Question about rehydration of Boveda

[Drewster]

I have seen the other thread about how to restore Boveda using distilled water in a tupperware box but I was wondering if I could use the seasoning Boveda 84% to restore old but not dead Boveda would this restore some until it is dead itself.

I only ask as I have no distilled water and the pharmacy near me hasn't got any and then I thought what if that would work I have 2 left (84%s) in ziplock bags and they feel like new

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

[Midas]

I don’t see any reason that wouldn’t work. I get my distilled water from Amazon in 5l bottles. Lasts ages


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[potpest]

I usually just use boiled water for boveda, the membrane is such that only water vapour can pass through it so according to their own marketing there is surely no need for distilled water.
I never had any issues, stick it in a tupperware with some water and leave it in the airing cupboard till it weighs 60g again.

[Drewster]

I don’t see any reason that wouldn’t work. I get my distilled water from Amazon in 5l bottles. Lasts ages


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I didn't even think to check Amazon for water haha ty

[Drewster]

I usually just use boiled water for boveda, the membrane is such that only water vapour can pass through it so according to their own marketing there is surely no need for distilled water.
I never had any issues, stick it in a tupperware with some water and leave it in the airing cupboard till it weighs 60g again.

Hmmm I thought just regular water was bad for cigars in general mold and minerals in the water

[potpest]

Hmmm I thought just regular water was bad for cigars in general mold and minerals in the water

Boveda claims the following "only pure water can go in and out of the membrane" and if you are charging by evaporating water, evaporated water vapour in the air is pure water.

Tap water can clog up humidity beads etc if soaking them but using the method of evaporation/ osmosis to charge them it should be fine.

I've been doing it for 10 years and only issues with mould have been when I kept stuff at 69 or higher. Mould spores are everywhere in the air, they just need the right (damp) conditions to grow.

[Drewster]

Boveda claims the following "only pure water can go in and out of the membrane" and if you are charging by evaporating water, evaporated water vapour in the air is pure water.

Tap water can clog up humidity beads etc if soaking them but using the method of evaporation/ osmosis to charge them it should be fine.

I've been doing it for 10 years and only issues with mould have been when I kept stuff at 69 or higher. Mould spores are everywhere in the air, they just need the right (damp) conditions to grow.

Awesome thank you very much I shall give this a try everything I have is kept at 63-65% so I should be safe

[Simon Bolivar]

I use De-ionised water i.e. Water my wife uses for ironing. Back in the day, they recommended this for use in Gel & beads, it might not be necessary for Boveda but it doesn't do any harm either.

[Drewster]

I use De-ionised water i.e. Water my wife uses for ironing. Back in the day, they recommended this for use in Gel & beads, it might not be necessary for Boveda but it doesn't do any harm either.

Didn't even think about that thank you that would be easier to get my hands on as my local corner shop sells it not that I have ever bought it who irons nowadays haha

[Snakes]

My understanding is that you shouldn't rehydrate Boveda packs and you should replace them instead once become hard?

[Drewster]

My understanding is that you shouldn't rehydrate Boveda packs and you should replace them instead once become hard?

Yeah I believe that is what Boveda have said but the ones I placed in with the seasoning boveda have come back to life nicely. There are also distilled water methods either submerged or just sealed with the water and they come back to life too

[ha_banos]

My understanding is that you shouldn't rehydrate Boveda packs and you should replace them instead once become hard?

Who says that? Boveda?

Don't let them go hard. Rehydrate before then.

[Snakes]

Yeah it was Boveda that said it.

My personal opinion is for the sake of a few quid to replace the Boveda pack I wouldn't want to risk my cigars, but for sure if others have been rehydrating their Boveda packs with success fair play.

[ha_banos]

Yeah it was Boveda that said it.

My personal opinion is for the sake of a few quid to replace the Boveda pack I wouldn't want to risk my cigars, but for sure if others have been rehydrating their Boveda packs with success fair play.

I'd guess my budget for boveda would be for 12 of the large units replacing them 12-18 months would be my guess. So around 240£ a year to 18 months. So 20£ a month would see me good.

I found that 69% packs do dry out. 65% last a helluva lot longer. I think I rely on them as much to keep humidity down as well as up.

I use crystals and distilled water as my main humidity source.

So I replace bovedas much less. And when the 69s start to dry I'm ditching them.

Depends how big and how well sealed your humidor is how many and how often. I just find it simpler with the crystals as the main source.

From experience they can be rehydrated. Just need more of them, patience and space.

[Snakes]

I'd guess my budget for boveda would be for 12 of the large units replacing them 12-18 months would be my guess. So around 240£ a year to 18 months. So 20£ a month would see me good.

I found that 69% packs do dry out. 65% last a helluva lot longer. I think I rely on them as much to keep humidity down as well as up.

I use crystals and distilled water as my main humidity source.

So I replace bovedas much less. And when the 69s start to dry I'm ditching them.

Depends how big and how well sealed your humidor is how many and how often. I just find it simpler with the crystals as the main source.

From experience they can be rehydrated. Just need more of them, patience and space.

Yeah fair play. Like I said before on another post....I am lazy and I just go the quickest/easiest option