60% rh

[andy]

I just moved everything into my new Avanti 28 Bottle (SWC2800M-1). Its holding at 60% RH. I just ordered the suggested 2 pounds of beads from Heartfelt but I don't think they'll be here until Tuesday. Does anyone know if my sticks will be okay in the Avanti until then? I know, it sounds really paranoid and obsessive asking this. But I'm sure you guys understand.

 

[lbowles2]

If you've got somewhere else for them to be I would wait until you have the beads.

Larry

 

[TravelingJ]

I actually prefer for many of my cigars, to be kept at 60%. I like how lanceros and habanos burn at that RH. I was also told to drybox some of my ligero cigars before smoking, so I've moved them to my 60% storage.

 

[Doctor Zhivago]

As long as it doesn't go lower, 60% is ok, especially for a couple of days. I've kept cigars in a ziploc bag before for a week and they were still ok, just me though.

 

[Jfire]

60% percent is fine for months let alone days or weeks.

 

[Clint]

60% percent is fine for months let alone days or weeks.

Not too long though...You don't want breadsticks!

 

[Jfire]

Ive run 63 to 64 for almost 2 years now. So far no breadsticks or hot wings! lol:smokingbo

 

[Clint]

64 is good...60 or less (strictly my humble opinion) is just not enought humidity to allow young cigars to properly age. Oils won't develop, the cigar just won't mature, and thus doesn't taste good.

 

[Danilo]

Ive run 63 to 64 for almost 2 years now. So far no breadsticks or hot wings! lol:smokingbo

I'm more or less right there 61-64 ish... Never a bad stick, no burn issues.

 

[andy]

thanks guys. i appreciate the help. i think i'm more concerned with the plastic smell now. i thought it was gone but apparently its still there.

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

I'm definately in Justin and Danilo's camp here, nothing to worry about if you are expecting your beads on Tuesday, or even Wednesday. Just my humble opinion.

 

[pnoguy]

60 should be just fine, for quite some time if need be. Won't help, but won't hurt. My humi was holding about 60-62 for the year I was in the desert, and everything was fine. I've never had a brand new Avanti, but if it's got "new car smell" I might be tempted to put the sticks back where they came from and let the thing air out for a few days. Maybe wipe down the inside with a real weak alcohol solution beforehand.

 

[andy]

i transfered the sticks back to the cooler. letting the thing air out until the beads show up. i need to get my hands on some drawers.

 

[SmokeProper]

60% percent is fine for months let alone days or weeks.

Agree.

 

[cvm4]

60% is alright. I prefer my cigars around 62-64% humidity.

 

[wutnot]

I have the same exact model. Bought it last Tuesday, I am airing it out also. I have a pound and a half of beads read to put in, but want the plastic smell gone before I put anything in there.

 

[PLUSH]

Is that 60 in the front, try putting you hygro in the back on the bottom where the cooling unit is, you should get more like 74. I have this same unit and issue, I have to have fans going all the time.

 

[shuckins]

i transfered the sticks back to the cooler. letting the thing air out until the beads show up. i need to get my hands on some drawers.

i know what you meant,but it still made me laugh...lol

i prefer the low 60's for nc's and high 50's for cc's.
they just smoke better for me in that range...

 

[Alwayslit]

I'm more or less right there 61-64 ish... Never a bad stick, no burn issues.

.......x2

 

[cigarhombre]

I've been keeping smokes at 63-64RH for years; I love 'em right around there...hardly ever have to dry box this way. With the exception of smokes heavy w/ ligero.
Try smoking a Tat T110 at 70-72%RH....better hope your torch is full