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  • Slow, steady release of constant humidity of 70%
  • Lasts up to 90 days before re-fill
  • Regulates humidity for up to 150 cigars
  • Safe, effective, and very easy to use
  • Just unscrew the top and place in your humidor
  • Re-fill with pre-mixed PG solution
  • Jars come deactivated. To activate, fill jar half way with distilled water or propylene glycol solution.
Reusable
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System
Passive
Size
4.00 oz
Type
Beads
overall rating 3.79 out of 5 Based on 117 Ratings
Customer Reviews of "Xikar 4oz Gel Jar"
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1 out of 5
Tried to order three times, every time the jar arrived empty.
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5 out of 5
Does what it's supposed to do
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1 out of 5
The 4 ounce jar that I received was all dried out and had not even enough crystals in it to cover the bottom. Because I would have to pay to ship it back for exchange I just took the hit on it and vowed to never buy any humidifier item here. As cigars are their business you would think that they either knew enough or cared enough to ship out a good product. Apparently not. I cannot recommend this or any humidifier item purchase here. They just don’t seem to care.
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5 out of 5
Awesome product and easy to use.
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3 out of 5
To early to tell
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5 out of 5
Just what I expected
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1 out of 5
Deceptive. They do not provide the gel crystals.
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4 out of 5
This order was ok but still waiting on my order from back in June.
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5 out of 5
Good service and fast delivery. I love dealing with Thompson
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5 out of 5
Quality speaks volumes
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1 out of 5
Item arrived empty.
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4 out of 5
Regulates Humidity at 70 real well. Only had it for 1 week so don't know how long it will last.
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5 out of 5
Doing a great job
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4 out of 5
So far so good I like works well
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2 out of 5
I actually thought the jar had the ingredients in it. But it is just an empty plastic jar.
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1 out of 5
U guys sent me a couple dried up hard cystals. I let u guys know as soon as I opened the package and still no response from you. Its been almost 2 months now. I've ordered this in the past w no issues.
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1 out of 5
I complained the first time asking why the jar came with almost no gel inside, it only had a tiny drop. I was sent another one and it was the same result. I previously a while back ordered it and it came with a full jar of gel. When i ordered and complained got the same result. 2 jars with Practically no gel. I basically paid 8 bucks for an empty cup.
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5 out of 5
Good product
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5 out of 5
Received in a timely basis. Done a perfect job of maintaining the correct humidity in my humidor.
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1 out of 5
Received gel jar completely empty and unable to use. It is in a sealed clear package
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4 out of 5
perfect
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1 out of 5
All dried up when I received it.
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5 out of 5
easy to use and it is very effective
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5 out of 5
Easy and reliable humidity.
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5 out of 5
These all you need for a good steady humidity level.
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1 out of 5
Didn't realize you needed a special liquid
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5 out of 5
very happy and works well
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1 out of 5
No pellets, so they can't work. Who would package 2 like that?!
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3 out of 5
I have used these with good results but I'm pretty miffed with how I received my last order. I ordered 8 of these. Every single one of these the lid was not on tight and leaked. Although they are all useable ,I feel the container design is flawed. The inside cover on all of them do not fit very squarely and aperantly did not allow whomever placed the lids on to securely tighten down all the way
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3 out of 5
I have a humidor that I got a few month back that just won't keep humidity. i looked at electric humidifiers but they cost just a little less than the humidor itself. I tried Xikar gel and although better I still find I am using other methods in conjunction to keep the humidity. So with the Gel and the disk that came with the humidor I can keep the humidity correct but it still calls for constant mnonitoring.
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5 out of 5
Just what my humidor needed. Holds right where it says it does.
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5 out of 5
This is the first time I have used the gel jars and so far I really like it. Simple to use.
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5 out of 5
XKAR works like a champ for my weekend sticks, They all burn even and smooth every time.
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5 out of 5
I've tried gel humidifiers before and was pleased with them but this has been the best one yet, put one in my humidor a month ago and it hasn't started to dry out yet and the moisture is optimal at 70%
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5 out of 5
Humidor holding at 69% to 70 %
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2 out of 5
Had this in humidor for several days it couldn't get to 70%. Went back to distilled water unit.
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5 out of 5
This product takes care of my cigars
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5 out of 5
Xikar gel is a great way to keep your humidor at 70% humidity.
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5 out of 5
Used these to humidify my tupperdor while my new wood humidor was seasoning. They worked very well, and I'll use them again.
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4 out of 5
Better than filling small container with water!
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4 out of 5
Easy to use and monitor. Fill to the full line when it gets to the add line. That simple!
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5 out of 5
Works as advertised. Easy to use.
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1 out of 5
I bought two of these from you along with your digital thermometer/ hydrometer and have a small desktop humidor that holds 25 - 30 sticks. I have now seasoned this humidor twice and the best I can get the humidity is 64%. I even put both jars in with the same results. I ended up making a Coolidor with loose beads that keep the RH to satisfaction. I would like to be able to store some everyday sticks in the desktop but can't.
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5 out of 5
Great product! You may need two for a large humidor, but it controls the humidity effortlessly.
