ZachF88 11:05 AM 07-07-2010
Hey guys,
We are having an unusually war, summer here in NS and the indoor temps have reached 79F. Since it is Canada, no one really has an a/c. So my digi hygro/thermo is reading 77F and 67% rh. Is this alright?
Also, plume or mould?
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Darrell 11:06 AM 07-07-2010
Yup, that is just fine. You want it below 80˚.
:-)
I do not see any mold.
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Chingas 11:25 AM 07-07-2010
Got some damn fine sticks there brother. Must be nice living in Canada and getting real CC's at the store.
Here's the deal, rumor has it anything over 74 degrees can hatch those nasty little bastards. It's a crapshoot with who you talk to about this but I do believe most will agree anything over 74 is a gamble most are not willing to take.
If you are having trouble keeping them cool during the hot days you could try your B & M and see if they have a locker you could rent for the hot months so your collection dosnt support the habit of some terrible things.
Plume or mold. I see a faint plume. It's a beautiful thing brother. I usually just wipe it off before I light up.
Wish you the best and take care of those beautiful sticks.
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RHNewfie 11:31 AM 07-07-2010
Nobody here buys CC's at the store! Also, there are no real B&M's here to speak of! Put your cigars in the basement!
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Originally Posted by Chingas:
Here's the deal, rumor has it anything over 74 degrees can hatch those nasty little bastards. It's a crapshoot with who you talk to about this but I do believe most will agree anything over 74 is a gamble most are not willing to take.
74F is great for the beetles. Anything over 65-66F puts you at risk for hatching. Adults have to fly to mate and at temps less than 71F they won't grow wings so they can't reproduce, but at 74F on the other hand, you'll keep the cycle going.
Here:
http://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/aez/41/1/87/_pdf
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Q6TD74G9
You don't have to read the entire first pdf, just the first section of it. 18C = 68F, assume a about a 2 degree margin of error on your home thermometers (non-NIST calibrated).
Second one is an article from cigar magazine that talks a bit about the temps too.
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warren G. 11:52 AM 07-07-2010
I feel you on that one..I live in New Orleans. My humidor was 75F and 65-68ish RH. I just get one medium size ice pack and wrap it with a towel and now my Humidor temp/hum is 68-70F/70RH.
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md4958 11:52 AM 07-07-2010
Originally Posted by RHNewfie:
Put your cigars in the basement!
that'd be my suggestion too.
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RHNewfie 11:54 AM 07-07-2010
Originally Posted by md4958:
that'd be my suggestion too.
It's 42C with the humidity here today in Ontario and my basement is like an icebox and with the dehumidifier down here it keeps everything great!
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warren G. 11:55 AM 07-07-2010
bobarian 11:57 AM 07-07-2010
I dont see a problem if your high temp is 77. Beetles will need sustained temps above 75 for 10-14 days to hatch. If you night time temps drop below 70 you should be fine.
:-)
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Originally Posted by T.G:
18C = 68F, assume a about a 2 degree margin of error on your home thermometers (non-NIST calibrated).
Oops, that should be
20C = 68F, was thinking one thing and writing another.
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Originally Posted by bobarian:
I dont see a problem if your high temp is 77. Beetles will need sustained temps above 75 for 10-14 days to hatch. If you night time temps drop below 70 you should be fine. :-)
Yet, at 20C (68F) 80% of the eggs hatch within 4 weeks.
:-)
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Eagle53 12:21 PM 07-07-2010
Ive kept mine at 76 before (Its Florida what do you expect) and havent had any problems. In some cases it actually accelerates oils rising to the surface if you like that
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Skywalker 12:22 PM 07-07-2010
mosesbotbol 12:53 PM 07-07-2010
Just make sure to keep them on the dry side until it cools down some.
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Chinogobraap 12:53 PM 07-07-2010
your better off than I am I'm at 82F / 65% in New York I'm and those are some beautiful smokes
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ZachF88 01:08 PM 07-07-2010
Thanks guys for all the nice comments! I have some 5-7 year old montes that I pride myself on. I'll keep an eye on the temp.... I might try using an icepack as I don't have a basement. Hopefully this heat wont last too much longer!
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Chingas 01:12 PM 07-07-2010
Originally Posted by Skywalker:
VinoTemp with temperature control!:-)
So excited brother. I ordered two that should be here by Friday. No more high temps and crazy rh swings for me.
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Skywalker 01:13 PM 07-07-2010
Originally Posted by Chingas:
So excited brother. I ordered two that should be here by Friday. No more high temps and crazy rh swings for me.
Make sure to use RH beads!!!:-)
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ZachF88 01:17 PM 07-07-2010