Cigar Weekly

osxfreak · 11-29-2005, 04:14 PM

So for the last week or so I've been fighting with the Humidor, trying to keep it at or a little above 67... Right now it has dropped down to 63... I know a lot of oyu are saying HELL that's good.. But to me the cigars seem to be a bit crunchy when my humi has it set that low. All Summer I was able to have nice fresh smokes sitting around 66 or so and had no issues, but with all this cold weather, the heater is killin my Humi... So I was looking at getting a hot water humidifier to run along side the device on the outside, but with this desktop humi sittig in the living room I thought might be a bit of a pain. So my qustion, yes I know you are are saying sheesh get on with the Question Already... Has anyone tried or have the New or older Oasis? I'm thinking that with my domed glas lid, and the Humi holding 150+ cigars, it might be a good idea to get some air flow in there from... I already have Vipers 65% beads, 2 sticks of them, and even added in 2 round credos to see if that helped , and that's how I got it to the low 60's.. So fellow BOTL whatcha think???

http://www.cigaroasis.com/products/c...s-xl-plus.html

Thanks,

Chip

lucasbuck · 11-29-2005, 04:52 PM

The Cigar Oasis works fine though it may be a bit of overkill with your smaller humidor. You might try putting a shot glass full of distilled water in your humi until it reaches the desired RH or so. Then remove it and repeat as necessary. Adding more beads will also keep your RH stable longer.

xrundog · 11-29-2005, 06:24 PM

I hate to say this, but I think you really want 70% beads. If you are shooting for 67% you have to over saturate 65% beads. Kinda defeats the purpose. Shoot for 70% and the variables you are fighting will bring you down to 67%.

I agree with lucasbuck that a shotglass of DW might have the desired effect too.

11-29-2005, 07:49 PM

I have to agree with xrundog. This is by far the worst time of year for our humidors. Between the natural drop in rh and our firing up our choice of heating source for the house rh is dropping through the floor.

Harleyrider · 11-30-2005, 04:58 AM

I don't know how big your humidor is, but if it will fit, try putting it inside a cooler or Tupperware/Rubbermaid box. Works great! I do that in cold, dry weather and when I'm going to be away for an extended period of time.

osxfreak · 11-30-2005, 05:51 AM

Thanks for all the help guys... I think it's cheeper to go witht he 70% beads, then if that don;t work out I can always move to the Cooler idea, and finally the Oasis as a last resort..

Once again THANKs.....

Chip

rookie139 · 11-30-2005, 05:52 AM

or you can just send them to me and I will store them in my Avallo free of charge Chip

osxfreak · 11-30-2005, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by rookie139

or you can just send them to me and I will store them in my Avallo free of charge Chip

I have a feeling my NON CUBANS would get spoiled in your HUMI being around all those BIG BOY Smokes LOL Thanks for the Offer...

SmoKerch · 11-30-2005, 09:06 AM

GET A COOLER AND PLACE IT IN THE COOLEST ROOM IN THE HOUSE!

xrundog · 11-30-2005, 11:52 AM

Geezus! No need to yell.

11-29-2005, 04:14 PM	#1
osxfreak Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gurnee, IL 60031 Posts: 710	Winter is Killin My Smokes So for the last week or so I've been fighting with the Humidor, trying to keep it at or a little above 67... Right now it has dropped down to 63... I know a lot of oyu are saying HELL that's good.. But to me the cigars seem to be a bit crunchy when my humi has it set that low. All Summer I was able to have nice fresh smokes sitting around 66 or so and had no issues, but with all this cold weather, the heater is killin my Humi... So I was looking at getting a hot water humidifier to run along side the device on the outside, but with this desktop humi sittig in the living room I thought might be a bit of a pain. So my qustion, yes I know you are are saying sheesh get on with the Question Already... Has anyone tried or have the New or older Oasis? I'm thinking that with my domed glas lid, and the Humi holding 150+ cigars, it might be a good idea to get some air flow in there from... I already have Vipers 65% beads, 2 sticks of them, and even added in 2 round credos to see if that helped , and that's how I got it to the low 60's.. So fellow BOTL whatcha think??? http://www.cigaroasis.com/products/c...s-xl-plus.html Thanks, Chip __________________ I'm at the age now where just putting my cigar in its holder is a thrill. George Burns

11-29-2005, 04:52 PM	#2
lucasbuck Herf Meister Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Trinity Posts: 5,307	The Cigar Oasis works fine though it may be a bit of overkill with your smaller humidor. You might try putting a shot glass full of distilled water in your humi until it reaches the desired RH or so. Then remove it and repeat as necessary. Adding more beads will also keep your RH stable longer. __________________ They tell you cigars take three years off your life. What three years? Eighty-six to eighty-nine? Who needs 'em! Give me the cigars! -Eric Bogosian (Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll)

11-30-2005, 04:58 AM	#5
Harleyrider Club Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Orleans, whenever possible Posts: 2,077	I don't know how big your humidor is, but if it will fit, try putting it inside a cooler or Tupperware/Rubbermaid box. Works great! I do that in cold, dry weather and when I'm going to be away for an extended period of time. __________________ Vic I'm way too young to be this damned old.

11-30-2005, 05:51 AM	#6
osxfreak Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gurnee, IL 60031 Posts: 710	Thanks for all the help guys... I think it's cheeper to go witht he 70% beads, then if that don;t work out I can always move to the Cooler idea, and finally the Oasis as a last resort.. Once again THANKs..... Chip __________________ I'm at the age now where just putting my cigar in its holder is a thrill. George Burns

11-30-2005, 05:52 AM	#7
rookie139 Herf God Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: North Burbs of Chicago Posts: 17,261	or you can just send them to me and I will store them in my Avallo free of charge Chip __________________ Ed and his family will always be in our thoughts...R.I.P.

11-29-2005, 06:24 PM	#3
xrundog Contributing Editor Herf Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central, Iowa Posts: 9,806	I hate to say this, but I think you really want 70% beads. If you are shooting for 67% you have to over saturate 65% beads. Kinda defeats the purpose. Shoot for 70% and the variables you are fighting will bring you down to 67%. I agree with lucasbuck that a shotglass of DW might have the desired effect too.

11-29-2005, 07:49 PM	#4
Viper139 Guest Posts: n/a	I have to agree with xrundog. This is by far the worst time of year for our humidors. Between the natural drop in rh and our firing up our choice of heating source for the house rh is dropping through the floor.

11-30-2005, 09:06 AM	#9
SmoKerch Herf God Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,607	GET A COOLER AND PLACE IT IN THE COOLEST ROOM IN THE HOUSE! __________________ Kercheval Bros. LLP Professional Procrastination Consultants 1 - (900) - GO# - SAND The Great State of Confusion Just because I may be paranoid, it doesn't mean there aren't people out there trying to get me. Visit us on The Facebook: Kercheval Bros. Procrastination Consultants ! Galatians 5:24 - NLT

11-30-2005, 11:52 AM	#10
xrundog Contributing Editor Herf Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central, Iowa Posts: 9,806	Geezus! No need to yell.