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Armer

Armer

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So I've only been smoking cigars for about 6 months now, have over the years but now seriously smoking. I bought an Audew electric humidor. I have the temperature set to 69-70 degrees and have two 72% size 60 Boveda packs inside with 40 cigars at the moment (holds 150) Iv got cigars in there that I got on 3-1-21 and about half feel perfect to the touch, not to soft not to hard, and then half are now pretty hard but dont look dried and tight. Not sure if I'm missing something or just gotta wait longer. Also I bought 2 hydrometers on Amazon (like 7$ each) have one from a tabletop humidor, and the one that came with the Audew and they are all completely off(I did the salt test) and they all show different RH. Thanks for reading the novel
 
Ja520 said:
So I've only been smoking cigars for about 6 months now, have over the years but now seriously smoking. I bought an Audew electric humidor. I have the temperature set to 69-70 degrees and have two 72% size 60 Boveda packs inside with 40 cigars at the moment (holds 150) Iv got cigars in there that I got on 3-1-21 and about half feel perfect to the touch, not to soft not to hard, and then half are now pretty hard but dont look dried and tight. Not sure if I'm missing something or just gotta wait longer. Also I bought 2 hydrometers on Amazon (like 7$ each) have one from a tabletop humidor, and the one that came with the Audew and they are all completely off(I did the salt test) and they all show different RH. Thanks for reading the novel
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With the Audew I would really recommend just tossing a single 320 gram 69% boveda in there assuming that you seasoned the shelves and drawers prior to tossing cigars in. If not you may want to try seasoning it again. The cedars shelves are going to suck up allot of moisture from those packs and will take weeks to settle at a solid humidity level.

the next step I’d suggest is tossing the hygrometers you currently have and pick up a better quality digital hygrometer. These are what I’ve switched too and they are fantastic and inexpensive. The analog hygrometers cannot be trusted at all.

Govee Hygrometer Thermometer, Wireless Thermometer, Mini Bluetooth Humidity Sensor with Notification Alert, Data Storage and Export, 328 Feet Connecting Range https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R586J3...abc_CEJXVZXA0FVG1H1FVEKE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
 
If you have cigars you obtained on 3-1-21 that are still hard to the touch then they may require more humidification to get to a state in which they are where they need to be.

I have a box of CAOs that I have had properly stored for 7 months that are still a bit hard to the touch. These showed up like bricks but they are coming along. Some times it just takes an extra amount of time & patience to properly care for cigars. Thankfully this seems to be in a minority of cases, and is typically the exception.
 
ConDaddy said:
With the Audew I would really recommend just tossing a single 320 gram 69% boveda in there assuming that you seasoned the shelves and drawers prior to tossing cigars in. If not you may want to try seasoning it again. The cedars shelves are going to suck up allot of moisture from those packs and will take weeks to settle at a solid humidity level.

the next step I’d suggest is tossing the hygrometers you currently have and pick up a better quality digital hygrometer. These are what I’ve switched too and they are fantastic and inexpensive. The analog hygrometers cannot be trusted at all.

Govee Hygrometer Thermometer, Wireless Thermometer, Mini Bluetooth Humidity Sensor with Notification Alert, Data Storage and Export, 328 Feet Connecting Range https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R586J3...abc_CEJXVZXA0FVG1H1FVEKE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
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I will definitely try that out, thank you! How would you recommend I re-season it?
 
smellysell said:
I'd recommend getting some beads instead of the Boveda, and agree with making sure it's seasoned and picking up a Govee.

Also, go post an introduction so we can get to know you
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smellysell said:
I'd recommend getting some beads instead of the Boveda, and agree with making sure it's seasoned and picking up a Govee.

Also, go post an introduction so we can get to know you.
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Will do! What beads do you prefer?
 
Ja520 said:
I will definitely try that out, thank you! How would you recommend I re-season it?
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When I seasoned mine i just used the included water tray and left it in there for about a week or so. I did use a slightly damp cloth (distilled water) and wiped down all of the cedar drawers and trays just to clean off the dust. Once I did that about 1 week in the humidity settled around 71-72. After adding cigars it dropped back down to mid 60's but slowly rose back up after a few days.
 
Ja520 said:
half are now pretty hard but dont look dried and tight.
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Another thing to keep in mind is that premium cigars are handmade. So it goes without saying that there will will be slight variances in construction between brands (or even within the same brand and line.) Just because a cigar is firmly packed does not mean there is necessarily as issue with your humidity.
 
