The Quest for Perfect Humidity

Razorhog · 02-04-2010, 01:50 PM

Fantastic post that takes me back to the days of getting my first humidor. Now I try to keep it in the 60's but I'm not too concerned about it reading dead on. My vinotemp no longer cools, but it holds humidity LIKE A CHAMP. The RH basically doesn't change unless you open the door - it sat on 68% for almost an entire year. My vicksburg humidor has to be re-hydrated every few weeks in the winter and less often in the summer. I use 65% beads.
Anyway, just want to say again - great post, really enjoyed it.

bobarian · 02-04-2010, 02:13 PM

Great post. Pretty much summarizes everyone's first experience with a humidor and cigars. Today, I'm pretty sure two of my 5 hygrometers have dead batteries, another one fell to the bottom of a cooler and the other two are just kinda there for kicks. Trust in the power of the Force! Beads are the answer.

Starz26 · 02-04-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RazzBarlow

I get a new, bigger humidor from Waxing Moon. It's a beauty!

Talk about a beautiful way to upgrade your first humi!!!

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Originally Posted by ucla695

Too bad most hyrgros don't have decimal places, huh?

Sadomasticist

AD720 · 02-04-2010, 02:39 PM

Have you salt-tested your hygro?

14holestogie · 02-04-2010, 02:58 PM

Very enjoyable story. Takes me back to the day.

1badhog07 · 02-05-2010, 07:25 PM

whew!

CasaDooley · 02-05-2010, 08:59 PM

Funny story Marshall, and so true when your just starting out

. Me, I'm a bead boy when it comes to my coolers and my cab takes care of itself.

02-04-2010, 01:50 PM	#1
Razorhog Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Beau Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: The Quest for Perfect Humidity Fantastic post that takes me back to the days of getting my first humidor. Now I try to keep it in the 60's but I'm not too concerned about it reading dead on. My vinotemp no longer cools, but it holds humidity LIKE A CHAMP. The RH basically doesn't change unless you open the door - it sat on 68% for almost an entire year. My vicksburg humidor has to be re-hydrated every few weeks in the winter and less often in the summer. I use 65% beads. Anyway, just want to say again - great post, really enjoyed it.

02-04-2010, 02:13 PM	#2
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: The Quest for Perfect Humidity Great post. Pretty much summarizes everyone's first experience with a humidor and cigars. Today, I'm pretty sure two of my 5 hygrometers have dead batteries, another one fell to the bottom of a cooler and the other two are just kinda there for kicks. Trust in the power of the Force! Beads are the answer.

02-04-2010, 02:39 PM	#4
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: The Quest for Perfect Humidity Have you salt-tested your hygro? __________________

02-04-2010, 02:58 PM	#5
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: The Quest for Perfect Humidity Very enjoyable story. Takes me back to the day. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

02-05-2010, 07:25 PM	#6
1badhog07 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: gustavo Location: laredo,tx Posts: 215 Trading: (2)	Re: The Quest for Perfect Humidity whew! __________________ I WILL SMOKE NO CIGAR BEFORE ITS TIME

02-05-2010, 08:59 PM	#7
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: The Quest for Perfect Humidity Funny story Marshall, and so true when your just starting out. Me, I'm a bead boy when it comes to my coolers and my cab takes care of itself. __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*