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How Do I Keep My Electric Humidor 70% Humidity?
As a cigar aficionado, you understand the importance of keeping your cigars at the right humidity level. An electric humidor is a great way to maintain the perfect environment for your cigars as it automatically controls the temperature and humidity levels at the push of a button. For many...
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How Long Do Cigars Last In An Electric Humidor?
Humidors can be as simple as a compact travel humidor in your suitcase or as extensive as the walk-in rooms at cigar shops. Regardless of size, what differentiates a humidor from a simple container is the function of key humidor components that work together to create an optimal storing environment...
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Do Electric Humidors Need Water?
Traditionally, humidors have relied on manual humidification methods, but with the advent of technology, electric humidors have become increasingly popular, maximizing efficiency and automation. But how do electric humidors compare to traditional setups, specifically regarding maintenance? Let’s explore the maintenance requirements of electric humidors and how to support their humidification...
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How Size Affects Humidor Performance
The relationship between cigars and their humidor is symbiotic, and humidity is their shared resource. As you decide which humidor is right to house your collection of cigars, size can play a role in just how well your humidor protects and extends the life of your cigars based on...
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Does Climate Affect Your Humidor Box?
Climate change. It’s not just for environmentalists and meteorologists anymore. It doesn’t matter what the weather looks like outside. Cigar smokers have to worry about what’s happening inside their humidor at that particular moment and prepare for what next week’s forecast may bring. A well-seasoned, properly sealed humidor box is...
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10 Types of Humidors You Should Know
Prioritize functionality when choosing a humidor. Consider capacity: what's the maximum number of cigars you'd keep? Understand how the humidification system works for your specific humidor. Spanish cedar is an important element to most humidors. There's a humidor for almost every application, every preference. The tricky part is narrowing down what...
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How Much Should A Humidor Cost?
The type of humidor you buy will differentiate the price. And the biggest difference in type is related to either size or material. For example, larger humidors generally carry a steeper price tag than small humidors or travel humidors. For material, wood humidors are often more expensive (and more effective)...
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What Should a Humidor Be Set At?
Over time, you realize some cigar experiences are just better than others. Attribute this to personal taste and variables such as the type of tobacco, the type of torch used, the size of the cigar, the style of cigar. And, whether you know it or not, the humidity...
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What Size Humidor is Right for You?
As you’ve probably seen, humidors come in all shapes and sizes. From travel-sized versions ideal for carrying your favorite stogie on quick business-trips to the massive walk-in type that require pretty serious professional installation—unless you’re one heck of a handyman. No matter where you are in your journey of cigar...