Cigars Issues.....

[AD720]

Is the Hygro calibrated?

If it is 70% is still a bit high.

Originally Posted by AD720

Is the Hygro calibrated?

If it is 70% is still a bit high.

70% is prity normal for the rest of the world its just americans and canadians that like to keep them ''dry'' at like 65% lol

[AD720]

Originally Posted by adampc22

70% is prity normal for the rest of the world its just americans and canadians that like to keep them ''dry'' at like 65% lol

That's why I threw in the "". My cigars seem to taste bad once they start pushing 68, 69%.

[Mr. Ed]

IMO, too wet. Bring the RH down.

[MrOneEyedBoh]

Originally Posted by sodomanaz

Well, what's it smell like? Does it smell kind of like plastic? It's a manufactured item, so you get a bit of that new stink. Try washing with unscented soap and let it air out for a while. Do this a couple of times until it seems ok to you.

Also, make sure the cedar boxes you are using aren't chemically treated. Those might be giving you a stink as well.

Yeah its the new item smell. I have boxes in there with some beads and the unit is on. I'm hoping the boxes will absorb the smell maybe...

Originally Posted by Mr. Ed

IMO, too wet. Bring the RH down.

its like 63-67% on average. No higher than 70% ever though.

[Mr. Ed]

Originally Posted by MrOneEyedBoh

its like 63-67% on average. No higher than 70% ever though.

Maybe try 60% beads? The swelling, cracking and unraveling of the wrapper all sound like the cigars are too wet.

[wayner123]

Originally Posted by AD720

Is the Hygro calibrated?

If it is 70% is still a bit high.

This is important. Please make sure your hygro is accurate. What you are describing sounds exactly like RH is too high. May I ask what kind of hygro you have?