humidity ranges

szeliga

I recently just built a coolidor using conservagel beads. The last week I have been a bit anal about checking the humidity as it has been the first week I put my cigars in. The humidity levels will range from 65 to 70.......is it normal for humidity to flucuate? and as long as it stays in the range I previously stated is that ok?

laker1963

JudoChinX

I'm Mr. Curiosity when it comes to RH. I love checking in on my cigars so often that I have 3/4lbs of beads in each 70 quart cooler.

CAcigarguy007

szeliga:

I recently just built a coolidor using conservagel beads. The last week I have been a bit anal about checking the humidity as it has been the first week I put my cigars in. The humidity levels will range from 65 to 70.......is it normal for humidity to flucuate? and as long as it stays in the range I previously stated is that ok?

//////Temp is also a factor to consider, the colder it is the less humidity is in the air and the media (whatever it may be) has to work harder to replenish/maintain the humidity. I have noticed mine (a large platic-bin-a-dor) starting to fluctuate between the same as you 65RH-70RH especially when it is cold and temps drop in the evening. My bin is nowhere near airtight (nor do I want it to be) so I'll have to add a bit of weather stripping in the winter or get a slightly tighter fitting bin to equalize the loss/replenish value while still having good air flow. It is normal around this time of year and while I prefer my sticks at 70RH a little variance isn't going to harm them in the short term. Of course rock-stability is best but 65-70 variant is A-ok.

laker1963

If your "binador" is not a cooler then the outside temp will be a factor. However the cooler has the ability to keep the heat out as well as keeping the cold in, so outside temps are less of a problem. Is your bin insulated at all?

CAcigarguy007

laker1963:

If your "binador" is not a cooler then the outside temp will be a factor. However the cooler has the ability to keep the heat out as well as keeping the cold in, so outside temps are less of a problem. Is your bin insulated at all?

No, none at all. If I did use a cooler I would drill an air hole or leave the drain hole open anyway so it wouldn't matter much in the end.

szeliga

thanks, this was the perfect answer I was looking for. I do think I might have to get some weather stripping as well, but for now I am sitting right around 68

laker1963