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12-14-2014, 05:51 AM | #2481 |
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Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!)
Correct and if you are using water as opposed to beads for humidity make sure you are using distilled water as tap water will promote mold growth.
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12-25-2014, 07:34 AM | #2483 | |
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In my opinion, many NCs (non-cubans) can stand toe to toe with CCs. That's not to say however, that I don't think CCs have their strong points. CCs have a unique flavor I've found, that many NCs cannot imitate...some of the best cigars I've ever had have been CC. If you happen to like this flavor, then great, you'll love CCs. If you do not, then you will think CCs are overrated. You'll find many people who have differing opinions: some who are CC fanatics, and some who are NC fanatics. However, most, if not all, newer smokers who haven't tried a wide variety of cigars won't even be able to distinguish the nuances that seperate CCs and NCs. Tobacco hailing from Mexico, Nicaragua, Honduras, Brazil, Connecticut, Dom.Rep., etc all have their own unique "flavors" and characteristics. To say they are all the same would be like saying every wine or every beer tastes the same just because they are made from the same general ingredients. Hope this helps! Last edited by RobR1205; 12-25-2014 at 07:44 AM. Reason: add one more point! |
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12-25-2014, 07:48 AM | #2484 | |
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I remember when people looked down on wine from California or cigars from Central America. Today, they make products that are very excellent. But, they aren't exactly the same! So, you can decide what you prefer. That's the fun of it. |
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12-25-2014, 09:21 AM | #2485 |
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All very good points, honestly i havent enjoyed enough cigars to really get a feel of what i prefer yet, but so far i like villiger elite toros. i WANT to get pre embargos down the line, moneys pretty tight at the moment though.
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01-13-2015, 08:25 AM | #2486 |
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I just started using this forum and also I am a beginner to the cigar world. I purchased a humidor and also a electric humidifier. My question is can I cut a slot in the shelving to make room for the electric humidifier? :
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01-13-2015, 08:48 AM | #2487 | |
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If you do decide to cut a slot -- be careful. Sometimes the wood is a composite and you never know what the core is made of. It might be a variety of particle board which could get too moist and moldy. What size humidor do you have? (e.g., dimensions or number of cigars -- although you will come to fine out that the latter measure is not very accurate). Also, you might want to drop by here (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=7) and introduce yourself.
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01-13-2015, 10:26 AM | #2488 |
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How big is the humidor? Please post pictures for best advice. Shouldn't need a n electric humidifier if only a desktop humidor.
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01-14-2015, 01:46 PM | #2489 |
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It us 15x12x8 and holds 150 cigars. I purchased an oasis electric humidifier cause I didn't want to fuss with the other humidifiers. wanted to look in my humidore and see what the RH is.
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01-14-2015, 02:07 PM | #2490 |
Life's too short Swishers
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It may be too late to return it, but for that size humidor you can easily get a bag of beads, and have to do almost nothing to them except recharge them with water every 6ish months.
And then a $12 digital RH monitor so you can peak in and see what's going on. |
01-14-2015, 02:07 PM | #2491 |
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Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!)
for something that size, you can just buy an 8oz of HCM beads and not have to deal with the oasis.
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01-20-2015, 06:32 AM | #2493 |
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Is there a minimum temp that most would keep their cigars at? I know the max of being 70F.
Been keeping my cigars in the basement in a closet recently for the last couple weeks. In the cool winter months in Canada, my basement room can drop down to the low 60's. Typically sitting around 64 but this morning was at 61F. Keeps the beetles at bay - but will this have any negative effects on taste, aging etc? I have read information on humidity effects w/ lower temperature. Should I in turn be changing what RH I am after? Currently keeping it around 67% |
01-20-2015, 06:57 AM | #2494 |
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I keep mine in a wineador mainly to keep them cooler during the summer. Once winter rolls around I unplug it. So the temperature gets down to about 63 at night sometimes. I use beads and they keep the RH pretty rock steady even with the temperature changes. I notice no difference in how my cigars taste at the lower temperature versus the summertime when they're at 68 then taken outside into 90-degree weather to be smoked.
Cigars are pretty resilient. Short answer: if they taste good to you, I wouldn't be concerned.
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01-20-2015, 08:28 AM | #2496 |
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hmmmm I need to know if it would be bad for my cigs at 63 degrees? my rh is about 72-73% range but when I go to cut the ends it just crumples and falls apart like it is to dry. Any help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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01-20-2015, 08:53 AM | #2497 | |
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How long have the cigars been at that RH? When was the last time your hygrometer was calibrated? Are the blades on your cutter sharp?
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01-20-2015, 09:01 AM | #2498 |
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James may be on to something, sounds like your hygrometer may be off. Is it digital or analog?
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01-20-2015, 10:13 AM | #2499 |
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I have an electric humidifier that I put in a month ago. so my cigs have been in there for about a month. the cutter insn't that old so I do not think that is the problem.
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01-20-2015, 10:19 AM | #2500 | |
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If you do not have a hygrometer and relying solely on the settings for the electric humidifier I would strongly recommend that you get a digital hygrometer as the electric humidifiers are not very accurate. In any case, your cigars should be good for a while -- they are very resilient -- while you solve your problems.
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