Recent content by WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot

Thank you all for the responses, your knowledge is very much appreciated. When I started smoking, I figured it could at times be expensive but I really had no clue that this was a hobby. Although, this is one instance where I dont mind being overwhelmed with how much is or can be involved.

I mean if it dries out completley after leaving it open. Collierville, TN. We have a cigar/hooka lounge here called The Tinder Box. Great staff and selection there. I explained my problem to the tobaconist and he was rather surprised. The beads I have Xikar are supposedly good for 65 or 70% but...

Thanks all for the responses. BlindedByScience... I just opened it up a little while ago and so far so good. My digital hygrometer has dropped down to 70% and falling (in room not humidor). I had tried this once before but still had the sponge humidifier and analog hygrometer. There was no...

I salt tested it per Xikars instructions. Plastic ziploc bag, soda cap with salt and water but not enough the salt floats, 5 hours then press calibrate before removing it. Sorry, I cant remember the reading right after that. I know the thermometer is reading accuratley. I did open it once and...

Not yet. Ive been afraid to put too much in there until I figure this out. I asked my tobbaconist if adding more would affect the humidity and he said no. I know I could probably take one out a little while before I smoke it and it should be fine. The most I have been keeping in there is 8 or 10...

I hope someone can help me here. I've left three tobbaconists baffled thus far and have tried everything I could find. I bought my humidor about two months ago, a Craftsmans Bench "Manhattan Gift Set." It included a 25 cigar humidor, sponge humidification device and an analog hygrometer. I...