Newb here, Just bought my first setup.

smitty81 · 02-02-2012, 02:58 PM

I've always enjoyed a good cigar but living in the middle of no where 180 miles from the nearest cigar shop makes it hard to enjoy a GOOD cigar.

SO, with that said, I decided to invest in a humidor so I can have my own stock pile.

Here's my setup. Art Deca 60 cigar humidor $119.00

Heartfelt beads

and a digital Don Salvatore Hygrometer to replace the one it came with.

Pretty excited here people.

dwoodward · 02-02-2012, 03:13 PM

Welcome to the forums. Nice setup you will be on your way in no time.

Check out the Newbie Sampler Trade! (** LINK **) You will love it.

cjhalbrooks · 02-02-2012, 03:15 PM

very nice bro

NCRadioMan · 02-02-2012, 03:16 PM

Nice set-up!

There is only one problem. If you hang out here with all of us sickos for any amount of time, you will fill it and need another in a month. Probably less.

Welcome to CA! Be sure to go introduce yourself over in the New Inmate Processing Area. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=7

smitty81 · 02-02-2012, 03:22 PM

Do you guys think I should silicone the glass before I season it or just leave it?

dwoodward · 02-02-2012, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by smitty81

Do you guys think I should silicone the glass before I season it or just leave it?

Up to you. I would be more concerned with the Analog Hygrometer that came with it. Make sure you goop the crap outta that thing with silicone and stick it back in there nice and tight.

Then Scott (shilala) showed in a thread (Here) that you can successfully leak test with water buy filling up the humidor with distilled water to check for leaks. That's probably fool proof.

But if you're a handyman, the old fashioned strip it apart and seal it up good method should work.

smitty81 · 02-02-2012, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

Up to you. I would be more concerned with the Analog Hygrometer that came with it. Make sure you goop the crap outta that thing with silicone and stick it back in there nice and tight.

Then Scott (shilala) showed in a thread (Here) that you can successfully leak test with water buy filling up the humidor with distilled water to check for leaks. That's probably fool proof.

But if you're a handyman, the old fashioned strip it apart and seal it up good method should work.

I bought that digital hygrometer to replace it............

As for the silicone, I was just gonna run a small bead on the inside or outside, let it dry and call it good.

dwoodward · 02-02-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by smitty81

I bought that digital hygrometer to replace it............

Could work I suppose if you got a good seal and it gets it's readings from the back of the Hygrometer. But if it reads from the front, it might not work. Most people just leave the stock one in and set the Digital one on top so you can see it thru the glass.

SvilleKid · 02-02-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Nice set-up!

There is only one problem. If you hang out here with all of us sickos for any amount of time, you will fill it and need another in a month. Probably less.

Welcome to CA! Be sure to go introduce yourself over in the New Inmate Processing Area. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=7

Yep! And maybe go ahead and keep an eye out for a good deal on an Igloo chest cooler!

smitty81 · 02-02-2012, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

Could work I suppose if you got a good seal and it gets it's readings from the back of the Hygrometer. But if it reads from the front, it might not work. Most people just leave the stock one in and set the Digital one on top so you can see it thru the glass.

This is a replacement for the analog ones, just pops in place of it.

dwoodward · 02-02-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

Yep! And maybe go ahead and keep an eye out for a good deal on an Igloo chest cooler!

Ain't that the truth...

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Originally Posted by smitty81

I must not understand how this works I guess, How would any hygrometer get an accurate reading from outside the humidor?

It wouldn't I kinda screwed up my typing on that one. I meant to say it wouldn't work at all... lol

Don't get too bent out of shape about sealing it up right now. Sometimes the units have no leaks or very very small leaks. And if you don't mind your RH being down 1-2% then it might not be an issue for you.

chaase321 · 02-02-2012, 03:43 PM

Oh no good bro...your gonna need bigger

smitty81 · 02-02-2012, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

Ain't that the truth...

It wouldn't I kinda screwed up my typing on that one. I meant to say it wouldn't work at all... lol

Don't get too bent out of shape about sealing it up right now. Sometimes the units have no leaks or very very small leaks. And if you don't mind your RH being down 1-2% then it might not be an issue for you.

cool, thanks!

smitty81 · 02-02-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by chaase321

Oh no good bro...your gonna need bigger

lol...........we will see.

I have only tried a handfull of GOOD cigars and only liked a couple of them.

I like the acid Kuba Kuba and a Cuban Cohiba I got in Jamaica.

