Cigars/Cigar Oasis Plastic Smell
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Hi James
Low and behold i have another problem! I purchased my new humidor and everything seemed okay, just seasoning it now, but the cigar oasis humidifier i've had running inside it smells like (burning) plastic. When i open my box it smells like cedar and plastic. Is it normal for an electronic humidifier to give off a strong plastic smell on its first use?
Thanks again.
Hi Miles,
Your electronic humidifier can have a light plastic smell if it's brand new but it shouldn't smell like burning plastic. Is the burning plastic smell really strong? A burning plastic smell usually means the unit is overheating. Check your humidifier and see if it feels warm or hot in any way.
A light plastic smell however, is fairly normal with brand new units. This smell will disappear over time. If the humidifier continues to have a strong burning plastic smell, it's best to contact Cigar Oasis directly (www.cigaroasis.com) and have them troubleshoot the problem.
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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