unique RH question...

JJG · 03-09-2009, 10:56 AM

I've run into a bit of a problem lately due to our naturally humid climate here in Houston. We all know that cigars are best stored between 65-70% but I personally like to smoke mine dry, dry, dry.

It's been cooler and drier over the last few months and I've been able to just leave my cigars outside the humi for a few days to dry them out prior to smoking but now that it's starting to warm up again, the humidity is getting out of control.

I don't have any issues with storage but leaving them out to dry is no longer an option. They just don't lose any moisture that way and I suspect they may actually be getting "wetter" when left out. Is there another way to get some of the moisture out? I know Heartfelt has 65% beads but I think I need something a little lower for dryboxing. thanks

Mark · 03-09-2009, 11:02 AM

Get ya some heartfelt 60% beads and a little humidor or if you like it less than 60 get some silica desiccant.

md4958 · 03-09-2009, 11:04 AM

Contact Shilala, he can set your beads to whatever RH% you like

acarr · 03-09-2009, 11:30 AM

Throw them in the fridge for a short while.

lightning9191 · 03-09-2009, 11:35 AM

You may be able to find some desiccator at a local gun shop....that should help dry them out.

karmaz00 · 03-09-2009, 11:37 AM

try some 60% beads

JJG · 03-09-2009, 12:13 PM

I had considered a silica desiccant of some kind but wasn't sure if this was a good idea. Obviously I'll just have to keep a close eye on whatever goes into the drybox with silica beads. I can imagine leaving them too long could have disastrous consequences.

I'm sure some 60% beads would work as well. How fast do they absorb the excess moisture?

Anyhow, I'll try the desiccant and report back on how that goes.

shilala · 03-09-2009, 12:25 PM

I've used damprid to pull my humis down in the past just to see how well it works.
It does pretty good, although it takes awhile.

WildBlueSooner · 03-09-2009, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by md4958

Contact Shilala, he can set your beads to whatever RH% you like

03-09-2009, 10:56 AM	#1
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	unique RH question... I've run into a bit of a problem lately due to our naturally humid climate here in Houston. We all know that cigars are best stored between 65-70% but I personally like to smoke mine dry, dry, dry. It's been cooler and drier over the last few months and I've been able to just leave my cigars outside the humi for a few days to dry them out prior to smoking but now that it's starting to warm up again, the humidity is getting out of control. I don't have any issues with storage but leaving them out to dry is no longer an option. They just don't lose any moisture that way and I suspect they may actually be getting "wetter" when left out. Is there another way to get some of the moisture out? I know Heartfelt has 65% beads but I think I need something a little lower for dryboxing. thanks

03-09-2009, 11:02 AM	#2
Mark Tarheel. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 407 Trading: (1)	Re: unique RH question... Get ya some heartfelt 60% beads and a little humidor or if you like it less than 60 get some silica desiccant.

03-09-2009, 11:04 AM	#3
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: unique RH question... Contact Shilala, he can set your beads to whatever RH% you like __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

03-09-2009, 11:30 AM	#4
acarr Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,307 Trading: (34)	Re: unique RH question... Throw them in the fridge for a short while.

03-09-2009, 11:35 AM	#5
lightning9191 I think I'm normal... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 1,007 Trading: (8)	Re: unique RH question... You may be able to find some desiccator at a local gun shop....that should help dry them out. __________________ I eat gummy bears by tearing them limb from limb and eating their heads last.

03-09-2009, 11:37 AM	#6
karmaz00 Habanos Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: victoria Posts: 1,855 Trading: (1)	Re: unique RH question... try some 60% beads __________________ Habanos Collector Since 2003

03-09-2009, 12:13 PM	#7
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: unique RH question... I had considered a silica desiccant of some kind but wasn't sure if this was a good idea. Obviously I'll just have to keep a close eye on whatever goes into the drybox with silica beads. I can imagine leaving them too long could have disastrous consequences. I'm sure some 60% beads would work as well. How fast do they absorb the excess moisture? Anyhow, I'll try the desiccant and report back on how that goes.

03-09-2009, 12:25 PM	#8
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: unique RH question... I've used damprid to pull my humis down in the past just to see how well it works. It does pretty good, although it takes awhile. __________________