Question about humidor and humidity - Page 2

Bageland2000 · 02-11-2011, 02:13 PM

Frank (and others) thanks so much for the feedback. I ended up getting the medium sized 70% rh beads. I am going to avoid getting a cooler because I'll be building a Vino soon. I'm sure with the tube in there I'll have no problem keeping the humidity up.

Bageland2000 · 02-16-2011, 06:33 PM

How long can I expect it to take for the cigars to normalize once the humidity goes from 52% to 70%?

Ranger_B · 02-16-2011, 08:41 PM

I am not sure I understand. Are they not normal now? If the cigars where stored out of optimum conditions it will all depend on time and type of cigar/tobacco on how long for them to come back.

CigarNut · 02-16-2011, 09:00 PM

It can take several weeks for the cigars to reach your desired humidity. It's OK -- cigars are pretty resiliant and they will be fine.

Bageland2000 · 02-17-2011, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Ranger_B

I am not sure I understand. Are they not normal now? If the cigars where stored out of optimum conditions it will all depend on time and type of cigar/tobacco on how long for them to come back.

They are normal, I was referring to their humidity levels. TBH they don't even seem like they're that bad, and most are in cello and as far as I can tell seem fine.

longknocker · 02-17-2011, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Bageland2000

How long can I expect it to take for the cigars to normalize once the humidity goes from 52% to 70%?

I Like To Rest All My Sticks @ 65RH/ 65-70 Temp For At Least 2 Weeks In My Own Humi Before Smoking.

Bageland2000 · 02-17-2011, 02:33 PM

OK just got the tube

I put it straight in the humidor. I don't need to add any distilled water to it correct? Just asking because the beads sound dry...

EDIT:nvm read directions again, added the water...

bobarian · 02-17-2011, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bageland2000

OK just got the tube

I put it straight in the humidor. I don't need to add any distilled water to it correct? Just asking because the beads sound dry...

EDIT:nvm read directions again, added the water...

Only add enough water so about 2/3 turn clear dont soak it. I like to spritz it with a spray bottle.

Bageland2000 · 02-17-2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Only add enough water so about 2/3 turn clear dont soak it. I like to spritz it with a spray bottle.

yep that's what I did, though I used the syringe that I bought with it...

76GTFan · 02-17-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bageland2000

yep that's what I did, though I used the syringe that I bought with it...

Funny thing when I add water is I always have to put the beads in a ziplock for 24 hrs so the RH won't spike. Doesn't matter how much water I add.

Bageland2000 · 02-18-2011, 09:30 AM

Hmmmm, I added the water so that the beads were about 80% full and left the tube in over night (about 18 hours) and the RH is only....58%. Is it possible that the wood is still absorbing moisture? Do I just need to give it more time? Ideas? Thanks to everyone sticking with me on this, just want to make sure I'm caring for my cigars...

CigarNut · 02-18-2011, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Bageland2000

Hmmmm, I added the water so that the beads were about 80% full and left the tube in over night (about 18 hours) and the RH is only....58%. Is it possible that the wood is still absorbing moisture? Do I just need to give it more time? Ideas? Thanks to everyone sticking with me on this, just want to make sure I'm caring for my cigars...

Yes. Be patient.

bobarian · 02-18-2011, 10:20 AM

It could take a week or more, just give it time. Your cigars will be fine.

Bageland2000 · 02-18-2011, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Yes. Be patient.

Cool, no prob thanks guys

Bageland2000 · 02-20-2011, 10:28 AM

up to 66%. Good to go thanks guys

02-20-2011, 10:47 AM

Great news!

02-11-2011, 02:13 PM	#21
Bageland2000 On another adventure Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Andrew Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 352 Trading: (2)	Re: Question about humidor and humidity Frank (and others) thanks so much for the feedback. I ended up getting the medium sized 70% rh beads. I am going to avoid getting a cooler because I'll be building a Vino soon. I'm sure with the tube in there I'll have no problem keeping the humidity up. __________________ Favorites: Arturo Fuente Sun Grown Rosado, Oliva Serie V, CAO La Traviata/Brazilia, Perdomo 10th An. Champagne

02-16-2011, 06:33 PM	#22
Bageland2000 On another adventure Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Andrew Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 352 Trading: (2)	Re: Question about humidor and humidity How long can I expect it to take for the cigars to normalize once the humidity goes from 52% to 70%? __________________ Favorites: Arturo Fuente Sun Grown Rosado, Oliva Serie V, CAO La Traviata/Brazilia, Perdomo 10th An. Champagne

02-16-2011, 08:41 PM	#23
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: Question about humidor and humidity I am not sure I understand. Are they not normal now? If the cigars where stored out of optimum conditions it will all depend on time and type of cigar/tobacco on how long for them to come back.

02-16-2011, 09:00 PM	#24
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02-17-2011, 02:33 PM	#27
Bageland2000 On another adventure Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Andrew Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 352 Trading: (2)	Re: Question about humidor and humidity OK just got the tube I put it straight in the humidor. I don't need to add any distilled water to it correct? Just asking because the beads sound dry... EDIT:nvm read directions again, added the water... __________________ Favorites: Arturo Fuente Sun Grown Rosado, Oliva Serie V, CAO La Traviata/Brazilia, Perdomo 10th An. Champagne Last edited by Bageland2000; 02-17-2011 at 02:45 PM.

02-18-2011, 09:30 AM	#31
Bageland2000 On another adventure Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Andrew Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 352 Trading: (2)	Re: Question about humidor and humidity Hmmmm, I added the water so that the beads were about 80% full and left the tube in over night (about 18 hours) and the RH is only....58%. Is it possible that the wood is still absorbing moisture? Do I just need to give it more time? Ideas? Thanks to everyone sticking with me on this, just want to make sure I'm caring for my cigars... __________________ Favorites: Arturo Fuente Sun Grown Rosado, Oliva Serie V, CAO La Traviata/Brazilia, Perdomo 10th An. Champagne

02-18-2011, 10:20 AM	#33
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Question about humidor and humidity It could take a week or more, just give it time. Your cigars will be fine.

02-20-2011, 10:28 AM	#35
Bageland2000 On another adventure Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Andrew Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 352 Trading: (2)	Re: Question about humidor and humidity up to 66%. Good to go thanks guys __________________ Favorites: Arturo Fuente Sun Grown Rosado, Oliva Serie V, CAO La Traviata/Brazilia, Perdomo 10th An. Champagne

02-20-2011, 10:47 AM	#36
thecatch83 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Question about humidor and humidity Great news!