Quality Importers Capri 25-50 Cigar Humidor, Mahogany

This is a fantastic humidor. I've seen the same exact model selling for $70 at a fine smoke shop. It is well crafted. The finish is done well and looks very classy.

The inside is fully Spanish cedar lined, very important. The accessories are worthless, but they always are, even in more expensive humidors. You should use a digital hygrometer and humidity beads if you are serious about keeping your cigars well kept.

Says it fits up to 50 cigars, but I've got more than that in there right now, mostly smaller ones, but I'm guessing it would fit 50 churchills or probably 100 petite coronas at least.

excellent buy!

This humidor covers all the basics well. Nice tight seal, lined with Spanish cedar, nice looking, unbelievable price.

Here are the reasons NOT to buy this one, but none of these justify dinging the star rating.

1. You may, like me, find that you want a larger humidor. There's nothing wrong with this one, but I found that it filled up too quickly for my preferences.

2. A glass top is worth the extra expense. I find myself opening this one way too often, and a glass top would eliminate 90% of those openings.

That's about it. I use gel humidifier, and I believe a hygrometer is not necessary when using gel. I live in a very dry climate, and gel works great.

You will not find a better humidor at this price.

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I actually bought two of these humidors. I bought one for a favorite uncle of mine that smokes cigars, and was having one of those big turning 70 parties. I was at his house one night and noticed that his was starting to fall apart. Knowing how cheap he is, I knew that he would never get a new one for himself, (nor would his family, for they are cheap too). I started out looking in cigar stores for a humidor but very quickly learned that it was definitely not the place to go if you don't want begin at a $100 minimum. This very same one I happen to find at a local smoke shop, and paid more for it there than it is currently being offered at here on Amazon. And I still feel I got my moneys worth. This humidor is very solidly built, and heavy. The mahogany finish is thick and very nicely polished. It is very rich and expensive looking, far beyond what it actually cost. My uncle was thrilled with it, and even told me that I shouldn't have spent so much on him. (Assuming of course that I got it at a cigar store and took a bath on it). I picked up one of those brass name plates at a local craft store and had his initials printed on it. Mounting it with brass screws was a cinch, and it made the box look even more stylish. He was most pleased...

I ended up returning to the smoke shop and buying one for myself to store both incense in, and to store my pipe tobacco pouches. I like filling my leather pipe pouches with tobacco and keeping them ready to go, rather than storing loose tobacco in a tin, or pipe humidor. This humidor not only looks classy and handsome on my desk, but it's also excellent at what its supposed to do. I drop about a tablespoon of water in the moistener about once a week, and my tobacco is always fresh and ready to burn. I also keep various incense bricks in the box for they burn slower and sweeter when kept from completely drying out.

I highly recommend this handsome, quality built humidor either for yourself, or as a gift for the tobacco user in your family. And I also recommend buying it here on Amazon, for the price is excellent. There is no question that there are far more expensive and quality humidors to be had, here on Amazon and at many other places. If you, or your intended are a serious cigar smoker who is used to nothing but the best as far as cigars or tobacco is concerned, perhaps hiking up your budget a smidgen and skipping this choice would be a good idea. On the other hand, if you're on a budget like most of us, but still enjoy a good cigar, or know someone that does, this humidor will make a very handsome gift, or a fine addition for your own pleasure. It is much more expensive looking than it actually will cost you, and in my opinion will last you for just as many years as some of the cigar store high end models...

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This desktop humidor is a great product for it's price point. The finish is nice and the cedar inside is perfect. I noticed a little ding on the corner of the lid on the outside, but that must have been made before it was stained. I don't mind it since it gives the little humidor some character plus it wasn't like it was put there after the staining process.

I kept the round little humidfier the humidor came with along with purchasing a drymistat tube(I recommend everyone do the same if you order any humidor).. The humidfier is a magnetic version that isn't pre-attached. The metal plate that the humidifier is attached to (via magnet) has a sticky foam backing. I didn't much like the idea of sticking that in the humidor box (since I figured the humidity would eventually peel off the sticky part), so I boiled off the foam and glued the metal plate off-center on the inside of the lid. I know I won't need to worry about that ever coming off now (note: I didn't glue the humidifier itself to the inside, just it's magnetic plate). I will do the same with the magnetic plate of the digital hygrometer too (also recommend buying one of those, of course.This humidor box doesn't come with a hygrometer).

(Also, a side note, I realized that the picture above shows a round humidfier nicely pre-placed in the center of the lid. This was not the case with my unit. I had completely bare box insisde with the divider and slightly different looking humidifier placed loosely inside the box so I could place them anywhere I wanted. Just a note for those considering this humidor.)

