Best Electric Humidification for desk top humidor

memento_mori · August 8

That little condenser and underpowered fan is not intended to run for long extended periods of time. That little coil will work harder if ambient temperature requires it to do so. Just like your home unit when it’s in direct sunlight all day. Just saying.

memento_mori · August 8

I have a Whynter. Hasn’t been plugged in for years. I use large bovedas and a Govee hygrometer. Relative humidity maintains around 64-66%.

dirtdude · August 8

Those coolers have great seals on the doors, of course in AZ we have the cooler on all day so there was no use in plugging it in.
OK, I plugged it in to start with then noticed the moisture, as I recall one of the young old timers here asked why I even plug it in, uh, because it has a cord.

Robear · August 8

@OutdoorsSmoke_21191 said:
That little condenser and underpowered fan is not intended to run for long extended periods of time. That little coil will work harder if ambient temperature requires it to do so. Just like your home unit when it’s in direct sunlight all day. Just saying.

I have 2 wynter. The other run fine. My house temperature is usually 80 in summer. I think I just have a malfunctioning one. The pic I showed was literally turn on for no more then 5 mins. It was just spewing out condensation.
The other issue is that the condensation is not dripping down the condensation hole. Like it's supposed too.

I just want to know the best way store my cigar. Without having the ac on 24 hours.

Rdp77 · August 8

@Robear said:

@OutdoorsSmoke_21191 said:
That little condenser and underpowered fan is not intended to run for long extended periods of time. That little coil will work harder if ambient temperature requires it to do so. Just like your home unit when it’s in direct sunlight all day. Just saying.

I have 2 wynter. The other run fine. My house temperature is usually 80 in summer. I think I just have a malfunctioning one. The pic I showed was literally turn on for no more then 5 mins. It was just spewing out condensation.
The other issue is that the condensation is not dripping down the condensation hole. Like it's supposed too.

I just want to know the best way store my cigar. Without having the ac on 24 hours.

Amos_Umwhat · August 8

and Boveda

Robear · August 8

Yes boveda is always needed 😆 🤣
I have a cooler and herf a dor

Itsfine · August 12

@Robear said:
@OutdoorsSmoke_21191 I don't know how to to reply to a message.
This happen within 5 minutes of plugging it in. I was testing it to see what was the problem.
As in where it was. It was in my living room. We don't turn on the a/c unless someone out there.
But I got this unit so I don't have to worry about outside temperature.
So I don't know

On another note
Anyone looking for a self humidifier
electronic humidor hit me up

Thermo electric units do this, wynters and others. I leave mine unplugged.

Itsfine · August 12

And 80 degrees is friggin hot man. Quit being a cheapskate!

Itsfine · August 12

Oh, you could try this happy horseshít

https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/a-proprietary-desktop-humidor-made-just-for-boveda-packets

memento_mori · August 12

@VegasFrank said:
Oh, you could try this happy horseshít

https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/a-proprietary-desktop-humidor-made-just-for-boveda-packets

Francisco what makes you think he’s gonna splurge on a humidor when he’s too cheap to pay for AC 😂😂

Itsfine · August 12

@OutdoorsSmoke_21191 said:

@VegasFrank said:
Oh, you could try this happy horseshít

https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/a-proprietary-desktop-humidor-made-just-for-boveda-packets

Francisco what makes you think he’s gonna splurge on a humidor when he’s too cheap to pay for AC 😂😂

Yeah, nevermind hahaha

Robear · August 12

@VegasFrank said:
And 80 degrees is friggin hot man. Quit being a cheapskate!

We dont have central air anymore. We have ductless unit. But why would it matter when I buy a climate control humidor...

Robear · August 12

@OutdoorsSmoke_21191 said:

@VegasFrank said:
Oh, you could try this happy horseshít

https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/a-proprietary-desktop-humidor-made-just-for-boveda-packets

Francisco what makes you think he’s gonna splurge on a humidor when he’s too cheap to pay for AC 😂😂

Got to be cheap bro. Got to stock up more cigars 😆 🤣

Itsfine · August 12

@Robear said:

@VegasFrank said:
And 80 degrees is friggin hot man. Quit being a cheapskate!

We dont have central air anymore. We have ductless unit. But why would it matter when I buy a climate control humidor...

