Boveda Packs

[UTvols186]

Right now I have 69% packs in my tupperdor. IMO I think the cigars are too wet. I bought 65% packs today. Should I just change out the packs and let the cigars acclimate on there own or should I leave the top off of the tupperdor for a little while to lower the moisture in the cigars and then add the pack? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Craig Mac]

Just take the boveda packs out and put them in a ziploc bag for later use.

 

[Dr. Xikar]

Put the beads in dry (don't charge them before putting them in the humidor) and keep the lid of the tupperware closed. The beads will absorb the excess humidity

 

[UTvols186]

I accidentally put that I got beads today but I got 65% boveda packs what should I do

 

[danthebugman]

The Boveda packs will not only release humidity, but will absorb excess humidity. Just take out the old and pop in the new. Save the old ones though, in a zip lock, you never know when you may need them.

Dan

 

[UTvols186]

Is it ok if my boveda packs are touching or laying on my cigars? Will this damage my cigars?

 

[TommyGunz]

should be fine with just replacing as danthebugman stated; should also not be a problem with placing the pack directly on the cigars. I have placed a strip of box liner from an old box in between the pack and the sticks on my desk top just for good measure.

 

[danthebugman]

Is it ok if my boveda packs are touching or laying on my cigars? Will this damage my cigars?

No should be fine. If you're concerned you can always do as suggested ^ and put a piece of cedar between the cigars and the Boveda.

Dan

 

[cigarsc351w]

Boveda makes a great product. 65% are the way to go.

 

[vperlman]

BTW, most retailers will tell you that Bovedas are disposable. I.e., when they dry out, you should toss 'em and buy new ones. That is a crock. When they start to dry out, just drop 'em in a Ziplok bag with some distilled H2O and let them sit for a little while. They will rehydrate and can be reused many, many times.

 

[hutts]

I have a few tupperdors and when the boveda's dry out I put them in a tupperware container with a bowl of distilled water. I also run an oustfan in it which helps them absorb faster. They are usually good to go in about two weeks.

 

[PLUSH]

When they start to dry out, just drop 'em in a Ziplok bag with some distilled H2O and let them sit for a little while. They will rehydrate and can be reused many, many times.

Clarify please as this sounds like you put them in the water in the bag? Or do you put the water in a cup and sit the packs next to it to rehydrate in the closed bag?

 

[Danilo]

just switch from 69 to 65, the 65% packs will take in the extra humidity.

 

[UTvols186]

Clarify please as this sounds like you put them in the water in the bag? Or do you put the water in a cup and sit the packs next to it to rehydrate in the closed bag?

Thanks for the info guys..... x2 to the quote

 

[iCraig]

Thanks for the info guys..... x2 to the quote

Take the pillows out of the ziplock, dunk them, dry the outside so they aren't seeping, slide 'em back in the ziplock and back in the tupperware.

That's what I've done and been fine.

 

[CigarNut]

Clarify please as this sounds like you put them in the water in the bag? Or do you put the water in a cup and sit the packs next to it to rehydrate in the closed bag?

For Boveda Packs you can rehydrate them in a Ziplock or Tupperware container by placing them in the container with a container of distilled water or a sponge hydrated with distilled water. I use a sponge as the moisture releases faster due to the increased surface area. The Boveda Packs should be near but not in direct contact with the water/sponge.

Take the pillows out of the ziplock, dunk them, dry the outside so they aren't seeping, slide 'em back in the ziplock and back in the tupperware.

That's what I've done and been fine.

For Water Pillows you remove the Pillow from the little Ziplock bag and dunk them in a bowl of distilled water for about five mnutes and then put them back in their Ziplock bag. Good to go.

 

[gibbleguts]

I tend to collect them as I go. Most fuente boxes are coming with the large ones. I just put them right on top of my big humidifier in my cabinets and then shuffle them around the humi to help balance
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