No Humi, what to do?

[ammarhaider01]

Ok, so I just realized that I'm having cigars heading my way but no more space in the "small" humi I have, I'm getting a larger one in a week or so, but what should I do until then?

[MIKA27]

You probably should have waited for the new humi to arrive prior to ordering your cigars. By the time your humi arrives, you still have to season it.

I have read some people having made a tupperdore from an airtight container which could work?

Good luck.

[Kangaroo495]

Yeah, I reckon anything airtight will do the trick.

I've even kept cigars up to two months in a tubo, and they smoked wonderfully. Not sure if that's the best advice though..

[bolivr]

Any of the larger tupperware type things in the supermarket. Some of them have better seals than others so you may need to shop around. Then put them somewhere out of the heat and you will be fine for some time

[Warren]

Hi Jordan as the guys have said you will need to season your new humidor for A couple of weeks.

If you find a large air tight container like a tupperwear container and get some cedar strips to place inside with the cigars along with beads this should tide you over until your new humidor is ready.

[ammarhaider01]

Great advice, I'll find me some airtight tupperware! Thanks guys, but did I read that right Warren? I need a couple of weeks to season a new Humidor? I usually do the sponge thing with destilled water overnight or a couple of days and that usually does it.

And, Is leaving them in their original boxes in relative shade/temp for a few days a bad option??

[sandholm]

Great advice, I'll find me some airtight tupperware! Thanks guys, but did I read that right Warren? I need a couple of weeks to season a new Humidor? I usually do the sponge thing with destilled water overnight or a couple of days and that usually does it.

Just make sure the Tupperware box doesn't have any strong smell, if so that could effect the cigars. Usually Tupperware doesn't smell, but just make sure.

And, Is leaving them in their original boxes in relative shade/temp for a few days a bad option??

It will dry them out, you could double/triple zip bag them, that should also work. If so keep them in a dark area with low temperature different, so an area that is not in the sun or a room that shift a lot in temperature.

cheers

[mash]

Not sure if you can get these where you are, but another option is a humibag. Fuente makes these. They have a humi pack inside, zip shut, and keep cigars for many weeks.

[ammarhaider01]

Just make sure the Tupperware box doesn't have any strong smell, if so that could effect the cigars. Usually Tupperware doesn't smell, but just make sure.

It will dry them out, you could double/triple zip bag them, that should also work. If so keep them in a dark area with low temperature different, so an area that is not in the sun or a room that shift a lot in temperature.

cheers

Cheers sandholm, I just might take up the latter option, it sounds easier, or if I find large tupperware I just might use both the tupperware and double zip bags and leave them in the furthest lowest coolest darkest part of the basement until the new humi gets here and is properly seasoned!

[ammarhaider01]

Not sure if you can get these where you are, but another option is a humibag. Fuente makes these. They have a humi pack inside, zip shut, and keep cigars for many weeks.

I don't think there are any around here, but as I was telling sandholm, using tupperware and then double zip bagging them and keeping them in the coolest darkest corner in the basement would do the job until the new humi is here and gets seasoned.

Thanks for the tip!

[BobLobLaw]

You can order a fuente humidity bag, think the large ones will run you $15ish, hold at least a box and gives you temp storage for 2 months.

Otherwise my quick fix is a small ziplock with the cigars, leave top open a damp paper towel (distilled water) around the bottom of the small ziplock then put everything in a large ziplock and seal. Used on vacation many times prior to getting a cigar caddy with great results.

[ammarhaider01]

Great advice bob, cheers!

[tugboat]

A cooler worked for me with some type of humidification until I got the real thing. Those Fuente humidity bags also worked but don't fold them in any way. It will screw up the seal on them.

[bob25]

A cooler worked for me with some type of humidification until I got the real thing. Those Fuente humidity bags also worked but don't fold them in any way. It will screw up the seal on them.

I agree.

Cooler/Coolidor is the best and cheapest way to store your boxes.

If you dont want to spend too much on a wine cooler or a cabinet I really advice you

to consider this option,I use it for years with no problem.

A Tupperware is good but not for long storage IMO.

[ammarhaider01]

Guys, I gotta hand it to you, you're all GENIUSES! I just digged up an old -but functioning- cooler I've had laying in an attic for years from when I was a kid, it Shall from now on be called the Humi D'Or "French for Gold!"

Now, how does one go about making a cooler into a humidor?

[bob25]

Guys, I gotta hand it to you, you're all GENIUSES! I just digged up an old -but functioning- cooler I've had laying in an attic for years from when I was a kid, it Shall from now on be called the Humi D'Or "French for Gold!"

Now, how does one go about making a cooler into a humidor?

The best way to keep good RH is to get some beads.

heartfeltindustries have them and it depends on how big is your cooler.

They have a calculator on their site on order to find out how much you need.

You can choose between 60%,65% or 70% beads,they work both way so if you suffer from high humidity(like I do) then the beads lower the humidity to a more normal level.

