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Condensation on my cello
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LOTO Offline
#1 Posted: Tue, Mar 29 2016, 11:16 PM EST
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My digital hygrometer has been reading perfect 69% for awhile now. I just opened my humidor for the first time in a couple weeks and noticed some condensation on my cellophane on the cigars sitting on the top shelf below the humidifier. Should I be worried about this? I am fairly new to having my own humidors and this is the first time I've rani to this. I appreciate any thoughts or tips if or if not this is a problem. Thanks guys!!!
ZRX1200 Offline
#2 Posted: Tue, Mar 29 2016, 11:37 PM EST
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Condensation?

What type of humidity are you using? A garden hose?
LOTO Offline
#3 Posted: Tue, Mar 29 2016, 11:45 PM EST
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I'm just using the Humidor-care HX10 crystal gel rectangle humidifier on the lid of the humidor with a Boveda 69 packet under the tray.
danmdevries Offline
#4 Posted: Wed, Mar 30 2016, 12:48 AM EST
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I've seen a slight haze on the inside of the cellophane with some cigars I've bought. I figured they were overly humidified when I put em in there. Also, i have a pretty cold storage area, rarely over 60F. I do have a box that all the cello was hazy whitish and it never went away. The cigars were/are very oily, and I think it was just the oils discoloring the cello.

I'd recommend ditching the gel media, and just stick with bovedas though. But having the boveda in there with the gel is better than the gel alone.

I'd not worry too much about it unless it's a recurring or persistent issue. Might want to remove the cello, or cut off the folded end of the cello to expose the foot and allow more air exchange.
dstieger Offline
#5 Posted: Wed, Mar 30 2016, 7:47 AM EST
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Is your hygrometer digital or analog?
When was it last calibrated?
69RH, even if correct, is too high for me
Should you be worried about condensation?....uh, yeah...water condenses when the relative humidity is like around .........100%
Speyside Offline
#6 Posted: Wed, Mar 30 2016, 7:51 AM EST
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If your hygrometer is analog get a digital one.
cameroon Offline
#7 Posted: Wed, Mar 30 2016, 10:25 AM EST
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Penicillin might help
ZRX1200 Offline
#8 Posted: Wed, Mar 30 2016, 10:32 AM EST
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His first sentence says DIGITAL......
DrafterX Offline
#9 Posted: Wed, Mar 30 2016, 10:37 AM EST
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Sunshine, on my cello..
makes me happy....
Condensation, on my cello..
makes me sad...... Sad
dstieger Offline
#10 Posted: Wed, Mar 30 2016, 10:40 AM EST
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ZRX1200 wrote:
His first sentence says DIGITAL......

Yes....it does now
Jnorman Offline
#11 Posted: Wed, Mar 30 2016, 11:00 AM EST
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Good job guys... Now Drafter is sad.....
jjanecka Offline
#12 Posted: Wed, Mar 30 2016, 11:12 AM EST
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I've had this same issue with the gel beads. I think they're releasing too much water. I haven't had much problem, just be sure to keep the cellos sealed and faced down otherwise water can creep into the cello and harm your tobacco. Once you've cleaned it up I would consider a better quality humidifier.
LOTO Offline
#13 Posted: Wed, Mar 30 2016, 11:20 AM EST
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That's what I was thinking jjanecka. I was wondering if it was releasing too much and basically dripping on the cigars directly below the humidifier. Those are the only sticks that had some dampness on them.
Speyside Offline
#14 Posted: Wed, Mar 30 2016, 11:24 AM EST
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It did not say digital when I posted.
LOTO Offline
#15 Posted: Wed, Mar 30 2016, 11:40 AM EST
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I never edited the original post but no big deal guys. I do appreciate the tips though.
ZRX1200 Offline
#16 Posted: Wed, Mar 30 2016, 11:47 AM EST
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It read digital when I was post #2 ......

LOTO, switch to Heart Felt beads or kitty litter.
DrafterX Offline
#17 Posted: Wed, Mar 30 2016, 11:55 AM EST
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Just throw some lettuce in there... ThumpUp
gae9jang2j Offline
#18 Posted: Wed, Mar 30 2016, 12:37 PM EST
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^ this
delta1 Offline
#19 Posted: Wed, Mar 30 2016, 12:46 PM EST
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gotta feed the rabbits to keep 'em healthy...

As for string instruments, try this:

http://www.cigarbid.com/...trak-Bluetooth-Humidity

Buckwheat has a guitar, but this may help your cello...
jjanecka Offline
#20 Posted: Wed, Mar 30 2016, 7:15 PM EST
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I thought about using a humidifier for my violins but then I did more research and found that the ambient humidity indoors in my house is just about perfect.
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#21 Posted: Wed, Mar 30 2016, 8:54 PM EST
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gae9jang2j wrote:
^ this

that's just mean spirited...HA!
gae9jang2j Offline
#22 Posted: Wed, Mar 30 2016, 9:57 PM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
that's just mean spirited...HA!

but it works, no?
DrafterX Offline
#23 Posted: Thu, Mar 31 2016, 6:48 AM EST
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That's what I heard... Mellow
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