Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) - Page 31

Carlos.Talavera · 01-04-2013, 12:41 AM

Hello again guys,

ok well lets start with the humidor i bought it from jrcigars.com it is from the quality importers company, the manual that came with it says it is made from spanish cedar that is kiln dried.

ok about the seasoning part the instructions told me NOT to wipe the inside with distilled water it told me to put a shot glass with distilled water in the humidor and let it sit there with the hygrometer in it. at the end of 2 to 3 days it was supposed to be seasoned and reading 75% humidity (this never happened) so i thought maybe the hygrometer might have been faulty so i purchased a digital one followed all the calibration instructions for that but i couldn't get that to read above 60% humidity. in the mean time the cigars i had already ordered had already arrived and had been sitting around so i wanted to get them in there so i ordered two drymistat sticks that were supposed to get the humidor to 70% all the time but that isn't working either so i have those in there and the two plastic pucks with the foam inside that it came with i have those filled with the pre mixed solution. oh and the humidor is a 100 count humidor. so with all that being said i don't know what else to do and the little bit of cigars that i do have are just getting dryer so what do i do guys.

CigarNut · 01-04-2013, 09:14 AM

First, take your cigars out of the humidor and place them in a tupperware container or ziploc bags and they will be fine.

Go back and season your humidor until it holds humidity. Otherwise, the humidor is just going to dry out your cigars.

Use a sponge to season your humidor as there is more surface area than a shot glass full of water. You can pick up a new sponge for under a $1; soak it with distilled water, place it on a small plate and stick it in your humidor.

If your hygrometer does not calibrate then return it and get another one. How are you trying to calibrate it? (Salt or Boveda pack?)

The pucks and dri-mistat tubes do not regulate humidity. They just release moisture until the humidor (and your cigars) are saturated. However, they are better than nothing.

Good luck and don't fret -- this will all come out OK!

Carlos.Talavera · 01-07-2013, 07:28 PM

thank you i will try that. and i used the salt should i buy one of those packs???

bobarian · 01-07-2013, 07:39 PM

A salt slurry will work just fine. Be sure to leave it in the bag with the hygrometer for at least 24 hours. Another trick I've used is to start out at 100% Rh by wrapping the hygrometer in a completely moistened paper towel until it reads 100%(usually about 1/2 hour). Then remove the paper towel and place in the bag with the salt slurry.

Cookee · 01-12-2013, 04:47 AM

Was curious if there was an issue using Zippo; sorry if this was answered already but when I searched did not turn up. I did read up on lighter posting but nothing mention about Zippo. I only ask because for Christmas received a really nice engraved Zippo for present and know they got it for me for cigar smoking. Comments, concerns I should know about?

14holestogie · 01-12-2013, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Cookee

Was curious if there was an issue using Zippo; sorry if this was answered already but when I searched did not turn up. I did read up on lighter posting but nothing mention about Zippo. I only ask because for Christmas received a really nice engraved Zippo for present and know they got it for me for cigar smoking. Comments, concerns I should know about?

Lighter fluid may impart some unwanted flavor on the cigar. Butane is your friend.

Zane · 01-12-2013, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Cookee

Was curious if there was an issue using Zippo; sorry if this was answered already but when I searched did not turn up. I did read up on lighter posting but nothing mention about Zippo. I only ask because for Christmas received a really nice engraved Zippo for present and know they got it for me for cigar smoking. Comments, concerns I should know about?

You can get a butane insert for it. Not sure how well they work.

icehog3 · 01-12-2013, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Zane

You can get a butane insert for it. Not sure how well they work.

I have a couple, they work well.

Cookee · 01-12-2013, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I have a couple, they work well.

May I ask where you got yours from, if you remember sir?

14holestogie · 01-12-2013, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Cookee

May I ask where you got yours from, if you remember sir?

Amazon and EEbay have them online. Look for "z insert".

bonjing · 01-12-2013, 04:36 PM

If you check amazon it's called z-plus or something like that

icehog3 · 01-12-2013, 05:56 PM

replicant argent (Pete) has them on his site.

http://www.stogietorch.com/Z-Torch.html

Zane · 01-12-2013, 07:32 PM

I was surprised to see them at my local B&M today.

Eros · 02-21-2013, 08:58 AM

I recharged my beads and the humidity jumped to 73-74. Is that too high to keep my cigars at?

Zane · 02-21-2013, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Eros

I recharged my beads and the humidity jumped to 73-74. Is that too high to keep my cigars at?

Really its a personal choice based on how well they smoke for you. If it gets to high you risk mold. If you want to lower it just toss in some extra cedar.

Eros · 02-21-2013, 09:35 AM

I don't have cedar :/

14holestogie · 02-21-2013, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Eros

I don't have cedar :/

If you've got a hair dryer, try drying the beads a bit. Or take them out of the humi and let them airdry for a day or two. Your smokes should survive.

chippewastud79 · 02-21-2013, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Eros

I don't have cedar :/

Just open the humidor for a while. Its winter, its dry, it will dry out relatively quickly.