I live in the very arid state of Montana, so it took me over a week to season this puppy. I use the sponge method (wipe down the inside, let sit for 24-36 hours and repeat if necessary.. I had to do that three times over) The seasoning directions that came with the humidor itself suggest the "shot glass method," but that would take me months with the arid conditions of this state. In the mean time I had my hygrometer calibrated. So now I have a perfectly seasoned humidor at 70% @ 70 degrees F... It's been holding that since I last wiped it down with the sponge.

The seal is good. I did the "drop the lid and make sure it doesn't slam shut method" and noticed the lid came to a resting postition before slowly setting. This means it's a good seal. Just as a precautionary measure, I wiped down the cedar edges that contact each other when closing a little more than the rest of the box during the seasoning process. So it's a nice, but not too tight fit.

I definitely recommend this to anyone interested in buying it. But as always, any company can put out the occasional bad product. So make sure the first thing you do when buying any desktop humidor is check the seal (if the seal sucks, exchange the humidor). It is extremely important that you have a good seal or otherwise you'll be going through a lot of distilled water and drymistat tubes or jars. Which would defeat the purpose of this quality, budget humidor.

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This is a decent entry-level humidor, with a few of caveats from my experience. If you're looking to get a decent humidor which can fit a small-medium collection and not break the bank this might be a good choice.

Overall, this is a nice humidor if you get a well-made one, or are willing to work with it. I had to slightly modify the front part of my lid, as it was too loose and was allowing humidity to escape, causing a proper-seasoned & maintained humidor to lose humidity at a fast rate. Once I did this, the humidor works great, and now maintains a consistent humidity level. It appears others have similar experiences, although some do not require this modification. My guess is the quality of these humidors varies, and some may be getting humidors with a more snug lid, which means they work well without any modification. Knowing this, it is an easy fix. Still, I only rate it 3 stars since the humidor may not work right out of the box even withs easoning.

My experience is details below:

I purchased this humidor and waited a period of time to review it so I could accurately share my experience with it. After seasoning the wood, inserting appropriate gels and a calibrated hygrometer I was still unable to achieve a consistent level of humidity. Despite all my efforts the humidity level would conintinually drop down to the low 60s (and further if I left it), even with proper seasoning. After reading some of the reviews and other's experiences with this humidor I came to the conclusion that the lid was not sealing properly, allowing humidty to escape. The front portion of my humidor was a bit loose, and I was able to wiggle it back and forth with my hand. I took the liberty of moving it into a tighter position and loding it there. This lead to the lid being too tight, and ultimately made it too hard to open (since there's not a handle/knob). I changed my modification slightly, which allowed for a looser fit for the lid (although still tighter than it was initially) and it now works quite well. I can open and shut the lid without issue, but it doesn't leak humidity like it was doing before. As long as you are aware that you might need to do this to this humidor then I'd definitely recommend it, as it's nice looking and functions well if the lid seals properly.

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Lennox Tune-Up Kit for Model WB2-17 Humidifier

This stray was exactly like the old one it replaced. I ordered it because the sand-like coating had mostly worn off the one that came with my humidifier. When this one arrived, I was surprised to see that it has a different kind of coating. It is hard to describe. It is kind of like a thin, vinyl material. I assume Aprilaire changed the coating. Either that, or this product isn't made by Aprilaire.

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HYDRA-LG Commercial Series Electronic Humidifier

I AM USING THIS TO HUMIDIFY A LARGE CABINET TYPE HUMIDOR. IT IS A WELL MADE UNIT WITH EASY TO USE CONTROLS AND HAS HELPED ME TO SEASON THIS HUMIDOR AND KEEPS THE HUMIDITY EXACTLY WHERE YOU WANT IT. EASY TO SET UP AND VERY QUIET WHEN THE FANS ARE RUNNING. VERY HAPPY WITH THIS UNIT.

the one i bought is 10-11% off the correct humidity. i don't have to use a "salt" test to calibrate as i checked it against a Fluke 971 humidity meter (i am an HVAC contractor). the fluke meter also jives with two other hygrometers. the Hydra only gives you a little adjustment to their so called factory calibration. in my case it isn't enough to get it back to a correct number. i am increasing the set point to account for the lack of calibration. this is a pricey fan unit that sits atop some cheap floral sponge material. the concept is cool. the goods are cheap.

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I have revised this review from a previous version.

I had initially given this unit 1 star, I have revised it up to 4 stars. I would have given it 5 stars, but the power plug for my unit arrived defective.

