Resting Cigars

Eulogy

I'm about to get my first humidor tomorrow. I know that I will need to season the humidor for at least a few days before adding my newly purchased cigars; but I'm thinking that I'm going to leave the cello on all of the cigars and I am wondering if that will increase the time that I would need to allow them to rest. I'm thinking that it should take longer for the cigars to get acclimated with the cello on, then if they were naked. Also, this will be my first time seasoning or owning a humidor and any advice would be welcome.

jimmyv723

Eulogy

The humidifier that I purchased came with a digital hydrometer. I'm hoping that it works well enough to hold off on purchasing another one for a little while. I'm going to do a salt test to see how accurate it is. I also purchased Humi-Care Black Ice. I've read some good things about it and I'm hoping for the best. I read the thread about whether people leave the cello on or off. I thought that the argument for leaving them on, like you stated, would provide more protection. I just wasn't sure if it I would have to allow them to rest or acclimate before they would be ready to smoke. Thanks for your help again.

avengethis

Eulogy

Good to know, thanks. I'll try and wait for 2 weeks before trying any of my own sticks. I guess, I'll just keep mooching off my brother for a little while.

The3Stogies

Bob Luken

Did anybody think to tell him NOT to wipe? See the "Catfish seasoning thread". Even though you are not using KItty litter, study that thread. I hope It's not too late.

Eulogy

I did read that post and its sage like advice steered me away from doing something stupid. If I didn't find this site, I might have because the directions that came with the humi told me to.

avengethis

My first humi I wiped and it has been going strong for 5 years now. No mold, rock steady. Not saying his method doesnt work as it has been proven it does. But there is more than 1 way to skin a cat.

Bob Luken

You're right. Wiping doesn't ALWAYS result in disaster. LOL But, it's just too easy to get the wood too wet. It's a shortcut in my opinion and a novice may be totally unaware of the problems that could result. I think the slow no-wipe is safer/better.

Eulogy

Yeah, I meant that the directions that came with the humi said to wipe the inside of the box with water and enjoy my new humi. If I followed those directions, I think I would have destroyed it.

jd50ae

Rhamlin

Eulogy:

Yeah, I meant that the directions that came with the humi said to wipe the inside of the box with water and enjoy my new humi. If I followed those directions, I think I would have destroyed it.

Just remember the key is to lightly wipe it down with a dampened clean cloth or sponge you don't want to over do it.

Eulogy

I read that in another post of how to season your humi. It was just the directions that came with the box didn't say anything about distilled water, a clean sponge, or lightly wiping. It made it sound like all I had to do was wipe it with water and add my cigars. I ended up not wiping my humi and just placing a clean damp sponge in it for four days. I added my cigars and its been at a constant 67% since. Now for the waiting game, I'm trying to wait at least two weeks before I enjoy anything out of it. Thanks for everyone's replies so far.