Question 1

I have a 75-100 Cigar humidor and with this product it will not maintain anything above 62% humidity.  Am I doing something wrong?  I'm using the Xikar Humidifier Solution "Maintains 70% RH" and it appears to be "full".  The Humidor is air tight and has a good seal.

Accepted Answer

I have the same problem. I think Xikar is wildly optimistic about how much moisture their humidifier jars can transfer. I have two 165-cigar Daniel Marshall humidors‎ (top notch humidors, lined with Spanish cedar and very well sealed) and it takes two of the 4 oz Xikar humidifier jars in each humidor to maintain cigars in the 70% range...and that's in humidors which are well seasoned, maintained at ~70% RH for years and filled with cigars which are purchased from a commercial facility with a large walk-in humidor where the RH is electronically monitored and regulated 24x7.

Question 2

I have 4 , 72% bovedas in a 120 count humidor and my rh is 64%. i hoping this might work as a little boost to get it up to 70%? any thoughts?

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Boveda is a two-way humidity device and cannot be used in combination with different humidifiers or percentages of Boveda.  The humidity levels will fluctuate as the Boveda attempts to achieve 72%.  You may want to consider adding an extra Boveda 72% pack and test the reading on your hygrometer for accuracy.

Question 3

I have a small humidor with one of these in it and it will not keep humidity above 60% by itself does anyone have this issue ?

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Yes. These just do not work. Tried many different things until I broke down and spent the money for Heartfelt Beads. Solved all my problems. They are the only way to go. Two-way humidification.

Question 4

Distilled Water, purest form, works with these crystals?

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Yes. I use the Xikar solution wit these crystals but the distilled water also works. To get the max amount of life out of these crystals use the solution

Brand	Xikar
Model Number	xi808
Color	White, Transparent
Product Dimensions	2.54 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm; 50 g
Capacity	118 Milliliters
Material	Crystal
Runtime	90 minutes
Special Features	Humidistat
Item Weight	50 g

Crystal Humidifier Jar 4 oz.

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