Long Time, First Time

gdsim1

Hello all. Long time troller, first time posting new guy here with a question that may seem a little silly... WHERE in a humidor do you like to put your humidification device, whatever that may be? I am currently using the crystal jars in my humidors, and am wondering if differences in placement would make any difference in effectiveness of humidification? Thanks in advance folks, I appreciate the help!

MESKC

Welcome from Kansas city as well. I am sure that others with more knowledge then I wil reply shortly.

xmacro

Welcome! The location doesn't matter much actually - humid air rises since it's lighter than unhumidified air, but if you leave your humidor closed for a few hours, it spreads out all over the humidor. That said, my placement differs depending on which device it is. With the humidity beads, I always put it on the lid; with a cigar oasis, I put it on the bottom - but those are just my preferences, and it's mostly for my own aesthetic reasons

urbino

As long as it's got enough room around it to breathe, anywhere should be fine.

Goldy

I put mine on the bottom but I don't think it matters too much.

gdsim1

MESKC, PM to you

TatuajeVI

In my larger humidor, I have a half pound of beads on the bottom and a half pound of beads on the top shelf. Probably unnecessary, but I like to have both areas covered.

jsnake

MESKC

Wish I was going to outlaw. Wife has family coming over and has already said I have to be there. I was just at the location the other day. Nice location. It is a little drive form up north were I live.

fla-gypsy

Welcome from the Florida Chapter of the BOTL

Hays

I currently am using 4 or 5 makeshift humi-tubes (empty tubos filled with heartfelt beads), and they're spread throughout my humi.

gdsim1

Just like MESKC, I want to go to Outlaws Grand Opening tomorrow, but it doesnt look good - family commitments are probably gonna keep me away from the party. Have you been to any of Outlaw's shindigs? Just found out about them recently (I know!), and it seems like they have a party of some sort going on every few weeks.

gdsim1

Thanks for all the feedback fellas! Much appreciated, and good to know there is somewhere I can go for the straight sh*t when I have questions. Viva la BOTL!

jsnake

MESKC

We will need to find a time to meet up. I have not been any fo thier events at outlaw. Always wanted to but never have. I have been to Diebel's and outlaw but none of the other places. Since I live up north I may have to check out D&luxe lounge.

gdsim1

Ive been to The Cigar Merchant a couple times, nice store with an excellent selection! Usually hit The Cigar Room in Lee's Summit (very close to my office) at least once a month - Cassie is an absolute sweetheart. Let me run an idea by you... what do you think about setting up a KC area "Ccom BOTL herf"? Maybe post it on the message boards so everyone within a decent driving distance to the city would know about it, set the date far enough ahead so those who would have to travel would be able to plan and/or budget for it could make it? Might be a cool way to meet some of the people behind the screen names!

Krieg

Right now since it's winter, I had to combine all my humis into my cabinet and use one device filled w/ beads on the bottom, and then one of the top. Works out quite well.

gdsim1

What part of the country are you in Krieg? I think its about time I can clean about the reason behind my post - Ive got one of my three humidors that is just kicking my @ss lately. I have increased my humidification in the humidor by adding water pillows, and charging the sponge, in addition to the humidification crystals I normally use... no help. Checked the seal using the dollar bill test, and that seems fine also. After finding out here that where you place the humidification doesnt matter a whole lot, Im at a loss. Only thing I can figure at this point is that I may have screwed up the seasoning process. Any ideas from anyone?

jsnake

gdsim1:

Ive been to The Cigar Merchant a couple times, nice store with an excellent selection! Usually hit The Cigar Room in Lee's Summit (very close to my office) at least once a month - Cassie is an absolute sweetheart. Let me run an idea by you... what do you think about setting up a KC area "Ccom BOTL herf"? Maybe post it on the message boards so everyone within a decent driving distance to the city would know about it, set the date far enough ahead so those who would have to travel would be able to plan and/or budget for it could make it? Might be a cool way to meet some of the people behind the screen names!

Great idea. Set up a thread and I am in.

lilwing88

Welcome to the forum. When I was a noob, I was having major humidification issues with my humi, but after posting on here for a while and asking the seasoned vets some questions, I've gotten my humi well regulated. I use a bag of beads off to one side and a few beads in the top humidisc. Keeps me perfect at 70/70.