Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) - Page 121

kelmac07 · 04-16-2014, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CdnStogie

So - is it possible to overfill a humidor? When I bought this I was told you can put in about 40 cigars, definitely have way more than that in it...

The answer is yes. You want some room for a little air flow. May be why that RH is reading 46%.

bobarian · 04-16-2014, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

The answer is yes. You want some room for a little air flow. May be why that RH is reading 46%.

I respectfully disagree. Cigars in full boxes will store just fine, I dont see any difference when they are placed in a humidor. I think there may be other reasons why his Rh is reading so low. Possibly a leak or unseasoned humidor.

kelmac07 · 04-16-2014, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

I respectfully disagree. Cigars in full boxes will store just fine, I dont see any difference when they are placed in a humidor. I think there may be other reasons why his Rh is reading so low. Possibly a leak or unseasoned humidor.

Good point about the cigar boxes Bob. Scott (Shilala) taught me long ago to not let my sticks touch the back of my vinos (his exact words were, "it'll wreck them") and I've stuck that that train of thought ever since. Has worked wonderfully for me.

CdnStogie · 04-16-2014, 06:47 PM

The reason the humidity is so low is because I just finished stocking it up and rearranging.

WhiteMamba · 04-16-2014, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CdnStogie

The reason the humidity is so low is because I just finished stocking it up and rearranging.

I love how everyone was jumping to conclusions.

CdnStogie · 04-16-2014, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteMamba

I love how everyone was jumping to conclusions.

Haha

I was thinking the same thing

icehog3 · 04-16-2014, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteMamba

I love how everyone was jumping to conclusions.

How were people "jumping to conclusions"? I just asked if 46% was his usual RH.

WhiteMamba · 04-16-2014, 08:26 PM

No not you Tom, but Mac and Bobarian were already trouble shooting about why it was so low which is great how everyone here cares about each other and the well being of their cigars. They just didn't think of the obvious answer IMHO

WhiteMamba · 04-16-2014, 08:28 PM

Also the first pic is of the humidor open so logically he snapped a pic of it open then closed it and snapped another pic. Just saying

T.G · 04-16-2014, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteMamba

Also the first pic is of the humidor open so logically he snapped a pic of it open then closed it and snapped another pic. Just saying

Check out the big brain on Brad!

You could learn a lot from Bob and Mac. Just saying.

WhiteMamba · 04-16-2014, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Check out the big brain on Brad!

You could learn a lot from Bob and Mac. Just saying.

Who's Brad? and if that was directed at me I agree. I can learn a lot from Bob and Mac but that don't mean I can't give them a hard time about stuff.

pnoon · 04-16-2014, 09:57 PM

Enough of the banter, fellas. This thread is meant for Q&A.

CdnStogie · 04-17-2014, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Check out the big brain on Brad!

You could learn a lot from Bob and Mac. Just saying.

"Your a smart motha *****'er, that's right the metric system" - One of my favourite movies of all time... hehehe... (Pulp Fiction)

Anyways - Prior to opening it, both internal digi and built in humi were reading 65%. (I have the 65% beads)

I just went through (see some of my other posts) re-seasoning, and also taping the rim of my humidor to fix the seal leak... I believe I ha(ve)(d) it fixed.

This was only 2 days ago when I completed my re-seasoning, my new sticks came in the mail yesterday and I then filled er up as shown above.

I checked last night before going to bed and the humidity rose back up to 60% on the built in and 63% on the Xikar.

This morning it was 62% on the Xikar and 61% on the built in.

I am assuming I am good for now? I am watching over it on a daily basis to ensure that it did infact get properly seasoned and the numbers stay above 60%.

What is your opinion? New smokes could have been dry and are holding down the RH? Should I take them out and just put them in a tupperdor? During the whole reseasoning, seal issues I had them in a tupperdor and that thing is damn well fool proof.... If I keep having issues with the seal on this I am going to throw the humidor in the garbage, cry myself to sleep the next night and go and buy a coolerdor....

....At least I can then tell the girlfriend why I need to buy more cigars this way

T.G · 04-17-2014, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CdnStogie

"Your a smart motha *****'er, that's right the metric system" - One of my favourite movies of all time... hehehe... (Pulp Fiction)

Anyways - Prior to opening it, both internal digi and built in humi were reading 65%. (I have the 65% beads)

I just went through (see some of my other posts) re-seasoning, and also taping the rim of my humidor to fix the seal leak... I believe I ha(ve)(d) it fixed.

This was only 2 days ago when I completed my re-seasoning, my new sticks came in the mail yesterday and I then filled er up as shown above.

I checked last night before going to bed and the humidity rose back up to 60% on the built in and 63% on the Xikar.

