Help with correct RH?

[truckingtiger]

I have a tupperdore that is totally clear plastic. Is it bad to subject cigars to light? Also, I don't know whether I like smoking them wet or dry so I want somewhere in the middle. What is a "normal" RH to keep them at in the the tupperdore? I ordered 4 72% Boveda packs to throw in the tupperdore. I'm figuring, if it were full of loose sticks with no boxes, that it would hold 100-125 with them stacked from floor to lid. That's just to give you an idea of the size. Any help?

 

[tengel78]

Tupperdore is probably fine for now until you build your collection more. I would keep them out of light if possible. I prefer a cooler now instead of a humidor because they are so easy to maintain with some beads and/or the large boveda packs.
72% is too wet for me personally. I like to keep mine at 62-64%.

 

[Rupe]

When I started out I kept mine at 70% because that's what I found as the recommended RH just about everywhere. What I quickly found is that 70% was too high for me causing burn issues, lack of taste, and all sorts of other assorted nastiness. On the recommendation of the brothers here I switched everything to 65% a few years back and have been very happy ever since.

As far as your clear Tupperdore, I would think that you would be fine as long as it is not exposed to direct sunlight. Your best bet would be to keep it in a drawer or closet where the temperature is going to be more stable as well.

 

[truckingtiger]

Did I read where the bovedas run about 4 RH under what the packs say? If so that will put me at 68. If I start having problems I can always buy some 65's and take the 72s out right? As for where the tupperdore is...I have it under my desk out of any direct light at all.


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[JG358]

My bovedas are spot on for what theyre maked as. I like my sticks around 66-68 rh but thats all just personal preference. I'd toss some cedar in there too.

 

[truckingtiger]

How can I tell if they are too wet? What will some issues be?


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[Craig Mac]

How can I tell if they are too wet? What will some issues be?

Problems staying lit, uneven burn, hard to draw, spongy feel to the cigars...

 

[Lionel]

72%RH Is on the high side. If you want somewhere in the middle, you need to get the 65%RH boveda packs. The generally accepted 'middle' is 65%. 60 being the lower end and 70 the higher end. This is entirely personal choice & preference. No 'best' or correct way.

No idea why you'd want 72s (if you want middle Range RH) And no idea who gave you the idea they run 4 under. They work very accurately +/-1%RH. You can check this with an good hygrometer.


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[truckingtiger]

I know I read that somewhere. Oh well, they are brand new large ones. My B&M may trade me. I'm supposed to get them today. I'll check and see.


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[sofc]

Problems staying lit, uneven burn, hard to draw, spongy feel to the cigars...

and asking questions on BOTL?

 

[sofc]

If my sticks are smoking fine, I don't worry about the minor variations in the humidity. After all, what's important really is the humidity in the cigars and not their environment.

 

[marshall9779]

Did I read where the bovedas run about 4 RH under what the packs say? If so that will put me at 68. If I start having problems I can always buy some 65's and take the 72s out right? As for where the tupperdore is...I have it under my desk out of any direct light at all.


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In a Spanish cedar humidor since it isn't air tight the Bovedas will maintain the rh a few points lower than rated.


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[MyFathersKeeper]

How can I tell if they are too wet? What will some issues be?


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They'll tunnel. The filler will burn quicker than the wrapper. See if your B&M will sell you an empty wood cigar box. Most will for a buck or two. Dry box whatever you're going to smoke in there for a day or so & let the wrapper give off some moisture. You'll get a more consistent burn.

 

[Rupe]

Did I read where the bovedas run about 4 RH under what the packs say? If so that will put me at 68. If I start having problems I can always buy some 65's and take the 72s out right? As for where the tupperdore is...I have it under my desk out of any direct light at all.


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In a Spanish cedar humidor since it isn't air tight the Bovedas will maintain the rh a few points lower than rated.


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Marshall hit the nail on the head. Standard desktop humidors (especially the cheap Chinese ones) are generally a little leaky so you need to add a higher RH Boveda to compensate. I use 70 RH Bovedas in the desktops that I have and they usually read 66-67 on the hygrometers.

Tupperdores on the other hand have a much better seal and the Bovedas should hold your humidity pretty much spot-on with what is printed on them.

 

[Craig Mac]

and asking questions on BOTL?

Huh??

 

[sofc]

Huh??

Wrong RH leads to "tunnelling, uneven burn, etc" AND asking questions about the RH on BOTL. Sorry I wasn't clear. It's morning.

 

[hakoomay]

I have medium humi holds about 40 sticks (rated for 50-60) with three 69rh boveda packs (60gram packets).

after seasoning and prep, till now its holding right at 63-64rh, halfway stocked. Just about everyone is loves 60-67rh from what I've read and been told.

 

[Cigary43]

Tupperadors are extremely reliable and using a hygro in them is a "must".....as far as Bovedas raising the RH to 4% is debateable.....65% is the accepted percentage for most but that doesn't mean it's absolute. Some cigars smoke better at 70% while most don't...it's something that should be determined on our own tastes. Since I've got so many tupperadors it's a wise thing to "burp" them once a week to keep fresh air from going stale inside of them in my experience.....with wood humidors you don't have to do this. It's best to fill any humidor 3/4 full...that helps balance the overall exchange of air.

 

[apnutter]

I would say call wherever you ordered you Bovedas from and see if you can switch to 65%. Mine keep everything at 65 perfect, regardless of temp fluctuations.

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[truckingtiger]

Eh..they are cheap enough. I came to my BM and got one. I don't have but 8 sticks in that bog bastard so one should do me for now.