Newbie question... how long will cigars last in a humidor with proper humidity?
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"If properly humidified, a handmade cigar will remain in good condition indefinitely. The best way to ensure proper humidification is to invest in a professionally made humidor. Cigars in the humidor should be kept at a temperature of around 21 degrees Celcius, with a corresponding humidity level of around 70%. When storing cigars, it is very important to ensure that the temperature and humidity are kept at a constant level. Fluctuations in heat and humidity can cause the cigars to split or crack. Most small cigars do not require additional humidity to stay fresh. Many European cigars, for instance, are subjected to a `baking' process during manufacture that alleviates the need for storage in a humidor (for that reason, many people refer to them as `dry' cigars). Others are individually wrapped in cellophane or foil-lined packs that also serve to keep them fresh without humidity. As a general rule, these products will retain their optimum freshness for anywhere from 12 to 24 months; however, as long as they are not subjected to extreme temperatures or humidity levels, they can remain in good condition for up to 5 years." (http://www.casacubana.ca/cigar-faq/5-how-long-do-cigars-last.html)
478777
Depending on how old the cigar was when you bought it, it could be good for up to a year.
1231115
Five or six months is fine, I think. Refrigerating extends the life by about a month I would say (though I've never had mine go bad really, just noticed a slight shift in scent).
1750789
hoyt, depending on your use, it could last you a couple of years. It comes preloaded with the liquid smoke. If you plan to use it a lot, like several times a week, I would buy an additional container.....
2073602
This model humidifies via a saturated filter - you won't see any vapor as you would from an ultrasonic mechanism. Ultrasonics work well but are IMHO a real pain to maintain. This works well also and you just need to change the filters periodically. Two hours is usually not nearly long enough to detect a humidity increase. If your home has been very dry, 12 hours at least.
1366383
You only see it a few feet, but with the ceiling fan on, my humidity meter about 15 feet away in another room measured 7% higher humidity after about 6 hours of day use. After the overnight with it off, went back down 6 percent, so to keep the levels up, you might have to run it pretty continuously. That said our house is dry, we run a large fireplace insert. I've heard once you get more humidity in the house for a couple weeks it's easier to maintain, I think the floors walls furniture etc absorb some water over time if they are dry.
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It is the type of humidifiers you either soak in distilled water or humi fluid.It's kinda like that floral sponge meteralit depends on if your using distilled water or Glycol Solution but every couple weeks or when it starts to dry out (depends on how well the humidor was seasoned)id recommend getting a digital hygrometer and getting 72% boveda humi-packs (only have to change them out every two months or so)do some looking in to them they work great for me.
2259118
Hi,Shelf life is 6 months to 1 year depending on the region you live in. High humidity 8 months, low 1 year. Thanks,Joe
1770598
I would recommend buying a separate DIGITAL hygrometer to keep inside the humidor. The built in one that comes with most humidors are not very accurate. I would also recommend buying some of the Drymistat (or other similar) humidifiers and use those instead of the sponge sticks that come with the unit. They are easier to maintain, reliable and provide consistency in my opinion. Depending on your location, ambient humidity levels in the surrounding air, you may need two. Also make sure you season your humidor first before putting any cigars in it. There are some good videos on YouTube on how to do this.
1953003
Good idea. The Drymistat should work fine. To keep your cigars from getting water logged, I wouldn't completely hydrate the crystals.
2143006
im sorry i gave anyone that advise. you keep your stash on these fantastic racks inside a dark room on first night you give plenty of dry cool air with ocilating crankin .you want to get rid of fresh watered buds , acthuly stop watering them coiuple days befor hasrvest.they will dry 2/3 days enuf to put in jars.not weeks jest open jars alot dump out 20 minutetes,and save that moistjer wich will ture sugers into vine wine. most stuff on net rong
275126
Ya', I've found that they often take more than one tube, to get a humidor up to even close to 70% RH. I use two for my small travel humidor, which maybe can hold 20 cigars. For my main humidor, which holds about 75 cigars, I use the 70% RH Humidity Beads, which easily get you to where ya' wanna' be, and never over humidify. They merely have to be recharged with water every couple weeks (just like these tubes). This is a decent product, but again, I prefer the beads.
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According to my husband, you leave the water in for a few days to "season" the humidor, then you remove the water and use the humidifier. Hope it helps.
676066
I use three of them in addition to the humidifier that came with my humidor. I try to obtain 70% humidity..... With that being said, I was given a larger humidor recently. The humidifier that came with it plus the three drymistat humidifiers would only raise the humidity to 62%. So, I ordered yesterday this in hopes it will help raise the humidity.....Visol Products VAC700 Silver Humidifier for Medium/Large Cigar HumidorGood luck!
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There is no pat answer here. Most would say to take the shot glass out. My advice is "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". I personally would leave it in there or find a substitute if the humidity is being maintained at 70. Taking it out will reduce the humidity in the humidor.
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Brandon, congrats on your humidor! I bought mine about a year ago and still love it. I found a few videos on youtube to help season and calibrate the hydrometer. Here is what I felt was the best. http://youtu.be/PnZukYgXUKw Just remember to use distilled water and do not soak the wood. I do soak the humidifier every month or so in the distilled water.
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Raak,Can't give you a fersur time line, I would say when it looks right and smells right. I know in the research I read people were saying 4 weeks, but I think you just have to experiment. I have two of these and I have taken some out of my original, but add back the stuff that doesn't look right to me. Of course you have to take into account for ambient temp. I live in LA in the swamps, nice and hot, but humidity is a factor. All I can do is recommend the quality, the function like I say seems to me rule of green thumb! Good Luck.
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I would recommend buying a separate DIGITAL hygrometer to keep inside the humidor. The built in one that comes with most humidors are not very accurate. I would also recommend buying some of the Drymistat (or other similar) humidifiers and use those instead of the sponge sticks that come with the unit. They are easier to maintain, reliable and provide consistency in my opinion. Depending on your location, ambient humidity levels in the surrounding air, you may need two. Also make sure you season your humidor first before putting any cigars in it. There are some good videos on YouTube on how to do this. I would recommend buying a separate DIGITAL hygrometer to keep inside the humidor. The built in one that comes with most humidors are not very accurate. I would also recommend buying some of the Drymistat (or other similar) humidifiers and use those instead of the sponge sticks that come with the unit. They are easier to maintain, reliable and provide consistency in my opinion. Depending on your location, ambient humidity levels in the surrounding air, you may need two. Also make sure you season your humidor first before putting any cigars in it. There are some good videos on YouTube on how... » Read More I would recommend buying a separate DIGITAL hygrometer to keep inside the humidor. The built in one that comes with most humidors are not very accurate. I would also recommend buying some of the Drymistat (or other similar) humidifiers and use those instead of the sponge sticks that come with the unit. They are easier to maintain, reliable and provide consistency in my opinion. Depending on your location, ambient humidity levels in the surrounding air, you may need two. Also make sure you season your humidor first before putting any cigars in it. There are some good videos on YouTube on how to do this. « Show Less