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gq319 · 04-15-2003, 12:17 PM

Fellas,
I need opinions or answers? If I keep my humidors in my apartment the temperature is between 72 to 74 and RH is around 68. If I put them in my basement the temperature is around 62 and the RH about 65. Upstairs I know I am flirting with infestation. What about the basement any good?

Best Regards,
Matt

Mr.Mean · 04-15-2003, 12:30 PM

If your RH is accuratley read at 65 in the basement and there is no water issues. the cooler temp will eleviate the potential for larvae to hatch.

gq319 · 04-15-2003, 12:35 PM

No water issues in the basement, RH between 64- 67

mingc · 04-15-2003, 01:01 PM

I vote for the basement; less chance of beetles hatching in the cooler temperature.

Tumbleweed · 04-15-2003, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mingc

I vote for the basement; less chance of beetles hatching in the cooler temperature.

Definitely the basement. The r/h is fine and the temp. is perfect.

Lucky you!

Mr.Mean · 04-15-2003, 02:40 PM

Downstairs you go!

yessrinc · 04-15-2003, 04:42 PM

In the words of John Hiatt, "Everybody went low" I vote for the basemwnt also.

darkstar · 04-16-2003, 04:23 AM

1 more vote for the basement

SmoKerch · 04-16-2003, 05:15 AM

Basement

My coolerdor is in the basement. With warm weather on the way, I will have it close to the HVAC unit to keep it cool. That also keeps RH under control. Holding at 67% right now.

emind56 · 04-16-2003, 07:53 AM

FWIW every box of Habanos comes with a little leaf of paper detailing proper storing conditions for the cigars, it reads "These Havanas have been made from the finest tobacco in the world. For fullest enjoyment, these cigars should be stored in a humidor away from products with strong odour and under correct conditions of temperature (16C-18C) and humidity (65%-70%)."
Now as long as my conversion is right this puts the temp at 60F-65F so you should be fine at 61 in your basement.

04-15-2003, 12:17 PM	#1
gq319 Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 247	Storing conditions Fellas, I need opinions or answers? If I keep my humidors in my apartment the temperature is between 72 to 74 and RH is around 68. If I put them in my basement the temperature is around 62 and the RH about 65. Upstairs I know I am flirting with infestation. What about the basement any good? Best Regards, Matt

04-15-2003, 12:30 PM	#2
Mr.Mean Herf Meister Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Basement Dweller Posts: 7,216	If your RH is accuratley read at 65 in the basement and there is no water issues. the cooler temp will eleviate the potential for larvae to hatch. __________________ I can eat 50 eggs.

04-15-2003, 01:01 PM	#4
mingc Club Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hell Posts: 1,531	I vote for the basement; less chance of beetles hatching in the cooler temperature. __________________ Fish!

04-15-2003, 02:40 PM	#6
Mr.Mean Herf Meister Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Basement Dweller Posts: 7,216	Downstairs you go! __________________ I can eat 50 eggs.

04-15-2003, 04:42 PM	#7
yessrinc Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NC, USA Posts: 738	In the words of John Hiatt, "Everybody went low" I vote for the basemwnt also. __________________ When even one American - - who has done nothing wrong is forced by fear to shut his mind and close his mouth, then all Americans are in peril. Harry Truman

04-15-2003, 12:35 PM	#3
gq319 Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 247	No water issues in the basement, RH between 64- 67

04-16-2003, 04:23 AM	#8
darkstar Club Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On a Northbound Train Posts: 3,431	1 more vote for the basement __________________ Once in a while you get shown the light!

04-16-2003, 05:15 AM	#9
SmoKerch Herf God Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,607	Basement My coolerdor is in the basement. With warm weather on the way, I will have it close to the HVAC unit to keep it cool. That also keeps RH under control. Holding at 67% right now. __________________ 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

04-16-2003, 07:53 AM	#10
emind56 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ Nepal Posts: 1,586	FWIW every box of Habanos comes with a little leaf of paper detailing proper storing conditions for the cigars, it reads "These Havanas have been made from the finest tobacco in the world. For fullest enjoyment, these cigars should be stored in a humidor away from products with strong odour and under correct conditions of temperature (16C-18C) and humidity (65%-70%)." Now as long as my conversion is right this puts the temp at 60F-65F so you should be fine at 61 in your basement.