JTS1469 0 Posted August 4, 2017 I ordered 3 sets to try different levels of humidity.The cigars come in every week at least 5 at a time, there's 25 boxes sitting on the counter here and this is only one of the spots there kept so I can say he's not having a hard time getting them. After figuring out the humidity level the oasis system in an actual counter top humidor might be the end answer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted August 4, 2017 Desktop humidors are fine but you have to season them first and maintain them. Tupperwares are a lot easier. Storing for aging - you want higher RH like 69%. Storing for Smoking, you generally want lower RH - like 62% or 65%. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted August 4, 2017 Seasoning my new NewAir CC-300 400 count cigar humicooler. Can't wait to get it set up. Have to order more cigars to fill it up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted August 4, 2017 5 minutes ago, BlueLineFish said: Seasoning my new NewAir CC-300 400 count cigar humicooler. Can't wait to get it set up. Have to order more cigars to fill it up I seasoned mine quickly - not much to season really just the shelves. 4 days with a bowl of distilled water and it should be good. I threw in some humidity beads and a few boveda packs, as well as some sticks. Gonna check on it tonight but it should be good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted August 4, 2017 I have two black ice jars in there now. My oasis should be here today. What temp and humidity do you leave it at. It seemed good yesterday so I added a bunch of sticks, about 1/4 of my stock and the humidity dropped 5% so I am waiting to add more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatty 241 Posted August 4, 2017 what do you guys think of the Drymistat-Humidor humidifier tubes? looking to put together a small beginners humidor to hold maybe 20 sticks at a time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattooo 220 Posted August 4, 2017 what do you guys think of the Drymistat-Humidor humidifier tubes? looking to put together a small beginners humidor to hold maybe 20 sticks at a timeI use them with no issues, have to top them off once a month. I like to keep mine between 70% - 72% Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatty 241 Posted August 4, 2017 awesome thanks man Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted August 4, 2017 Forget the drymistat tubes - too much work. For a beginner use Boveda packs... 72% is too high also - risking mold. Max I do is 69-70% for aging. 62-65% for smoking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted August 4, 2017 Bovedas are great for small humidors. Cheap, easg and work well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted August 4, 2017 2 minutes ago, BlueLineFish said: Bovedas are great for small humidors. Cheap, easg and work well The small 8g packs work well for everything - I got a whole bag and scatter 'em around. 60g packs are good for bulk humidification - up to 50 sticks. I've been pondering getting some of the humongous 320g packs for the NewAir or even my Cooler. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattooo 220 Posted August 4, 2017 If you Google humidor humidity you will read everywhere 68% - 72% max but 70% is the sweet spot. But it is mostly personal preference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted August 4, 2017 70 degrees / 70% humidity used to be the go to, but I prefer cooler/less humid. 70 degrees / 70% RH is right on the cusp of mold and cigar beetles. 72 degrees with untreated Cubans can hatch beetles and ruin your entire humidor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattooo 220 Posted August 5, 2017 [mention=2170]krdshrk[/mention] all this cigar talk got me outside smoking a LFD Cameroon cabinet. Perfect night out, nice and cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handyman 5,682 Posted August 5, 2017 If a cigar is a little dried out, can you save it with some humidity? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted August 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, Handyman said: If a cigar is a little dried out, can you save it with some humidity? Told to wrap in a wet paper towel and nuke for 15-30'seconds. Jus sayen wut I was told Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted August 5, 2017 2 hours ago, Zeke said: Told to wrap in a wet paper towel and nuke for 15-30'seconds. Jus sayen wut I was told Yeah no. don't do that. Gradually bring the humidity level up, or put it in a properly humidified humidor/tupperdor/coolidor/wineador whatever for a couple months to normalize. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted August 5, 2017 6 minutes ago, Krdshrk said: Yeah no. don't do that. Gradually bring the humidity level up, or put it in a properly humidified humidor/tupperdor/coolidor/wineador whatever for a couple months to normalize. Lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatty 241 Posted August 6, 2017 anyone try Arturo Fuente 8-5-8 Naturals? Or a Casa Magna Colorado (pikito)? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted August 6, 2017 Fuente 858 are always a good stick. Casa Magna Colorado is pretty decent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatty 241 Posted August 6, 2017 can't wait to smoke the fuente. I ordered a few from smallbatch and thanks again for the recommendation. Edit.. free shipping on everything Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted August 6, 2017 9 hours ago, fatty said: can't wait to smoke the fuente. I ordered a few from smallbatch and thanks again for the recommendation. Edit.. free shipping on everything YOu may want to let them rest for a couple weeks after shipping to normalize. You get crazy temperature fluctuations when shipping... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handyman 5,682 Posted August 6, 2017 On 8/4/2017 at 4:04 PM, Krdshrk said: 72 degrees with untreated Cubans can hatch beetles and ruin your entire humidor. If you are telling me that we are smoking a significant number of beetle eggs and/or larvae, a lot of the appeal of cigar smoking has departed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted August 6, 2017 27 minutes ago, Handyman said: If you are telling me that we are smoking a significant number of beetle eggs and/or larvae, a lot of the appeal of cigar smoking has departed. Tobacco beetles can happen - they're actually more likely with cubans that are untreated - purchased directly from cuba vs exported to a country that you can buy them legally. I've seen it happen (not in person but in pictures) - the damage can be devastating. If you're paranoid, you can treat your cigars yourself by freezing them then transferring to the fridge, then back into the humidor (there's a process for it). I'm not paranoid... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatty 241 Posted August 6, 2017 2 hours ago, Krdshrk said: YOu may want to let them rest for a couple weeks after shipping to normalize. You get crazy temperature fluctuations when shipping... Yup i read that disclaimer on smallbatchcigars. Ive gotta get my desktop humidor seasoned anyway. The fuentes will live in a ziplock with a boveda with my tiny stash until everything's set up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted August 6, 2017 This is way to much work. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handyman 5,682 Posted August 6, 2017 1 hour ago, Zeke said: This is way to much work. I'm with you, Zeeker. I'm sticking with booze. Pop the cap, good to go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted August 6, 2017 26 minutes ago, Handyman said: I'm with you, Zeeker. I'm sticking with booze. Pop the cap, good to go. I have a pipe, for 5 years I smoked it once at Christmas. I'll jus stick with that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatty 241 Posted August 8, 2017 my tupperdor is running hot...even with the AC running it's at around 79-80 degrees but the RH is stable at 63-64 is my only option to freeze my tiny stash to prevent beetles? should I really be worried? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted August 8, 2017 45 minutes ago, fatty said: my tupperdor is running hot...even with the AC running it's at around 79-80 degrees but the RH is stable at 63-64 is my only option to freeze my tiny stash to prevent beetles? should I really be worried? If they haven't hatched yet you're fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites