Humiditiy issue

BUCASmoker · 08-04-2009, 04:34 PM

So I live in Newport, which is very humid in the summer. As of 2 days ago, my humidor is at 81%, and my sticks are coming out pretty wet when it's time to light them (they lite, but theyre hard to cut since they just squish under the cutter blade).

I just recently ordered some beads from Scott, and after 2 days they still haven't brought it down much (78%).

Anything I can do? Or should I just wait out the summer?

08-04-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BUCASmoker

So I live in Newport, which is very humid in the summer. As of 2 days ago, my humidor is at 81%, and my sticks are coming out pretty wet when it's time to light them (they lite, but theyre hard to cut since they just squish under the cutter blade).

I just recently ordered some beads from Scott, and after 2 days they still haven't brought it down much (78%).

Anything I can do? Or should I just wait out the summer?

Have you considered pulling out all humidification sources and seeing if that helps?

Anthem · 08-04-2009, 04:51 PM

I keep my cigars in the basement since it's cooler than upstairs. Unfortunately, it seems to be more humid in the basement, but I picked up a dehumidifier, and I run this in the basement when I find the RH creeping up in the humidors.

lightning9191 · 08-04-2009, 04:52 PM

You could make a dry box and put the cigars in there a few days to a week or more before you smoke them.

Prospector · 08-04-2009, 04:58 PM

The beads should work but humidity stabilization is not a quick process, especially if the sticks are squishy-wet as you say. Give it some more time.

shilala · 08-04-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BUCASmoker

So I live in Newport, which is very humid in the summer. As of 2 days ago, my humidor is at 81%, and my sticks are coming out pretty wet when it's time to light them (they lite, but theyre hard to cut since they just squish under the cutter blade).

I just recently ordered some beads from Scott, and after 2 days they still haven't brought it down much (78%).

Anything I can do? Or should I just wait out the summer?

Read the directions. Please.
That's why I go through all the trouble to write them, print them, and send them.

BUCASmoker · 08-04-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

Read the directions. Please.
That's why I go through all the trouble to write them, print them, and send them.

I read through them, I am just not sure if its the beads or something wrong with the humi... Should I wait a week like your instructions say before I start panicking?

08-04-2009, 06:53 PM

I use Scott's beads and they are great. Once things get under control you will be fine. Don't panic. Like he said read the instructions for drying out the beads so they can absorb the excess moisture. I have had the same problem in the past and it can be frustrating. Scott will shoot me for what I am about to say, but if its getting way too wet too fast and you don't have any dry beads to work with you can also try some of the kitty litter beads that have been mentioned around the forums. Granted they don't work well at releasing moisture and maintaining the RH but they do do what they were intended for and that's suck up moisture. We went through a wet period last year where it rained for like 18 straight days and the RH in the house was like 100%. I used them to keep the RH down then and then removed them when the weather dried out.

Chas

taltos · 08-04-2009, 08:04 PM

You can also get some DampRid and use that to bring the humidity under control and then use Scott's beads to regulate the humidity.

shilala · 08-04-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by taltos

You can also get some DampRid and use that to bring the humidity under control and then use Scott's beads to regulate the humidity.

I've done that myself in the past, too.
Especially when I'm starting a new humi or cooler I built to pull water out of the wood and the new wet cigars.
Patience is the key.
That's what this hobby's about. It ain't a microwave world.

BFallehy · 08-15-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

That's what this hobby's about. It ain't a microwave world.

So your saying I shouldn't be microwaving my cigars when they are too wet?

The Poet · 08-15-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

It ain't a microwave world.

Reminds me of my days pushing papers for a yoga studio. These soccer moms would call up and basically demand we fax them karma - NOW.

Pat1075 · 08-15-2009, 09:31 PM

most empty boxes have scrap cedar in them if you have any laying around the house add it to the humi it will slowly absorb a little moisture. Otherwise your local B&M should have plenty

sofaman · 08-16-2009, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by taltos

You can also get some DampRid and use that to bring the humidity under control and then use Scott's beads to regulate the humidity.

I will 2nd the DampRid it works great

shilala · 08-16-2009, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by sofaman

I will 2nd the DampRid it works great

I'll third it, cause I have a can in my wine fridge beside my desk, and I went with sofaman to walmart to get it.

08-04-2009, 04:34 PM	#1
BUCASmoker Where the sun never sets Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Vadim Location: Newport Posts: 267 Trading: (9)	Humiditiy issue So I live in Newport, which is very humid in the summer. As of 2 days ago, my humidor is at 81%, and my sticks are coming out pretty wet when it's time to light them (they lite, but theyre hard to cut since they just squish under the cutter blade). I just recently ordered some beads from Scott, and after 2 days they still haven't brought it down much (78%). Anything I can do? Or should I just wait out the summer?

08-04-2009, 04:51 PM	#3
Anthem Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 619 Trading: (18)	Re: Humiditiy issue I keep my cigars in the basement since it's cooler than upstairs. Unfortunately, it seems to be more humid in the basement, but I picked up a dehumidifier, and I run this in the basement when I find the RH creeping up in the humidors. __________________ "Cigar smoking knows no politics. It's about the pursuit of pleasure, taste, and aroma."

08-04-2009, 04:52 PM	#4
lightning9191 I think I'm normal... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 1,007 Trading: (8)	Re: Humiditiy issue You could make a dry box and put the cigars in there a few days to a week or more before you smoke them. __________________ I eat gummy bears by tearing them limb from limb and eating their heads last.

08-04-2009, 04:58 PM	#5
Prospector I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Arizona's beautiful Verde Valley Posts: 2,500 Trading: (11)	Re: Humiditiy issue The beads should work but humidity stabilization is not a quick process, especially if the sticks are squishy-wet as you say. Give it some more time.

08-04-2009, 06:53 PM	#8
ChasDen Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Humiditiy issue I use Scott's beads and they are great. Once things get under control you will be fine. Don't panic. Like he said read the instructions for drying out the beads so they can absorb the excess moisture. I have had the same problem in the past and it can be frustrating. Scott will shoot me for what I am about to say, but if its getting way too wet too fast and you don't have any dry beads to work with you can also try some of the kitty litter beads that have been mentioned around the forums. Granted they don't work well at releasing moisture and maintaining the RH but they do do what they were intended for and that's suck up moisture. We went through a wet period last year where it rained for like 18 straight days and the RH in the house was like 100%. I used them to keep the RH down then and then removed them when the weather dried out. Chas

08-04-2009, 08:04 PM	#9
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Humiditiy issue You can also get some DampRid and use that to bring the humidity under control and then use Scott's beads to regulate the humidity. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

08-15-2009, 09:31 PM	#13
Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: Humiditiy issue most empty boxes have scrap cedar in them if you have any laying around the house add it to the humi it will slowly absorb a little moisture. Otherwise your local B&M should have plenty