Forum: Accessory Discussion / Reviews
07-05-2012, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,384
Re: Have Monolith humidor - Input Requested
I've tried lower temp during the month or so of testing I did when I first got the unit, but lowering the temp introduced an odd problem that I still don't understand.
When the temp was not set at...
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Forum: Accessory Discussion / Reviews
06-25-2012, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 9,368
Re: Zippo lighter torch insert
My girlfriend has one and has had it for several months without issues. It was about $10 so as long as you expect to get $10 worth and you should be happy. Good thing is if it dies it pops right...
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Forum: Accessory Discussion / Reviews
06-25-2012, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,384
Re: Have Monolith humidor - Input Requested
After watching the min/max on my Xikar hygrometers for a week or so it is about 55% min and 77% max (so about +- 10% off the setting of 65%).
That is with the Monolith's control panel set on 72F...
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Forum: Accessory Discussion / Reviews
06-14-2012, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,384
Re: Have Monolith humidor - Input Requested
Thanks for the tips. I'd been eye-balling the humidity range - forgetting about the Min/Max feature of the Xikar hygrometers. They were still the goofy 40/90 that you get right after calibration,...
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Forum: Accessory Discussion / Reviews
06-13-2012, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,384
Have Monolith humidor - Input Requested
I was able to pick-up a demo Monolith 1200c humidor in good working order from a local B&M cheap. I set it up and seasoned the shelf wood for a few weeks and to watch how it works. A week ago I also...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
05-25-2011, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,805
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
05-21-2011, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,805
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
04-09-2011, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 13,329
Re: Top 3 NC Cigars
Drew Estate Liga Privada #9 Toro
Ashton VSG Sorcerer
Arturo Fuente Anejo #55 Torpedo
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Forum: Island (The other ones) Reviews
04-07-2011, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,550
Arturo Fuente Anejo No. 55
This review is about the Arturo Fuente Anejo No. 55 torpedo. The Anejo's are limited and only come out once per year. This one is from last year near Father's Day so it's has been in my humidor for...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
04-06-2011, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 28,469
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
04-05-2011, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 18,828
Re: "V" Cutter vs regular straight cut
I also use the Xikar VX cutter quite a bit, though not on torpedos. I use the Palio on those. The VX cuts effortlessly. It is a great tool.
I'm an accessory junkie so I currently have the Xikar...
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Forum: Island (The other ones) Reviews
04-04-2011, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,283
Re: Liga Privada T-52 Flying Pig
I heard rumors that the LP #9 Flying Pig was not being made anymore, but the T52 Flying Pig would continue. I only have two of the LP #9 Pigs left so I hope they aren't discontinued. Of course...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
04-04-2011, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,638
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
04-02-2011, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,638
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
04-02-2011, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,859
Re: Texas Cigar Festival 2011
I'll be there will quite a few of the Houston regulars including my friends Tim and Teresa aka SmokingHotCigarChick (http://smokinghotcigarchick.com/). Teresa will be easy to spot, the rest of us...
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Forum: Island (The other ones) Reviews
03-25-2011, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,209
Avo LE09 vs LE10
Prelude: I haven't written many reviews. I smoke a lot of cigars but I'm not an expert.
I tried the Avo Classic and Heritage cigars at an event with Mr. Avo Uvezian in attendance. He even...
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Forum: Accessory Discussion / Reviews
03-16-2011, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 255,239
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Forum: Accessory Discussion / Reviews
03-15-2011, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 255,239
Re: Humidification Beads FAQs
I have an approximately 12x12x16" humidor with seven internal shelves about 2 1/8" tall. From your site I would use an 8 oz pack of beads for this size. However I can't tell how big this unit is to...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
03-14-2011, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 13,756
Re: Get rid of the "cigar smell"
For general cigar smoke odors in rooms I've found that the air sanitizer Ozium works wonders. I get the large cans for the house and a small one for the car. I have a carpeted smoking room that I...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
02-23-2011, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,774
Re: How do you find out Cigar Events?
I am lucky to be friends with SmokingHotCigarChick (http://www.smokinghotcigarchick.com/) so she keeps me in the loop on most events. She is on Facebook...
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
02-19-2011, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,860
Any Senseo users?
I've been using a Philips Senseo coffee pod brewer for 3 years now and really like it. I recently won a high-end Cuisinart K-cup brewer at a cigar event (thanks seriouscigars.com) but haven't found...
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