Pig Iron Humi

Big Perm · 01-11-2014, 02:52 PM

Just picked up a Pig Iron 100 count humi and a decent stash of 60 of so cigars....the box is solid appears well made....two small qc items, the hygrometer is a titled 10 degrees or so too much to one side, and one of the dividers was missing the sponge/tight-fit piece on one end....otherwise, very impressed....overall decent build, no structural items noticed...

I like the toolbox look and it's fits within the spirit of the man cave, so it works.....will update post in a month once it gets some good use.

Remo · 01-11-2014, 02:58 PM

Got a pic? Sounds cool.

pnoon · 01-11-2014, 02:59 PM

I'm hoping you seasoned your humidor before loading it up.
Also, you'll be better off if you pick yourself up a digital hygrometer and some beads to regulate your RH.

CigarNut · 01-11-2014, 02:59 PM

pnoon · 01-11-2014, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Remo

Got a pic? Sounds cool.

The Poet · 01-11-2014, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Even when he's alone.

Still, I wouldn't mind a pic myself . . . I'm bored.

big_jaygee · 01-11-2014, 03:06 PM

AdamJoshua · 01-11-2014, 03:06 PM

I've seen a couple online, if it's one with the glass top insert you might want to think about sealing the edge around the glass as well.

They are pretty nice / industrial looking boxes!

CamoFlogged · 01-11-2014, 03:21 PM

Only ones I have seen are the shiny, diamond plate looking ones. Pretty cool if that's your theme.

Follow Peter's advice if you haven't already seasoned that sucker.

Big Perm · 01-11-2014, 05:15 PM

Apologies, I suck at pictures worse than I suck at the internet. I couldn't find a direct link to it, but got it at CI, http://www.cigarsinternational.com/h...n-100-humidor/

Went with the humicare jar for humidification, I also suck at maintenance

Will try to get the wifey to help me figure out how to post a pic this weekend and edit this post. For the last couple of years, I've been just buying as-needed at the cigar shop when a cigar event came up.

icehog3 · 01-11-2014, 06:17 PM

Recommend you ditch that humicare jar asap and buy some humidity beads.

Remo · 01-11-2014, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Recommend you ditch that humicare jar asap and buy some humidity beads.

Uh, with that small of humi. I think the jar should work, mine have done really well, but that's me.

CigarNut · 01-11-2014, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Recommend you ditch that humicare jar asap and buy some humidity beads.

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Originally Posted by Remo

Uh, with that small of humi. I think the jar should work, mine have done really well, but that's me.

Tom is right. Humicare jars do not regulate humidity very well. They are very good a releasing moisture to saturate the humidor though...

GWN · 01-12-2014, 07:19 AM

It's a cool looking piece, especially for a garage or man cave. Email CI on the QC items and they should make good, especially the missing divider. Also +1 on the beads as they do a great job with minimal effort.

RWhisenand · 01-12-2014, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Tom is right. Humicare jars do not regulate humidity very well. They are very good a releasing moisture to saturate the humidor though...

I don't have much issues with jars and such. I think living in Nevada or Utah like Remo we don't normally require two way humidification. Not sure about DFW area as to their average humidity.

Big Perm · 01-17-2014, 09:40 PM

Attempt at pics

czerbe · 01-18-2014, 03:18 PM

Smart move showing a pic with a bunch of sticks in it already. Guys around here love pics of empty humis

01-11-2014, 02:52 PM	#1
Big Perm Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jan 2014 First Name: Jason Location: DFW Posts: 21 Trading: (0)	Pig Iron Humi Just picked up a Pig Iron 100 count humi and a decent stash of 60 of so cigars....the box is solid appears well made....two small qc items, the hygrometer is a titled 10 degrees or so too much to one side, and one of the dividers was missing the sponge/tight-fit piece on one end....otherwise, very impressed....overall decent build, no structural items noticed... I like the toolbox look and it's fits within the spirit of the man cave, so it works.....will update post in a month once it gets some good use.

01-11-2014, 02:58 PM	#2
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Pig Iron Humi Got a pic? Sounds cool. __________________

01-11-2014, 02:59 PM	#3
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Pig Iron Humi I'm hoping you seasoned your humidor before loading it up. Also, you'll be better off if you pick yourself up a digital hygrometer and some beads to regulate your RH. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

01-11-2014, 02:59 PM	#4
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Pig Iron Humi __________________ 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.

01-11-2014, 03:06 PM	#7
big_jaygee I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 3,914 Trading: (59)	Re: Pig Iron Humi

01-11-2014, 03:06 PM	#8
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Pig Iron Humi I've seen a couple online, if it's one with the glass top insert you might want to think about sealing the edge around the glass as well. They are pretty nice / industrial looking boxes!

01-11-2014, 03:21 PM	#9
CamoFlogged ...may I have another? Join Date: Apr 2013 First Name: Jeff Location: Still in the trees, just different types. Posts: 478 Trading: (11)	Re: Pig Iron Humi Only ones I have seen are the shiny, diamond plate looking ones. Pretty cool if that's your theme. Follow Peter's advice if you haven't already seasoned that sucker.

01-11-2014, 05:15 PM	#10
Big Perm Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jan 2014 First Name: Jason Location: DFW Posts: 21 Trading: (0)	Re: Pig Iron Humi Apologies, I suck at pictures worse than I suck at the internet. I couldn't find a direct link to it, but got it at CI, http://www.cigarsinternational.com/h...n-100-humidor/ Went with the humicare jar for humidification, I also suck at maintenance Will try to get the wifey to help me figure out how to post a pic this weekend and edit this post. For the last couple of years, I've been just buying as-needed at the cigar shop when a cigar event came up.

01-11-2014, 06:17 PM	#11
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: Pig Iron Humi Recommend you ditch that humicare jar asap and buy some humidity beads. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-12-2014, 07:19 AM	#14
GWN Snow City Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Barrie, Ontario Posts: 898 Trading: (10)	Re: Pig Iron Humi It's a cool looking piece, especially for a garage or man cave. Email CI on the QC items and they should make good, especially the missing divider. Also +1 on the beads as they do a great job with minimal effort. __________________

01-18-2014, 03:18 PM	#17
czerbe Just a Traveling Man Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Corey Location: Reading Pa Posts: 1,309 Trading: (2)	Re: Pig Iron Humi Smart move showing a pic with a bunch of sticks in it already. Guys around here love pics of empty humis __________________ Live fast, hard, everyday like its your last.