Still new to this and all, but my first humi was purchased used. An older Humidor Supreme from 08 I believe.
I've never really none how to store cigars, I just placed them there with out knowing really.
After learning what a humi should be set at for proper storage, I started to look into; how to season a humidor, proper RH, temp and so on.
Knowing my humi was used, I wrongfully assumed that my hygrometer was good to go. Humidity stays at a constant 80, lack of temp probe worried me, and the humidor pads wern't absorbing much distilled water as I thought.
Now before I get flamed for storing cigars in a un-seasoned humidor, LOL I would like to say that the longest any cigar has remained in storage has been maybe a week... Bad storage hasn't affected the taste as far as I know.
What are some steps that I can take to make ensure the longevity of my sticks and humidor?
Also small note... I live in Hawaii, and our humidity is well some what tropical. So if any Hawaii members can chime in aswell that would be much appreciated!
I've never really none how to store cigars, I just placed them there with out knowing really.
After learning what a humi should be set at for proper storage, I started to look into; how to season a humidor, proper RH, temp and so on.
Knowing my humi was used, I wrongfully assumed that my hygrometer was good to go. Humidity stays at a constant 80, lack of temp probe worried me, and the humidor pads wern't absorbing much distilled water as I thought.
Now before I get flamed for storing cigars in a un-seasoned humidor, LOL I would like to say that the longest any cigar has remained in storage has been maybe a week... Bad storage hasn't affected the taste as far as I know.
What are some steps that I can take to make ensure the longevity of my sticks and humidor?
Also small note... I live in Hawaii, and our humidity is well some what tropical. So if any Hawaii members can chime in aswell that would be much appreciated!