Question about cutters and humidors.. new guy

[CoventryCat86]

What town in Central Mass do you live in?

As far as inexpensive cigar storage, just go to Wal-Mart and get some Rubbermaid "Tupperware" style food storage containers.

I used those punches all the time, they're my favorite.

[Matty86]

I live in Paxton, right next to Worcester... are you from the area? Just toss them in tupperware and they'll be good? Right now they're just in a ziplock bag with the air sucked out, I didn't know what else to do heh. Yea... I know there are diffrent Punch cigars.. but all I see on this one is Punch.. beats me

[CoventryCat86]

I live right down 395 in NE Connecticut, about 45 minutes from Worcester in Chaplin, CT.

Ya probably should use a dampened sponge for now for humidification but consider getting some kind of humidifier when you can.

Check out Climmax and get one of those tube deals:

Call them first to make sure he has them in stock.

[Roham]

Make sure to only use distilled water though to keep your sponge moist

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

Trust me when I say this because I was in your shoes not so long ago, if your going to buy a humidor, bigger will be better. I thought the same as you, "Oh, I only need one big enough to hold a few smokes as I don't smoke that often." Lucky for me I picked up a 50 ct box because in less than two months that sucker is full. If you are going to start with a tuperdor than no worries as it will be inexpensive to expand as your collection grows, but do make sure you invest in some sort of humidification device like CC suggested.

[Matty86]

Okay, well today is payday so I may have some cash to spend I think I'll put an order in for that tube humidifier, is that in place of the sponge..? so I wouldnt need a sponge if I got one of those? and what about thee... hygrometer? Do I need anything like that? Or is the humidifier enough?

Sorry for all the questions, but it's a big help

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

Okay, well today is payday so I may have some cash to spend I think I'll put an order in for that tube humidifier, is that in place of the sponge..? so I wouldnt need a sponge if I got one of those? and what about thee... hygrometer? Do I need anything like that? Or is the humidifier enough?

Sorry for all the questions, but it's a big help

Yes, the tube is in place of the sponge and is a very wise investment. It will have instructions, but basicly all it is are gel like beads that absorb or release moisture depending on the needs of it's environment and has been tested and shown to very effectively maintain the levels at a constant 65% or 70% depending on which beads you choose. It would be a good idea to pick up a hydrometer and digital is best and can be bought at Radio Shack. I would however say that with the beads you are ordering, you would not have to run out and immediately purchase one, but it would be a good idea to pick one up sometime down the road. But this is only because you are using the beads because they have an exellent reputation of being very consistant at holding the proper humidity level.

[CoventryCat86]

Make sure to only use distilled water though to keep your sponge moist

Distilled water is recommended for fancy humidifiers like beads or Credo units because the minerals in non-distilled water will tend to ruin the unit. If you're using just a regular sponge, I don't think it hurts to use regular ole tap water until you for now. The urban legend that using tap water in a humidification unit will ruin the taste of your cigars is just than, an urban legend.

However when you do get a better humidification unit, it's best to use distilled water.

[BigMacFU]

Distilled water is recommended for fancy humidifiers like beads or Credo units because the minerals in non-distilled water will tend to ruin the unit. If you're using just a regular sponge, I don't think it hurts to use regular ole tap water until you for now. The urban legend that using tap water in a humidification unit will ruin the taste of your cigars is just than, an urban legend.

However when you do get a better humidification unit, it's best to use distilled water.

Oh CC,

I found some more typos for you . "...regular ole tap water until you for now" and "...taste of your cigars is just than"? Come on now, I thought you were the human version of Microsoft Grammar and Spell Checker . Alright, I'm done bugging you, enjoy the weekend!