mold

acruce · 12-01-2010, 04:08 PM

I noticed a little white what looked like mold in my desk top humi. I wiped it out with a rag. Should do anything else? Didn't notice any on my smokes.I thought distilled water was suppose to keep that from happening.

pektel · 12-01-2010, 04:09 PM

I don't think distilled water helps against mold. It helps against mineral buildups I'd imagine. I'm just speculating though.

T.G · 12-01-2010, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by pektel

I don't think distilled water helps against mold. It helps against mineral buildups I'd imagine.

Bingo. Mold spores are airborne pretty much everywhere and practically speaking, you can't really get away from them, so the most effective thing you can do to keep them from sprouting is keep the RH down - 65% or under should be about fine.

acruce · 12-01-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Bingo. Mold spores are airborne pretty much everywhere and practically speaking, you can't really get away from them, so the most effective thing you can do to keep them from sprouting is keep the RH down - 65% or under should be about fine.

ok thanks, i keep the rh around 65-68

pektel · 12-01-2010, 04:25 PM

Maybe the temp is too warm? I know mold likes warm/damp/dark places.

I would say maybe recalibrating your hygrometer is in order. And try to keep the temp close to 65.

acruce · 12-01-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by pektel

Maybe the temp is too warm? I know mold likes warm/damp/dark places.

I would say maybe recalibrating your hygrometer is in order. And try to keep the temp close to 65.

That could be. stays aroung 75 to 78 during the summer.

neoflex · 12-01-2010, 04:39 PM

What are you using for humidification? If your not using beads and just the green foam you should be using propolyn glycol (sp?) to keep down mold growth. Honestly since I started using 65% beads 8 or so years ago, I have never had an issue with mold.

acruce · 12-01-2010, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by neoflex

What are you using for humidification? If your not using beads and just the green foam you should be using propolyn glycol (sp?) to keep down mold growth. Honestly since I started using 65% beads 8 or so years ago, I have never had an issue with mold.

I use 65% beads

hotreds · 12-01-2010, 07:12 PM

Probably just plume!

dwoodward · 12-01-2010, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

Probably just plume!

That was my thought. Plume is usually white... mold will look fuzzy, if its not fuzzy, its probably plume.

bobarian · 12-01-2010, 07:50 PM

While some cigars may develop plume after many years of careful aging, usually humidors do not develop plume on their own.

12-01-2010, 04:08 PM	#1
acruce Just killing Time Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Venus TX Posts: 1,114 Trading: (1)	mold I noticed a little white what looked like mold in my desk top humi. I wiped it out with a rag. Should do anything else? Didn't notice any on my smokes.I thought distilled water was suppose to keep that from happening. __________________ LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST~SMOKE AS MANY FINE CIGARS AS POSSIBLE ~ SMILE ~ IT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD!!

12-01-2010, 04:09 PM	#2
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: mold I don't think distilled water helps against mold. It helps against mineral buildups I'd imagine. I'm just speculating though. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

12-01-2010, 04:25 PM	#5
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: mold Maybe the temp is too warm? I know mold likes warm/damp/dark places. I would say maybe recalibrating your hygrometer is in order. And try to keep the temp close to 65. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

12-01-2010, 04:39 PM	#7
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: mold What are you using for humidification? If your not using beads and just the green foam you should be using propolyn glycol (sp?) to keep down mold growth. Honestly since I started using 65% beads 8 or so years ago, I have never had an issue with mold. __________________

12-01-2010, 07:12 PM	#9
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,670 Trading: (63)	Re: mold Probably just plume! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

12-01-2010, 07:50 PM	#11
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: mold While some cigars may develop plume after many years of careful aging, usually humidors do not develop plume on their own.

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