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Thought this might be a interesting topic of discussion (especially for newbies like myself who are looking at the best way to store cigars for their first collection):
The 70/70 Rule
The most common rule of thumb for your cabinet humidor climate is commonly referred to as the 70/70 rule. Keeping a temperature of 70?F and a RH of 70%, means that you will have the right level of AH or water vapor pressure to store your cigars. Each temperature has a corresponding RH level that helps maintain the correct AH to keep your cigars aging nicely, as displayed in the chart below. If your temperature changes from 70?F to 72?F the RH should read 65% in order to keep an AH comparative to the standard of 70/70. There are exceptions to the rule, though. Once the temperature goes below 60?F, there is no corresponding RH level that will give you an appropriate AH. The air simply can not hold that much moisture.
Source: http://education.vigilantinc.com/cig...r-humidity.php
HOWEVER:
Another (and seemingly more popular) view on this is:
Excerpt:
Full discussion and source: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Cigars-21...dity-table.htm
This might be an interesting topic for discussion!
Thought this might be a interesting topic of discussion (especially for newbies like myself who are looking at the best way to store cigars for their first collection):
The 70/70 Rule
The most common rule of thumb for your cabinet humidor climate is commonly referred to as the 70/70 rule. Keeping a temperature of 70?F and a RH of 70%, means that you will have the right level of AH or water vapor pressure to store your cigars. Each temperature has a corresponding RH level that helps maintain the correct AH to keep your cigars aging nicely, as displayed in the chart below. If your temperature changes from 70?F to 72?F the RH should read 65% in order to keep an AH comparative to the standard of 70/70. There are exceptions to the rule, though. Once the temperature goes below 60?F, there is no corresponding RH level that will give you an appropriate AH. The air simply can not hold that much moisture.
Source: http://education.vigilantinc.com/cig...r-humidity.php
HOWEVER:
Another (and seemingly more popular) view on this is:
Excerpt:
The variable humidity theory is no longer supported by cigar smokers because it is flawed. Cigars should be kept between 68-73% humidity - the tolerable humidity safe range for cigars - REGARDLESS of temperature. In theory, compensating humidity with the increase/decrease of temperature sounds like a good idea but it actually isn't.
ASC newsgroup best explains why this theory is flawed:
"The modern myth of varying humidity with temperature is based on an entirely false premise. Cigars don't care about absolute moisture content. They need just enough moisture to keep the tobacco pliable, but not so much to swell it. This occurs at 70-73% REGARDLESS of temperature.
ASC newsgroup best explains why this theory is flawed:
"The modern myth of varying humidity with temperature is based on an entirely false premise. Cigars don't care about absolute moisture content. They need just enough moisture to keep the tobacco pliable, but not so much to swell it. This occurs at 70-73% REGARDLESS of temperature.
This might be an interesting topic for discussion!
TJ's massive humidification system, he's been able to store his puros at a constant 70/70 for many years with very little fluctuation and they smoke just fine. 
, I suspect there is a somewhat broader spectrum within which to store your fine sticks. So if you offer me a puro stored at 65/65, I won't turn it down. But if it has little pin holes or goes snap, cracle, and pop...forget about it! 
don TJ and the 
Coros
Haha! I was afraid someone would notice that, but I wanted to keep it simple without getting too wonky. But yes, yes....the source of the pin-headed beatles
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