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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 11, 2020 17:01:34 GMT -5
I know this has been discussed, but I wonder if you can help me please...
In my last house I kept my tobacco in my office in the garage. It was dry but cold in winter, but relative humidity was probably in the high 90s (as it always is here in Ireland).
I've moved house, my office is inside the house now, but wife isn't terribly happy with tobacco or pipe smells in the house. Until now I had my tobacco in the shed in a plastic storage box, but I've recently noticed that it's damp in the shed. I threw an old jacket in there and noticed yesterday that there's mold on it.
So I brought my tobacco inside, in the plastic storage box which I hope will keep most of the smell inside the box to keep the wife happy.
My fear is that with central heating, the tobacco might dry out. I assume most people here have air conditioning rather than central heating, but what would be the best, given my two options?
Damp shed or warm house?
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Post by Darin on Jan 11, 2020 17:23:37 GMT -5
With everything in jars it won't matter as much ... also takes care of those "smells".
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Post by taharris on Jan 11, 2020 17:24:07 GMT -5
Put your opened tins in a sealed plastic container with a damp sponge.
Zip seal plastic bags are helpful too.
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Post by taharris on Jan 11, 2020 17:25:01 GMT -5
With everything in jars it won't matter as much ... also takes care of those "smells". Yes. Canning jars are perfect. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 11, 2020 17:25:10 GMT -5
With everything in jars it won't matter as much ... also takes care of those "smells". I'm afraid I don't have space for jars...yet. I must correct that. Good advice though. |
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Post by Darin on Jan 11, 2020 17:26:39 GMT -5
With everything in jars it won't matter as much ... also takes care of those "smells". I'm afraid I don't have space for jars...yet. I must correct that. Good advice though. My vote was for inside the house either way ... good luck!  |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jan 11, 2020 17:27:49 GMT -5
... also takes care of those "smells". Hey! I resemble that remark!  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 11, 2020 17:28:35 GMT -5
Put your opened tins in a sealed plastic container with a damp sponge. Zip seal plastic bags are helpful too. Todd I wonder how dry the air in the house needs to be to dry this. I'm thinking the %RH in my house would be around 50%. I used to have a hygrometer. I should get one and check it. |
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Post by kxg on Jan 11, 2020 17:57:51 GMT -5
Our relative humidity is 50% - 60% this time of year and less in the house with central heat and a fireplace. Opened tins will dry out over time. Jarred tobacco is fine. I've recently started using 7-mil mylar bags for bulk storage but I've yet to open one of those since sealing it, so I'm guessing they are fine but don't know. I do have to stay on top of my small cigar humidor during the winter or the sticks will dry out.
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Post by Darin on Jan 11, 2020 18:08:20 GMT -5
... also takes care of those "smells". Hey! I resemble that remark! When I said you were "funky" I meant cool and unique!  |
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Post by Baboo on Jan 11, 2020 18:30:09 GMT -5
Since you don't have room for jars (yet), get a food vacuum sealer (multi-purpose and oh so economical). Tins and 250gr boxes are easily sealed and stored into compact spaces. Check them every so often to be sure seal is intact. If compromised, simply reseal. Cool, dark, dry (if possible) storage areas are best. Central heating or area heater will majorly dehumidify the house or any section thereof. I can't imagine anyone objecting to the barely faint scent of stored tobacco.... but that's just me scratching my head. Humid areas usually have minimal air travel, so don't waft into nostrils that much if at all. If it does, simply advise the offended party to turn head in other direction or relocate. Of course, smile affectionately while advising.
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Post by calabash on Jan 11, 2020 20:14:07 GMT -5
I keep most of my tobacco in (non running) wine refrigerators and dresser drawers. I never smell them unless I open the door/drawer.
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Post by Mac on Jan 11, 2020 21:31:00 GMT -5
Put your opened tins in a sealed plastic container with a damp sponge. Zip seal plastic bags are helpful too. Todd I wonder how dry the air in the house needs to be to dry this. I'm thinking the %RH in my house would be around 50%. I used to have a hygrometer. I should get one and check it. I have a half dozen small hygrometers, which fit nicely in side a jar, bag or tin. It'll also tell you the ambient RH. (!) I'd favor mylar bags if canning jars are not an option. Plastic bags need to be pretty thick walled to do much good. (and then I double bag in any event.) |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2020 23:50:19 GMT -5
Jars are great but add a lot of weight. I would recommend ammo cans as they are water tight and easy to move and stack. Of course that depends on the size of the collection of tins. Most Plastic containers are not air or water tight. No rubber seal present means no Bueno for long term tobacco storage.
