Cigar Caddy closure

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kzm007

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So I close the lid, I hear the whoosh every time. It feels cooler inside, thanks to the Boveda packet.

Yet, when I close the lid, and the bottom edge of the lid meets the top edge of the box, it appears uneven; there's a slight gap. In the gap, it feels like plastic, so it must still be sealed?

I'm not too worried, I think it's because of one of my larger cigars, and maybe because I have a small cutter and extra Boveda behind the top foam padding.

My question is, can I fix this? The Caddy closes and locks when I hold it down and latch it, but I'm a little concerned nonetheless.

What do you all think?

Kegan :cb
 
kzm007 said:
So I close the lid, I hear the whoosh every time. It feels cooler inside, thanks to the Boveda packet.

Yet, when I close the lid, and the bottom edge of the lid meets the top edge of the box, it appears uneven; there's a slight gap. In the gap, it feels like plastic, so it must still be sealed?

I'm not too worried, I think it's because of one of my larger cigars, and maybe because I have a small cutter and extra Boveda behind the top foam padding.

My question is, can I fix this? The Caddy closes and locks when I hold it down and latch it, but I'm a little concerned nonetheless.

What do you all think?

Kegan :cb
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Drown it. If it leaks, its screwed.

[EDIT] take cigars out first.
 
Chances are the seal is good, not really much problem if the caddy is of good quality from a repected name (Xikar, herf-a-dor etc). I think you need to order a digital hygro and find out how well the box is holding humidity, also consider ordering some beads and a small wooden humi and setting yourself up right :tu
 
chippewastud79 said:
Chances are the seal is good, not really much problem if the caddy is of good quality from a repected name (Xikar, herf-a-dor etc). I think you need to order a digital hygro and find out how well the box is holding humidity, also consider ordering some beads and a small wooden humi and setting yourself up right :tu
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I have a whole list of reasons why I went the plastic route instead of wood for now. Suffice to say space and mobility are my biggest factors being in college. Someday soon, but not now.

I won't worry though, it seems to be doing all right otherwise; I'll grab a hygro when I can.

Thanks guys!

Kegan :cb
 
kzm007 said:
lol I would think it would float...I know it doesn't but I half expect it to.
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They are supposed to be air/water-tight. Mine will float. :D As long as the cigars are smoking ok I see no problem except for the limited space.
 
kzm007 said:
lol I would think it would float...I know it doesn't but I half expect it to.
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I bet it will float but am not sure what that has to do with anything. If you are worried about it leaking I would think you could close it and then hold it under the water for a minute. Then take it out of the water and open it to see if any water leaked in. Again I would suggest you take the cigars out before this test.
 
jcarlton said:
I bet it will float but am not sure what that has to do with anything. If you are worried about it leaking I would think you could close it and then hold it under the water for a minute. Then take it out of the water and open it to see if any water leaked in. Again I would suggest you take the cigars out before this test.
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Mental note: jacarlton has likely killed someone by means of drowning. Either that or he's just come up with an alternative to 'waterboarding' torture for Caddy's.
 
If this is a Cigar Caddy brand, don't mess with it. Call the company HQ in Ft. Collins, CO and I'd bet they'll replace it no questions asked. Jamie, aka Cigar Caddy on CS, is the owner and his people will take care of you. The warranty is great.
 
DonnieW said:
Mental note: jacarlton has likely killed someone by means of drowning. Either that or he's just come up with an alternative to 'waterboarding' torture for Caddy's.
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Maybe I just need to cut back on the coffee intake.


:r:r

Moglman has the correct answer as always. :tu
 
DonnieW said:
Mental note: jacarlton has likely killed someone by means of drowning. Either that or he's just come up with an alternative to 'waterboarding' torture for Caddy's.
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LOL well I wasn't serious, I just thought it'd be durable enough to float :ss My cigars went from being room-temp to being cool, so I assume the Boveda's handling things for me just fine.

It wooshes closed, sounds all right, so I'm just letting it be.

My new worry is that my 69% Boveda is making things too moist, and I fear the smokes will now split when heated...damn you, paranoia! :r

I try to open the humi three times a day, just for a sec to admire the contents lol

Kegan :cb
 
NCRadioMan said:
They are supposed to be air/water-tight. Mine will float. :D As long as the cigars are smoking ok I see no problem except for the limited space.
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Always nice hearing from you, man:) how's everything?

And thanks for doing my work for me :ss
 
Why are the cigars cooler in the Cigar Cady. The Cigar Caddy is made of thin plastic, and the Bovida packs don't controll Temperature, do they? So why are the cigars cooler inside the Caddy, and what does that have to do with the seal, am I missinig something.:confused:
 
groogs said:
Why are the cigars cooler in the Cigar Cady. The Cigar Caddy is made of thin plastic, and the Bovida packs don't controll Temperature, do they? So why are the cigars cooler inside the Caddy, and what does that have to do with the seal, am I missinig something.:confused:
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Ya know...it doesn't make sense, does it? I don't know if the pack is really even helping, I just stuck it along the side of the trays like I've seen in pictures, and closed the lid.

It's warm in my room, but every time I open the Caddy, it's cooler. The cigars (thanks again :)) seem cool to the touch, and feel/smell fresh like they should.

You're right though, temperature and humidity are two different things. I think maybe the packet benefits the moistness, and the airtight Caddy keeps the temperature level and even; does that seem more feasible perhaps?

Science is not this writer's strong suit.

Kegan :cb
 
Okay, I just didn't know why they were cooler in the Cady. I say if the cigars feel good, and smoke good, you don't have a problem.
 
groogs said:
Okay, I just didn't know why they were cooler in the Cady. I say if the cigars feel good, and smoke good, you don't have a problem.
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Right :tu as I said before, now I'm just worried about them splitting when heated due to the humidity...although 69% might be all right in the end.

How would I watch the temp though? A hygro would show it, but how would I correct it if need be?

I just removed a loose flake from a cigar foot; not a splitting cigar, merely a jagged piece. Should I be concerned?

*exhales* Curse my noobness
 
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kzm007 said:
Right :tu as I said before, now I'm just worried about them splitting when heated due to the humidity...although 69% might be all right in the end.

How would I watch the temp though? A hygro would show it, but how would I correct it if need be?
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Without a Venotemp, I would say to freeze all your cigars and then you don't have to worry about the temp (all the cigars I sent you have already been frozen). I would also try and keep the cigars at 65% if you are woried about spliting, but if you like them at 69% that is fine, I don't think it should be a problem. If you are worried about a drastic temperature change, just let your cigar sit out at room temp for a while before you light it.
 
groogs said:
Without a Venotemp, I would say to freeze all your cigars and then you don't have to worry about the temp (all the cigars I sent you have already been frozen). I would also try and keep the cigars at 65% if you are woried about spliting, but if you like them at 69% that is fine, I don't think it should be a problem. If you are worried about a drastic temperature change, just let your cigar sit out at room temp for a while before you light it.
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K Baz said:
The cigars I sent you too were pre frozen - no worries with them.
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Much obliged, gents. I'm just worried because 1) I know these things cost money, no matter how small an amount, 2) I hate to waste the generosity shown me, and 3) I do what I can and it isn't much.

So I reinserted the sticks in the cellophane backwards, folded both ends under, and sealed the humi. It's in God's hands now. They sit until they die by fire.

I shouldn't let a little flaking bother me should I? I think it was from sliding them in and out so often, I'm done until I smoke them.

Kegan :cb
 
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