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Expert: - 1/19/2008


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I just purchased a new Oasis XL and a new 120 cigar humidor. The humidor comes with a large humidifier.  My question is, since I have the Oasis, what do I do with the supplied humidifier?  Do I remove it from the humidor completely, leave it in place but do not charge it or do I charge it? Thank you for your time.

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Hi Todd,

Whether or not you should remove it is entirely up to you.  Most people prefer to remove it for aesthetic reasons but seeing how it's brand new and has not been used yet, you should remove it and keep it as a backup humidifier should your Oasis XL need to be replaced for whatever reason.  You can also keep the humidifier in case you ever need it for another humidor should you expand your cigar collection.

Hope this answers your question.

Regards,
James

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My main area of expertise is Cuban cigars but I can also assist you with cigar etiquette, humidor maintenance and troubleshooting. Unsure of a certain cigar brand? Wondering what a certain cigar tastes like? Have any questions about Cuban cigars? Just let me know! I have smoked every brand of Cuban cigars and most reputable non-Cuban cigar brands on a regular basis so I know a fair bit about taste profiles, cigar etiquette and other fine nuances to cigar smoking. (NOTE: My main focus is on premium, hand-rolled cigars and not cheap, machine made, convenience store cigars.) IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE THAT I DO NOT PROVIDE CIGAR OR CIGAR-RELATED APPRAISALS. If you have a vintage cigar item and you want to know if it's worth something, please contact an antique dealer that specializes in "TOBACCIANA".

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I currently have 19 dedicated years of cigar smoking and counting. I have smoked every brand of Cuban cigars and most reputable non-Cuban cigar brands on a regular basis so I know a fair bit about taste profiles, cigar etiquette and other fine nuances to cigar smoking. For 5 years, I studied with Cuban torcedores (rollers), catadores (taste testers) and revisadores (inspectors) on every aspect involving the production of the Cuban cigar and I am currently writing a book that will help beginners understand everything they need to know about cigars and cigar smoking.

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Maple Leaf Gardens: Memories & Dreams 1931-1999 (1999; ISBN: 0920445616)
50 Things Every Guy Should Know How To Do (2006; ISBN: 0452286654)
The [London] Times (October 8, 2009)


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B.A. University of Toronto

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