60/65/70?

4theLoveofCedar · 10-21-2013, 05:16 PM

For humidity beads, I started with 70% RH, then switched to 65, and last week switched to 60. Still waiting to see how I like the 60. Just curious if anyone else has tried multiple different levels and, if so, what level you like best and why?

Brlesq · 10-21-2013, 07:20 PM

65% for me, but my humidity up here in the Northeast drops in the winter causing my humis stay around 60% and the cigars do just fine.

Stevez · 10-21-2013, 07:38 PM

Started with 70% and moved to 65% and see no reason to try the lower one (just my opinion).

Malakai · 10-21-2013, 08:34 PM

Started at 70% way back when. Moved to 65% and I too don't see myself changing it.

AdamJoshua · 10-21-2013, 08:36 PM

Used to be around 70 when I first started out, after a bit of reading here, herfing with people and talking to them (liking the way their sticks smoked) I'm at around 62.

big_jaygee · 10-21-2013, 08:37 PM

i started at 70% for a couple of months but down here in Houston it was still too high in my humidor then i bought the 65% HCM beads and put those in my wineador and things have been great ever since

CigarNut · 10-21-2013, 08:47 PM

Not trying to turn this into a pitch, but to me this is the one of the best things about HCM beads -- you can set (and re-set) them to any RH that you desire in a very short time.

jjirons69 · 10-21-2013, 09:01 PM

65 beads - my meter stays at 63 and that's just right for me.

Porch Dweller · 10-22-2013, 07:30 AM

Started at 70, moved to 65. IMNSHO they just seem to burn a little better at 65.

czerbe · 10-22-2013, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

Started at 70, moved to 65. IMNSHO they just seem to burn a little better at 65.

10-22-2013, 09:50 PM

65% here in FL, but the humidity climbs that to around 67-68 in the summer. I can live with that.
RR

Veatorious · 10-23-2013, 10:22 PM

I am still new, and attempting to get a consistent burn. I started with a pelican case humidor with about 20 sticks at 70/72%. I didn't like the results. As of today in my coolidor I am around 68% and looking forward to trying a couple sticks to see if I need to drop down further.

Mr. Grimes · 10-29-2013, 06:05 PM

I'm at about 67 percent. Sometimes higher. My sticks do well there as far as even burns.

mahtofire14 · 10-29-2013, 06:08 PM

I keep mine at 65%. However the humidity levels of your location can have an impact as well.

10-21-2013, 05:16 PM	#1
4theLoveofCedar Burn and Turn Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 25 Trading: (0)	60/65/70? For humidity beads, I started with 70% RH, then switched to 65, and last week switched to 60. Still waiting to see how I like the 60. Just curious if anyone else has tried multiple different levels and, if so, what level you like best and why?

10-21-2013, 07:20 PM	#2
Brlesq Carpe cigar! Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Bruce Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,024 Trading: (17)	Re: 60/65/70? 65% for me, but my humidity up here in the Northeast drops in the winter causing my humis stay around 60% and the cigars do just fine. __________________ Hey! How come "Habana" is written on here with a Sharpie ?!?

10-21-2013, 07:38 PM	#3
Stevez Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 487 Trading: (7)	Re: 60/65/70? Started with 70% and moved to 65% and see no reason to try the lower one (just my opinion).

10-21-2013, 08:34 PM	#4
Malakai Feeling at Home Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: John Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 795 Trading: (34)	Re: 60/65/70? Started at 70% way back when. Moved to 65% and I too don't see myself changing it. __________________

10-21-2013, 08:36 PM	#5
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: 60/65/70? Used to be around 70 when I first started out, after a bit of reading here, herfing with people and talking to them (liking the way their sticks smoked) I'm at around 62.

10-21-2013, 08:37 PM	#6
big_jaygee I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 3,914 Trading: (59)	Re: 60/65/70? i started at 70% for a couple of months but down here in Houston it was still too high in my humidor then i bought the 65% HCM beads and put those in my wineador and things have been great ever since

10-21-2013, 08:47 PM	#7
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: 60/65/70? Not trying to turn this into a pitch, but to me this is the one of the best things about HCM beads -- you can set (and re-set) them to any RH that you desire in a very short time. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

10-21-2013, 09:01 PM	#8
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: 60/65/70? 65 beads - my meter stays at 63 and that's just right for me. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

10-22-2013, 07:30 AM	#9
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,403 Trading: (24)	Re: 60/65/70? Started at 70, moved to 65. IMNSHO they just seem to burn a little better at 65. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

10-22-2013, 09:50 PM	#11
badbriar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 60/65/70? 65% here in FL, but the humidity climbs that to around 67-68 in the summer. I can live with that. RR

10-23-2013, 10:22 PM	#12
Veatorious Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2013 First Name: Ryan Posts: 332 Trading: (3)	Re: 60/65/70? I am still new, and attempting to get a consistent burn. I started with a pelican case humidor with about 20 sticks at 70/72%. I didn't like the results. As of today in my coolidor I am around 68% and looking forward to trying a couple sticks to see if I need to drop down further.

10-29-2013, 06:05 PM	#13
Mr. Grimes Just in from the Storm Join Date: Mar 2013 First Name: Cass Location: Enid, OK Posts: 24 Trading: (0)	Re: 60/65/70? I'm at about 67 percent. Sometimes higher. My sticks do well there as far as even burns.

10-29-2013, 06:08 PM	#14
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,588 Trading: (16)	Re: 60/65/70? I keep mine at 65%. However the humidity levels of your location can have an impact as well. __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.