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Needing a humi

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sxfn4lf

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Okay, so now that I have decided that I miss smoking on a regular basis and would really like to delve back into this hobby, I am really curious as to what I should start out with as a storage unit. Back in the day I smoked 1-2 a day. I will admit though, I did buy quite frequently. I have thought real hard about whether or not I should pick up a small humidor, or go for a cheap little tupperdor solution. Money is somewhat of an issue at the moment. I'd rather buy some nice sticks with it :) So I am wondering.... will using a tupperdor sacrifice anything about the cigars (taste, aging process, etc)? And I am sure that this has been answered before, but I would really like a firm definite answer. Is there a proper way to "season" a tupperdor. I had done a few actual humis back in the day, but I know this is a different kinda thing. Thanks in advance for your helping me.

Ray
 
I typed in "Tupper" in the search field at the bottom (Google search) and this was the first link found. Lock n' Locks can't be beat!
 
PM me with your address and I can send you a little 20 count humi that I'm not using anymore. It's nothing special but it works. I was using it until last week when I purchased my new humi.
 
I don't think you'll get a firm definite answer on seasoning a humi. There are basically two schools of thought. One is what I call the "patience" method, ha. That's putting a shot glass or small dish of distilled water in it for at least a week to two weeks to get the cedar to soak up the water. Then there is the impatient method where you lightly wipe the inside of the humi down with a sponge dampened with distilled water. Then let the sponge sit in there for a few more days. Supposedly this takes less than a week to season.

Some people say you should never wipe down the cedar, and others say if you don't it'll take a long time before you really get things stable. I've tried both methods and I've found either way, it takes a month or so before you really start seeing stability. Also it's up to you if you want to use 50/50 solution to charge your humidifier... that also helps. But never do that more than occasionally. Personally I say get Heartfelt 65% beads after it's seasoned and never look back! Downside is the beads will take up some room in your humi unless you search for Souldog's humidifier bead conversion thread.

If you do choose to wipe down your cedar, just do it lightly in my opinion.

As far as Tupperware... no seasoning needed. Just get some 65% beads and you're good to go!
 
Wow... what a great way to make a newbie feel welcome here on the boards. I really truly appreciate it. What a class act. Just remember........ no good deed is left unrepaid................................. hehehe
 
sxfn4lf said:
Wow... what a great way to make a newbie feel welcome here on the boards. I really truly appreciate it. What a class act. Just remember........ no good deed is left unrepaid................................. hehehe
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Thats my Boy. :D
 
As for seasoning the best I have found as of late is the Boveda seasoning packs. Throw them in for about 7-10 days and your ready to go, no fuss no drips or spills.
 
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