Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) - Page 112

Blinky · 10-14-2013, 07:27 PM

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A lot of good info indeed.
Here's another tidbit. The number of posts per page is a user setting. I set mine to 50 per page so for me this thread is 45 pages.

The first thing i loed for was that setting. I'll have to go look again

pnoon · 10-14-2013, 08:05 PM

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The first thing i loed for was that setting. I'll have to go look again

User CP > Edit Options

Mattso3000 · 10-15-2013, 12:09 AM

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User CP > Edit Options

I<3 pnoon. I've been bouncing off the padded walls of this asylum for over 3 years and didn't know we could do that.

pnoon · 10-15-2013, 12:29 AM

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I<3 pnoon. I've been bouncing off the padded walls of this asylum for over 3 years and didn't know we could do that.

Glad to have helped.

CigarNut · 10-15-2013, 08:17 AM

It does pay to take the time to look through all of your profile options

Blinky · 10-18-2013, 03:13 PM

So I got a cigar mechanic from cheap humidors for my 100 count. My humidor is at 70 rh right now and I want to get it down to 62-ish, but I over saturated the beads....how do I get it down?

stevef2005 · 10-18-2013, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Blinky

So I got a cigar mechanic from cheap humidors for my 100 count. My humidor is at 70 rh right now and I want to get it down to 62-ish, but I over saturated the beads....how do I get it down?

Couple options. Let them sit out for a bit on counter. Will slowly release. Another option is too take blow dryer too them. I had too take a blow dryer too mine when I first saturated them.

Blinky · 10-18-2013, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by stevef2005

Couple options. Let them sit out for a bit on counter. Will slowly release. Another option is too take blow dryer too them. I had too take a blow dryer too mine when I first saturated them.

How long does the hair dryer take? I had it going on them for about 15 minutes. I decided to put them in an empty humidor with some older dried up cigars in hopes those will pull out some of the moisture...I also ordered another cigar mechanic just in case.

bonjing · 10-18-2013, 05:53 PM

Not familiar with cigar mechanic, but they look like they react like regular beads. When wet they turn clear, when dry they are white. So hit them with the blow dryer till they are white. But it still may take a few weeks if not longer to get the humidity down to where you want it.

msgtbec1 · 10-26-2013, 03:08 PM

I have recently purchased a moist-n-air for my humidor cabinet and was wondering do I have to use distilled water or regular.

pnoon · 10-26-2013, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by msgtbec1

I have recently purchased a moist-n-air for my humidor cabinet and was wondering do I have to use distilled water or regular.

Distilled water

alfredo_buscatti · 11-17-2013, 06:54 AM

Recently I got a new humidor. I believe I have properly seasoned it by putting a bowl of distilled water in it, leaving it there for 10 days. Yesterday I inserted a bead cylinder (65 rH), making the per cent of the distilled water hydrated beads 70%, after having calibrated the hygrometer. Finally I loaded a 5-pack.

I'm thinking that the rH of the humidor will be low after leaving it closed for 24 hours; that the humidification of the humidor will take a few days.

My question is at what rH of the humidor can I smoke a cigar as I'm thinking that there will be a reading that will indicate that the cigars are at a reasonable humidity. Also, I wonder in the future how long a recently purchased cigar should rest in correct humidity before I can assume it has made the humidity transition from the retail outlet and my humidor.

Thanks in advance for replies!!

Outlaw God · 11-29-2013, 10:10 AM

Not a beginner but what puzzles me how the same cigar from the same box can be a dog rocket and the next one a holy grail experience because I believe it's how clean or what I drank or ate before starting the cigar.

Anyway what do you do to clean your palate before starting a cigar to make sure the stick gets a fair start?

I now brush my teeth beforehand and drink water or coffee when smoking
Thanks

kelmac07 · 11-29-2013, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Outlaw God

Anyway what do you do to clean your palate before starting a cigar to make sure the stick gets a fair start?

Best way I've found to cleanse me palate is to eat a small piece of chocolate. Usually carry a few small Hersey chocolates with me when I'm smoking to eat between sticks.

