We have gel beads in one humi and just gel in the other two. We just found mold all over the gel beads. We tossed the beads. I'm starting to wonder if we are doing everything wrong...
Boveda Boveda Boveda..... But.... I think what Dan is alluding to is that the humi may be ruined. Grab some 65s or 69s from Boveda (I wish I had some to send ya but I know the forum will take care of ya ) If it is green it could be Algae, not mold.... still bad tho.
Boveda Boveda Boveda..... But.... I think what Dan is alluding to is that the humi may be ruined. Grab some 65s or 69s from Boveda (I wish I had some to send ya but I know the forum will take care of ya ) If it is green it could be Algae, not mold.... still bad tho.
Thank ya We do have some Boveda packs on the way. After the Monte issue I cleaned the whole humi and checked every cigar for mold. And still no mold on any cigars. You really think the humi is done for?? I can't stomach the thought.
It was. But the mold on the beads just appeared...
It's your humi. It's contaminated.
It can be saved by using alcohol (google it) . It's gonna be a pain in the a$$ process though. I'm sorry. For now, take the cigars out ASAP. Good luck.
I told you before Boveda is the solution. I have been aging 2000 cigars and in total 4000 plus sticks of my collection and completely depend on Boveda. I have been using them almost two years now without any problem.
It was. But the mold on the beads just appeared...
It's your humi. It's contaminated.
It can be saved by using alcohol (google it) . It's gonna be a pain in the a$$ process though. I'm sorry. For now, take the cigars out ASAP. Good luck.
IMO your Humi is fine. Last time we were talking about this I'm pretty sure one of the last things I said was to keep an eye on the beads that were in the humi with the foam humidifier that molded up. basically the beads got infected as they were the most suceptible. remove the beads!! you can wipe the humi/sticks down as before. ( if you like you can even get some 1000 grit sandpaper and "gently/lightly" sand the humi. Wouldnt worry bout this so much, especially if there are no signs of mold on the humi itself.) Throw in a boveda pack or two and thats it. WHat size humi is this anyhow?
I'm starting to wonder if we are doing everything wrong...
Why are you still using this? When you get some silica beads your troubles will be over...this should be the #1 commandment of cigars, why people *** around with anything else I just don't understand...
Beads do not need to be set in anything....I initially moisten about 60% of the beads, put them in the stalking and when they need moistening after a few months or more, I mist spray the stalking rolling the beads around inside making sure they get the water then dry the stalking ball of beads off with a towel, you really shouldn't have excess water running off them...
Beads do not need to be set in anything....I initially moisten about 60% of the beads, put them in the stalking and when they need moistening after a few months or more, I mist spray the stalking rolling the beads around inside making sure they get the water then dry the stalking ball of beads off with a towel, you really shouldn't have excess water running off them...
I agree with beads, Works great in a small humi. My cabinet is in the basement so 60 degrees is average and have an active system with 4 water basins. Atleast you are not in my boat! Found one massively moldy Cojonu 2009 ( I had repaired with with cigar glu tho)
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