • rsherman24rsherman24 Posts: 7,597 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Some old curmudgeons on here still use kitty litter. I say Boveda

  • silvermousesilvermouse Posts: 22,198 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Old curmudgeon here, cloth bags of kitty litter in the Iris boxes. Works just fine.

  • ForMudForMud Posts: 2,431 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Same here. 12 pounds in a couple of trays.
    I think I figured out it would have cost me $800 for the same amount if I used Bovedas.
    One other thing I use is a couple 1" x 6" cedar boards to act as humidity storage...No Idea if it works, but it makes me feel better.

  • dirtdudedirtdude Posts: 5,952 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 24

    I still have kitty litter in a leaky humidor that I have to recharge every week. Have 3 large bovedas in a 55 quart cooler that I might have to recharge once a year.
    Edit: with enough room in the cooler to keep the weed happy.

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  • derek999derek999 Posts: 7

    @dirtdude said:
    I still have kitty litter in a leaky humidor that I have to recharge every week. Have 3 large bovedas in a 55 quart cooler that I might have to recharge once a year.
    Edit: with enough room in the cooler to keep the weed happy.

    You thinking of switching everything over to the cooler or still keeping both setups going?

  • d_bladesd_blades Posts: 4,248 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 24

    I over did my Boveda's when I got my coolador, but never replaced/recharged one yet.

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  • edzedz Posts: 18

    How many, what size, and how big of an area, appreciate any input.

  • edzedz Posts: 18

    @ForMud said:
    Same here. 12 pounds in a couple of trays.
    I think I figured out it would have cost me $800 for the same amount if I used Bovedas.
    One other thing I use is a couple 1" x 6" cedar boards to act as humidity storage...No Idea if it works, but it makes me feel better.

    Huge difference for sure.

  • Rdp77Rdp77 Posts: 7,456 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @edz said:
    How many, what size, and how big of an area, appreciate any input.

    The area will determine how many and what size you’ll need.

  • dirtdudedirtdude Posts: 5,952 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Often we run single digits on humidity here but 3 of the large boveda keep the 55 quart happy with minimal recharge. Your weather is the biggest variable. I don't even know how you de-charge a boveda as I only add humidity.

    A little dirt never hurt
  • OutdoorsSmoke_21191OutdoorsSmoke_21191 Posts: 4,478 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A good cigar and whiskey solve most problems.

  • WylaffWylaff Posts: 5,449 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I bought a brick of the cooler sized ones a couple years back and I've only opened a quarter of them. We are also never trying to remove humidity, only add, so I didn't expect them to last nearly as long as they have.

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  • KriegKrieg Posts: 5,203 ✭✭✭

    Boveda will eventually wear out...been using beads for years in my smaller humi's

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  • VisionVision Posts: 9,614 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Krieg said:
    Boveda will eventually wear out...been using beads for years in my smaller humi's

    Recharge them, just like beads can be.

  • OutdoorsSmoke_21191OutdoorsSmoke_21191 Posts: 4,478 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Boveda packs can be recharged by placing them in a sealable bag or airtight container with a small amount of distilled water, allowing them to absorb moisture for 24-48 hours.

    However, it's recommended to avoid recharging them for optimal performance, as they may not provide precise humidity control after being rehydrated.

    I have not experienced the second paragraph. Recharging works.

    A good cigar and whiskey solve most problems.

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