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Post by mrlunting on Mar 27, 2021 19:03:29 GMT -5
Or! Throw your tobacco in a river, why not! Or... stuff yer pockets full and throw YOURSELF in. Let us know how that works. Ask the snakes.
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Post by terrapinflyer on Mar 28, 2021 4:09:45 GMT -5
Or! Throw your tobacco in a river, why not! Or... stuff yer pockets full and throw YOURSELF in. Let us know how that works. It didn't work out well for Virginia Woolf.
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Post by mrlunting on Mar 28, 2021 5:06:51 GMT -5
Or! Throw your tobacco in a river, why not! Or... stuff yer pockets full and throw YOURSELF in. Let us know how that works. Maybe a beautiful mermaid will save me from drowning. 😉
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Post by Darin on Mar 28, 2021 9:57:31 GMT -5
You know those are really Manatees ... right?
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Post by mrlunting on Mar 28, 2021 11:13:21 GMT -5
You know those are really Manatees ... right? I know. 🙄
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Post by Darin on Mar 28, 2021 11:15:22 GMT -5
Drunk pirates didn't care! 😆
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Post by mrlunting on Mar 28, 2021 13:09:48 GMT -5
Drunk pirates didn't care! 😆 What would you do with a drunken salor earlie' in the morning? 🎶🤪 🤪 Nope, I've gone to far. 🤪
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Post by mrlunting on Mar 28, 2021 13:15:37 GMT -5
I have a question about humidity.
What is the best humidity for a cigar humidor? I understand that there are preferred humidity levels for different cigars (Cuba,Honduras etc). But what if you have a mix?
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Post by Darin on Mar 28, 2021 14:58:20 GMT -5
I have a question about humidity. What is the best humidity for a cigar humidor? I understand that there are preferred humidity levels for different cigars (Cuba,Honduras etc). But what if you have a mix? Trial and error has landed me at 65% for my mixed sticks.
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Post by taiguy66 on Mar 28, 2021 15:30:22 GMT -5
I have a question about humidity. What is the best humidity for a cigar humidor? I understand that there are preferred humidity levels for different cigars (Cuba,Honduras etc). But what if you have a mix? It normally varies by your geographic location and what your preference is cigar wise. Some like 65 but IMO it’s a little too dry for me. As I live in a temperate rain forest, my preference is 69. If I were in Florida, 65 would be just right. Whatever you do make sure you NEVER go above 75. Otherwise you may end up with that dreaded tobacco beetle.
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Post by Darin on Mar 28, 2021 16:00:11 GMT -5
Unless you have circulating air in your humidor, you will have "pockets" of higher and lower humidity. The 65% guarantees those higher zones won't be above 68%. As always, try each setting for yourself and see what you prefer. Lastly, these RH's fluctuate with temperature and it's safer to be on the lower side there too.
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Post by mrlunting on Mar 28, 2021 18:06:22 GMT -5
Thanks so much Darin!
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Post by Darin on Mar 28, 2021 18:48:49 GMT -5
My pleasure!
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Post by instymp on Mar 29, 2021 17:41:25 GMT -5
You know those are really Manatees ... right? We have hundreds that tourists come from all over the world to visit & swim with.
BIG source of income to our county. I fell in love with about 15 one night at a Tiki bar in Crystal River, FL.
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Post by instymp on Mar 29, 2021 17:47:58 GMT -5
Unless you have circulating air in your humidor, you will have "pockets" of higher and lower humidity. The 65% guarantees those higher zones won't be above 68%. As always, try each setting for yourself and see what you prefer. Lastly, these RH's fluctuate with temperature and it's safer to be on the lower side there too. That is it right there, doesn't matter what the "Perfect" number is, all thought good to start there, but whether it is right for you when you light up. Too moist, too dry? Adjust accordingly.
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Post by Darin on Mar 29, 2021 17:50:25 GMT -5
You know those are really Manatees ... right? I fell in love with about 15 one night at a Tiki bar in Crystal River, FL.
😄😄😄
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Post by trailboss on Mar 29, 2021 18:41:19 GMT -5
I wonder if the manatees all look prettier in Crystal River at closing time?
I was at the saddle rack in San Jose in the 80's when Mickey Gilley sang - "Don't The Girls All Get Prettier At Closing Time" Sure enough as we exited, the gals that lined up by the door always had a ride.
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Post by instymp on Mar 30, 2021 8:33:17 GMT -5
I wonder if the manatees all look prettier in Crystal River at closing time? I was at the saddle rack in San Jose in the 80's when Mickey Gilley sang - "Don't The Girls All Get Prettier At Closing Time"Sure enough as we exited, the gals that lined up by the door always had a ride. It is a true song.
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Post by thewingedsloth on Mar 30, 2021 9:21:35 GMT -5
Hi! Humidity is a big issue for cigars not so much for pipe tobacco. 60% is what i hear as correct for pipe tobacco. Cigars need 65% or higher.(unless being dryboxed for a reason) so check the number on the boveda packs before use. While almost all tobaccos are treated against mold I think it can still grow in very wet storage. Tabac Manil Semois is actually untreated and i store it in a ziplok with a silica gel pack to remove any humidity. That tobacco is wonky when moist so i keep it dry right up to when I mix a bowl in the tray. The flavor of the semois is pronounced yet it is bone dry. Storing my open tins is made easier with a ammo box filled with some old cedar and my heartfelt bead tubes. I do not wet the beads anymore as I did for cigars, they mainly even out the wet/dry cycles in the closed box. Distilled water is needed as minerals build up in humidifiers and can build up on anything being humidified. That said, i never used a ultrasonic humidifier which everyone seemed to think sprayed minerals leaving a white residue on everything. Too much heat and humidity can revive tobacco beetle eggs in untreated tobacco. Thankfully our pipe blends are manufactured with modern methods so bugs eating our treats should never happen! Blends that have dried completely can be revived but as I learned with cigars the tobacco loses flavor and richness. Good luck with finding your best method of storage!
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Post by Jamie on Jun 26, 2021 21:03:30 GMT -5
You can use a piece of broken clay pot that has been moistened by soaking it in water...wipe the water off the clay surface and pop it in the tobacco...will freshen up the tobacco and cost you nothing. How long will this method or "hack" last in an airtight container like, lets say, a mason jar?
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Post by trailboss on Jun 27, 2021 0:01:33 GMT -5
Charlie, I take it you haven’t had a problem with these pouch moisteners? I’m asking as I’m looking for a cheaper alternative to Boveda packs. Thanks! Sorry Ted, I missed responding to you. Them buttons as I call them work great on a tin of tobacco, you can use more for larger amounts. You want to use them in a container that is not much larger than the amount of tobacco, I think mason jars work best, but I have used them in a sandwich baggie and gotten good results. If you have tobacco that is dry as a dead tumbleweed, there isn’t much hope in resurrecting it.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Jun 27, 2021 8:43:29 GMT -5
You can use a piece of broken clay pot that has been moistened by soaking it in water...wipe the water off the clay surface and pop it in the tobacco...will freshen up the tobacco and cost you nothing. How long will this method or "hack" last in an airtight container like, lets say, a mason jar? It will last until the tobacco dries out again...for whatever reason...repeatedly opening the jar will allow it to dry out.
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