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5 out of 5
An easy way to properly humidify.
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5 out of 5
i put it in the humidor and in less than a week the humidor was at the correct humidity level
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4 out of 5
Seems to do a great job. I had thought this used water but it uses antifreeze.
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3 out of 5
Easy to use
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5 out of 5
Good product
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5 out of 5
works great
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5 out of 5
Works great to keep cigar humidor at exactly 71 percent humidity just as it states
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5 out of 5
Bought the gel, solution and cigars from you guys. Love all the products. I asked for a good and reasonable cigar place and your name came up many times.
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2 out of 5
I'm having trouble with keeping the temperature at 70%
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5 out of 5
Just unscrew the top and place it in your humidor. It keeps it at a constant 70%
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4 out of 5
Has been keeping the humidity at 70 for a month now. Very good product.
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3 out of 5
Just ok....
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1 out of 5
Reading the nice comments with this I tried it. So far after 3 weeks my cigars are at 51%, they are starting to dry. I didn't add any propylene glycol as it said the jar was ready to go. The beads are still above the refill line. I am not happy with this product. My hydrometer is the digital from Thompson
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5 out of 5
Great product
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5 out of 5
Product is simple to use and easy to maintain. Best investment for my humidor I ever made!
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4 out of 5
Just drop it in and forget about it. Easier to remember humidor maintenance every couple of months than every three days with my old system.
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1 out of 5
Not happy with my entire order. Seems all products this time bad. would be nice to receive some fresh product.
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5 out of 5
Perfect for the humidor. Long lasting. Easy to use.
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2 out of 5
Place in my humidor and my Hygrometer read mid 60% so I thought the analog Hygrometer was falty I ordered a digital one and is says the same. I live in a dry state but the box is close.
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1 out of 5
Opened it,put in humidifier,dried right out. went back to old sponge method.
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3 out of 5
works well i have a very large humidor and i have 3 in it
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4 out of 5
I use it in my 50 count humidor and it works great. I just set it and forget it.
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4 out of 5
Easy, no hassel
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1 out of 5
Does NOT work! Humidity level at 60% in the humidor. The humidity in South Dakota is probably at 80% most of the summer. I could leave them in my glove box and have a better humidity level!
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5 out of 5
Gel jar recommended when humidor was purchased. This is so easy to use, why would anyone not use it.
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3 out of 5
I have had this in my 100ct humidor for about a month now and I still can't get over 65%. It fluctuates from 60-65% throughout the week. I have about 50 cigars in there too so it might just need another one added.
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4 out of 5
Simply place in humidor and forget the rest. Don't forget to get another in time, only good for 3 moths. Regulates 65-70% percent humidity consistently.
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5 out of 5
Works great A+
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3 out of 5
This does help to regulate the humidity, but it won't keep my 25-50 cigar humidor at 70% on its own. I use it in conjunction with the cheap little humidifier that came with a 20 cigar humidor I ordered a while back. The combination has it right at 70% according to my hygrometer, but alone the jar had it just below 60% (~57%). I would only recommend this if you are going to use something else with it. Then it works great!! Also, if you have a shallow humidor, (for say 20 cigars) it won't fit, it is too tall. I have 2 humidors and it will only fit in my larger 25-50 cigar humidor. However, if you had a 100-150 cigar humidor I would get at least 2 of these to do the job.
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5 out of 5
Great product! Just unscrew the cap and place in your humidor. I have 50+ count humidor with about 25 cigars and this Xikar product keeps the humidity at 71%. Throw out that green sponge and get one of Xikar's crystal humidifiers. Makes life so much easier.
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3 out of 5
Not for sure it works.
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4 out of 5
Much better than sponges.
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4 out of 5
Great insurance for your investment, this product actually enhances smoking everyday. Each cigar is CONSISTENTLY maintained at the optimum moisture level. Allows one to purchase not-so-great cigars and improve the burn and smoke-ability. Only rated it a 4 because I don't yet know how long the jar will last (split among 3, 20 cigar humidors)
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4 out of 5
This product opened in shipping and I had a mess on my hands. I suggest better packaging and some tape on the lid.
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3 out of 5
I have a 125 cigar humidor. Was having trouble getting & keeping humidity at 70% with humidifier that came with humidor. Started using Xikar 4 oz. gel jar about 3 months ago - problem appears to be resolved. Very happy...would definitely recommend.
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5 out of 5
Daily use in my Humidor. Keeps the humidity constant. Does what it claims to do!
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4 out of 5
Use it my humidor. No hassles of adding water. Also need one of the smaller sizes to get humidity to 70% in my 150 cigar humidor. By itself only gets to 65%. Easy to use.
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4 out of 5
you just simplt take lid off and place in the humidor
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3 out of 5
This is a test.
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5 out of 5
I've used different brand gels - Xikar is the best.