This morning it was 62% on the Xikar and 61% on the built in.

I am assuming I am good for now? I am watching over it on a daily basis to ensure that it did infact get properly seasoned and the numbers stay above 60%.

What is your opinion? New smokes could have been dry and are holding down the RH? Should I take them out and just put them in a tupperdor? During the whole reseasoning, seal issues I had them in a tupperdor and that thing is damn well fool proof.... If I keep having issues with the seal on this I am going to throw the humidor in the garbage, cry myself to sleep the next night and go and buy a coolerdor....

....At least I can then tell the girlfriend why I need to buy more cigars this way

60-65% ish is fine, IMO.

It can take time for the humidity in a humidor to adjust after adding/removing large quantities of cigars. Also, celophaned cigars tend to acclimate more slowly, so I wouldn't obsess over it.

A common point of leakage on glass top humidors is the molding that holds the glass in place. A lot of them are just nailed in place and aren't sealed.

WhiteMamba · 04-17-2014, 07:14 AM

Jeff I recommend just going ahead and getting yourself a coolidor and then you can hold way more sticks. Trust me it will fill up fast

CigarNut · 04-17-2014, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by T.G

60-65% ish is fine, IMO.

It can take time for the humidity in a humidor to adjust after adding/removing large quantities of cigars. Also, celophaned cigars tend to acclimate more slowly, so I wouldn't obsess over it.

A common point of leakage on glass top humidors is the molding that holds the glass in place. A lot of them are just nailed in place and aren't sealed.

Just to underscore what Adam said -- it can take weeks for a humidor to settle down and reach an equilibrium after any changes.

WhiteMamba · 04-21-2014, 09:02 PM

I had a great tat series p tonight but as I was taking off the band there was some glue stuck to the wrapper and it tore a little. Any advice on how to remove the band if there is excess glue?

CigarNut · 04-21-2014, 09:16 PM

Sometimes smoking the cigar for a bit will help -- the heat can loosen the glue. If the wrapper does tear you can always touch it up with a little pectin (the glue often used in manufacturing cigars). You can buy pectin from many sources, including many cigar retailers, BOTLs, etc. You can also make your own, if you are so inclined.

Pobreng Kapre · 04-30-2014, 04:22 AM

Hi!

Newbie here. I have been smoking cigars for almost 3 months now. Unfortunately, i don't have that many choices here. Specially the cheap ones. Right now, i'm only smoking Quorums. I tried the Partagas No. 4 once and it was really good.

CigarNut · 04-30-2014, 08:11 AM

Pick up some samplers from one (or more) of the online retailers -- will allow you to try a wide variety of cigars for a reasonable price.

04-16-2014, 06:47 PM	#2404
CdnStogie Fooore! Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Jeff Location: Ontario Posts: 153 Trading: (2)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) The reason the humidity is so low is because I just finished stocking it up and rearranging.

04-16-2014, 08:26 PM	#2408
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) No not you Tom, but Mac and Bobarian were already trouble shooting about why it was so low which is great how everyone here cares about each other and the well being of their cigars. They just didn't think of the obvious answer IMHO __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

04-16-2014, 08:28 PM	#2409
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) Also the first pic is of the humidor open so logically he snapped a pic of it open then closed it and snapped another pic. Just saying __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

04-16-2014, 09:57 PM	#2412
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) Enough of the banter, fellas. This thread is meant for Q&A. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

04-17-2014, 07:14 AM	#2415
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) Jeff I recommend just going ahead and getting yourself a coolidor and then you can hold way more sticks. Trust me it will fill up fast __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

04-21-2014, 09:02 PM	#2417
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) I had a great tat series p tonight but as I was taking off the band there was some glue stuck to the wrapper and it tore a little. Any advice on how to remove the band if there is excess glue? __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

04-21-2014, 09:16 PM	#2418
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) Sometimes smoking the cigar for a bit will help -- the heat can loosen the glue. If the wrapper does tear you can always touch it up with a little pectin (the glue often used in manufacturing cigars). You can buy pectin from many sources, including many cigar retailers, BOTLs, etc. You can also make your own, if you are so inclined. __________________ 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.

04-30-2014, 04:22 AM	#2419
Pobreng Kapre Cheapskate smoker. Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Daniel Location: Sharjah, UAE Posts: 2 Trading: (0)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) Hi! Newbie here. I have been smoking cigars for almost 3 months now. Unfortunately, i don't have that many choices here. Specially the cheap ones. Right now, i'm only smoking Quorums. I tried the Partagas No. 4 once and it was really good.

04-30-2014, 08:11 AM	#2420
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) Pick up some samplers from one (or more) of the online retailers -- will allow you to try a wide variety of cigars for a reasonable price. __________________ 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.