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This is a discussion on Newbie checking in within the General Cigar Discussion forums, part of the The Cigar Lounges at Puff category; Hey guys, So I've placed my first order online. Here's what I got: - Digital Hygrometer - 20-Capacity Desktop Humidor ...
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Old 09-29-2009, 06:39 PM   #1
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Newbie checking in
Hey guys,

So I've placed my first order online. Here's what I got:
- Digital Hygrometer
- 20-Capacity Desktop Humidor (CI Mosaic)
- 5 Vegas Gold Churchill (7.0"x50)
- Black Pearl Rojo by La Perla Habana Robusto (4.75"x50)
- CAO Black Mosaic (6.0"x42)
- Fonseca Connecticut 5-50 (5.0"x50)
- Gurkha Master’s Select Toro (6.0"x52)
- Indian Tabac Super Fuerte Robusto (5.0"x50)
- La Tradicion Perdomo Reserve Cameroon ’R’ (5.0"x54)
- Reserva Maxima Media Corona by Puros Indios (5.5"x44)
- Padilla Achilles
- Nica Libre
- Oliva Serie ’G’
- Gurkha Park Avenue
- Rocky Patel Connecticut
- 5 Vegas Gold Series
- Indian Tabac Super Fuerte
- Graycliff G2

I just wanted to double check the steps I need to take to condition the humidor and cigars. Does this sound right?
  • Calibrate hygrometer with salt test
  • Place shot glass of distilled water in humidor until the humidity reaches approximately 70%
  • I'm worried about beetles (90 degrees today in AZ), so I'm going to refrigerate the cigars for 24 hours, then freeze them for 72 hours, then refrigerate for 24 hours, then place them in the humidor with the cellophane on.
Am I missing anything? Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,
Tyler
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Old 09-29-2009, 06:50 PM   #2
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Re: Newbie checking in
Welcome Tyler!
Looks like you have a handle on things. One thing I do with a new humidor, is to lightly sponge distilled water on the inside. Lightly being the key word. If you can squeeze water out of the sponge, it's too wet. I think it tends to speed the process up.
You have some nice sticks there....good luck!
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Old 09-29-2009, 06:59 PM   #3
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I hafta totally disagree with the sponging water idea... You don't want to risk warping the cedar in your Humi. You have 3 days of fridge freeze fridge before your sticks are going to be ready for the humi, that should be plenty of time for a small 20ct to season passively. Don't rush the process, you'll be glad you didn't!
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Welcome Tyler!
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Old 09-29-2009, 07:30 PM   #5
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Old 09-29-2009, 07:32 PM   #6
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Old 09-29-2009, 07:38 PM   #7
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Welcome aboard Tyler. I give a month at the most before you need a bigger humi .
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Old 09-29-2009, 09:23 PM   #10
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Welcome aboard Tyler. I give a month at the most before you need a bigger humi .
Haha I hope not.

On a separate note, I've been to 2 Wal-Marts and cannot find the Ronson JetLite. Besides WM, what other stores carry them?
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Welcome Tyler, nice to see you here! Your humidor conditioning method is fine. Congrats on your first buy!
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Hey Tyler,
Welcome...I think the only thing you're missing is a bigger humi! lol...You've got some good sticks coming
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Welcome! As for the lighter, check Walgreens and CVS pharmacies.
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Hey Ty! Grats and welcome! Looks like you ordered the CI promo? vote for my photo entry when you get a chance too! (#1!)
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