First you should clean the cooler good and let it dry out and be clear of any smell it might have.

ETA : here is a good guide on how to build yourself a coolidor.

http://www.stogiereview.com/2006/09/26/how...ild-a-coolidor/

[ammarhaider01]

The best way to keep good RH is to get some beads.

heartfeltindustries have them and it depends on how big is your cooler.

They have a calculator on their site on order to find out how much you need.

You can choose between 60%,65% or 70% beads,they work both way so if you suffer from high humidity(like I do) then the beads lower the humidity to a more normal level.

First you should clean the cooler good and let it dry out and be clear of any smell it might have.

ETA : here is a good guide on how to build yourself a coolidor.

http://www.stogiereview.com/2006/09/26/how...ild-a-coolidor/

Bob my friend, you're a genius amongst geniuses, thanks for the link, I calculated the volume and it turned out to be 54000 cubic centimeters, which would need 7 ounces of beads according to the little research I did, but I might end up getting the 8 ounce tube from Czar, since they sell those.

Now the question is, should I get the 65% or the 70%? we don't have high humidity here in Jordan like you do wherever you are over there in Israel, I'm guessing you're somewhere near the sea!

[BobLobLaw]

65% for sure. The 70% rule is a bit better for NC and such. Everyone's preferences vary, but I find a lot more people have their ideal RH at 62-63% then anything higher. I am the same way and try to keep at 62% or so.

[ammarhaider01]

Totally agree with the 65% beads. Your calculations are perfect for the space. You can never have enough RH beads IMHO. Better to have more for when your collection grows beyond the one coolidor (Or Humi D'Or as you said - love the name!). Must be handy having the bsaement - good temp control I'd imagine.

Cheers Bster! thanks for both the tip and the other thing

[ammarhaider01]

65% for sure. The 70% rule is a bit better for NC and such. Everyone's preferences vary, but I find a lot more people have their ideal RH at 62-63% then anything higher. I am the same way and try to keep at 62% or so.

Great, 65% it is then, cheers mate

[frenchkiwi]

yup 65% beads and any odourless plastic container. chuck some cedar pieces in.

doesn't have to be completely airtight - in fact best if it lets tiny amount of air in.

if it is (tupperware) then you might find you need to pierce a few pin holes in it to keep the humidity down, give somewhere for excess moisture to go from the newly charged beads. Or put a few unhumidified beads in (always needs to be some beads not 100% see-through).

oh and only use distilled water with beads...

[ammarhaider01]

yup 65% beads and any odourless plastic container. chuck some cedar pieces in.

doesn't have to be completely airtight - in fact best if it lets tiny amount of air in.

if it is (tupperware) then you might find you need to pierce a few pin holes in it to keep the humidity down, give somewhere for excess moisture to go from the newly charged beads. Or put a few unhumidified beads in (always needs to be some beads not 100% see-through).

oh and only use distilled water with beads...

Great, I'm already sun-bathing the cooler to get any set odours out, I'm getting an overwhelming majority for the 65% so that shall be the choice, cheers mate!

[MIKA27]

Keep us posted on how it all works out Jordan. Seems like you have found a myriad of great advice which is what I love about this forum.

I just purchased another desktop humidor (120 count) and it's taken me 11 days to season it. My old humidor I seasoned by wiping it down with distiller water but I found over time my hum was riddled with leaks. Perhaps due to my seasoning method or perhaps by the quality of my humidor?

So.... I took the safer option and decided to do it the safer way and allowed patience to prevail.

All the best mate.

[ammarhaider01]

Keep us posted on how it all works out Jordan. Seems like you have found a myriad of great advice which is what I love about this forum.

I just purchased another desktop humidor (120 count) and it's taken me 11 days to season it. My old humidor I seasoned by wiping it down with distiller water but I found over time my hum was riddled with leaks. Perhaps due to my seasoning method or perhaps by the quality of my humidor?

So.... I took the safer option and decided to do it the safer way and allowed patience to prevail.

All the best mate.

I did indeed Mika, good job with the new humidor, use it in good health, but 11 days?? man I must be doing something wrong, the one humidor I have, around 40-50 count took a day and a half to season and "I think" it's been working great for the past few months! 70% humidity all the time, temp is between 68 and 70 depending on the time of day or night!

Cheers mate!

[MIKA27]

I did indeed Mika, good job with the new humidor, use it in good health, but 11 days?? man I must be doing something wrong, the one humidor I have, around 40-50 count took a day and a half to season and "I think" it's been working great for the past few months! 70% humidity all the time, temp is between 68 and 70 depending on the time of day or night!

Cheers mate!

If your humi is working fine, then it seems you have done something right.

I've done a fair bit of research and it seems 50% of people say to wipe down your humi whilst 50% say not to. I guess each to their own.

In the end, so long as our sticks are tucked away safe, that's all that matters.