2 Sweet Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 So I bought one of my humidors on sale (online) from famous smoke last winter. For the price it appears to be a pretty decent quality glass top humidor, holds 50 or so. I prepped it properly, even re-calibrated the junk analog hygrometer it came with, but the cigars seem to dry out a lot faster than they did in my old humidor (which was a small bare bones cheapo from Tinder Box). I'm recharging the humidifier every few days even though the hygrometer stays pretty constant, it has always read between 68 and 75 (which I'm sure isn't very accurate) but even when it reads high, the new cigars I'm putting in seem a bit overly dry/firm after just 3-4 days in the humidor. It has been this way ever since I bought it, even after re-prepping and trying whatever other tips I found online. So am I a complete idiot, or is it just a junk humidor? Where should I buy one at? I'm not looking to spend much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 How long did it take you to stabilize it? I hope more then a day or 2.... I always wiped mine down w/ Distilled Water, and kept gel beads topped off w/ distilled water as well. Also, get a quality hygrometer. :thumbup: KillJoy PS - Once you are done screwing around with humidors, look into Pipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted July 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 How long did it take you to stabilize it? I hope more then a day or 2.... I always wiped mine down w/ Distilled Water, and kept gel beads topped off w/ distilled water as well. Also, get a quality hygrometer. The first time I wiped it down and waited 3 days, refilling the humidifier each day. The second time (several months later) when it was empty I waited 2 days with a shot glass full of distilled water sitting inside it. The humidor itself seems fine, the seal and everything is good as far as I can tell. Like you pointed out, I think the next step is a quality hygrometer and possibly some beads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Buy distilled water get a clean rag douse rag in water wring rag out wipe down inside of humidor Take a bowl add 4 ounces of distilled water put in microwave for 40 seconds put bowl in humidor let humidor sit for 1 week take bowl out add sticks (cigars) go to governors smoke shop in westerville buy digital hygrometer buy water crystal/gel humidification stuff put both inside humidor END HASSLE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 if that doesnt work then you need to buy oderless caulk and seal the glass pane where it meets the wood. Better yet, sell that humidor and buy one without a glass top. http://www.cheaphumidors.com/p_imperfect-humidors_HUM-75DC-IMP.html http://www.cheaphumidors.com/p_medium-humidors_HUM-100DC.html http://www.cheaphumidors.com/p_medium-humidors_PHUM-BRDW.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted July 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 For reference, this is what I have. The tiny one on the right always served me well, but the bigger one has been a bit of a pain http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c295/skoval25/IMG_20130709_193812_zps24208160.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted July 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I'm starting to think maybe my next humidor won't have a glass top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 http://www.tampahumidor.com/humidors/milano-cherry-wood-humidor-(75dc-).php http://www.tampahumidor.com/humidors/old-world-humidor-(300-050).php THIS IS THE BEST BANG FOR BUCK HUMIDOR IN THE WORLD.... http://www.tampahumidor.com/humidors/ravello-humidor-(300gr---300-029).php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 you could always convert a wine fridge that is thermoelectric... here is mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted July 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 http://www.tampahumidor.com/humidors/milano-cherry-wood-humidor-(75dc-).php http://www.tampahumidor.com/humidors/old-world-humidor-(300-050).php THIS IS THE BEST BANG FOR BUCK HUMIDOR IN THE WORLD.... http://www.tampahumidor.com/humidors/ravello-humidor-(300gr---300-029).php I like those. Prices arent bad either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 For reference, this is what I have. The tiny one on the right always served me well, but the bigger one has been a bit of a pain http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c295/skoval25/IMG_20130709_193812_zps24208160.jpg how much did you pay for the glass top humidor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted July 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Not much. $30 maybe? I don't remember but it was really cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Not much. $30 maybe? I don't remember but it was really cheap Good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big A Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 if that doesnt work then you need to buy oderless caulk and seal the glass pane where it meets the wood. Better yet, sell that humidor and buy one without a glass top. http://www.cheaphumidors.com/p_imperfect-humidors_HUM-75DC-IMP.html http://www.cheaphumidors.com/p_medium-humidors_HUM-100DC.html http://www.cheaphumidors.com/p_medium-humidors_PHUM-BRDW.html As bob said above, take I appart and caulk it in. Also get humidification beads and never worry as long as you keep them charged. Links below. http://cigarbeads.com/ http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/products.asp?cat=65%25+Rh+Humidity+Beads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big A Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 you could always convert a wine fridge that is thermoelectric... here is mine. Damn that's empty.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Damn that's empty.... Pic is 5 years old!!! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 So what about those of us who only smoke a stick every now and then but dont want them to dry out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 So what about those of us who only smoke a stick every now and then but dont want them to dry out Buy this..... THESE ARE AMAZING! http://www.amazon.com/Acrylic-Cigar-Jar-Humidor-Capacity/dp/B0027ZCKCM and this..... http://www.amazon.com/Prestige-Import-Group-Drymistat-Humidifier/dp/B003V0PY3Y/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1373419982&sr=1-4&keywords=drymistat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big A Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 So what about those of us who only smoke a stick every now and then but dont want them to dry out I would get a small humidor like he posted above. You can find them with a cigar sampler for around $25. Or get a mason jar or something air tight and put them in there with a water pillow or beads. If you plan to keep them for months without smoking I would get a small humidor though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 I smoke infrequently and I don't see the point in someone who smokes like I do in buying a humidor. Every few months when I want a cigar I go buy one. The only small problem is when I have people over sometimes I will buy a few for others and if they don't get smoked then they might sit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 I smoke infrequently and I don't see the point in someone who smokes like I do in buying a humidor. Every few months when I want a cigar I go buy one. The only small problem is when I have people over sometimes I will buy a few for others and if they don't get smoked then they might sit. see my last post^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 see my last post^^^ It's definitely tempting; to not ruin leftover sticks. I sort of use not having one as a barrier to smoking more often. Smoking is something I don't want to do often and I use it as a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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