941mick
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12 packss of the large size for $32 here
http://www.marijuanapackaging.com/large-boveda-62-humidity-pack-12-pack.html
http://www.marijuanapackaging.com/large-boveda-62-humidity-pack-12-pack.html
I've heard you can recharge the packs with distilled water or something....something like you pour the water into a bowl, and set the BP next to the bowl, and then cover with a another larger bowl which would create a dome allowing the BP to absorb the moisture and recharge itself.....I burp my jars (with boveda pack inside) once a month, because of where I store my jars. I pull all the jars down and shake them upside down a couple times. Then I open a jar for a minute or two, move the product around a bit, and close it right up for re-storage. Also, you do not have to do anything with the individual packs...just put one into your jar and seal it! When a pack gets hard lumps in it (many months), its done. Peace
You're positive ? Because what happens if you put them in an environment with a RH over 62 ? They will absorb it, right ? If that does not recharge them then where does the water go that they absorb ?
That may well work with BP's, but do you really want to take a chance. There is no way to determine if the pack is recharged and you just spent 90 days or more to get this smoke to a cured and ready stage. I buy boxes (10 packs), which last me over a year. PeaceYou're positive ? Because what happens if you put them in an environment with a RH over 62 ? They will absorb it, right ? If that does not recharge them then where does the water go that they absorb ?
hmmm...I have since researched it....Mostly on cigar forums....It appears that it does work, however, it appears that some are saying that the packs won't hold the new charges as if they were new.....Yes I'm positive
A boveda pack contains salt, gelling agent, and water. The envelope is a semipermiable membrane engineered for a specific partial pressure of water vapor and covered with paper. There is no separate dessicant and water pouch. Water vapor can absolutely be absorbed through the membrane, that's one of their selling points.It doesn't work at all, and is designed to not be rechargeable, so you gotta buy more.
The dessicant portion of the pack can be recharged through high temps And time in an oven. Their little water pouch however doesn't absorb water and can't be recharged in its current state. But to recharge the pack as a whole, to recharge both portions is impossible
I use Boveda 62% paks, and have three Caliber III/IV Hygrometers. I use the hygrometers in a few of the jars so I can monitor accurately for the mid-term before long term storage, and whether I need to burp more often, or add another pak or not.Boveda - did no know you could get "packs" to give a specific RH% (reliative humidity) would be cheaper than a "Caliber III Hydrometer" (one you put into jars)
So your recomend the 62%, they must work any tips in using - going with the one's that lats for a month (small packs cost $1.00 a pieceI use Boveda 62% paks, and have three Caliber III/IV Hygrometers. I use the hygrometers in a few of the jars so I can monitor accurately for the mid-term before long term storage, and whether I need to burp more often, or add another pak or not.
The paks are an addition to the hygrometers; not a replacement.
-spek
I throw two of them into each quart jar. With the hygrometers, I can tell exactly when I need to burp the jars. If you don't have any hygrometers, I'd burp once per day for a few minutes for the first week, then every 2-3 days after that.So your recomend the 62%, they must work any tips in using - going with the one's that lats for a month (small packs cost $1.00 a piece
Thanks you answered all my questions OH - without an hydrometer how long does it take for the product to get 62%? Thanks again!!!I throw two of them into each quart jar. With the hygrometers, I can tell exactly when I need to burp the jars. If you don't have any hygrometers, I'd burp once per day for a few minutes for the first week, then every 2-3 days after that.
-spek
ps. it is the $1 ones I use.
Well, all the hygrometer does is measure the humidity... it doesn't help in the curing process at all.Thanks you answered all my questions OH - without an hydrometer how long does it take for the product to get 62%? Thanks again!!!