Newb Question

02-12-2010, 03:38 PM

Hello everyone, newb here with a question regarding Humidors and proper technique for keeping a humidor at the right humidity.

I am an avid cigar smoker so i have done some research on proper techniches, however i always seem to not be able to keep my cigars at the desired humidity of say 68. Lately i have gone to the Fuente 6 month pouches, but that is a short term solutions.

I am beginning to think that my humidor has run its course and would like to take a look at something that has a better hydrometer system.

Any suggestions.

Thanks
Claude

tuxpuff · 02-12-2010, 03:41 PM

A properly sealing humidor and some beads will fix you up.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=28368

NCRadioMan · 02-12-2010, 03:42 PM

Might I suggest this forum and the sticky threads in the top of it. Especially humidity beads. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=14

Humidity is totally relative. There is no set mark to hit. I keep mine around 60-63%. 68% imo, is too high. I know others that keep theirs higher and some that go even lower. It's all about what you prefer.

Oh, welcome! Stop by here and introduce yourself. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=7

taltos · 02-12-2010, 04:17 PM

I will give you a couple of suggestions to help seal your humidor. First, if it seals by having the inner Spanish Cedar lining rise up about 1" to mate with the top, wipe down the top and the risers with distilled water-it will make them swell up a bit and seal better. The other suggestion is to get your hands on some sail wax or bees wax and rub that on any spots where the top and bottom make contact. This will also help to seal the humidor. The other normal advise is to obtain beads and use 1 and 1/2 as many as calculated and invest in and properly calibrate a digital hygrometer. Take these steps and then decide whether your humidor has croaked. For the record, spring, summer and fall I need to add water monthly, but winter in New England with the total absense of humidity, I am adding water every four days and my humidors do seal properly. Good luck my friend.

02-23-2010, 10:33 AM

Ok so i just purchased about 2 lbs of beads and am awaiting their arrival, i also perused the other topics of how to properly prep a humidor, and have started that process as well.

Thanks all for the tips..great forum

bobarian · 02-23-2010, 10:49 AM

What kind of beads did you buy? Not all beads are created equally.

Tuxguy · 02-23-2010, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobarian

What kind of beads did you buy? Not all beads are created equally.

hope not anal

02-12-2010, 03:38 PM	#1
Monte214 Guest Posts: n/a	Newb Question Hello everyone, newb here with a question regarding Humidors and proper technique for keeping a humidor at the right humidity. I am an avid cigar smoker so i have done some research on proper techniches, however i always seem to not be able to keep my cigars at the desired humidity of say 68. Lately i have gone to the Fuente 6 month pouches, but that is a short term solutions. I am beginning to think that my humidor has run its course and would like to take a look at something that has a better hydrometer system. Any suggestions. Thanks Claude

02-12-2010, 03:41 PM	#2
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Re: Newb Question A properly sealing humidor and some beads will fix you up. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=28368

02-12-2010, 03:42 PM	#3
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Newb Question Might I suggest this forum and the sticky threads in the top of it. Especially humidity beads. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=14 Humidity is totally relative. There is no set mark to hit. I keep mine around 60-63%. 68% imo, is too high. I know others that keep theirs higher and some that go even lower. It's all about what you prefer. Oh, welcome! Stop by here and introduce yourself. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=7 __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

02-12-2010, 04:17 PM	#4
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Newb Question I will give you a couple of suggestions to help seal your humidor. First, if it seals by having the inner Spanish Cedar lining rise up about 1" to mate with the top, wipe down the top and the risers with distilled water-it will make them swell up a bit and seal better. The other suggestion is to get your hands on some sail wax or bees wax and rub that on any spots where the top and bottom make contact. This will also help to seal the humidor. The other normal advise is to obtain beads and use 1 and 1/2 as many as calculated and invest in and properly calibrate a digital hygrometer. Take these steps and then decide whether your humidor has croaked. For the record, spring, summer and fall I need to add water monthly, but winter in New England with the total absense of humidity, I am adding water every four days and my humidors do seal properly. Good luck my friend. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

02-23-2010, 10:33 AM	#5
Monte214 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Newb Question Ok so i just purchased about 2 lbs of beads and am awaiting their arrival, i also perused the other topics of how to properly prep a humidor, and have started that process as well. Thanks all for the tips..great forum

02-23-2010, 10:49 AM	#6
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Newb Question What kind of beads did you buy? Not all beads are created equally.