I was initially put off by the cheap construction and materials, as well as the kludgy method by which it is powered. The build quality is cheap, especially considering the price of this unit. It does not have the metal construction of the Moist-n-aire. The electronics are simple enough, so given the build quality and the simplicity of the device, I can't say that the price can be justified. Especially given that they call this their Commercial Series. The device is powered using a ribbon cable that is connected, on one end, to the box/unit, and on the other to an intermediate connector which allows for the standard DC plug to connect. Oddest power arrangement I have ever seen.

Given the build and design quality, I reserved my judgement until I had actually used it.

I plugged the unit in, and it fired up. Roughly 5 minutes later, it stopped working. As best as I could tell the DC power plug has stopped working, so I found another 12V 1ma DC power converter and plugged the unit in. It worked, and has worked ever since. I have a tall 2,000 cigar cabinet, and maxed out this unit does a really good job of sustaining 70% RH.

Before I fixed the unit, I ordered a Moist-n-Aire, but I am not rushing to replace this unit with the Moist-n-Aire just yet. I am going to see how it does in the longer run and keep the solid metal construction Moist-n-Aire as a backup.

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I have heard a lot of great things about the hydra lg. I already had a hydra sm in a 300 ct humidor and had no problems. The lg has been nothing but trouble though. I got it a month ago, for a 3,000 ct 16 cubit ft tower humidor, and it has not kept the humidity at all. The built in hygrometer is obviously wrong. It reads 75% rh when it is only 55% rh. I can't recalibrate it because the calibration knob is already turned all the way. So I can only make it read higher. Then today I checked the basin and it had mold in it. It really smelled. I have thousands of dollars worth of cigars and that could have been devastating. I contacted the manufacturer and they are sending me a new one. I don't know what I'm going to do in the mean time though. I can't not have a humidifier for a week. I am switching to humidity beads. They are very accurate and no mold. I hear you can even put them in the hydra in place of the foam. I might give this a try. In hind sight I wish I either paid more for a really nice electric humidifier like avello or just used beads in the first place.

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Bought this from OVERSTOCK WAREHOUSE through Amazon, the delivery was prompt but when I setup the unit and let run I found out that the hygrometer is off by %15 and the knob as mentioned in the previous review only lets you adjust it 5 to %6. I have already requested a return from the seller and that service is to be seen.

I DO NOT RECOMMEND THE UNIT, and one more thing, there is no customer service for the Hydra products.

will update later......

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Honeywell H14008 Replacement Filter for Eureka DCF- 3 Filter

The main body of this filter is about 1/16-1/8" taller than the original, as is the loop/handle on the top. All of this makes it difficult to screw the lid back on the canister. I thought I'd have to return the filter, but figured out that if you rotate the filter, you'll eventually find a 'sweet spot' that will let you slide the lid back into place (though it's still a difficult to close).

I have to say I'm surprised by the ill-fit. I'm fairly certain that my last filter was also a Honeywell replacement (but one purchased at Target), and it fit just like the original Eureka filter. Perhaps the manufacturing process isn't precise... In any case, I would look for a different replacement.

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Energy Efficient Crawl Space Vent

I liked the simplicity of this product after purchasing and installing one, I decided to purchase a second one for the other side of my house. The seller shipped it immediately and I received it faster than I had expected. There are only a few downfalls with this product. The first being that the Rods that ship with it are two small. This can be easily fixed by visiting your local home goods store. The second is that it is not medal, but seems fairly durable. The last issue was probably just a fluke, but the second one that I received had the twist of circle nut seized to the rod that came with it, so not only did I have to replace the rod for a longer one, but I have to find a product similar to the circle nut.

This vent cover works and looks exactly as described. I can only add that it is made of hard plastic.

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This product is nothing more or less than it is currently being advertised on June 30th, 2011. As the first reviewer pointed out it is

plastic as opposed to metal but feels and appears durable. The screening could be heavier but is sufficient for the small house I am

placing it in. It is a breeze to install provided you have the appropriate sized opening.

My only complaint is that the Winter Door sealer plate will require trimming to fit flush. It can be trimmed easily enough so overall

I am still very satisifed with the product.

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these vents more than doubled the area of my crawl space vents. standing in front of it i can sometimes feel the breeze coming through. bringing me peace-of-mind that my crawlspace is free of nasties.

they're of fine quality. the rods that hold it in place are about 8" long, an inch short of my wall depth, but that problem was easily fixed by going to the home improvement store and purchasing 36" long rods with identical threading and cutting them into threes.

the other nice thing about them is that since there is a sizeable 'lip' around the vent, i didn't have to be too precise on cutting the whole into the wall. the lip accounted for any imperfections and mismeasuring on my part.

i've only had them for a few months and can't say anything as to how long they'll last. my old vents were all metal and lasted 70+ years. i doubt these will last that long.

