65% or 70%.... which is better - Page 3

cherrybomb · 12-22-2009, 09:31 PM

63 here

ZenSilk · 12-23-2009, 09:12 AM

I had a plethora of problems at 70%, and eventually a tiny bout of beetles when the heat and humidity fluctuated a tad too far. 65% i have experienced stays pretty steady, and my cigars always smoke supremely

It's all just up to you though.

TripleF · 12-23-2009, 09:41 AM

fffan of 65% here!

12-23-2009, 10:34 AM

Do you leave your cello on or off. You may want to set up three or four humidors with different humidities. One for cello-on NCs. Another for cello-off NCs. A different one for CCs. Maybe another one for long term storage. That should do, you wouldn't want to get too OC about it.

12-23-2009, 11:47 AM

I'm curious as to how some of the members here get there humi's to stay at these odd rH's, ie 62-64%...

They make 60%, 65%, and 70% beads.... How are you getting your humi's to maintain anything other than one of the general rH's with any type of accuracy?

I use 65% beads in my humi's, well humi now, and it stays rock solid at 65% so if I was interested in lower the rH to around 62% how would I go about doing that with out having to open and leave open the humi everyday?

T.G · 12-23-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by coastietech

I'm curious as to how some of the members here get there humi's to stay at these odd rH's, ie 62-64%...

They make 60%, 65%, and 70% beads.... How are you getting your humi's to maintain anything other than one of the general rH's with any type of accuracy?

I use 65% beads in my humi's, well humi now, and it stays rock solid at 65% so if I was interested in lower the rH to around 62% how would I go about doing that with out having to open and leave open the humi everyday?

I take "What is a Cigar Oasis, Hydra, Humi-Care electronic, Habitat Monitor, or Moist-n-Aire active humidifier?" for $100 alex.

(I have a Habitat Monitor HM-II)

Footbag · 12-23-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

I take "What is a Cigar Oasis, Hydra, Humi-Care electronic, Habitat Monitor, or Moist-n-Aire active humidifier?" for $100 alex.

(I have a Habitat Monitor HM-II)

You missed the Avallo Acuumonitor... Which is what I'm using.

T.G · 12-23-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Footbag

You missed the Avallo Acuumonitor... Which is what I'm using.

I'm sure that's not the only one I missed.

Ashcan Bill · 12-23-2009, 03:00 PM

I only use beads in my small humi.

I run a Oasis in the large one, and a Set & Forget in the cabinet.

In truth I don't worry all that much about the numbers. I glance at the hygrometers in the cabinet on occasion, but for the most part I let the condition of the cigars tell me what I need to know. I think people worry way too much about the numbers.

12-23-2009, 12:10 PM

They either us Scott's beads that you customize or they use active humidifaction. That's my guess.
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12-23-2009, 12:16 PM

Hmmm I'm may have to look into those options. Thank you

T.G · 12-23-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by coastietech

Hmmm I'm may have to look into those options. Thank you

They work well, but one thing they won't do is remove humidity from your humidor, and depending on where you are and what the climate is, this might be an issue at certain times of the year.

FYI - if you are looking at the humidifiers for purchase, the Hydra and Humi-Care electronic (sold exclusively by CI) are the exact same units, just different color plastic. All parts and accessories are interchangeable. Usually the Humi-Care electronic can be had for a much lower price too.

Ratters · 12-23-2009, 03:45 PM

I think people pay way too much attention to RH. Cigars are much more hardy than we give them credit for. I think the weather outside when I'm smoking affects there burn as much as what I store them at. I just use 65% beads, spritz them every once in awhile and forget about it. If things start getting crunchy I'll spritz the beads some more.

The only time I use a hygrometer is if I'm seasoning a humi.

12-22-2009, 09:31 PM	#1
cherrybomb Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 291 Trading: (15)	Re: 65% or 70%.... which is better 63 here __________________ It is better to be hated for who you are, then loved for what you are not

12-23-2009, 09:12 AM	#2
ZenSilk Still Watching My Back Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 106 Trading: (8)	Re: 65% or 70%.... which is better I had a plethora of problems at 70%, and eventually a tiny bout of beetles when the heat and humidity fluctuated a tad too far. 65% i have experienced stays pretty steady, and my cigars always smoke supremely It's all just up to you though.

12-23-2009, 09:41 AM	#3
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: 65% or 70%.... which is better fffan of 65% here! __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

12-23-2009, 10:34 AM	#4
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 65% or 70%.... which is better Do you leave your cello on or off. You may want to set up three or four humidors with different humidities. One for cello-on NCs. Another for cello-off NCs. A different one for CCs. Maybe another one for long term storage. That should do, you wouldn't want to get too OC about it.

12-23-2009, 11:47 AM	#5
coastietech Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 65% or 70%.... which is better I'm curious as to how some of the members here get there humi's to stay at these odd rH's, ie 62-64%... They make 60%, 65%, and 70% beads.... How are you getting your humi's to maintain anything other than one of the general rH's with any type of accuracy? I use 65% beads in my humi's, well humi now, and it stays rock solid at 65% so if I was interested in lower the rH to around 62% how would I go about doing that with out having to open and leave open the humi everyday?

12-23-2009, 03:00 PM	#9
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,902 Trading: (6)	Re: 65% or 70%.... which is better I only use beads in my small humi. I run a Oasis in the large one, and a Set & Forget in the cabinet. In truth I don't worry all that much about the numbers. I glance at the hygrometers in the cabinet on occasion, but for the most part I let the condition of the cigars tell me what I need to know. I think people worry way too much about the numbers.

12-23-2009, 12:10 PM	#10
leasingthisspace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 65% or 70%.... which is better They either us Scott's beads that you customize or they use active humidifaction. That's my guess. Posted via Mobile Device

12-23-2009, 12:16 PM	#11
coastietech Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 65% or 70%.... which is better Hmmm I'm may have to look into those options. Thank you

12-23-2009, 03:45 PM	#13
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: 65% or 70%.... which is better I think people pay way too much attention to RH. Cigars are much more hardy than we give them credit for. I think the weather outside when I'm smoking affects there burn as much as what I store them at. I just use 65% beads, spritz them every once in awhile and forget about it. If things start getting crunchy I'll spritz the beads some more. The only time I use a hygrometer is if I'm seasoning a humi.