RH drop after adding a new box of cigars

kgoings · 11-20-2008, 05:24 PM

So I know this is common, but how far does the RH usually drop and how long does it stay down?

I got a new box of cigars and put them in...my RH dropped from 65 to 62 and has stayed there for about 4 days.

ucla695 · 11-20-2008, 05:29 PM

I've noticed that my RH will climb a little when I add boxes of wet cigars, so I think it's fair to say that the converse is true. If the cigars were on the dry side when you got them, then they would absorb moisture and bring down your RH a little.

loki · 11-20-2008, 05:40 PM

wet smokes = higher rh, dry smokes/boxes = lower rh. don't sweat 3 points, it's not a big deal

SvilleKid · 11-21-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by loki

don't sweat 3 points, it's not a big deal

shilala · 11-21-2008, 02:02 PM

I'd give it another week or two. It takes a long time for all those cigars to equalize.
Wouldn't hurt to put a sponge in there overnight, either.

11-21-2008, 02:09 PM

the box itself will absorb a LOT of humidity - this is why you keep extra empty boxes to regulate the RH

Too much RH (wet) - throw a box or some blocks in there

Not enough RH (dry) - throw some fluid/gel/beads in there

Volt · 11-21-2008, 02:16 PM

As with the other.... Your box/cigars may have been a touch dry. I prefer my RH from 62% - 65%, do no biggie if it was my coolador. If your marginal on beads (just enough to hold your humidity, then a few extra ozs never hurt, I like a lot of beads. I also store empty boxes that may be needed for future singles in the coolador, less of a shock for when I might need it.

11-20-2008, 05:24 PM	#1
kgoings Cigarologist Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kirk Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 1,979 Trading: (42)	RH drop after adding a new box of cigars So I know this is common, but how far does the RH usually drop and how long does it stay down? I got a new box of cigars and put them in...my RH dropped from 65 to 62 and has stayed there for about 4 days. __________________ Your silly little opinion has been noted!

11-20-2008, 05:29 PM	#2
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: RH drop after adding a new box of cigars I've noticed that my RH will climb a little when I add boxes of wet cigars, so I think it's fair to say that the converse is true. If the cigars were on the dry side when you got them, then they would absorb moisture and bring down your RH a little.

11-20-2008, 05:40 PM	#3
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: RH drop after adding a new box of cigars wet smokes = higher rh, dry smokes/boxes = lower rh. don't sweat 3 points, it's not a big deal

11-21-2008, 02:02 PM	#5
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: RH drop after adding a new box of cigars I'd give it another week or two. It takes a long time for all those cigars to equalize. Wouldn't hurt to put a sponge in there overnight, either. __________________

11-21-2008, 02:09 PM	#6
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: RH drop after adding a new box of cigars the box itself will absorb a LOT of humidity - this is why you keep extra empty boxes to regulate the RH Too much RH (wet) - throw a box or some blocks in there Not enough RH (dry) - throw some fluid/gel/beads in there

11-21-2008, 02:16 PM	#7
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: RH drop after adding a new box of cigars As with the other.... Your box/cigars may have been a touch dry. I prefer my RH from 62% - 65%, do no biggie if it was my coolador. If your marginal on beads (just enough to hold your humidity, then a few extra ozs never hurt, I like a lot of beads. I also store empty boxes that may be needed for future singles in the coolador, less of a shock for when I might need it. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.