Temperature Question
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My humidor is sitting on top of table against a interior wall out of direct sunlight and in the coolest room in my house. The problem I"m having is the temperature. The humidity is at 68-71% but the temperature lately has been in the mid 70's.
What can I do to keep the temp down?
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Well you can start by not worrying about it too much. A temp in the mid 70's is totally fine and 99.9% of the time will not lead to anything bad. When your temp starts to hit 80 degrees, then worry a little. Seriously though, your cigars will be fine as long as you keep the temp below 80 and keep your humidity in check.
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Thanks j0z3r
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You could always invest in a cooler. Not as astatically pleasing but will give you peace of mind.
i spent 2 weeks with temperatures pushing 80 and all i did was worry about my cigars to the point where id wake in the night and have to check them because id had a dream about beetles lol
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Whats the lower end of the cigar temp scale? Will they be fine at 60?
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I don't see any reason why that would hurt the cigars Goldy. The only think it might do is slow the aging process, but it won't ruin your cigars.
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When you start getting lower in temperature the air is typically drier. You will need to be careful that your sticks are not drying out. I think it will be hard for you to maintain 65 to 70% RH with temperatures near 60 or less.Goldy:Whats the lower end of the cigar temp scale? Will they be fine at 60? -
I've had mine at 66-63*F and they are smoking just fineGoldy:Whats the lower end of the cigar temp scale? Will they be fine at 60? -
Thanks guys, in the winter my temps are in the low 60's with rh around 65 and I just wanted to make sure that wouldnt cause any issues.
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I'm bringing this back from the dead to ask a similar question. I have been working on my basement for 2+ years and am nearing completion. When I get a chance I will post pics in another section. I have put in a built in wine closet where the temps stay between 55-60 deg. Can I store my cigar humidors inside the wine room? Will that be too cold for the cigars and humidity?
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you can. but as stated before it will be harder to maintain RH.
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And it will slow down the aging process from what I've read.
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So I'm assuming my 66% humidity and 65 degrees is fine? Little worried about the humidity being too low
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66 RH is fine. Most people around here like it between 65-68.
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I suggest you read up on tobacco beetles. At temps of 70 or below, they don't move around looking for mates. At 71 or above, they can. Just sayin'......
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yeah don't want those nasty little nightmares.jlmarta:I suggest you read up on tobacco beetles. At temps of 70 or below, they don't move around looking for mates. At 71 or above, they can. Just sayin'......
