Plume / mold

[CQuirolo]

After reading a few other threads I still cannot determine if it’s mild or plume. Looks crystalline to me and does cover a large area. Is only on a few cigars. Wineador is 64 degrees and 68-69 humidity. Thoughts? Thanks.

 

[admartinct]

As far as I know, 'plume' = mold

 

[Opie]

fuzzy = mold !

it's always mold.....

 

[Fusion555]

 

[CQuirolo]

What should I do to fix?

 

[Glassman]

Most definitely mold.
And if it shows up like that in a pic, it's always mold..

Wipe off, Segregate, smoke.

@CQuirolo

 

[Opie]

as long as it's not near the foot and going into the cigar, wipe it off and keep an eye on them. you may want to segregate the moldy cigars to a tupper for a bit

 

[Glassman]

Or go ahead and line them up to smoke next and be rid of the contamination.

Honestly @CQuirolo I'd try to get your humidity closer to 65 and check your hygrometer against a boveda.

If you're using that analog, you could be waaaay off.

 

[AlohaStyle]

There's mold on the Hoyo and Bolivar as well... wipe them all off. Hopefully a moldy cigar just spread and you don't have other issues going on with your storage.

 

[Nacho Daddy]

Or go ahead and line them up to smoke next and be rid of the contamination.

Honestly @CQuirolo I'd try to get your humidity closer to 65 and check your hygrometer against a boveda.

If you're using that analog, you could be waaaay off.

Case closed.

Next question, please………...

 

[admartinct]

Honestly @CQuirolo I'd try to get your humidity closer to 65 and check your hygrometer against a boveda.

If you're using that analog, you could be waaaay off.

This. Get a digital. I recommend a boveda butler system for $20 dollars, I think @Tyler86 uses them as well if I remember right.

 

[CQuirolo]

Or go ahead and line them up to smoke next and be rid of the contamination.

Honestly @CQuirolo I'd try to get your humidity closer to 65 and check your hygrometer against a boveda.

If you're using that analog, you could be waaaay off.

I have 3 digital 4r’s in there and that analog.

 

[CQuirolo]

Case closed.

Next question, please………...

Thanks guys!

 

[Glassman]

I have 3 digital 4r’s in there and that analog.

Have you calibrated them recently? My digital is a piece of junk, when the temperature changes it looses its accuracy.

I'm just saying those likely arrived a little wet, or your humidity is higher than its showing.

 

[Patrickh44231]

This. Get a digital. I recommend a boveda butler system for $20 dollars, I think @Tyler86 uses them as well if I remember right.

Or just use boveda. Honestly what's the point in hygros except to be anal or know if your humi is leaking.

 

[admartinct]

Or just use boveda. Honestly what's the point in hygros except to be anal or know if your humi is leaking.

Well since he’s already having a humidity issue I made a recommendation to help him get regulated?
I use Boveda packs, I don’t see the problem with having one since it measures both temperature and humidity while keeping a diary of fluctuations during the day. I would imagine there isn’t that many guys here that aren’t somewhat anal about their cigar storage

 

[Juice]

I would imagine there isn’t too many guys here that aren’t somewhat anal about their cigar storage

I used to be but found it’s just not worth the effort. I have hygros in my boxes but all they really tell me is when it’s time to recharge the packs/beads. I just don’t find it satisfying to chase a few % rh.

 

[Mossome]

An RH of 69 is too high for 64 degree temp. I’ve been told that a good rule of thumb is to always keep the RH at or below the temp.

 

[Tyler86]

This. Get a digital. I recommend a boveda butler system for $20 dollars, I think @Tyler86 uses them as well if I remember right.

No sir


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[boltman]

An RH of 69 is too high for 64 degree temp. I’ve been told that a good rule of thumb is to always keep the RH at or below the temp.

Scott, you always have these good nuggets of information. So with that rule of thumb the coldest one should store their cigars is around 60 degrees?