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Humidor Dropped to 30% humidity...keep cigars?

Discussion in 'Drink, Smoke, and Fine Dining' started by EarlyPorsche, Feb 6, 2009.

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  1. EarlyPorsche

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    #1 EarlyPorsche, Feb 6, 2009
    I stopped looking at my humidor for a while. The gauge is at 30% and I haven't taken the lid off it. Can cigars be revived by introducing moisture back into the humidor or did they all just dry out? I was thinking about running my steamer in the humidor and then putting the cigars back in. It lost moisture because I forgot to refill the humidifier.
     
  2. M Roadster

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    #2 M Roadster, Feb 6, 2009
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    Definately do not toss them. Then can be revived by humidifing them again.

    If you want a more "set it an forget it approach" you can use these: http://www.bovedapacks.com/

    They will always maintain the proper humidity and if you have a good humidor they last a very long time. I have several Daniel Marshalls and easily get 5 months out of mine. Not bad for $4 a pack.
     
  3. wax

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    #3 wax, Feb 6, 2009
    Obviously, M Roadster doesn't know what he's talking about.

    Send them all to me and I will dispose of them properly.
     
  4. EarlyPorsche

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    #4 EarlyPorsche, Feb 7, 2009
    I should have made this a poll. Seems like 50% are saying don't toss them and 50% are saying send them to a better home. Hmmm. I think I need to get the wood of my humidor wet. I am going to try using my fabric steamer on the walls first.
     
  5. M Roadster

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    #5 M Roadster, Feb 8, 2009
    Ah... :)

    Well yes you could send them to wax's "disposal" service as well.. :)
     
  6. M Roadster

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    #6 M Roadster, Feb 8, 2009
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    If your humidor is already seasoned I'm not sure why you would want to do this....

    Definately do not over saturate them with water... Slow re-hydration is what you want....

    Try this instead... Though I am not sure how many cigars we are talking about here but...

    Put them in a ziplock with Boveda packs @ 75% will work best...

    If you don't want to get the packs them but the zip lock bag with the cigars in them; left "open" in a larger ziplock with a wet towel or sponge and zip it. Let them sit for a few days and check them. If you go this route check them every day for mold. If there is any mold you will have to toss the lot... is why I would use the packs instead.

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  7. EarlyPorsche

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    #7 EarlyPorsche, Feb 9, 2009
    I just put distilled water into the humidifiers in there and I am letting it come up slowly. I am guessing it will take a month to get back up and for everything to absorb it. I don't expect there to be any mold if I bring it up slowly.
     

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