Cigars Issues.....

MrOneEyedBoh · 10-10-2009, 08:04 PM

No, different ones.. But the cigars look ok in the humi. I havent really taken them all out and looked at them. I dont want to touch them and damage the wrapper.

Also, some are tasting like rotten eggs. WEll not really that, but similar to that. I'm using a butane lighter ( jet light ).. Could I be lighting it too hot? As far as puttting too much flame on the cigar, and not the heat?

What about this ( just thought of this ) could I be smoking the cigar too fast to cause the taste and the wrapper problems?

Whee · 10-10-2009, 08:06 PM

Too wet could cause them to split. I have this problem with DPG Blacks. Can never seem to dry box them enough to keep from splitting.

AD720 · 10-10-2009, 08:08 PM

Is the Hygro calibrated?

If it is 70% is still a bit high.

10-10-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by AD720

Is the Hygro calibrated?

If it is 70% is still a bit high.

70% is prity normal for the rest of the world its just americans and canadians that like to keep them ''dry'' at like 65% lol

AD720 · 10-11-2009, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by adampc22

70% is prity normal for the rest of the world its just americans and canadians that like to keep them ''dry'' at like 65% lol

That's why I threw in the "

". My cigars seem to taste bad once they start pushing 68, 69%.

Mr. Ed · 10-11-2009, 08:22 AM

IMO, too wet. Bring the RH down.

MrOneEyedBoh · 10-11-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sodomanaz

Well, what's it smell like? Does it smell kind of like plastic? It's a manufactured item, so you get a bit of that new stink. Try washing with unscented soap and let it air out for a while. Do this a couple of times until it seems ok to you.

Also, make sure the cedar boxes you are using aren't chemically treated. Those might be giving you a stink as well.

Yeah its the new item smell. I have boxes in there with some beads and the unit is on. I'm hoping the boxes will absorb the smell maybe...

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Originally Posted by Mr. Ed

IMO, too wet. Bring the RH down.

its like 63-67% on average. No higher than 70% ever though.

wayner123 · 10-10-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by AD720

Is the Hygro calibrated?

If it is 70% is still a bit high.

This is important. Please make sure your hygro is accurate. What you are describing sounds exactly like RH is too high. May I ask what kind of hygro you have?

T.G · 10-10-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MrOneEyedBoh

What about this ( just thought of this ) could I be smoking the cigar too fast to cause the taste and the wrapper problems?

Yes, that is a possibility.

10-10-2009, 08:04 PM	#1
MrOneEyedBoh Hon. Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 953 Trading: (30)	Re: Cigars Issues..... No, different ones.. But the cigars look ok in the humi. I havent really taken them all out and looked at them. I dont want to touch them and damage the wrapper. Also, some are tasting like rotten eggs. WEll not really that, but similar to that. I'm using a butane lighter ( jet light ).. Could I be lighting it too hot? As far as puttting too much flame on the cigar, and not the heat? What about this ( just thought of this ) could I be smoking the cigar too fast to cause the taste and the wrapper problems?

10-10-2009, 08:06 PM	#2
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,593 Trading: (17)	Re: Cigars Issues..... Too wet could cause them to split. I have this problem with DPG Blacks. Can never seem to dry box them enough to keep from splitting. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

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Mr. Ed A horse is a horse... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ed...duh Location: THE Burgh Posts: 499 Trading: (6)	Re: Cigars Issues..... IMO, too wet. Bring the RH down.