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4 out of 5
No easier or more consistent humidification devices available for large capacity humidors and coolidors than these silica gel and propylene glycol jars. They last a very long time and as propylene glycol has very low vapor pressure and does not evaporate like water, you can refill with just plain distilled water multiple (as in five or six or more) times without needing to recharge with expensive 50/50 cigar juice propylene glycol/water solutions. If you're looking to use humidification beads, these devices are perfect for getting those beads pre-conditioned (or re-conditioned) to the desired 65-70 percent RH setpoint. Just take your beads and put them in a sealed container along with an open jar of the Xicar 4 oz gel and let the combination sit undisturbed for several days to a week. Your beads are now conditioned to the proper RH and your Xicar gel is ready to be recharged (if needed) with additional distilled water. Using both the Xicar gel and humidity beads in your humidor/coolidor makes for the ultimate humidification combo. All in all, the Xicar Gel 4 oz silica gel propylence glycol/water product is just excellent. Highly recommended.
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2 out of 5
i COULD NOT USE THIS PRODUCT BECAUSE WHEN IT ARIVEDE AT MY HOUSE THE LID WAS OFF THE JAR AND THE CRYSTALS WERE ALL OVER THE INSIDE OF THE BOX. I was lucky the humidur that wasw sent with it wasnt ruined.
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4 out of 5
In your humidor.
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5 out of 5
Keeps my humidor at the perfect humidity without having to change out the water constantly. Also you can use normal distilled water for your humidification and have this in the humidor as well and it will eliminate the potential of mold.
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4 out of 5
Pro: This is a great product for the price. Pro: It is easier to use than refilling a liquid humidifier. Pro: Although the ideal humidity is 74%, this product keeps my humidor at 80% of which is not bad for a 100 cigars. Con: I would have given this 5-stars except that it will not fit in the Lucky 7 humidor.
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5 out of 5
Keeps the Humidor at 70 percent humidity. This is a no-brainer.
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5 out of 5
I have been smoking cigars for about 18 years and always noticed the cigars losing flavor and drying-out eaven in a humidor. I have only had this product for about a month, but can see a definite difference in the consistent humidity in the humidor. I was skeptical at first, but have since ordered the refil solution and plan to use this product for a long time.
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5 out of 5
This product is great. It keeps perfect humidity. The only issue I have with it is that it is a bit big for a 20 stick humidor, takes up space of 4 sticks, but worth it.
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4 out of 5
this product is very consistant
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4 out of 5
I'm using this in my first humidor - I've been enjoying cigars on special occasions and now my wife bought me a case of Cohibas so I've got to protect them! These seem to regulate well, though I'm fighting to keep it below 73%.
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5 out of 5
This is a no brainer for your humidor. Before I had a legit humidor, I stored my cigars in a cigar box with one of these and it worked great. Just be sure to maintain it.
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1 out of 5
The gel from the bottle was all over the inside of the box - most was not salvageable. I wrote and complained and Thompson has not acknowledged my memo. Your Customer Service sucks.
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5 out of 5
I have a small humidifier and this works great for keeping my cigars moist. I just check the level each time i get a cigar. Refill it when needed and forget it.
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4 out of 5
good
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5 out of 5
I was worried that my cigars were goin bad cuz I couldnt keep my cigars around 70%,but since I read positive reviews about the Xikar gel,I decided to give it a try,& Let me tell u it helped me a lot,ever since that I've been relying on Xikar!,thank you so much,my cigars taste even BETTER!
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5 out of 5
Purchased for a friend. Works great.
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1 out of 5
Due to the fact that after the first order I explained what the problem was, the 2nd order was just as bad. All opened in transit and ruined most of the other items It has now caused me NOT to order from this company again!
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5 out of 5
I had a hard time getting my humi up to 70%, it stays around 65% with the jar... that works for me.
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4 out of 5
This product takes the thinking and time out of managing your humidor!
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1 out of 5
HAVE A 65-80 CIGAR HUMIDOR AND THE PRODUCT DID NOT KEEP HUMIDITY AT 70%
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5 out of 5
After trying everything else, this IMHO is the best way to humidify, short of using a mist.
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4 out of 5
Keeping my humidor at 70% with upstate NY winters is nearly impossible...this product makes it easy!
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4 out of 5
I don't have to wory about checking my humidor daily while using XIKAR. It keeps my humidity steady.
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4 out of 5
everyone should have one for their cigars!!!
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5 out of 5
Works just as advertised. Will continue to use!
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1 out of 5
do not maintain 70 degrees
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4 out of 5
Essential especially in the low humidity of West Texas.
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5 out of 5
Husband and Son-in-law enjoy a fresh cigar after a good dinner
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5 out of 5
Have this in my humidor in Vegas. Only get to the condo about every 4-6 weeks, so hopefully this does the job (haven't been back since installing it.) Climate there is SO DRY, I hope the gel beads can keep it at 70%. If it works, it will be very cool because I won't have to buy cigars (or bring them with me) everytime I come into town...
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5 out of 5
This is the easy way to maintain your humidor.
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4 out of 5
Had this about a month so I haven't had to bother with refilling it. It seems to be doing a great job so far.
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5 out of 5
Really balances the humidity. I use it with my regular humidification system. Great for travel , also.
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5 out of 5
great for maintaining the proper levels in my humidor
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