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WhoDeyGalWhoDeyGal Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 720
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  • The KidThe Kid Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,842
    Toss It!!!!!! Not sure why only one was affected?? Did it have/ not have cello?? how bout the rest?? Do you have a Hygrometer??? What are you using for a humidifier????
  • marineatbn03marineatbn03 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,634
    Sad part is that is a #2 I gave them that I got in Dubai.
  • catfishbluezzcatfishbluezz Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 6,993
    DO NOT SMOKE THAT.... As far as getting the mold out of the humi and the steps involved, calling Dr Kuzi?
  • WhoDeyGalWhoDeyGal Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 720
    It is sad. Very thoughtful gift from James. It did not have a cello. I don't see mold in the humi or on any other cigars. We are using gel beads.
  • The KidThe Kid Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,842
    marineatbn03:
    Sad part is that is a #2 I gave them that I got in Dubai.
    Well ya can cut half an inch off or so, then clip the head and give it a dry puff to see if theres any moldy taste. probably wont smoke that well as its probably been overhumidified, wouldnt really recommend puttin it in a ziploc baggie,, Not sure what to do with it, could try dryboxin?? after mold has been removed.Id'be More concerned about the rest of the sticks and why this happened in the first place!! Edit,,,, hmmm you got a digital hygrometer??
  • WhoDeyGalWhoDeyGal Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 720
    The Kid:
    marineatbn03:
    Sad part is that is a #2 I gave them that I got in Dubai.
    Well ya can cut half an inch off or so, then clip the head and give it a dry puff to see if theres any moldy taste. probably wont smoke that well as its probably been overhumidified, wouldnt really recommend puttin it in a ziploc baggie,, Not sure what to do with it, could try dryboxin?? after mold has been removed.Id'be More concerned about the rest of the sticks and why this happened in the first place!! Edit,,,, hmmm you got a digital hygrometer??
    Yes, using a digital. It stays around 63-68. You think the rest of the cigars in the humi are ruined as well?? That was the only naked one in there...
  • The KidThe Kid Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,842
    Id empty the humi and wipe down with a lighty damp cloth of distilled water, can use a blowdryer to dryout humi afterward,,Id check the beads for mold,, sounds like you caught it quickly,, Have you had that stick a while?? its possible it may have had spores before you recieved it??
  • WhoDeyGalWhoDeyGal Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 720
    The Kid:
    Id empty the humi and wipe down with a lighty damp cloth of distilled water, can use a blowdryer to dryout humi afterward,,Id check the beads for mold,, sounds like you caught it quickly,, Have you had that stick a while?? its possible it may have had spores before you recieved it??
    Ok. I think I've had it for 2 months.
  • The KidThe Kid Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,842
    WhoDeyGal:
    The Kid:
    marineatbn03:
    Sad part is that is a #2 I gave them that I got in Dubai.
    Well ya can cut half an inch off or so, then clip the head and give it a dry puff to see if theres any moldy taste. probably wont smoke that well as its probably been overhumidified, wouldnt really recommend puttin it in a ziploc baggie,, Not sure what to do with it, could try dryboxin?? after mold has been removed.Id'be More concerned about the rest of the sticks and why this happened in the first place!! Edit,,,, hmmm you got a digital hygrometer??
    Yes, using a digital. It stays around 63-68. You think the rest of the cigars in the humi are ruined as well?? That was the only naked one in there...
    No your probably good, not sure how many sticks we're talkin bout but it wouldnt hurt to wipe them down as well or at least the ones in the general area of bad stick.. Id perform a salt test on hygrometer just to confirm accuracy. If all checks out, I would say the stick was infected or may have gotten wet somehow?? and Dustin is right I wouldnt smoke it, dont worry too much about it they'll be others,,
  • The KidThe Kid Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,842
    I know very little bout beads, havent ever used em,, so I dont know if they are the source of the problem,, usually its those greeen foam humidifiers.. Was the stick in close proximity to the beads,, touching????,, How many non cello sticks were close by?? I'd be more concerned about those and would probably isolate
  • danielzreyesdanielzreyes Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 6,739
    Snip the mold off and smoke it. I've done it once or twice and I'm still here posting. :)
  • Gray4linesGray4lines Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,439
    danielzreyes:
    Snip the mold off and smoke it. I've done it once or twice and I'm still here posting. :)
    I have had mold on a single smoke before. My humi was not over humidified and no other stick ever showed any signs, but one particular cigar, a gh Aztecs, grew little splotches on the wrapper. I wiped them off and it smoked great. I'd be more leery of smoking one with mold in or on the foot. But Dan seems to still be alive and normal
  • WhoDeyGalWhoDeyGal Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 720
  • The KidThe Kid Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,842
  • danielzreyesdanielzreyes Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 6,739
  • WhoDeyGalWhoDeyGal Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 720
    I don't know why I was under the impression we had to use beads and that foam thing. From my understanding, we should switch to regular beads not gels? And that's all we need in our humi?
  • WhoDeyGalWhoDeyGal Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 720
  • The KidThe Kid Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,842
  • The KidThe Kid Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,842
    WhoDeyGal:
    I don't know why I was under the impression we had to use beads and that foam thing. From my understanding, we should switch to regular beads not gels? And that's all we need in our humi?
    yes only one whether its Gel crystals,,,Beads or boveda packs,, they all work well, I dont use beads due to space , gel crystals are fine but need more attention than the other two. I use the boveda 65%
  • WhoDeyGalWhoDeyGal Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 720
  • danielzreyesdanielzreyes Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 6,739
  • The KidThe Kid Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,842
  • WhoDeyGalWhoDeyGal Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 720
    Just finished wiping it all down. I cut the cigar and it looks perfectly fine! Sooo, I guess I'll smoke it tonight..
  • WhoDeyGalWhoDeyGal Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 720
    Thanks a bunch for all the help, guys! Appreciate it.
  • The KidThe Kid Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,842
    k,, your welcome,, Id keep an eye on the beads
  • kaspera79kaspera79 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,144
    I have had that problem a few times before, and always with cigars without cello. That's why I same old cello and use it for cigars I obtain that have none. Also I will always clip and smoke them. Live dangerously !!
  • RhamlinRhamlin Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,530
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  • rzamanrzaman Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,604
    Start using Boveda Humipack and you will not have this kind of issue again. I am very sorry to see that happened to your Montecristo #2.
  • DiamondogDiamondog Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,169
    Get some conservagel or heartfelt beads 65rh cut the foot ends off a pair of nylons and dump the beads in, twist tie them shut and you will months and months of worry free, maintenance free rh control simple as that...
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