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This product was not recommended for this region by the manufacturer due to coldweather but I was dealing with an irregular opening which was part of foundation of a crawl space underneath my bedroom. I ordered the product and had it inspected by the mason who ultimately did the installation and he was satisfied that the material was durable enough to sustain the elements and it also provided a covering for the winter months in this region. He installed the unit with minimal effort and it instantly improved the look of what was an unappealing area due to a previous shoddy installation of metal mesh with a bonding agent.

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pureguardian H2000 100-Hour Ultrasonic Humidifier

The Germ Guardian H-2000 is the best ultrasonic humidifier I've seen in a decade. But that only means that it works. The humidifier is well-crafted but thoughtlessly designed. I was pleased with a couple of ultrasonics that I had years ago. When their motors eventually died and I needed replacements, I found that ultrasonic humidifiers had all but disappeared from the market by the mid-1990s. So I bought evaporative humidifiers instead. The trouble with evaporatives is that they require a wick, which molds easily and pervasively and must be replaced at least every two weeks. That's expensive. It costs me $150 per year to run each of my evaporative humidifiers. I'd rather have ultrasonics, which are less prone to mold, less expensive to operate, and quieter. When ultrasonic humidifiers reappeared on the market a few years ago, I bought some....and returned them all. They broke within weeks and left puddles on the floor.

This brings me to the Germ Guardian H-2000. If you want an ultrasonic humidifier that isn't fit for the trash, you have to pay more than $100. This H-2000 seems to be well-made. Happily, you can set it directly on the floor if you like. I have run it for days sitting on hardwood, and the floor is not even damp. There are little compartments for storing the power cord and for the air filter. A small brush is provided for cleaning the inside of the unit, though I don't know what use it would be. The humidifier barely makes a sound. The controls are straightforward. You choose cool or warm mist, then turn the humidity dial to the level of output you desire. A blue LED lights when the power is on, and a red LED indicates when the tank needs refilling. I've never had any trouble with white dust from this humidifier.

On the downside, the 1.4 gallon tank has a handle only on top, so it is difficult to balance the tank to fill it from the bottom. It's also rounded on top, so you can't set the tank down to fill it either. Remember the days when all humidifier tanks were flat on both ends and had a handle on each for ease of filling? No more. Usually ultrasonic humidifiers are easy to clean if they should mold, because all the innards are exposed. But the H-2000 has an optional warm mist, so water passes through a concealed channel as it goes from the tank to the vibrating disc, where it is presumably exposed to heating coils. You could run ammonia through the channel to kill mold, but there would be no way to remove slime. The tank is infused with silver nanoparticles to retard microbe growth, but machine's body isn't. Strange, because mold growth in humidifiers never starts in the tank. The on/off knob would benefit from some ridges. It's so smooth that I can't grip it unless my hands are perfectly dry.

The Germ Guardian H-2000 takes 30 hours to empty the 1.4 gallon tank with the humidifier set on its highest output. That's an output of 0.047 gallons of water per hour. My evaporative humidifiers put 0.083 gallons per hour into the air, nearly twice as much. For this reason, the H-2000 is best suited to a small bedroom, placed close to the bed. In the "warm" mode, the water is heated to 80 degrees F. The mist is warm in the base, the column (spout guide), and where it comes out of the spout. But by the time it gets a couple of inches from the machine, the mist is cool. So I see little point in the warm mist feature. If you want an ultrasonic humidifier, I won't try to dissuade you from this one. In spite of its deficiencies, it's the best one I've found in recent years. But it's only suitable for small rooms.

First, let me say that mirasreviews review was extremely accurate. With that said, I give this machine 3 stars because there is no warm mist. As already mentioned, by the time the mist is one inch away from the machine it is cold, so, what's the point? Basically, this is a cold mist machine, and you should know that before you buy it. If you have anything within a foot of the spray, it will get soaked, especially if if you have selected the max setting. The directional spray is pretty good, however, I find it works best if the machine is a couple of feet off of the ground. It does not seem to force the humidified air far enough, so I set it on a table, and that does the trick. So far, we have not had any puddles or leaks of any kind. It is very quiet. Water capacity is good at 1.4 gallons, and does run for a long time if it is not on its maximum setting. We bought this because my daughter has croup and our pediatrician recommended trying a dehumidifier. We bought this one without much recommendation, mostly because the others (evaporative) we had broke. We have not had to give our daughter any of the steroid the doctor had prescribed, and she seems to be getting better (though we also let the steam build up with a hot shower running, and stay with her in there for 10-20 minutes). I do think this machine helps. My main reasons for only three stars are the lack of a true warm mist and the price. Oh, I should also note that it starts right away, no waiting. If I could, I would give it 3.5 stars. Again, I have to agree with another review, this is probably the best out there. I am satisfied (I have not been able to say that about other brands), however, I am not thrilled.

