Read the thread started by C130Driver about altering a foam humidification device and the subsequent posts about Boveda and recharging them.
I do this frequently - my local B&M saves the Bovedas that come in the boxes they buy and I occasionally grab a handful when in the shop.
I found these divided Rubbermaid "Take-Alongs" for about $2.50 for a three pack at a local dollar store (Walmart, grocery stores carry them too) that are prefect for recharging. Just add a little distilled water in the smaller reservoir, put the Bovedas in the other side, put the lid on it and... voila!
I maintain several to separate the different humidity levels (69, 72, etc.). Trust me, you have to do this!
Once recharged, just put them in a zip-lock bag. Or, leave alone - they'll reach a saturation point and stop taking more moisture.
Great example. Those dual-compartment containers look perfect. I will have to keep an eye out for these.
Thats a great idea! I was just contemplating the best way to facilitate a recharge of my bovedas. Problem solved!
That is a good idea, I have always just used a large Ziploc with a small bowl of DW but those containers if nothing else would be neater in appearance and provide a more long term storage option.
Great example Brad of how to recharge these. Also for ideas check out this thread from Ted a while back. http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=26658.0
I also upgraded to the tuperware divider he used, and got to say I love it. Seals tight, and never touches the water.
I like this idea I just use a jar with a rubber seal that latches down and a whiskey glass. Just put the glass with distilled water in the jar toss the Boveda around the glass and seal it up and let it go.
I had one I left in mine way too long, and figured out that they will charge way over there percentage though!
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Brad, great post and a money saving tip. Been doing this for a little while now and works like a charm
Great idea on the split container, Brad! I've been using a Tupperware container with a small bowl of distilled water in the middle and the Boveda packs positioned around the outside of the bowl...until now!!! Gonna pick up some of these containers this weekend. Thanks! :biggrin: :bigthumbs:
Very helpful thread.
At what point do you give them the recharge? I know they say they're done when they turn hard. Do you wait til that point or do you need to do the recharge before they are that far gone?
You can recharge at any time - even completely dried ones.
That's solid info. I have one I use for my travel humidor, but it's got a lot of life yet and it's the only one I've ever had. I must sheepishly admit when it started to dry out I was planning to recharge it and was under the impression you applied the water directly to the Boveda. So... thanks for the save. I was wondering how the paper survived. :biggrin: :biggrin:
QuoteC130Driver - 1/8/2016 8:49 AM
That's solid info. I have one I use for my travel humidor, but it's got a lot of life yet and it's the only one I've ever had. I must sheepishly admit when it started to dry out I was planning to recharge it and was under the impression you applied the water directly to the Boveda. So... thanks for the save. I was wondering how the paper survived. :biggrin: :biggrin:
I've used the submersion method a few times. The paper didn't break down at all, but I would think that it would eventually. It recharges much quicker soaking it but it really doesn't take too long with the non-soaking method.