Memoir of a Novice

Spider66 said:
Hey, Quag (or anyone else) I got one of those Acu Rite hygrometers. It has a wired sensor used to moniter outside temp. If I just cut that wire off, do you think the main unit will still work properly?
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I'm really not sure. That sensor would be for the outdoor temperature which you wouldn't need if you have it in your humidor/coolidor. If you cut it off the outdoor temperature reading might just change to an error message or go blank. Or it might drive the whole thing nuts because it can't get a reading. I have a Radio Shack unit but what I did was just wrap the cord around the unit and zip the cordin place. It really doesn't take up any extra room or anything.
 
Yeah, that's what I decided to do too, just to be safe. Thanks Quag 8)
 
I have a simlar unit and can say it is safe to cut off the outside temp probe. All this does is make the outside temp reading off.
 
The Radio Shack one mentioned is wonderful, because it can accomodate three of the small "outside" remote units (they can be purchased seperately). I use this system and find it great. I love sitting at my desk with all my humi's information displayed on one unit that includes a clock.
 
Big Paintbrush said:
The Radio Shack one mentioned is wonderful, because it can accomodate three of the small "outside" remote units (they can be purchased seperately). I use this system and find it great. I love sitting at my desk with all my humi's information displayed on one unit that includes a clock.
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which model is this?
 
I'm not at my office this morning, but I'll post the model numbers tomorrow. Here's a description from another thread:

Originally posted by jihiggs:
go to radio shack and buy one of the wireless remote sensors. they are white and say 433 mhz on them. they are meant to be used with a base that gathers the readings from all the sensors but the sensors themselves have displays on them. they are not bad for 15 bucks! you can get the kit for 50 bucks that comes with the base and a remote sensor. with the base you can take advantage of max/min recordings on the remote sensors. ive got the base and 3 remotes one for each of my humidors.
 
Big Paintbrush said:
I'm not at my office this morning, but I'll post the model numbers tomorrow. Here's a description from another thread:

Originally posted by jihiggs:
go to radio shack and buy one of the wireless remote sensors. they are white and say 433 mhz on them. they are meant to be used with a base that gathers the readings from all the sensors but the sensors themselves have displays on them. they are not bad for 15 bucks! you can get the kit for 50 bucks that comes with the base and a remote sensor. with the base you can take advantage of max/min recordings on the remote sensors. ive got the base and 3 remotes one for each of my humidors.
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found it .......many thanks
 
Well, I smoked a 5 Vegas Classic (thanks Patrick) This was the first Sumatra wrapper I have tried. It was a nice smoke... think I still like the Camaroon better... well constructed, lots of thick smoke. I deffinately like to smoke with a cup of coffee. Seems the times I have a cigar by itself I am a little dissapointed. (well, a dram of Glenmorangie is great too :wink: )


Note to beginners (myself included)...Eat breakfast BEFORE your cigar...hehe, made that mistake this morning. was dizzy for an hour :roll:
 
I have another question....

I seem to still have trouble with an even burn. I think my RH is ok.. been at 65% for a while now. Seems I have to relight after I ash my cigar because the filler has burned more and the wrapper has gone out. Could it be that i am drawing to hard, or not hard enough? Or is it the way I light it?(I light according to the suggestions in the "cigar lighting 101" thread by CC) anyway, I often end up with a lopsided looking stick after I ash the first time. Any and all suggestions welcome.
~S
 
Spider66 said:
I have another question....

I seem to still have trouble with an even burn. I think my RH is ok.. been at 65% for a while now. Seems I have to relight after I ash my cigar because the filler has burned more and the wrapper has gone out. Could it be that i am drawing to hard, or not hard enough? Or is it the way I light it?(I light according to the suggestions in the "cigar lighting 101" thread by CC) anyway, I often end up with a lopsided looking stick after I ash the first time. Any and all suggestions welcome.
~S
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I have a question for you: How often do you puff?
 
i dont know if this has anything to do with it but mabey if you ash too soon?
 
Brenda...depends on what i am doing while I smoke, but generally about 1-2 puffs/30 sec.


Duke... I ash more often when in my vehicle, but still at about 1.5 inches...more than that and it usually ends up in my lap...hehe
 
Spider66 said:
Brenda...depends on what i am doing while I smoke, but generally about 1-2 puffs/30 sec.


Duke... I ash more often when in my vehicle, but still at about 1.5 inches...more than that and it usually ends up in my lap...hehe
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Try letting the cigar rest one minute between puffs.

I let the cigar's ashes fall off on their own.

And, between a few puffs I rotate the cigar. Example: the face of the band will first face up. Then, to my left. Next, the center of the band faces down. Then, to my right.


Also, you may want to turn (and rotate) the sticks when they've been resting in your humi for a long time.
 
Also, you may want to turn (and rotate) the sticks when they've been resting in your humi for a long time.
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I just started smoking cigars this month, so I have not had ANY for very long...lol :wink: :lol: :lol:
 
I'm no pro, but I think you're huffin' 'em way too much at 1-2 puffs/30sec. I also found I get best results with a smooth, long pull than a short fierce puff.
 
SmokePole said:
I'm no pro, but I think you're huffin' 'em way too much at 1-2 puffs/30sec. I also found I get best results with a smooth, long pull than a short fierce puff.
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This and your storage time. Cigars should get AT LEAST a week in the humidor before they're smoked. I try for a two week minimum. Its hard to do when you first start because of the numbers but when you have more and your cigars get properly rested you'll notice a difference. For instance my first two boxes I was smoking one of each pretty much everyday from the day I got them. By the time I got to the last cigars of the boxes about a month and a half to two months later, they had remarkably improved. To me its just a waste now to not rest them but I understand the predicament all to well.
 
Man, I am still not happy with instrumentation in my coolerdor! :evil:
I have added about 1/2 pound of heartfelt 65% beads to it, and have the Oasis XL set to 63%. I have a seperate digital hygrometer in there as well (when salt tested read about 3% low) Now my hygrometer is consistantly reading 60-61%, and the Oasis is reading anywhere from 67-73%, why am I having shuch a hard time with this?... I have taken the Oasis out and put the battery pack on it. I am going to salt test it and the digital hygrometer together. Hope this clears up my RH issues. (think I will retest the Diamond Crown Digital Hygrometer I have in my desktop humi while I am at it... I am getting parranoid now) :poke:
 
Spider,
Check your battery. When it starts to get low, the hygrometer may give false readings. One of my digitals started to act wacky, The battery tested 1/2 way between good and bad. Good is 1.3 to 1.5 volt !.0 tp 1.3 volt it it the 1/2 way point and below 1.0 is on it way to dead. Even if your hygrometer is new it doesn't mean it didn't sit on a shelf for a year or two. So try a new fresh battery before you go crazy :)

How often do you all find it necessary to change your batteries?
 
I see I have been pretty lax in my memoirs here....

I have a question about ashing. I understand that it is "proper etiquette" to let your ash fall naturally, but is there any actual smoking advantage in so doing? I know when I am driving I have to ash more often so it does not end up all over my truck, but why wait otherwise?
~S
 
No not really. The only advantage that really makes sense to me is that it puts less strain on the cigar. If you ash too soon it can cause burn issues and maybe even make the cigar break at the end. IMHO, the only rule you really need to follow is to NEVER tap the ash. This can crack the wrapper and still not make the ash come off evenly. The right way is to gently knock the ash off from the side.
 
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