01-31-2010, 11:21 PM
I've got a cigar humidor located in my basement. During the summers, it's not a problem keeping the basement around 68F, but during the summers, it's a difficulty keeping it that warm. Currently, with the wintry weather, the basement hovers around 55F - great for my wines, but not ideal for the cigars.
I have a humidifier which can spew out a great amount of water and a calibrated hygrometer/thermometer to measure the environment. If the ideal conditions for cigar storage are 70% humidity at 70F, what is the ideal humidity percentage for temperatures in the 50s?
I should note that I have a rather large humidor (it's a walk-in) that prevents me from simply moving it to a warmer (upstairs) part of the house.
Hoping that someone here will know the ratios or perhaps can direct me to an online resource with charts that delineate the proper humidity per temperature.
Thanks!
I have a humidifier which can spew out a great amount of water and a calibrated hygrometer/thermometer to measure the environment. If the ideal conditions for cigar storage are 70% humidity at 70F, what is the ideal humidity percentage for temperatures in the 50s?
I should note that I have a rather large humidor (it's a walk-in) that prevents me from simply moving it to a warmer (upstairs) part of the house.
Hoping that someone here will know the ratios or perhaps can direct me to an online resource with charts that delineate the proper humidity per temperature.
Thanks!