Several Questions

[David M]

Hello Gentleman,

Humi arrived today and I cant tell you how nice it is to see it here.
I am testing all my Hygros right now and have some time to evaluate the box and start planning a little, hence these questions.

The section for the bottom will obviously house the most cigars.
People familiar with this Humi - The Salerno (300 ct) know that there is a good 8 inches of space for this low area. The remaining two trays sit 1/2 an inch apart and are each about 2 inches deep. So they expect me to stick a bunch of Stogies on that bottom level.

1. Where should I put the Oasis XL? It has a fan which will provide me the circulation I need and more important, the humidity. Its a decent sized sucker so it wont fit comfortably on either of the top 2 trays so almost by default, it has to go on the bottom. Instructions however imply that it should sit above all the Gars for better circulation.

2. This lower level is deep. So deep that one can imagine it getting 5-7 layers deep with cigar stacked on top of cigar.
Is that okay? So many layers on top of eachother. I am gonna remove all Cello from all Gars.
and

3. Although the divider trays show space for air to circulate. It feels like it may need more circulation. Especially since I will be stacking them 6-7 deep. Can I drill a couple holes where you see my fingers in the picture to improve circulation? Is that normal? I would assume people do that, have you?

4. Is the Oasis XL enough for circulation? I will definitely pack this puppy up very quick. I am gonna fill it. So it will be fully used. Is the Oasis XL fan enough or should I get another Oust fan? If I need one, where should I put it? And the XL for that matter if I have two fans in there.

Awaiting to hear your ideas and wisdom.
Eager baby puffer fish awaiting guidance.

Thank you.

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[Cypress]

1. anywhere should be fine. Your humi is not big enough to vary largely in humidity.
2. layer the cigars as many as you want. only take celo's off of you do not plan to rotate or dig for your cigars as they may get damaged in that process. in truly its a never ending question of leave them on or off.
3. dont worry about circulation. your humi is not big enough for a big variance.
4. your oasis is plenty for what you want to do.

dont get me wrong, you have a big humi but when you start thinking about coolerdors or larger that is where you need more circulation.

[David M]

Got it.
Thank you for the info.

Looks like I am as usual, worrying too much.

Cheers

Edit:
Hey Cypress (or any long time member) is there any way that you can contact me?
PM doesnt work for me. Does it work for you?
My email was a part of my sign-up, can you see it?

[docruger]

Originally Posted by Cypress

1. anywhere should be fine. Your humi is not big enough to vary largely in humidity.
2. layer the cigars as many as you want. only take celo's off of you do not plan to rotate or dig for your cigars as they may get damaged in that process. in truly its a never ending question of leave them on or off.
3. dont worry about circulation. your humi is not big enough for a big variance.
4. your oasis is plenty for what you want to do.

dont get me wrong, you have a big humi but when you start thinking about coolerdors or larger that is where you need more circulation.

good advice looks like you got all your answers you need. enjoy your new humidor

[Cypress]

Originally Posted by David M*

Got it.
Thank you for the info.

Looks like I am as usual, worrying too much.

Cheers

Edit:
Hey Cypress (or any long time member) is there any way that you can contact me?
PM doesnt work for me. Does it work for you?
My email was a part of my sign-up, can you see it?

Sure i will send you an email from my work.

[David M]

Thanks.
I will post pics as soon as its ready.

[Cypress]

BTW we have a 30 day 30 post rule for PMs to prevent spammers from filling up in boxes.

[David M]

Originally Posted by Cypress

BTW we have a 30 day 30 post rule for PMs to prevent spammers from filling up in boxes.

Yah. I know. Its a good rule and I understand why its in place.

Thank You!

[RJpuffs]

Originally Posted by David M*

Got it.
Thank you for the info.

Looks like I am as usual, worrying too much.

Cheers

Edit:
Hey Cypress (or any long time member) is there any way that you can contact me?
PM doesnt work for me. Does it work for you?
My email was a part of my sign-up, can you see it?

Just ensure that you condition the cedar properly and patiently. Don't wet it - just put a cup/shotglass with some distilled water inside, insert all trays and dividers, and install the humidification thingie. Leave alone for several days. When at your preferred % (be in 65% or 70% whatever), remove the cup/glass, leave the Oasis on and close back up for several more days. A week or two for conditioning is normal. Be patient, and the humi will hold a perfect RH for ever!

[Cypress]

Yes, be patient. If you get cigars in the mean time get a humipack and store them in a zip lock.

[GlockG23]

Originally Posted by Cypress

1. anywhere should be fine. Your humi is not big enough to vary largely in humidity.
2. layer the cigars as many as you want. only take celo's off of you do not plan to rotate or dig for your cigars as they may get damaged in that process. in truly its a never ending question of leave them on or off.
3. dont worry about circulation. your humi is not big enough for a big variance.
4. your oasis is plenty for what you want to do.

dont get me wrong, you have a big humi but when you start thinking about coolerdors or larger that is where you need more circulation.

Cypress hit them all, real good response / advise, Cypress

p.s. when I stack my sticks I like to put strips of mahogany veneer between the rows like the ones pictured in this link look at the Oliva you will see it.
In my mind it helps with humidity

[David M]

I am gonna heed everyone's advice and put myself into Patient Mode. I haven't been patient at all actually, this entire time. I was ready to purchase quite a few boxes today but I am going to force myself to listen to you guys. As you know, that can be difficult. I trust all of y'alls's experience.

I will season longer than what was planned as well.
I actually already wiped down the inside this morning and put the mildly moist sponge on the bottom, sitting on some plastic. The wipe was very minimal though. I didn't maximize the 'coat the humi so you see discoloration' step. Half of the soaking was already dried up by the time I got to closing it. Used distilled water.

I am gonna order several more samplers before I dive in with big purchases.

Whats the saying...Slow and Steady wins the race.

Thanks again.

Edit:
And Glock. Like the idea.
I can imagine all the little personal touches that people bring to the experience. We could probably write a book on it actually.
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