Work humidor

[Shunamaji]

So I took a humidor into my office a few weeks ago and got it seasoned. Since I'm unable to control the tempture it's been running a little warmer than I prefer. I've been able to hold a steady 75°/65rh. I'd rather not take them into the server room, it's much nicer to have sitting on my desk. I'm no expert in this so do you guys think this method would be suitable to store cigars?

 

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[TBird55]

At that temperature, I  would freeze all the cigars that I planned to store in the humidor. 

[El Presidente]

Freeze and you will be fine. Then again, as long as you are not holding too much product in there and you check it regularly, you will  more than likely be aok. 

So, if holding post 2006 Cuban product and no customs nor Cuba directly sourced boxes/cigars...no real problem. 

[PapaDisco]

Temperature variability is a bigger problem IMHO than any specific number.  True, once you get much over 70F you can hatch any beetle eggs lurking in your sticks, but as TBird said, freezing will eliminate that.  Otherwise 75F won't hurt your stogies if it's a constant 75F.  Lots of up and down can lead to microscopic condensation (if temp changes faster than the excess condensation can be absorbed by the Boveda's, wood, etc.).

[Winchester21]

Plus one on freezing

 

[BrightonCorgi]

As it gets hotter, you'll want to go with lower humidity.  High heat and humidity are optimal conditions for beetles.   

[Spanishcedar]

Great Points on Beetle control at this temp.

@Shunamaji Your question on storage may get a lot of answers, while your 75°/65rh question may be found as "suitable" to some, you will find that Temperature & Humidity within certain ranges can vary in combination according to one's preference.

There is a lot of information on this forum, our BOTL @PigFish has done extensive research on PMC (percent moisture content) of cigars with regards to how this is effected by rH & Temperature and elaborates extensively on the subject while leaving the "correct" Temp/rH up to the individual as a matter of preference.

Search around, get confused... search a little more, take some notes, stick around and you will start to draw your own conclusions on the conditions YOU may want to store your cigars at based on the goals that you have (i.e. long term storage or "smoke-ability").

[PigFish]

By suitable, what are you asking? Is this a question based on the condition of cigars, or conditions of hatching varmints?

It appears that most temperature related questions are more geared around fears of beetles. I am not expert here so others can comment on that. Apart from that I don't see a problem with the settings. Are you enjoying the cigars?

By saying 'warmer than I like' you have a preconceived notion about temperature. How strong is the notion and why do you have it? If it is bugs, then as Bwana has suggested, simply freeze your stock as a process before taking them to your work humidor. If it is a guarantee that you are after, the freezer is the only means of assurance.

Cheers! -Piggy

[M82]

Not to hijack this thread in anyway, but by freezing what are we talking timewise just overnight ? At what temps are these beetles not a problem ? Thanks !

[Luca]

I guess another thing to consider is - are they safe on your desk? Do you trust everyone?

I'd personally lock it in a drawer haha. That's just me, plus I am a bit of a paranoid person at the best of times... *puts foil hat on*

Luca

[Optic101]

Let's assume you are good on the beetle side.

For short term, like few weeks, even month, I am fine with it. Have my go to humidor standing in the living room which averages 25 degree and have no complains about taste (RH around 60) Actually it works much better as taking a cigar out of the fridge and try to smoke it.

* Year round conditions here on the island are 26-32 degree and 60-80 RH (above 90 during/after long rain)*