How to Choose Cigar Humidifiers

Choose a Passive Humidifier

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  Consider a passive humidifier for small to large tabletop humidors. These plastic devices require no battery pack or electrical outlet.

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  Look inside your humidor to see any dedicated spaces for a humidifier. Measure the size for correct fittings. Many humidors take a rectangular or round shaped device.

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  Buy a small travel humidifier for a traveling case. These add moisture to about a dozen or less cigars. Choose a suitable size for the case. Look for average sizes of 6 by 1/2 inch or small circular humidifiers a couple of inches in diameter.

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  Choose a one cigar carrying tube with humidifier inside.

• 5

  Purchase disposable humidor pouches, tubes or bags. These maintenance free systems come in several sizes and last up to 6 months without adding water. They also keep a proper 70 percent humidity level.

Choose an Active Humidifier

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  Purchase an electronic humidifier for larger humidors and furniture cabinets. They come with a chargeable battery pack and paper thin electrical cord.

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  Choose between table top or cabinet style humidors. Expect average measurements of 6 x 2 x 3 1/2 inches.

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  Buy a sealed water cartridge that's good for about a year. The active humidifiers need replacement distilled water cartridges and battery packs.

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  Keep extra batteries on hand for replacement, usually AA.