We've all been through the issues with wood humidors. I think this is a good explanation of why?
The barometric pressures fluctuating around a wooden humidor will push air in and pull air out. Push the humidity from the house into the humidor, and then suck the humidity from the humidor into the house. It stands to reason that eventually the humidity in the humidor will change completely.
While Las Vegas does not experience large fluctuations in humidity and pressure changes, when it gets wet out here after being so dry, there can certainly be some storage issues.
Of which, I have seen more related to thermoelectric units than anything. My local BOTL has more issues with his NewAir units than I have ever had with my traditional humidors.
The cooler/tupperdor method is the most foolproof, however not sexy at all. But for the austere and pragmatic, and those with massive…collections…they are perfect. Especially if you don’t like to fuss.
Whereas the traditional wood humidor, especially in overly dry or overly wet climates, requires diligence, patience, a bit of fussing from time to time. Not to mention the beauty they impart on the desktop, home bar, or lounge space.
Personally I like the fussy nature of a traditional piece, and once you figure out what it needs and how it needs like, like a beautiful complicated woman, it will reward you for years on end. As long as you keep it happy.
Barometric pressure be damned! Lol
I think quality certainly matters as well. These new mass produced humidors that do not use solid Spanish cedar (African mahogany) will most certainly be more susceptible to moisture and pressure related issues.
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