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Lord Nikon · 11-21-2003, 02:49 PM

If I put some floral wet foam in a tupperware container with some cigars and hygrometer, would this be a acceptable means of storage for say... 1 month? I understand there are climaxx beads and such. I cannot purchase this stuff right mow, but plan to in the future.

7070 · 11-21-2003, 05:52 PM

tupperware is fine - keep an eye on the humidity, and if it gets too high remove the floral foam - make sure to open the container evey now and then

Temshore · 11-21-2003, 06:12 PM

I open mine weekly to allow air to circulate. I use a 50/50 mix and I know some people don't like it...but it hold 65-68% steady for me.

Bocephus · 11-22-2003, 09:18 PM

With a really basic setup like that with no PG or hygrometer, I'd be very conservative with the water and foam. Try to monitor the condition of the sticks by squeezing them and handling them a bit. You don't want them too wet and mushy or mouldy or too dry and cracking. I'd use the water and foam in a closed container with some holes cut out so the whole thing isn't too open.

You should be just fine for a month or so if you check on it each week. Once you get some PG though, you've got an easy long term storage setup there.

fvfanmc · 11-25-2003, 05:40 AM

Tupperware, or any of the like is a very good form of storage. For short term, long term or any length of time.

The only time that I need to worry about the humidity level is in the winter season. The heat when turned on lowers the humidity. So I use a more liberal amount of floral/water.

I also place jugs of water around the storage room.

mannish · 11-25-2003, 07:27 AM

Keep them in boxes or throw some box parts in the tupperware to help absorb excess.

Mr.Mean · 11-25-2003, 07:32 AM

Long term storage would not be fill and forget. If air is not circulated in the tupperdoor, mold and condensation are inevitable.

11-21-2003, 02:49 PM	#1
Lord Nikon Club Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Charles Town, WV Posts: 3,383	Tupperware questions If I put some floral wet foam in a tupperware container with some cigars and hygrometer, would this be a acceptable means of storage for say... 1 month? I understand there are climaxx beads and such. I cannot purchase this stuff right mow, but plan to in the future.

11-21-2003, 06:12 PM	#3
Temshore Club Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico Posts: 2,162	I open mine weekly to allow air to circulate. I use a 50/50 mix and I know some people don't like it...but it hold 65-68% steady for me. __________________ You turn the atmosphere wild with currents of vitriol when you smile at the passing insects My Gallery

11-22-2003, 09:18 PM	#4
Bocephus Club Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: GWN Posts: 1,897	With a really basic setup like that with no PG or hygrometer, I'd be very conservative with the water and foam. Try to monitor the condition of the sticks by squeezing them and handling them a bit. You don't want them too wet and mushy or mouldy or too dry and cracking. I'd use the water and foam in a closed container with some holes cut out so the whole thing isn't too open. You should be just fine for a month or so if you check on it each week. Once you get some PG though, you've got an easy long term storage setup there. __________________ We cooked the pig in the ground, we got some beer on ice, all my rowdy friends are coming over tonight. Thats right. Come on in!

11-25-2003, 07:32 AM	#7
Mr.Mean Herf Meister Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Basement Dweller Posts: 7,216	Long term storage would not be fill and forget. If air is not circulated in the tupperdoor, mold and condensation are inevitable. __________________ I can eat 50 eggs.

11-21-2003, 05:52 PM	#2
7070 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,348	tupperware is fine - keep an eye on the humidity, and if it gets too high remove the floral foam - make sure to open the container evey now and then

11-25-2003, 05:40 AM	#5
fvfanmc Self Exiled Herf God Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Kearny, NJ Posts: 40,584	Tupperware, or any of the like is a very good form of storage. For short term, long term or any length of time. The only time that I need to worry about the humidity level is in the winter season. The heat when turned on lowers the humidity. So I use a more liberal amount of floral/water. I also place jugs of water around the storage room.

11-25-2003, 07:27 AM	#6
mannish Herf God Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Springville, AL USA Posts: 15,792	Keep them in boxes or throw some box parts in the tupperware to help absorb excess.