I just got a new (and first) humidor.  It says to put a small cup of distilled water in it and refill it till it becomes saturated. Then place the charged humidifier inside and close.

thats the part:  How do I charge the humidifier?

Anybody...

You put distilled water in the little humidification device.  Usually a sponge like deal surounded in plastic.  Does your humidor even have one?

I used a sponge and lightly coat the inside of the box with distilled water....doing it the way you describe will take weeks to get to 70%...repeat this untill you reach 70% but don't put the gars in while you are conditioning it.  Also, the more cigars the easier it to keep at 70%.

Also, spend the money on an electric humiguage.

Well worth it.

Yossarian, I'm having trouble having mine maintain 70%.  I've saturated the inside and done the proper seosoning.  You think I need another humidification device?  I am in the very dry air of Maine.

First off, find the humidifier. It should be a plastic box with a grill on it, and green foam inside. Just add your water or solution to the sponge.

Another trick is to mix 50%  propylene glycol (PG) with 50% distilled water. You can sometimes find PG at a pharmacy, or have them order it for you. Generally when you buy Humidifier solution at a cigar store, that is what you are paying for. Only you are paying a 500% mark up.

Of course distilled water works ok - it the PG that helps prevent a box that is TOO humid. (which promotes mold)

Some times with new humidors, they take awhile to get to a constant huminity (I am embarassed to day that I have neglected mine, and it is a bit dry right now.) One tip it to take a damp rag and wipe the inside of the wood. Now  use just a LITTLE bit. You dont want to make the wood wet, in anyway. Doing so could make things start to warp.

If your humidifying device doesnt seem to be cutting it - make your own. Take a plastic travel soap box. Drill a bunch of holes in the top of the lid. Add green floral foam inside (get the kind for REAL flowers - the kind for FAKE ones doesnt work). Now you can add your water/solution to the foam and have more of it to help your humidor along.

FYI - it can take a bit to get it steady. Check out www.jrcigars.com - I used to go to their forum and they were - for the most part - very helpful. Prices are good there too!

thanks for the help

Quoted: First off, find the humidifier. It should be a plastic box with a grill on it, and green foam inside. Just add your water or solution to the sponge. Another trick is to mix 50%  propylene glycol (PG) with 50% distilled water. You can sometimes find PG at a pharmacy, or have them order it for you. Generally when you buy Humidifier solution at a cigar store, that is what you are paying for. Only you are paying a 500% mark up. Of course distilled water works ok - it the PG that helps prevent a box that is TOO humid. (which promotes mold) Some times with new humidors, they take awhile to get to a constant huminity (I am embarassed to day that I have neglected mine, and it is a bit dry right now.) One tip it to take a damp rag and wipe the inside of the wood. Now  use just a LITTLE bit. You dont want to make the wood wet, in anyway. Doing so could make things start to warp. If your humidifying device doesnt seem to be cutting it - make your own. Take a plastic travel soap box. Drill a bunch of holes in the top of the lid. Add green floral foam inside (get the kind for REAL flowers - the kind for FAKE ones doesnt work). Now you can add your water/solution to the foam and have more of it to help your humidor along. FYI - it can take a bit to get it steady. Check out www.jrcigars.com - I used to go to their forum and they were - for the most part - very helpful. Prices are good there too!

+1.

-Get PG solution.  A new humidor should take a 3 to 4 days to get seasoned, DONT rush it or you will end up with a warped humidor.  In the meantime just stick your gars in a ziplock bag with your PG'ed humidifier puck.

-Dont put your gars in until you humi is holding 70-70. Otherwise the humi will suck them dry.