Can Boveda Packs be Recharged?

[LazyLightning]

I know they are cheap, but in a pinch has anyone had any success in recharging them? I rather ask you guys then some random google search.

And if so, is there a preferred method?

Probably a stupid question, but I have found it's better to ask when in doubt.

Hope you are all having a good weekend!

[Nature]

Yes, they can be a echarged. Most put into another airtight container with another small container inside of it holding water or suspended on a rack above water in the bottom of the container. I have seen putting a boveda in a ziplock bag and just put some water in the bag along with it in direct contact. The time it takes depends upon how depleted the boveda is.

[Old Smokey]

What Mark said, the only thing I would add is to use distilled water to recharge.

[Tombstone]

I found a Tupperware with a layer of sponges then douce them in distilled water on the bottom. Then the packs on top. Place it by a window where it gets a lot of light or a heat source. It keeps the humidity in the air. The packs will suck it up quicker. It works well. Just down over charge them or they will burst.

[LazyLightning]

Thanks a lot for the feedback. I will give it a try.

[LazyLightning]

Also,
You know they are charged again, when they have that "pillow" feel without any dry hard spots anymore? I think yes, but again, want to make sure.

[allusred]

I know they are cheap, but in a pinch has anyone had any success in recharging them? I rather ask you guys then some random google search.

And if so, is there a preferred method?

Probably a stupid question, but I have found it's better to ask when in doubt.

Hope you are all having a good weekend!

The only stupid questions are those you don't ask.

[Tombstone]

Some of my older ones stay a little lumpy but you will know when they are charged.

[LazyLightning]

Thanks everyone!

[Nature]

Yes, they should plump up a bit. If there remains some dried out crystals inside, you can periodically shake them around a bit and put them back in the recharging station. If they are too far gone, the crystals may be difficult to fully dissolve. If crystals remain, they may not hold the labeled RH. My guess is they would hold a slightly lower RH in that case, but do not know for sure. Haven’t tested that.