Two questions... larger ring gauges and humidification.

gott.des.feuer

Markbb

kuzi16

madurofan

I'm not a big fan of the beads, just my opinion. I like the cigar oasis, the beads still rely on osmosis just like the foam the only difference is they can prevent, somewhat, your RH from getting to high. However, to actually answer your question what you need to do is set something very thin in the opening just enough so that the lid can't create a good seal. This will lower your humidity by a point or two and keep it a little lower. You can play with the thickness of whatever you're using to "adjust" the humidity. Sounds silly but this has worked for me in the humid summers here in Virginia Beach. WHen even the beads couldn't absorb enough humidity to keep it below 73%. IMO if you're going to use that kind of system you're better to buy the Boveda Humipacks.

madurofan

Now in regards to bigger ring gauges, that is what I like about the bigger rings you can smoke them a little faster as I tend to do. They don't heat up nearly as quick. However, I've typically experienced the opposite they burn more even.