CigarNut · 02-21-2013, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

Just open the humidor for a while. Its winter, its dry, it will dry out relatively quickly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chippewastud79

Just open the humidor for a while. Its winter, its dry, it will dry out relatively quickly.

I would recommend that you just take the beads out of your humidor and let them dry out for a bit (hours, not days).

That might be better than exposing your cigars. Cigars are resiliant, but why put them through changes to humidity needlessly.

Eros · 04-12-2013, 11:21 PM

I have a tupperdor and I was wondering if I am maintaining it correctly. I bought it a year ago, cleaned it out, placed my cigars and humidification beads in it along with a hygrometer. It is holding steady at about 68/68. Is this ideal or should I leave the lid open? Also, does having a tupperdor diminish cigar quality?

01-04-2013, 12:41 AM	#1
Carlos.Talavera Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: Carlos Location: stationed in japan for a little bit. Posts: 3 Trading: (0)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) Hello again guys, ok well lets start with the humidor i bought it from jrcigars.com it is from the quality importers company, the manual that came with it says it is made from spanish cedar that is kiln dried. ok about the seasoning part the instructions told me NOT to wipe the inside with distilled water it told me to put a shot glass with distilled water in the humidor and let it sit there with the hygrometer in it. at the end of 2 to 3 days it was supposed to be seasoned and reading 75% humidity (this never happened) so i thought maybe the hygrometer might have been faulty so i purchased a digital one followed all the calibration instructions for that but i couldn't get that to read above 60% humidity. in the mean time the cigars i had already ordered had already arrived and had been sitting around so i wanted to get them in there so i ordered two drymistat sticks that were supposed to get the humidor to 70% all the time but that isn't working either so i have those in there and the two plastic pucks with the foam inside that it came with i have those filled with the pre mixed solution. oh and the humidor is a 100 count humidor. so with all that being said i don't know what else to do and the little bit of cigars that i do have are just getting dryer so what do i do guys.

01-04-2013, 09:14 AM	#2
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) First, take your cigars out of the humidor and place them in a tupperware container or ziploc bags and they will be fine. Go back and season your humidor until it holds humidity. Otherwise, the humidor is just going to dry out your cigars. Use a sponge to season your humidor as there is more surface area than a shot glass full of water. You can pick up a new sponge for under a $1; soak it with distilled water, place it on a small plate and stick it in your humidor. If your hygrometer does not calibrate then return it and get another one. How are you trying to calibrate it? (Salt or Boveda pack?) The pucks and dri-mistat tubes do not regulate humidity. They just release moisture until the humidor (and your cigars) are saturated. However, they are better than nothing. Good luck and don't fret -- this will all come out OK! __________________ 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.

01-07-2013, 07:28 PM	#3
Carlos.Talavera Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: Carlos Location: stationed in japan for a little bit. Posts: 3 Trading: (0)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) thank you i will try that. and i used the salt should i buy one of those packs???

01-07-2013, 07:39 PM	#4
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) A salt slurry will work just fine. Be sure to leave it in the bag with the hygrometer for at least 24 hours. Another trick I've used is to start out at 100% Rh by wrapping the hygrometer in a completely moistened paper towel until it reads 100%(usually about 1/2 hour). Then remove the paper towel and place in the bag with the salt slurry.

01-12-2013, 04:47 AM	#5
Cookee Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jul 2012 First Name: Justin Location: Orlando Posts: 36 Trading: (0)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) Was curious if there was an issue using Zippo; sorry if this was answered already but when I searched did not turn up. I did read up on lighter posting but nothing mention about Zippo. I only ask because for Christmas received a really nice engraved Zippo for present and know they got it for me for cigar smoking. Comments, concerns I should know about?

01-12-2013, 04:36 PM	#11
bonjing ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,012 Trading: (39)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) If you check amazon it's called z-plus or something like that

01-12-2013, 05:56 PM	#12
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,261 Trading: (60)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) replicant argent (Pete) has them on his site. http://www.stogietorch.com/Z-Torch.html __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-12-2013, 07:32 PM	#13
Zane Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2012 First Name: Zane Location: Noblesville, IN Posts: 1,508 Trading: (23)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) I was surprised to see them at my local B&M today. __________________ COO BlindMan's Puff

02-21-2013, 08:58 AM	#14
Eros Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 47 Trading: (0)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) I recharged my beads and the humidity jumped to 73-74. Is that too high to keep my cigars at? __________________ ~Men talk of killing time, while time quietly kills them.~

02-21-2013, 09:35 AM	#16
Eros Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 47 Trading: (0)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) I don't have cedar :/ __________________ ~Men talk of killing time, while time quietly kills them.~

04-12-2013, 11:21 PM	#20
Eros Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 47 Trading: (0)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) I have a tupperdor and I was wondering if I am maintaining it correctly. I bought it a year ago, cleaned it out, placed my cigars and humidification beads in it along with a hygrometer. It is holding steady at about 68/68. Is this ideal or should I leave the lid open? Also, does having a tupperdor diminish cigar quality? __________________ ~Men talk of killing time, while time quietly kills them.~