ATTN: Texas residents, I have a question!
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Cigar Cowboy
BoY...in Hell!!!
Are you using beads?
Well,
To be honest, I think it will be difficult to keep the temp below 70 this time of year (especially with us reaching 106-108 every day here in Dallas). My best recommendation for you would be to get a wine fridge set up or freeze all of your cigars to prevent beetle infestation. I have a desktop unit that holds about 60 cigars and I use a Cigar Oasis Ultra for the humidification. A lot of guys on here are big fans of the beads, but I don't have much background with them.
To be honest, I think it will be difficult to keep the temp below 70 this time of year (especially with us reaching 106-108 every day here in Dallas). My best recommendation for you would be to get a wine fridge set up or freeze all of your cigars to prevent beetle infestation. I have a desktop unit that holds about 60 cigars and I use a Cigar Oasis Ultra for the humidification. A lot of guys on here are big fans of the beads, but I don't have much background with them.
Hi,
Yes, I am using beads. Problems is the humidity is too high and the temp too. I thought as a last ditch effort would be getting a wine cooler and converting it.
Jeff (Austin and triple digits here!):computer:
Yes, I am using beads. Problems is the humidity is too high and the temp too. I thought as a last ditch effort would be getting a wine cooler and converting it.
Jeff (Austin and triple digits here!):computer:
Cigar Cowboy
BoY...in Hell!!!
Sounds like a plan
Not in Texas, but believe the problem is the heat & humidity outside. My humidor reached about 77% a few days str8, I had to open the door a few times to bring it down. Threw the AC on to cool things down which helps.
BrooksW
BoM June '09
I use all wine coolers (7 of them now...sigh) and keep the house at a pleasant 62 degrees...while the temp in the coolers gets to 70, it is not a big deal (in the summer) and the humidity rarely goes above 65% (and is sometimes 60% which is fine)...
But, I use A LOT of beads, and have not had a problem...how much of the beads are you using?
~brooks
But, I use A LOT of beads, and have not had a problem...how much of the beads are you using?
~brooks
OK, I pulled the plug today and ordered a wine cooler from WalMart. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Avanti-SWC2800M-28-Bottle-Superconductor-Single-Zone-Wine-Cooler/13230162
Going to order the other items for it asap!
Thanks for everyone's help!
Jeff:bigeyes:
Going to order the other items for it asap!
Thanks for everyone's help!
Jeff:bigeyes:
I think humidity control in Texas will be more about pulling humidity out of the air rather than putting it back in.
Hey Dog. I have the same exact unit for about 4 months now. I couldnt be happier.
2lbs of 65rh beads. activated charcoal (6 days) got the smell out. I left mine unplugged to have the condensation drip out of the basin, but have a plug incase. I keep my stogies in cigar boxes to keep a secondary environment and have 2 drawers on order, both closed bottom with glass tops.
Rock solid at 65rh at 70degrees. I still find it best to dry box the sticks for a day or so before smoking. I like the beads in a tray not in mesh baggies.
ambient conditions have been brutle in NYC this season with really high humidity levels and the cooler has been really good. Hope that helps.
Cheers
2lbs of 65rh beads. activated charcoal (6 days) got the smell out. I left mine unplugged to have the condensation drip out of the basin, but have a plug incase. I keep my stogies in cigar boxes to keep a secondary environment and have 2 drawers on order, both closed bottom with glass tops.
Rock solid at 65rh at 70degrees. I still find it best to dry box the sticks for a day or so before smoking. I like the beads in a tray not in mesh baggies.
ambient conditions have been brutle in NYC this season with really high humidity levels and the cooler has been really good. Hope that helps.
Cheers
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