Storing a Humidor

XTRazzer · 11-01-2011, 09:20 AM

I realize this isn't a typical topic for this forum.

What precautions should one take when needing to store a humidor that won't be used for a while?

I plan to remove the beads and hygrometer. Then let the humidor sit out for about a week before wrapping with bubble wrap and packing it in a box.

sevans105 · 11-01-2011, 09:23 AM

An unused Humidor? I'm not sure I've ever heard of the thing! :-)

WittyUserName · 11-01-2011, 09:32 AM

Send it to Cuba, I am out of room...

But seriously, what you are doing sounds great. I left one at home and just emptied it, took out the humidification device and propped the lid open.

pnoon · 11-01-2011, 09:36 AM

No special care is needed.
However, when it comes time to use it again, you will likely have to re-season it.
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irratebass · 11-01-2011, 09:54 AM

I was wondering about this as well, for when I get my cooler or upgrade to another humi.

sevans105 · 11-01-2011, 10:33 AM

Actually, I have several NEW ones here that I've picked up over the years. They usually come with a silica pack (like you find in new shoes) in there. The goal for new/stored ones seems to be very low moisture.

shilala · 11-01-2011, 10:40 AM

I'd do just what you're planning to do.
The only thing I could add is that I'd store it in a conditioned area inside the house, not in the attic or garage or shed or something. If you're going to do that, I'd take care to wrap it up in a couple layers of garbage bags and duct tape it up. That'll keep the wood from overdrying and causing warping and shrinkage problems.
Depending on the humi's construction (material it's made of), it may not matter at all. Being that humis rely on close tolerances for a tight fitting seal, it's always best to protect them from extreme temperatures, dampness and very low humidity.

XTRazzer · 11-01-2011, 01:25 PM

This is my "grab n go" humidor. The cigars will be transferred to a travel humidor or coolidor.

Yes, it will be stored in the house. I am debating sealing the humidor inside of a large ziplock bag but also concerned about mold. Regardless, I plan to re-season the humidor when I unpack it at a later date.

area51 · 11-01-2011, 03:48 PM

As stated, you will have to re season it but everything you are doing sounds great. Also if you can get a silica pack like someone stated or something else to draw out moisture that would help greatly.

11-01-2011, 09:20 AM	#1
XTRazzer Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 131 Trading: (1)	Storing a Humidor I realize this isn't a typical topic for this forum. What precautions should one take when needing to store a humidor that won't be used for a while? I plan to remove the beads and hygrometer. Then let the humidor sit out for about a week before wrapping with bubble wrap and packing it in a box.

11-01-2011, 09:23 AM	#2
sevans105 Alpha Zombie Wolf "Sceve" Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Scott Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 1,786 Trading: (30)	Re: Storing a Humidor An unused Humidor? I'm not sure I've ever heard of the thing! :-) __________________

11-01-2011, 09:32 AM	#3
WittyUserName WOOOHOOO Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Virginia Posts: 1,455 Trading: (15)	Re: Storing a Humidor Send it to Cuba, I am out of room... But seriously, what you are doing sounds great. I left one at home and just emptied it, took out the humidification device and propped the lid open. __________________ Check out the TROOP support Forums It is THIS easy to Support the troops

11-01-2011, 09:36 AM	#4
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Storing a Humidor No special care is needed. However, when it comes time to use it again, you will likely have to re-season it. Posted via Mobile Device

11-01-2011, 09:54 AM	#5
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Storing a Humidor I was wondering about this as well, for when I get my cooler or upgrade to another humi. __________________

11-01-2011, 10:33 AM	#6
sevans105 Alpha Zombie Wolf "Sceve" Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Scott Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 1,786 Trading: (30)	Re: Storing a Humidor Actually, I have several NEW ones here that I've picked up over the years. They usually come with a silica pack (like you find in new shoes) in there. The goal for new/stored ones seems to be very low moisture. __________________

11-01-2011, 10:40 AM	#7
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Storing a Humidor I'd do just what you're planning to do. The only thing I could add is that I'd store it in a conditioned area inside the house, not in the attic or garage or shed or something. If you're going to do that, I'd take care to wrap it up in a couple layers of garbage bags and duct tape it up. That'll keep the wood from overdrying and causing warping and shrinkage problems. Depending on the humi's construction (material it's made of), it may not matter at all. Being that humis rely on close tolerances for a tight fitting seal, it's always best to protect them from extreme temperatures, dampness and very low humidity. __________________

11-01-2011, 01:25 PM	#8
XTRazzer Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 131 Trading: (1)	Re: Storing a Humidor This is my "grab n go" humidor. The cigars will be transferred to a travel humidor or coolidor. Yes, it will be stored in the house. I am debating sealing the humidor inside of a large ziplock bag but also concerned about mold. Regardless, I plan to re-season the humidor when I unpack it at a later date.

11-01-2011, 03:48 PM	#9
area51 Blowing Smoke Rings Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Ken Location: Tejas Posts: 1,259 Trading: (3)	Re: Storing a Humidor As stated, you will have to re season it but everything you are doing sounds great. Also if you can get a silica pack like someone stated or something else to draw out moisture that would help greatly. __________________