Expert: Bill Finck Jr. - 2/13/2009

Question
Bill, my humidor (a Madelaine Monet) requests that I use only PG in my humidifier not a 50/50 solution.  I have read a lot online that 50/50 is preferred.  Should I ignore factory recommendations and use 50/50 or stick with the 100% PG I have in there now.  Besides, won't it take a year or so for the PG to be used up anyhow?  Isn't the point of using exclusively 100% PG to guarantee no mold and 70% RH?

I have some very nice cigars and am on my 2nd humidor and want to make sure I do it "right" this time around.

Thanks for your insight.

-Nick

Answer
Nick,

I don't like the 50/50 solution because I have seen it cause mold in the past. I'd stick with Madelaine or Xikar brand PG solution - I have great success with them.

Your comment about the PG solution lasting a year is incorrect though. You'll need to watch your hygrometer and fill your humidifier when the relative humidity starts going down - typically about once a month you'll need to re-fill the humidifier.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you have questions.
Bill