Build a cheap humidor that works!!

Ok folks, so for about a total of 35 to 40 bucks, you can make a monster humidor that will effectively preserve your many cherished tobaccos. ( sorry for the terrible video quality btw.) I need a new camera. :)

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[petp]

good vid.

whats the point of the propylene glycol? (what does it do?)

how do u know when to add liquid to the sponge? (how often do you add?)

[dagonet1889]

@petp i'm terrbly sorry for the late response, i've been out of the game for a while (utube wise) The propylene glycol basically keeps the water it's mixed with from evaporating too quickly, thus allowing a constant trickle of water to be evaporated and then to be trapped of course by whatever you're using as a container. The humidor i built in this vid holds at around 68% humidity in the summer and around 63% in the winter. (very dry winters where i am).

[dagonet1889]

@petp i know when to add more liquid when the humidity drops to about 60% and by keeping a eye on how dry the sponge looks. Hope this helps :)

[007disturbed1]

Did you add any cedar to you humidor? and are you storing cigars?

[alabamalum]

There are cheaper ways to do this:

1 Go to a cigar store.

2. Buy empty cigar coxes. These are usally $3 a piece or so and many are made with cedar or walnut.

3. Buy some water pillows. Usually 50c each. Each cigar box you buy will need 1.

3. Buy a hygrometer from ebay for around $8. You can use one hygrometer for several boxes if you want to go very cheap. Move the hygrometer from one box to the other to check humidity periodically. Give it an hour in the next box before reading

[VetteKiller2002]

@sh00wtsterXXX does not have to be fully air tight. as long as you can mantain proper temp and humidity

[sh00wtsterXXX]

I honestly don't think that would work. the cooler needs to be air tight. Try maybe a Rubbermaid, Tupperware type food storage with an airtight seal.

[jerryspipe]

GOOD ideal! Smart thinking!