Yeah to each his own brother. I'm a fat man and wouldn't be able to survive sitting in my house sweating on my couch at 80°,, but that's me lol.

To answer your question, it would matter because thermoelectric units are notoriously unreliable, especially at warmer temperatures.

Rdp77 · August 12

When a fan pulls warm air over a cooling coil condensation is inevitable.

memento_mori · August 12

Hey @VegasFrank and @Rdp77 you guys want a job. I have openings 😂😂

Itsfine · August 12

@OutdoorsSmoke_21191 said:
Hey @VegasFrank and @Rdp77 you guys want a job. I have openings 😂😂

You can't afford me brother.

memento_mori · August 12

That’s not what you said when you were looking back at me at the Norcal Herff with a giant smile on your face… Or was that wincing?

Itsfine · August 12

@OutdoorsSmoke_21191 said:
That’s not what you said when you were looking back at me at the Norcal Herff with a giant smile on your face… Or was that wincing?

Every good dealer knows that the first one is free...

memento_mori · August 12

@VegasFrank said:

@OutdoorsSmoke_21191 said:
That’s not what you said when you were looking back at me at the Norcal Herff with a giant smile on your face… Or was that wincing?

Every good dealer knows that the first one is free...

Thanks for being my bullpen catcher. 😘😘

Hawks · September 26

@Annie77_ said:
I have a Humidor box, but I'm not sure how to use it. I saw on Facebook that some people put their cigars directly into it, while others moisten the humidor before putting them in. How can I best use this box to store my cigars?
#Humidor #cigarbox

Boveda. This wonderful brand has a kit to humidify the wood and then other kits to keep the cigars and environment at the desired humidity for longer storage.

Edit: Welcome, Annie.

ShawnOL · September 26

Go here:
https://www.cigar.com/shop/?q=Boveda

Rdp77 · September 26

@Annie77_ said:
I have a Humidor box, but I'm not sure how to use it. I saw on Facebook that some people put their cigars directly into it, while others moisten the humidor before putting them in. How can I best use this box to store my cigars?
#Humidor #cigarbox

I’m confused. You have a humidor and are not sure how to use it…… but here you’re telling someone what they need?

Vision · September 26

Can we see a picture of your box @Annie77_ ? Want to make sure we understand how much can be stuffed into it. Most boxes will moisten up if handled correctly anyhow so it's not a big concern, that is as long as you're doing it correctly. Always make sure you clean your box up first before digging your fingers into it. You don't want any unwanted odors in there.

Hawks · September 26

A little surface searching with the email provided by Annie...

Edit: I meant to show with this post that I am pretty sure it's just another person looking to sell a product.

Yakster · September 26

@Annie77_ said:
I have a Humidor box, but I'm not sure how to use it. I saw on Facebook that some people put their cigars directly into it, while others moisten the humidor before putting them in. How can I best use this box to store my cigars?
#Humidor #cigarbox

If you have some sort of wooden box humidor, perhaps with Spanish cedar trays, I would recommend using Boveda seasoning packs to season the humidor for two weeks before putting your cigars in there. You can store your cigars in Tupperware or Ziploc bags with regular 68% Bovedas while you're waiting the two weeks to season your humidor. Don't peek or open the humidor during the two weeks of seasoning, the wood will absorb moisture during this time which is why you don't want to put cigars in there because they may dry out.

Once the humidor is seasoned, you can put your cigars with regular Bovedas in there. You will have to check your wooden humidor for leakage and replace the Bovedas when they get low.

Wood humidors are a huge PITA, I would recommend Tupperdors, IRIS Weathertight crates, or coolers with regular Bovedas. No need to season these types of cigar storage. With plastic storage boxes I'd recommend 65% Boveda packs instead of 68% as there will not be the same leakage pulling the humidity down with a wooden humidor and they'll last significantly longer.

Yakster · September 26

I forgot to mention the risks of wiping down the wood to speed up the process. You can warp the wood and cause a bad fit in the wooden humidor which will cause even more leaks than normal. It's best to season the humidor properly rather than risk this.

silvermouse · September 26

well that's two posts this morning from people who think this is a marketplace and they have something to sell.

Rdp77 · September 26

@Hawks said:
A little surface searching with the email provided by Annie...

Edit: I meant to show with this post that I am pretty sure it's just another person looking to sell a product.

Yeah, this is her too…

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