Bighead33 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Purchased a 30 cigar Xikar humidor last week. So far so good except my hydrometer reads 72-74% RH. I am using the Xikar PG system. 1) Is the extra humidity a big deal (it's been quite humid in NY lately)? 2) If it is, in fact, bad for my smokes what can I do to remedy it? Thanks, -Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 For me, 72-74 is a bit high - I prefer 63-67. Higher humidity can cause draw and burn problems, along with muddled flavors. Having said that, if you prefer how your cigars smoke at that humidity, there's nothing wrong with that. Personally, I'd ditch the foam and pg humidifiers and go with beads / bead pucks. The pucks were developed by our own n2advnture. If you're interested, checkout his site - www.cigarmony.com. Also, if you do a search here for humidity, beads, etc, you'll find a number of helpful threads. Don't hesitate to ask any more questions - I'm sure the members here will have more advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckymtn22 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Go with the beads, I have them and they are pretty well maintenance free. Buy a pound and a couple extra bags for the next humidor that you buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sepp Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Beads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler4178 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I concur. I recently replaced the PG humidifiers in my two desktops with beads. It has made a noticeable difference in RH control, ease of maintenance, and the (nominal) cost of PG solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Ditto on the beads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aavkk Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 65% beads all the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sounddust Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 2) Beads give you extra control, so if you feel that the 70% beads don't give you a good smoke, then the 65% beads are there for you to recondition them over a few days(I have tried this using a Cigar Caddy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taino Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Beads and throw away any hygrometers you have... be freeeee!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rob Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I would have replied saying beads... but I was beaten to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin691 Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 This weather here in NY really has been for the birds.. Its like we are becoming the new Seattle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellring Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 The starbucks already in place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucomapache Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I just switched to the Puck from the Diamond Crown system. Puck is way better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jquest63 Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 65% RH Beads all the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bighead33 Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 My 65% RH Puck just arrived. Looking foward to it doing the trick. BTW, my 30 count humidor is all of a sudden too small after two weeks. I'm looking in to a Vinotemp 12 bottle with beads or possible active humidification. I keep my humidor in my office where the air conditioning of off on the weekends. Temp spike to 80 degrees F! Has anyone tried the desktop Vinotemp humidor with temperature control. Looks like it might be the ticket as the price is right and it seems to do what I need it too. Might be too small however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bighead33 Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 The Puck seems to be doing the trick. 65-70% RH. Thanks to everyone for their helpful advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Great to hear all is going well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anacostiakat Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 My 65% RH Puck just arrived. Looking foward to it doing the trick.BTW, my 30 count humidor is all of a sudden too small after two weeks. I'm looking in to a Vinotemp 12 bottle with beads or possible active humidification. I keep my humidor in my office where the air conditioning of off on the weekends. Temp spike to 80 degrees F! Has anyone tried the desktop Vinotemp humidor with temperature control. Looks like it might be the ticket as the price is right and it seems to do what I need it too. Might be too small however. Warning! Warning! Think big Bighead! Stretch the budget and get the largest you can afford! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuffMulgamy Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 iKitsune wrote:g-man430 wrote:beatrizg126 wrote:HI....Im Beatriz from spain....loves to travel and talk about anything. Hoping to meet new friends here. Como estas? Me bien y cansado. Como te llamas? Me llamo Jacob. Que pasa? Hasta la vista. Dial the llamas? What? Translation: How are you? Im well and tired. What is your name? My name is Jacob. Whats going on? See you later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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