I have an Audew, as well. It works great, although the temp reading is off (about 5 degrees off, yours may differ). I hate beads, they can make a huge mess (I bought a used cabinet humidor online and it was shipped with an open container of beads in it... nightmare). I have eight Boveda Size 60 packs in the Audew, 69%, spread around, with around 100 cigars in it. Probably overkill but it maintains a steady RH pretty close to 69. I did season it for two weeks, with Boveda 84's, before use. I have two Govee bluetooth units in it, a Cigar Oasis unit and a cheapo from amazon, all calibrated, and they read pretty close to each other. Not a large investment given the cost of decent cigars, imo. The setup seems to work well.
 
Jared Nomack said:
I have an Audew, as well. It works great, although the temp reading is off (about 5 degrees off, yours may differ). I hate beads, they can make a huge mess (I bought a used cabinet humidor online and it was shipped with an open container of beads in it... nightmare). I have eight Boveda Size 60 packs in the Audew, 69%, spread around, with around 100 cigars in it. Probably overkill but it maintains a steady RH pretty close to 69. I did season it for two weeks, with Boveda 84's, before use. I have two Govee bluetooth units in it, a Cigar Oasis unit and a cheapo from amazon, all calibrated, and they read pretty close to each other. Not a large investment given the cost of decent cigars, imo. The setup seems to work well.
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How often do you replace the Bovedas, or do you recharge them?
 
smellysell said:
How often do you replace the Bovedas, or do you recharge them?
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In my 300ct Audew, I've had 2 320g 69 boveda in mine since July of last year. Both are showing absolutely no signs of drying out. Still holds strong around 67-69%. And I have absolutely no more room for cigars. Boxes, singles etc. Probably around 250 or so cigars.
 
ConDaddy said:
In my 300ct Audew, I've had 2 320g 69 boveda in mine since July of last year. Both are showing absolutely no signs of drying out. Still holds strong around 67-69%. And I have absolutely no more room for cigars. Boxes, singles etc. Probably around 250 or so cigars.
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Like Steve, I really haven't had to replace them. I got the thing last fall, and after seasoning I initially had 72's in it. Decided it was running a little high (like, well, around 72), and swapped in 69's about three months ago. They're still fine, which is probably partly due to having so many in there. I have not tried to recharge any Bovedas, I just buy them in bulk and have plenty on hand.
 
ever since I read that BG over @CO stated he re-hydrates his Bovedas, I have been doing just that, and I have had great success re-hydrating them.

I haven't purchased a single NEW Boveda in over three years.

Just goes to show an old dog can learn a new trick. woof woof ...............
 
Jared Nomack said:
I have an Audew, as well. It works great, although the temp reading is off (about 5 degrees off, yours may differ). I hate beads, they can make a huge mess (I bought a used cabinet humidor online and it was shipped with an open container of beads in it... nightmare). I have eight Boveda Size 60 packs in the Audew, 69%, spread around, with around 100 cigars in it. Probably overkill but it maintains a steady RH pretty close to 69. I did season it for two weeks, with Boveda 84's, before use. I have two Govee bluetooth units in it, a Cigar Oasis unit and a cheapo from amazon, all calibrated, and they read pretty close to each other. Not a large investment given the cost of decent cigars, imo. The setup seems to work well.
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Do you have the Audew 150 count? I have mine set for 69 degrees and its reading at 62. Does that happen to you to?
 
Armer said:
Do you have the Audew 150 count? I have mine set for 69 degrees and its reading at 62. Does that happen to you to?
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What do you mean by "reading at 62"? Do you mean the temp display on the unit, or a separate thermometer?

I seem to have the opposite situation - if I set mine at 62, it tends to hold at around 67 or so. That's according to Govee and Cigar Oasis units inside the Audew.
 
Jared Nomack said:
What do you mean by "reading at 62"? Do you mean the temp display on the unit, or a separate thermometer?

I seem to have the opposite situation - if I set mine at 62, it tends to hold at around 67 or so. That's according to Govee and Cigar Oasis units inside the Audew.
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Ya the temp display says 62 but I have it set at 69. The temp is accurate tho. I just dont know why its reading 7 degrees off from what it's set at
 
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