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To Wipe or Not To Wipe
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Eggman Offline
#1 Posted: Wed, Mar 26 2003, 1:20 AM EST
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No, no bathroom humor here...sorry. I bought a new 'dor and the seasoning procedures I've read here on the Forum and the flyer that came with the 'dor say two different things. One says I have to wipe the interior of the 'dor down with a distilled water sponge, the other says don't do it. I certainly don't want to make a $300 mistake. Any advice?

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Homebrew Offline
#2 Posted: Wed, Mar 26 2003, 2:59 AM EST
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Hey Egg,
Don't do it.
Put a shotglass of distilled water in the bottom of the humidor. The evaporation will safly humidify the wood of your humidor after a few days. If it is a large humidor, a larger glass will work.
Later
Homebrew
Lowman Offline
#3 Posted: Wed, Mar 26 2003, 3:52 AM EST
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Coo Coo Ca Choo...

I used to wipe the interior till I found out it was a no-no...

Charge the humidifier and/or put a glass of water in humi and let it rest for a few days till it reaches 65 - 70 %. Then add 'gars... Works for me..

Low
xrundog Offline
#4 Posted: Wed, Mar 26 2003, 4:15 AM EST
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Don't wipe it. Take your time.
Eggman Offline
#5 Posted: Wed, Mar 26 2003, 4:47 AM EST
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Thanks fellers. I'll go with the no-wipe method. So to speak.


egg
Eggman Offline
#6 Posted: Wed, Mar 26 2003, 4:47 AM EST
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Interesting to note (CB are ya listening?) that wiping it down was the first step in the seasoning instructions I got from CB.


egg
THL Offline
#7 Posted: Wed, Mar 26 2003, 6:17 AM EST
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Wiping won't ruin it, but it will raise the grain of the lining wood making it a little rougher to the touch. An old woodworker's trick is to lightly wet the wood and then sand it again after drying to make it extra smooth prior to finishing. If you don't want to raise the grain, don't wet it.
jd1 Offline
#8 Posted: Wed, Mar 26 2003, 8:12 AM EST
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I agree with X. Take your time. I seasoned mine using only the humidifier it came with. Took about 4-5 days, and it holds % like a champ. I would've died then my sis-in-law woulda kilt me if I ruined that nice Daniel Marshall she gave me.
smithbw Offline
#9 Posted: Wed, Mar 26 2003, 8:47 AM EST
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Daniel Marshal ??? Some people have all the luck...

I dont' wipe - Ever - Gars or humi's...

Just my 2 cents!

Regards,


B
Penguin13 Offline
#10 Posted: Wed, Mar 26 2003, 10:23 AM EST
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What if I wipe My humi WITH the cigars?!?! or vice versa :)

KC
Robby Offline
#11 Posted: Wed, Mar 26 2003, 10:28 AM EST
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I've always wiped to condition. Never had a problem. Even wiped the ploomidoor.
SteveR@CigarBid Offline
#12 Posted: Wed, Mar 26 2003, 10:31 AM EST
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I always wipe my humidors down, and I always recommend that others do the same. I have yet to experience a problem with any of my humidors.
xrundog Offline
#13 Posted: Wed, Mar 26 2003, 10:50 AM EST
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Well it's a question of: Why would you wipe the interior with distilled water in the first place? To hasten the seasoning process so you can put your cigars in sooner. I say, let the cedar soak up moisture at it's own pace. Why do I say that? I just feel that when it comes to wood and moisture, slower is better. That's an opinion, my 2 cents.
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