Temp v. Humidity

[BADS197]

I checked my humidity the last couple times I opened the humi and the humidity is 60% and the room temperature is around 68.

Normal?

When our apartment was hot the humidity was around 65-70%.


Should I be worried?

I don't want to run the heater all day just for cigars..my gf would kill me.

[raralith]

Originally Posted by BADS197

I checked my humidity the last couple times I opened the humi and the humidity is 60% and the room temperature is around 68.

Normal?

When our apartment was hot the humidity was around 65-70%.


Should I be worried?

I don't want to run the heater all day just for cigars..my gf would kill me.

What are you using for your humidity? Beads should be stable, if you're using something else, it might be time to refill or recharge it. Personally, 60-68rh has been fine for me, 70 and I'll leave it out for an hour before I smoke it.

There's not much to worry about in that range. Lower tempeture just means it's a bit harder humidity to stay in the air. But you're still at around 60 degrees so it's no problem.

[ucla695]

That’s normal. It can be a little harder to maintain humidity during the winter since the air is drier. I suggest recharging your beads/humidifier in your humi and you’ll be good. I keep mine between 62-65 Rh, but there are collectors in HK who prefer their levels in the upper 50’s. As long as the cigars are smoking well, then you’re set.

[BADS197]

I have 4.5 ouces of beads inside and a round humidier (that you add solution too)...

I just smoked one at lunch and it was a good smoke, burned almost perfect.. had to touch it up a couple times but not bad at all.

[raralith]

Beads you add solution to? Which beads? What solution? I'm fairly certain that beads only want distilled water and the 70/70 polyglerciate (probably butchered the word) clogs up the pores on the beads.

[goalie204]

I'm having the same problem and started another thread about it. I'm at 70 degrees and 58% humidity. Ordered some beads as per suggestions from other members. Waiting on them.

It's definately not my hygrometer, so its either the humidor or the humidification. SIGH.

[NCRadioMan]

Originally Posted by raralith

Beads you add solution to? Which beads? What solution? I'm fairly certain that beads only want distilled water and the 70/70 polyglerciate (probably butchered the word) clogs up the pores on the beads.

True. Do not add pg to any silica beads or gel. I know several companies(Xikar) say to but I would advise against it.

[SmoknTaz]

Since I switched to 65% beads from Heartfelt my #'s have been bang on. Best money I've spent for this addiction. I use distilled water in a spray bottle so as to not over saturate the beads.

[s15driftking]

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