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Originally posted by Puff Scotty View PostHi I agree again, although I've been knocked already on this thread...
I'm not trying to have an argument, just parrotting what I read elsewhere. Which may make me naive.
That said, there's loads of different factors that affect cigar storage. More than we are aware of in all likelihood!
YMMV
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Guys, I'm finding the bloom debate riveting, really I am, but I can't help but feel that the thread I'm using to (barely) contain the anxiety I'm feeling about potentially losing my entire cigar collection to mould has been jacked somewhat
Now, I'm not possessive of my threads, and I actually quite like the way they drift, but I essentially started this thread to have a mild panic and for my fellow BOTLs to reassure me and take me gently through the steps to a mould-free life, and as yet I'm not feeling that my needs have been met adequately.
Please, oh please, could someone just read through the questions I asked a few posts ago and then post a lovely thread that says "now bambini, everything is going to be fine, tipp has given you some excellent advice on how to fix the mould, and here's how you can stop it from ever happening again...[INSERT HELPFUL ADVICE HERE]."
And yes, I'm completely conscious of how emotionally needy I'm sounding at the momentI'm still waiting for the whiskey to whisk me away
And I'm still waiting for the ashtray to lead me astray
Josh Ritter, "Other Side"
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If you really must here's a guide to stop any mold.
First empty the humidor into tupperware for temporary storage.
Put the humidor directly under a light and leave it on for 24-48 hours, light kills mold.
Check all cigars before placing back into the humidor.
Get a digital hygrometer and place in a different location to analogue to see any difference in different areas.
if needs must place a veneer of spanish cedar directly below the humidifier.
That's the most I'd ever do, But honestly I wouldn't be too worried. Worst case is the same would happen to the ones below again and will need to be wiped off.
That's just my personal opinion btw and someone may have more knowledge than me when it comes to this.Last edited by Watkins; 03-11-2010, 05:07 PM.
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Now, bambini, everything is going to be fine, tipp has given you some excellent advice on how to fix the mould, and here's how you can stop it from ever happening again...
Replace analogue hygrometer with (reliable) digital model, replace humidifier with 65% heartfelt beads or similar (IMHO).
Don't panic!
All will be well.
Most of us have encountered it at sometime or other - it's not as scary as you think.
If in doubt . . just smoke 'em all!!!Originally posted by DRAGMASTEREvery time I sleep with a girl I smoke a cigar while we do it. It's exciting and makes you feel strong, manly and empowered.
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Originally posted by El Catador View PostReplace analogue hygrometer with (reliable) digital model, replace humidifier with 65% heartfelt beads or similar (IMHO).
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Originally posted by Watkins View PostPut the humidor directly under a light and leave it on for 24-48 hours, light kills mold.
But not to scare you unduly IMHO I'm not sure about the above advice, I'm not saying it's wrong but does anybody have any idea about what levels of UV we're talking about?
You have time to sort this out if you've isolated the visibly infected cigars, so don't panic, all will come good. If you PM your address I'll post you some cigars to lessen the anxiety.
Regards,
Puff
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I've been struck down with mould last weekend. It was on a cohiba robusto that was in it's box. so can i assume from that that it picked up spores elsewhere? I have 65% heartfelt beads and a calibrated hygrometer whichs reads 65+- 1 deg. The White fluffy stuff glowed nicely under a uv light.
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Poor old Bambini, you have my sympathy, nobody reads the answers either!
Originally posted by bambini View Post
Please, oh please, could someone just read through the questions I asked a few posts agoOriginally posted by PoohBore View PostThe White fluffy stuff glowed nicely under a uv light.
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Originally posted by PoohBore View PostI've been struck down with mould last weekend. It was on a cohiba robusto that was in it's box. so can i assume from that that it picked up spores elsewhere? I have 65% heartfelt beads and a calibrated hygrometer whichs reads 65+- 1 deg. The White fluffy stuff glowed nicely under a uv light.
This may be a daft question (its my forte), but when you say 'box' are you talking about wooden or cardboard?
One thing worth mentioning when discussing 'how to avoid mould' is temperature - the higher it gets the more likely it'll flourish.
In my experience anything over 21 degrees centigrade is worrying.Originally posted by DRAGMASTEREvery time I sleep with a girl I smoke a cigar while we do it. It's exciting and makes you feel strong, manly and empowered.
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Originally posted by PoohBore View PostIt was in the Cohiba cardboard box / sleeve. Its odd because its in my 7 drawer singles humi and nothing else has anything on it.
I'm reaching here (so if anyone has an alternative theory, I'm more than happy to concede), but:
I'm guessing that the hygroscopic properties of the tobacco and cardboard are slightly different, and with the cardboard drawing in a higher level of moisture from the ambient air, it may have resulted in the cardboard tube becoming its own (self-contained) mini humidor.
Only with a raised RH and no airflow.
Classic conditions for mould to thrive.
As mentioned, I may be wrong about this, but it might be worth removing the cigars from the cardboard packaging and storing them separately.
Out of curiosity, I'd be interested to hear of others experiences of this, as I suspect you've been pretty unlucky.
Bloody Cohiba too.
Still, it's good excuse to smoke it.Last edited by El Catador; 03-11-2010, 10:03 PM.Originally posted by DRAGMASTEREvery time I sleep with a girl I smoke a cigar while we do it. It's exciting and makes you feel strong, manly and empowered.
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