Humidor too small?

PCR · 04-29-2011, 01:17 AM

I noticed something peculiar this evening. I was taking an inventory of my cigars that are in my 15"x12"x 10" humi. I have about 40 cigars in it, the cigars on the top shelf (approx 12 cigars) are more moist that the bottom cigars. I have 4 oz. of Shilala beads (2 oz. on top, 2 in bottom). I am thinking there may not be enough air circulating? RH ~ 64-68 @ 65 F temp. Held steady all winter.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

Patrick B · 04-29-2011, 01:28 AM

Not sure why that's the case, but a simple solution would be to periodically rotate cigars from top to bottom.

NCRadioMan · 04-29-2011, 01:48 AM

They're fine. Humidity rises. Rotate as mentioned or put all humidification in bottom.

CigarNut · 04-29-2011, 09:25 AM

As Greg stated rotation and/or moving the beads to the bottom should help. BTW, the easiest way to rotate your cigars is to smoke more

PCR · 04-29-2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

As Greg stated rotation and/or moving the beads to the bottom should help. BTW, the easiest way to rotate your cigars is to smoke more

Ah, smoke more. What an idea!

Seriously, thanks for the insight guys, I appreciate it. Ok beads to the bottom, more cigars gonna be toasted.

shilala · 04-29-2011, 10:15 AM

You can rotate your beads, too.

PCR · 04-29-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

You can rotate your beads, too.

Good idea, thanks Scott.

04-29-2011, 01:17 AM	#1
PCR Maduro! Maduro? Maduro. Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Paul Location: NW Washington State Posts: 429 Trading: (6)	Humidor too small? I noticed something peculiar this evening. I was taking an inventory of my cigars that are in my 15"x12"x 10" humi. I have about 40 cigars in it, the cigars on the top shelf (approx 12 cigars) are more moist that the bottom cigars. I have 4 oz. of Shilala beads (2 oz. on top, 2 in bottom). I am thinking there may not be enough air circulating? RH ~ 64-68 @ 65 F temp. Held steady all winter. Any help would be appreciated, thanks. __________________ "I smoke cigars when I win, to celebrate ... and I smoke cigars when I lose to console myself." -Winston Churchill

04-29-2011, 01:28 AM	#2
Patrick B Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 713 Trading: (6)	Re: Humidor too small? Not sure why that's the case, but a simple solution would be to periodically rotate cigars from top to bottom.

04-29-2011, 01:48 AM	#3
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,276 Trading: (66)	Re: Humidor too small? They're fine. Humidity rises. Rotate as mentioned or put all humidification in bottom. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

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CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: Humidor too small? As Greg stated rotation and/or moving the beads to the bottom should help. BTW, the easiest way to rotate your cigars is to smoke more __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

04-29-2011, 10:15 AM	#6
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Humidor too small? You can rotate your beads, too. __________________