Outlaw God · 11-29-2013, 10:14 AM

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Best way I've found to cleanse me palate is to eat a small piece of chocolate. Usually carry a few small Hersey chocolates with me when I'm smoking to eat between sticks.

Thanks Mac, I forgot about the chocolate trick, will try that one for sure

Dude Here · 11-29-2013, 11:16 AM

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Thanks Mac, I forgot about the chocolate trick, will try that one for sure

Chocolate works great, but recently I've been finding that ginger ale works pretty well. I pour a small glass and just take a sip or two whenever I feel the palate needs to be freshened up a bit.

DirtRider500R · 12-04-2013, 03:15 PM

Newbie question: what does CC and NC stand for?

AdamJoshua · 12-04-2013, 03:16 PM

CC Cuban Cigar
NC Non-Cuban Cigar

Dave128 · 12-04-2013, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtRider500R

Newbie question: what does CC and NC stand for?

CC = Cuban Cigars
NC = Non-Cuban Cigars

AdamJoshua · 12-04-2013, 03:18 PM

HA! Bite me Mets fan!

Eli here is a thread with all the things you might come across as far as acronyms and terms.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ht=cigar+terms

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Blinky Just in from the Storm Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 7 Trading: (0)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) So I got a cigar mechanic from cheap humidors for my 100 count. My humidor is at 70 rh right now and I want to get it down to 62-ish, but I over saturated the beads....how do I get it down?

10-18-2013, 05:53 PM	#2229
bonjing ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,012 Trading: (39)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) Not familiar with cigar mechanic, but they look like they react like regular beads. When wet they turn clear, when dry they are white. So hit them with the blow dryer till they are white. But it still may take a few weeks if not longer to get the humidity down to where you want it. __________________ Be Excellent to Each Other - Bill & Ted

10-26-2013, 03:08 PM	#2230
msgtbec1 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2013 First Name: William Location: Bartlett,Tn Posts: 1 Trading: (0)	Re: Cigar Blogs I have recently purchased a moist-n-air for my humidor cabinet and was wondering do I have to use distilled water or regular.

11-17-2013, 06:54 AM	#2232
alfredo_buscatti Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Piedmont, NC Posts: 277 Trading: (9)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) Recently I got a new humidor. I believe I have properly seasoned it by putting a bowl of distilled water in it, leaving it there for 10 days. Yesterday I inserted a bead cylinder (65 rH), making the per cent of the distilled water hydrated beads 70%, after having calibrated the hygrometer. Finally I loaded a 5-pack. I'm thinking that the rH of the humidor will be low after leaving it closed for 24 hours; that the humidification of the humidor will take a few days. My question is at what rH of the humidor can I smoke a cigar as I'm thinking that there will be a reading that will indicate that the cigars are at a reasonable humidity. Also, I wonder in the future how long a recently purchased cigar should rest in correct humidity before I can assume it has made the humidity transition from the retail outlet and my humidor. Thanks in advance for replies!!

11-29-2013, 10:10 AM	#2233
Outlaw God John 3:16 Join Date: Jun 2013 First Name: Daniel Location: California Posts: 537 Trading: (2)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) Not a beginner but what puzzles me how the same cigar from the same box can be a dog rocket and the next one a holy grail experience because I believe it's how clean or what I drank or ate before starting the cigar. Anyway what do you do to clean your palate before starting a cigar to make sure the stick gets a fair start? I now brush my teeth beforehand and drink water or coffee when smoking Thanks __________________ There are five things, above all else, that make life worth living: a good relationship with God, a good woman, good health, good friends, and a good cigar

12-04-2013, 03:15 PM	#2237
DirtRider500R Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2013 First Name: Eli Location: Michigan Posts: 330 Trading: (2)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) Newbie question: what does CC and NC stand for? __________________ I was addicted to the Hokey Pokey, but I turned myself around

12-04-2013, 03:16 PM	#2238
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) CC Cuban Cigar NC Non-Cuban Cigar

12-04-2013, 03:18 PM	#2240
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) HA! Bite me Mets fan! Eli here is a thread with all the things you might come across as far as acronyms and terms. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ht=cigar+terms