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I have asthma and allergies and have been looking high and low for a humidifier that does not breed mold, as so many of them do. So I splurged on this expensive digital model. I also wanted a reliable humidifier for my toddler's room, in order to prevent wintertime coughs and colds.

Unfortunately, this humidifier is a great disappointment. It does not live up to its claims of being mold-free; quite to the contrary, the long air passage tube grew reddish mold very quickly. Water also inexplicably collects in the bottom white basin. I called the company to resolve the numerous problems with the humidifier, yet they did not give me satisfactory explanations (e.g., they told me that the water collection is normal, yet why should water collect in the basin of the humidifier? Isn't that a prescription for mold growth?) Plus, as a previous poster noted, the screw holding one of the major components quickly rusted. I wish I had not spent so much money on this humidifier. I have returned to using the Vicks Warm Mist humidifier, which I used last winter and really liked, and only costs around $40.

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I bought this humidifier on Dec 1st. I wanted to use it for a while before doing a review. I swear I have no connection to the company that makes this or any retailer. My glowing review is simply because it has turned out to be an excellent buy.

Note, I see that the reviews so far for the digital model of this humidifier are not good. Apparently the humidity sensor? isn't working properly. My unit is the manual one, does not have any sensor. I stand by my review of this unit only. Sorry this is so long.

I have purchased and used a number of other small humidifiers over the years because I suffer from significant RA dryness symptoms. I have to say that this is the best humidifier I have ever had, bar none. I use this in my bedroom at night and my dry eye and skin problems lessened immediately upon first use and the benefit continues through an unusually cold winter. I also notice that I have been sleeping much better!

Besides the health benefits, another big plus is the almost silent operation. Each of the other units I had made loud misting noises and even worse, produced a persistent metallic pinging noise. Some caused chest congestion. I have had only very minimal temporary chest congestion with this and that may have been due to other things than this unit.

I have not used the warm water setting since that would make my room warmer than I like.

PROS:

Almost silent.

Simple to use: no complicated bits to micro-mist the water. Very well made. The cover doors to the compartments on each side are precisely fitted. The tank lid is water tight but still easy to unscrew. Simple parts fit together easily and are easy to clean.

Light weight.

Simple carry handle on tank works well.

Excellent humidity level even at below medium setting with no noticeable residue or dampness to any nearby surfaces.

Needs weekly drain and wash as indicated in instructions; a check of the small metal ionizing(?) plate and that's it. I do have municipal water. Well water would probably require more cleaning.

The anti-microbial feature was a selling point. I have no way to know if it's working, but the unit does seem to stay much cleaner than previously owned units.

I fill the tank about half full and that lasts me for almost a week.

There is no leakage whatsoever.

I like the units' sort-of art deco style a lot. All the other units I've owned were stodgy and unimaginative. This one reminds me of an old radio.

CONS:

The bright blue lights. I taped a piece of cardboard over so I can see just enough of the low-water light. I also placed the unit across the room because of the light problem. (Are engineers sparkly light fetishists? Many small appliances have these light problems. ;))

Price is high, but well worth it for the benefits in my opinion.

The tiny metal plate in the base below the spray tower appears to be rusty and has left a rusty residue on a q-tip. I don't know if this is from rust or water deposits. This plate cannot be removed or even looked at closely so I don't know if this is a problem or not. Doesn't appear to affect use at this time.

The manual was rather poorly written. There were parts mentioned that were not illustrated. I owned it for a month before I found where the cleaning brush was. Note, there are compartments with removable lids on either side of the unit under the water tank.

Doesn't hold all that much water for anyone wanting to leave it on all the time at a high setting.

Have to take a little care when removing tank not to spill any accumulated water from inside main unit or pull the tower misting part out with it. Not a big deal.

Does *require* cleaning at least once a week, especially around the metal plate or it won't mist.

Tank is a little unwieldy when upside down to fill. It does not sit flat due to built-in handle. Have to finagle getting it under the tap. Sometimes water gets into bottom sections and has to be carefully poured out or soaked up after lid is back on or you'll end up with water on the floor when you turn it over. Again, not significant.

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I like this humidifier because you can get your whole hand into the tank to wipe off any mold that accumulates. My previous humidifier had a tank with a tiny hole, so once mold got in there the whole thing had to be thrown in the garbage.

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