Joined May 2006
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Clinton Twp, Michigan
Hi everyone. A few weeks ago, I noticed that my humidor was dropping in humidity. I expected this during the winter with the heat on and the house being dryer than normal.
I an effort to head it off, when my humidity got down to about 60-65% I added a dish of distilled water for a short time. When I checked the levels after a few hours, the humidity was way over what I wanted (its only a 50ct in case you're wondering). I didn't want to shock my cigers too bad so I kept letting more humidity out by opening it every hour or so until it was about 70%.
The next week when I went to smoke a cigar, the one I pulled out was very flaky and falling apart. Naturally I was upset (it was a Rocky Patel Vintage 1992). I have kept a close eye on the rest since then and everything seems to be ok.
My question is was this because of the humidity changes or was it just a bad cigar in the bunch?
Thanks!
I an effort to head it off, when my humidity got down to about 60-65% I added a dish of distilled water for a short time. When I checked the levels after a few hours, the humidity was way over what I wanted (its only a 50ct in case you're wondering). I didn't want to shock my cigers too bad so I kept letting more humidity out by opening it every hour or so until it was about 70%.
The next week when I went to smoke a cigar, the one I pulled out was very flaky and falling apart. Naturally I was upset (it was a Rocky Patel Vintage 1992). I have kept a close eye on the rest since then and everything seems to be ok.
My question is was this because of the humidity changes or was it just a bad cigar in the bunch?
Thanks!