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Old 09-23-2002, 12:32 PM   #1
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I am fairly new to the Cigar hobby, other than going out and buying a few now and then. As I do enjoy them I decided to bring back a few (75) from Cuba last week, now I have to store them. I have ordered a humidor, but it won't arrive for a week or so, and I've been back for a week. Is there a way to store them untill it arrives. I don't want to see these guys get damaged.
Have also seen some adverts for a solution for the humidifier, and having no experience with one, was wondering what it is for..
Sorry for the simplicity of the questions, but have to start somewhere..Thanks..
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Old 09-23-2002, 12:36 PM   #2
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They will store well in any air-tight container (like tupperware). You can put a damp piece of sponge in an open ziplock to provide humidity.

The solution is propylene glycol, which is mixed 50/50 with distilled water. The PG "regulates" the evaporation rate of the water to prevent over-humidifying.

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Old 09-23-2002, 12:37 PM   #3
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Local tobacconist might/should have a big humipouch or two?

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Old 09-23-2002, 01:33 PM   #4
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Just put them in a Ziploc. As long as you aren't opening and closing it frequently, they will keep just fine until you get your humidor and have it seasoned.
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Old 09-23-2002, 02:55 PM   #5
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Thanks for the info gentlemen. I'll put them to bed tonight. One more question (for now anyway)has come to light. How do I season the Humidor when it arrives?
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Old 09-23-2002, 04:35 PM   #6
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Breaking in your humidor:
The wood in your humidor needs time to reabsorb moisture before you use it the first time. To ensure this happens, you should break in your humidor according to these instructions.

1. Place a shot glass filled with distilled water or 50/50 solution in the bottom of the humidor

2. Charge your humidifier and place inside the humidor

3. Place your calibrated hygrometer inside the humidor

4. Close the lid.

5. Check the humidity daily using the hygrometer. When it reaches the 68 – 72% range, the wood has been properly stabilized.

Note: Do not wipe the interior or your humidor with Water. This will ruin the wood.
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Old 09-23-2002, 04:47 PM   #7
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Here's a great source to tell you how to calibrate your hygrometer, and setting up your humidor. It's what I read before I set mine up.

http://www.cigarnexus.com/counsel/ci...age/index.html

There are a lot of folks here who also will be a great source of information. The only thing I can tell you is not to obsess about the relative humidity in your humidor. Some say 70RH, others say 67. It's up to you. I recharge my humifiers (with just distilled water, the first time you charge with 50/50, after that, with just DW) about once a month at the most, depending on the time of year.





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Old 09-23-2002, 09:09 PM   #8
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The only thing I would add here is depending on where you live. In the winter, your heat source may affect the humidity. You may think about checking the humidity more frequently in the winter.
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Old 09-25-2002, 04:43 PM   #9
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Kristine, thanks for the link. Excellent site with some great info. Made it all sound so simple.
Living in Vancouver BC it doesn't get real dry, but I'll deffinately check the humidity a little more often during the winter.
Since openoing the box to check it will obviously cause air to be exchanged, how long should it to get back to a desirable humidity?
Used the tuppidore as suggested, so they are sleeping quite comfortably while I'm waiting for that humidore to arrive.
All except the one Cohiba that gave it's life for my pleasure
Thanks again all for the excellent advice, and this site is without a doubt one of the best I've seen..
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