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08-15-2020, 12:01 PM | #21 | |
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Re: Looking for some help with a humi
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08-15-2020, 11:02 PM | #23 |
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Re: Looking for some help with a humi
I think Im going to order both the giver and the cigar oasis. Calibrate them at the same time and see what happens Worst is I save one for the next him that comes along
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08-16-2020, 11:32 AM | #24 |
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Re: Looking for some help with a humi
Anyone have any suggestions as to where to order cigars from. I know Im going to have to keep this thing stocked. Im looking at either Thompson or Corona. Im thinking in order to bulk up the bottom Ill just order some seconds just for mass to start with. Then ill most likely order 10-15 5 packs. Until I build another collection. Just wondering if there are any other good sites out there.
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08-16-2020, 12:06 PM | #25 | |
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08-16-2020, 07:34 PM | #27 |
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Re: Looking for some help with a humi
The sticky is at this link: http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1612
Vendors come and go and also get better or worse over time. Posting in that thread about who is a good source now, esp w/ covid, would be most useful. One thing that I will point out about cigars and hygrometers. It isn't that your cigars *must* be at some RH. Instead, you want to know at what RH, as displayed on your hygrometer(s), do your cigars smoke best at. It's all about personal preference and many have great advice, but in the end, you are going to be the one smoking them. Hygrometers are a bit like watches. If you only have one watch, you always know what time it is. If you have more than one watch, you never know what time it is.
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08-17-2020, 01:12 PM | #30 |
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08-17-2020, 08:42 PM | #31 |
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Re: Looking for some help with a humi
Ok, So I stumbled upon the Boveda Butler today. Anyone have any experience or inside info on these. I like the fact that I would be able to use the same company for hygrometer and packs. They also make nice cedar holders for the packs. Im hoping you guys don't give em bad news lol
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08-18-2020, 05:31 AM | #32 | |
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I've purchased A Boveda Butler From This Company Along With Some Fairly Decent $8.99 Hygrometers that are Pre-Set. I've Been Happy With Both. |
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08-18-2020, 05:35 AM | #33 |
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Re: Looking for some help with a humi
Eric: I Use Boveda Packs For All My Cigars. I Recommend Either 65% Or 69%. Chances Are Your RH In Your Humidor May Run At That RH Or 1-2 Points Below It.
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08-18-2020, 07:28 AM | #34 |
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Re: Looking for some help with a humi
I am admittedly biased, but I prefer beads over Boveda packs. The Boveda packs work fine, but since they are preset they are less flexible than beads. Just my
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08-18-2020, 12:03 PM | #35 |
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Re: Looking for some help with a humi
OK so Im going to ask this...Im fairly certain that the first post will be "there's a sticky for that" lol. Im not sure I understand the difference between the packs and beads. These are both new concepts since I was last in the lifestyle. What info is there out there regarding the 2?
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08-18-2020, 12:33 PM | #36 |
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Re: Looking for some help with a humi
My understanding, the Boveda type packs are membranes and gel set to absorb or give off humidity at a set %. Michael please correct me but the beads (clay/ceramic type) are set to a porous structure to hold moisture and help maintain release into the closed environment.
I use a combo of the two. I use the packs to supply the water and I have trays and contains of beads in alternating areas of the humidor to help balance humidity through out. Nice thing is with the combo of the two, I have not used a hydrometer for years. When the Boveda packs start to get dry I switch them out with a recharged set and I am good to go for another 4-6 months. |
08-18-2020, 12:38 PM | #37 |
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Re: Looking for some help with a humi
Jay, is there any way you could send me a couple of pics of how the humi is set up? Im just wondering how you do it and if it would work for my set up.
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08-18-2020, 01:20 PM | #38 |
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Re: Looking for some help with a humi
Additionally, the beads can absorb as well as release moisture. This keeps your RH in the humidor where you want it even when the humidity outside the humidor is higher.
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08-18-2020, 02:23 PM | #39 |
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08-18-2020, 03:48 PM | #40 |
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Re: Looking for some help with a humi
So it is common to use beads and packs together? Also I have no idea what count my humi is. How do I know what to start with? For example one pack and 1 canister of beads, 2 and 2.......
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