Cigars/Humidor Tempreture
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Hi James,
We all heard that the humidity needs to be ideally 70% mark, however i read a lot about the tempreture needs to be around 70F, the humidor comes with a analog hgrometer.
From what i can see this only reads the humidity level, not the tempreture. Is this factured in?, as i see other analog meters with the same content.
Do you propose in purchasing a digital meter which reads the humidity and tempreture?
Regards and Thanks.
Patrick.
Hi Patrick,
Yes, humidors should have an internal temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit (hence the easy-to-remember formula of "70/70"; 70% humidity, 70 degrees F.) but the analog hygrometers that come with most humidors do not measure temperature. As a result, you will have to measure the temperature yourself with your own thermometer or a digital hygrometer that measures both humidity and temperature. Digital hygrometers are indeed a better choice because they require little or no calibration, are extremely accurate and has many functions when compared to the basic analog hygrometers. Depending on the brand, size and functions, a good digital hygrometer can cost anywhere between $15 to $100+.
Hope this answers your question. If you have any more questions, please feel free to just ask and I'll be happy to help.
Regards,
James
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James Yee
Expertise
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".
Experience
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.
Publications
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)
Education/Credentials
B.A. University of Toronto
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