- Do I still need to season it?
- Yes. Season the Spanish cedar before loading cigars so it does not pull moisture from them. The Boveda holders control humidity afterward, not during the first break-in.
- How often do the Boveda packs need changing?
- It depends on how often the door opens and the room's climate. Most owners replace packs every few months; a hygrometer tells you when humidity starts to fall.
- Can it hold 500 cigars in practice?
- Only with small ring gauges packed tightly. Realistically plan on fewer if you store larger vitolas or leave space between rows for airflow.
- Does it need to be plugged in?
- Yes. The fan and humidity system run on power, so place it near an outlet. Without power it works only as a passive cedar cabinet.
- How does it compare with a water-reservoir cabinet humidor?
- It is simpler to maintain because there is no water to refill or spill. Passive units cost less to run but need more monitoring and manual adjustment.
- What comes in the box?
- The cabinet, three Boveda humidifiers, two dividers and 32 cigar pegs. Boveda packs themselves are usually bought separately.
- Where is the Newair X Boveda 500 Count Electric Humidor cheapest?
- At Kohl's, for $460.19, 16% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Newair X Boveda 500 Count Electric Humidor?
- 6 stores we checked sell it, including Kohl's, Newair, Amazon, The Home Depot, Lowe's.