I need some help getting pointed in the right direction though.

dwoodward · 02-02-2012, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by smitty81

lol...........we will see.

I have only tried a handfull of GOOD cigars and only liked a couple of them.

I like the acid Kuba Kuba and a Cuban Cohiba I got in Jamaica.

I need some help getting pointed in the right direction though.

Try out the Newbie Sampler Trade. Trade a couple sticks you like and you'll find new favorites in the sticks that are sent to you.

Also if you liked the Kuba Kuba try the Blondie.

smitty81 · 02-02-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

Try out the Newbie Sampler Trade. Trade a couple sticks you like and you'll find new favorites in the sticks that are sent to you.

So the "experienced" people send you back cigars based on what you sent them in attempt to show you different cigars that would be comparable to what you sent?

Understanding correctly?

Hem · 02-02-2012, 04:01 PM

Once he gets a hold of the devil site it's all over for him.

smitty81 · 02-02-2012, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Hem

Once he gets a hold of the devil site it's all over for him.

devil site?

kelmac07 · 02-02-2012, 04:06 PM

Welcome to the MADHOUSE!!

chaase321 · 02-02-2012, 04:09 PM

The newbie sampler trade in a nutshell

You send some sticks you enjoy. You get back a bunch of sticks that te person you sent to loves and you get to figure out what you really like!!! You'll love it! It really gets you into the community here.

Make sure you read ALL of the rules on the first page of the thread and the other stickies you have access to here. They set the foundation to a great future here!

Enjoy bro!

02-02-2012, 02:58 PM	#1
smitty81 Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,640 Trading: (10)	Newb here, Just bought my first setup. I've always enjoyed a good cigar but living in the middle of no where 180 miles from the nearest cigar shop makes it hard to enjoy a GOOD cigar. SO, with that said, I decided to invest in a humidor so I can have my own stock pile. Here's my setup. Art Deca 60 cigar humidor $119.00 Heartfelt beads and a digital Don Salvatore Hygrometer to replace the one it came with. Pretty excited here people.

02-02-2012, 03:13 PM	#2
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Newb here, Just bought my first setup. Welcome to the forums. Nice setup you will be on your way in no time. Check out the Newbie Sampler Trade! ( LINK ) You will love it.

02-02-2012, 03:15 PM	#3
cjhalbrooks I am behind you. SHHHHH Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Cory Location: Under a Bridge, trying to find the troll who stole my soul. Posts: 1,370 Trading: (20)	Re: Newb here, Just bought my first setup. very nice bro __________________ GMCGTPWHAF Tennessee Chapter. Down with the bloody BIG HEAD

02-02-2012, 03:16 PM	#4
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Newb here, Just bought my first setup. Nice set-up! There is only one problem. If you hang out here with all of us sickos for any amount of time, you will fill it and need another in a month. Probably less. Welcome to CA! Be sure to go introduce yourself over in the New Inmate Processing Area. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=7 __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

02-02-2012, 03:22 PM	#5
smitty81 Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,640 Trading: (10)	Re: Newb here, Just bought my first setup. Do you guys think I should silicone the glass before I season it or just leave it?

02-02-2012, 03:43 PM	#12
chaase321 ZOTL's mmmmm brainssss Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Cole Location: Woodbridge VA Posts: 2,114 Trading: (81)	Re: Newb here, Just bought my first setup. Oh no good bro...your gonna need bigger __________________ ZOTL our appetites will ALWAYS be bigger than your braaaiiiins... Support the Troop Support Contest 2014!!!

02-02-2012, 04:01 PM	#17
Hem Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Bill Location: Tampa (Cigar City) Posts: 826 Trading: (13)	Re: Newb here, Just bought my first setup. Once he gets a hold of the devil site it's all over for him.

02-02-2012, 04:06 PM	#19
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Newb here, Just bought my first setup. Welcome to the MADHOUSE!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-02-2012, 04:09 PM	#20
chaase321 ZOTL's mmmmm brainssss Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Cole Location: Woodbridge VA Posts: 2,114 Trading: (81)	Re: Newb here, Just bought my first setup. The newbie sampler trade in a nutshell You send some sticks you enjoy. You get back a bunch of sticks that te person you sent to loves and you get to figure out what you really like!!! You'll love it! It really gets you into the community here. Make sure you read ALL of the rules on the first page of the thread and the other stickies you have access to here. They set the foundation to a great future here! Enjoy bro! __________________ ZOTL our appetites will ALWAYS be bigger than your braaaiiiins... Support the Troop Support Contest 2014!!!