I have been reading about the salt test. I think we probably need to do this. And I also read up on the beetles. And the freezing/fridge methods. Wow, there's a lot more to know.
In the future, which Boveda packs do people recommend? I went with the 72% given the dryness of his humi, but in the future would purchasing the 68% be better? I think once we learn more we can look into the beads people are talking about.
OK, off to get some distilled water and start seasoning!
First off Relax, It will all be good. Personally I wouldnt wory bout the beetle thing and freezing the cigars. If your buying the cigars from a reputable place chances are it wont be an issue. Not saying it cant happen. But at this point wouldnt be a concern for me. Yes get a battery and get the hygrometer working. The boveda packs are what I use and each smoker has there own preference as to how high they want the humidity in there cigars and it may vary towards differnet types of cigars, Maduros and Corojos usually do better at a lower RH than 70. But 70 Relative Humidity and 70 deg F are the standard. I use the 69's some use higher some use lower, I think alot has to do with the climate the humidor will be in as well. A guy in Miami will have different issue from a guy in Phoenix. If theres no AC in the domicile.
Dont wipe the "Inside" of the Humidor down with alot of water. You can use a lightly damped moist cloth. Remember use only distilled water. The reason for this is other waters have minerals and minerals give off wierds tastes, smells, mold, etc. You can use both humidifyers, to season and then decide later if you will even use them at all. If dusty rinse them with distilled water.
Hope this helps. I find it awesome that you are doing this for your hubby.
Do you have a sister? lol just kidding, Take Care and No Worries
I have been reading about the salt test. I think we probably need to do this. And I also read up on the beetles. And the freezing/fridge methods. Wow, there's a lot more to know.
In the future, which Boveda packs do people recommend? I went with the 72% given the dryness of his humi, but in the future would purchasing the 68% be better? I think once we learn more we can look into the beads people are talking about.
OK, off to get some distilled water and start seasoning!
First off Relax, It will all be good. Personally I wouldnt wory bout the beetle thing and freezing the cigars. If your buying the cigars from a reputable place chances are it wont be an issue. Not saying it cant happen. But at this point wouldnt be a concern for me. Yes get a battery and get the hygrometer working. The boveda packs are what I use and each smoker has there own preference as to how high they want the humidity in there cigars and it may vary towards differnet types of cigars, Maduros and Corojos usually do better at a lower RH than 70. But 70 Relative Humidity and 70 deg F are the standard. I use the 69's some use higher some use lower, I think alot has to do with the climate the humidor will be in as well. A guy in Miami will have different issue from a guy in Phoenix. If theres no AC in the domicile.
Dont wipe the "Inside" of the Humidor down with alot of water. You can use a lightly damped moist cloth. Remember use only distilled water. The reason for this is other waters have minerals and minerals give off wierds tastes, smells, mold, etc. You can use both humidifyers, to season and then decide later if you will even use them at all. If dusty rinse them with distilled water.
Hope this helps. I find it awesome that you are doing this for your hubby.
Do you have a sister? lol just kidding, Take Care and No Worries
The Fog's may disagree with me on the freezer thing, if so listen to them.
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