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Grades of PG
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haque Offline
#1 Posted: Sun, Nov 17 2002, 9:14 AM EST
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In looking for some PG, I was informed that there are different grades. Does anyone have any information on what is the appropriate grade for cigars? I was told USP grade. Any comments would be appreciated.
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#2 Posted: Sun, Nov 17 2002, 1:36 PM EST
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go to your pharmacist and order a pint for about 10.00 or a quart if you are young and plan on living a long time. their is only one grade of pc as far as i know.

the pg is mixed elually with distilled water. it is not neseccary to mix the entire bottle,just enough to moisten your humidifier, which as you have read by now you should make yourself. as the oaisis feels dry, add a little distilled water only and only as much as the oasis will absorb.

the pg is good for about a year and then you can flush it with distilled water, and recharge it.

here is one of the interesting and more then one really cares about site. be an expert.

http://www.ertco.com/hydrometers.html

if you want an article about the whole humidor thing, i'll be happy to send it to you.

[email protected]
eleltea Offline
#3 Posted: Sun, Nov 17 2002, 2:43 PM EST
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Good response, Rick. I bet X doesn't even look at this thread. He doesn't do PG, only NC-17 or XXX.
xibbumbero Offline
#4 Posted: Sun, Nov 17 2002, 4:25 PM EST
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LMAO. XXX
efm Offline
#5 Posted: Sun, Nov 17 2002, 10:47 PM EST
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Lotsa luck finding PG at a pharmacy. I tried three and none of them knew what it was or could order it. But you can buy it in smoke shops or CBid.
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#6 Posted: Mon, Nov 18 2002, 2:03 AM EST
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efm

you are probably going to chain store pharmacies. try an independent store.
vf41266 Offline
#7 Posted: Mon, Nov 18 2002, 2:27 AM EST
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I picked up a pint at CVS for $8. A gallon of Distilled wate for .99 and voila, I have a quart of PG 50/50 for $8.99, more than enough for a long time.
fgruben Offline
#8 Posted: Mon, Nov 18 2002, 6:32 AM EST
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i thought a cvs was like something in my car engine
fgruben Offline
#9 Posted: Mon, Nov 18 2002, 6:34 AM EST
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ok, so my post didn't really help haque's question. ok. mr haque, like some of the above post's. a locally owned pharmacy is your best bet to find the pg. a quart for under 10 dollars. i will try to work on this whole serious thing.
Jeffersonn Offline
#10 Posted: Mon, Nov 18 2002, 7:02 AM EST
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I just use distilled water without the PG in a good size humidor (150 capacity). I use the "oshkosh" humidifier which sits upright in the box and has little slidey things to adjust how much of the "sponge" is exposed (i prefer it tons over the silly kinds you stick to the roof of the humidor). I have a digital hygrometer in the box and watch it very closely. Using just the water has worked fine for me for years. Anything I am missing not using the PG? (although, again, my experience has been fine and I've been doing it this way since 1982 so I'd be hardpressed to change!)
THL Offline
#11 Posted: Mon, Nov 18 2002, 7:56 AM EST
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The pharmacy in my local Wal-Mart ordered it for me and I picked it up the next day. Cost $6.95 for a pint.
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#12 Posted: Mon, Nov 18 2002, 9:00 AM EST
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Jeffersonn

don't change if it is working for you.

just for info, PG is a stabilizing agent for humidity. it wants to be in an enviornment of about 70% humidity and it will absorb moisture if the humidity in a closed enviornment exceeds 70% and release moisture if the humidity goes below 70%.

you are the proof that your way for you is the best.
efm Offline
#13 Posted: Mon, Nov 18 2002, 1:43 PM EST
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Hey Rick, I donno where you live but I think the last time I saw an independent pharmacy some guy named John Kennedy was president of the United States.
Jeffersonn Offline
#14 Posted: Mon, Nov 18 2002, 4:28 PM EST
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lol... just ask deputy Barney Fife. He'll send you right over!!!
1goodfellow Offline
#15 Posted: Mon, Nov 18 2002, 4:46 PM EST
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I couldn't get it at the large chains, I went to the local small town pharmacy and there it was for $7.00 a pint.
Torpedo1 Offline
#16 Posted: Mon, Nov 18 2002, 5:10 PM EST
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I have yet to find PG at any pharmacy. There is a place on the Internet to buy it by the gallon. Just do a search on it, and you will find it.
delarob Offline
#17 Posted: Thu, Nov 21 2002, 7:25 AM EST
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I won't mention names, but the guy that's very Happy may have it in his pharmacy.
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