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Post by bonanzadriver on Jan 12, 2020 0:41:37 GMT -5
Paddy,
I understand that you are concerned that you don't have room for Jars. But in my humble opinion, they really don't take up much room.
You could easily have a dozen or so of them at the bottom of a closet and not miss the space they take up.
Again
jmho
dino
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 12, 2020 5:01:12 GMT -5
Thanks for all the advice, guys. I'll pick up a load of jars. In the meantime, I'll keep them in the house and hope for the best.
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Post by peteguy on Jan 12, 2020 11:46:21 GMT -5
Are you talking opened or sealed? Tins or pouches?
Sorry if it is already answered, I am half asleep.
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Post by trailboss on Jan 12, 2020 14:46:11 GMT -5
Thanks for all the advice, guys. I'll pick up a load of jars. In the meantime, I'll keep them in the house and hope for the best. If you pick up jars by the dozen and they come in the flat with dividers to prevent breakage on the way to the market, don't toss the cardboard...them dividers add stability if you store tobacco in the flats...with or without dividers, the original boxes work well. I played cellar jenga one night at 2 AM with stacked jars, Duke went full on stupid, woke the grandkid and wife...not cool. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 12, 2020 15:04:27 GMT -5
Are you talking opened or sealed? Tins or pouches? Sorry if it is already answered, I am half asleep. they're a mixture. 20% pouches and about 80% are opened. |
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Post by peteguy on Jan 12, 2020 17:47:22 GMT -5
Are you talking opened or sealed? Tins or pouches? Sorry if it is already answered, I am half asleep. they're a mixture. 20% pouches and about 80% are opened. Ok, I vote inside then. |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jan 12, 2020 18:35:40 GMT -5
As you see, as Charlie said, if you keep jars in the boxes, they dont take up much space.  |
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Post by monbla256 on Jan 13, 2020 19:08:20 GMT -5
This for sure! 
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Post by adui on Jan 14, 2020 11:16:26 GMT -5
If space is that much of a concern I say get some mylar bags, and if your really worried, seal those in a food saver bag. No smell for sure that way.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Jan 16, 2020 15:23:12 GMT -5
As you see, as Charlie said, if you keep jars in the boxes, they dont take up much space. Nice cellar, Josh!!!...and remember what I said about my stuff....help yourself if you see something you might like. |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jan 16, 2020 15:25:43 GMT -5
it's working. Requires me to have time to actually look through it.
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Post by sperrytops on Jan 16, 2020 15:52:14 GMT -5
I know this has been discussed, but I wonder if you can help me please... In my last house I kept my tobacco in my office in the garage. It was dry but cold in winter, but relative humidity was probably in the high 90s (as it always is here in Ireland). I've moved house, my office is inside the house now, but wife isn't terribly happy with tobacco or pipe smells in the house. Until now I had my tobacco in the shed in a plastic storage box, but I've recently noticed that it's damp in the shed. I threw an old jacket in there and noticed yesterday that there's mold on it. So I brought my tobacco inside, in the plastic storage box which I hope will keep most of the smell inside the box to keep the wife happy. My fear is that with central heating, the tobacco might dry out. I assume most people here have air conditioning rather than central heating, but what would be the best, given my two options? Damp shed or warm house? If the tobacco is in a sealed mason jar it shouldn't matter as long as the temperatures don't get too extreme. If its in a tin or bag, keep it out of damp areas. Most of mine stayed in the warm house, but also in jars so it really doesn't matter to me. However California is a relatively dry climate so I don't have to deal with moisture except in the rainy season (December to April). |
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Post by sperrytops on Jan 16, 2020 15:53:59 GMT -5
Thanks for all the advice, guys. I'll pick up a load of jars. In the meantime, I'll keep them in the house and hope for the best. If they're in sealed jars, there should be no associated smell. |
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Post by chasingembers on Jan 17, 2020 9:02:25 GMT -5
I keep mine all over the house.  |
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Post by kxg on Jan 17, 2020 21:34:35 GMT -5
Mine stay here. A bookshelf with barn doors in the basement.  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 18, 2020 18:09:42 GMT -5
I keep mine all over the house. but is your house a/c or central heating? |
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