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- Thread starter prccap1
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can't wait to see the responses to this one. this has been a standing debate for some time now. even i recently asked about this topic. i think the general sentiment is that using charts like the ones listed on this page is a bad idea. i'll let the others explain why if they choose to do so.
>can't wait to see the responses to this one. this has been
>a standing debate for some time now. even i recently asked
>about this topic. i think the general sentiment is that
>using charts like the ones listed on this page is a bad
>idea. i'll let the others explain why if they choose to do
>so.
You are correct,, I'll quote two sources for your information (should add that although it is noted that the RH is a "relative" measure regardless of temp. (i.e., amount of moisture present divided by saturation moisture content),, my understanding is that RH is defined at a constant temp. (that's why they note the legendary 70/70,, or in my case I go for 65/65 !:
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Steve saka:
http://www.ask.co.uk/metasearch.asp?aj_product=IndexSearch&MetaEngine=Teoma&EngineOrdinal=1&ItemOrdinal=7&m=10&AdServerCode=&MetaURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ecigarnexus%2Ecom%2Fcounsel%2Fcigarstorage%2Findex%2Ehtml__score_0.72__&MetaTopic=CNX+Cigar+Counsel+%7C+The+Ultimate+Cigar+Storage+Primer&ask=relative+humidity+of+table+salt&logid=8B5B6E11A065C64A854C935EC3FA42DD&origin=0&qsource=11&qcategory=EDU_&aj_is=no&x=false
Totally DISREGARD any table or advice explaining that the ideal humidity for storing your cigars changes depending on the temperature. This is a myth that sadly has been published in some otherwise respectable publications. It is based on the principles of absolute moisture content and not relative humidity. 70% relative humidity is 70% relative humidity regardless of the temperature hence the term "relative."
ICG FAQ:
http://www.cigargroup.com/faq/#5.0a
Many self-proclaimed "authorities" have been making a serious mistake of confusing moisture content with relative humidity lately. At least one well-known Cigar distributor has added strength to this legend by distributing a table recommendinging different relative humidities at different temperatures. Don't fall for this "urban legend"! Cigars should be kept at 70% RH REGARDLESS of temperature or you WILL ruin them...
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>a standing debate for some time now. even i recently asked
>about this topic. i think the general sentiment is that
>using charts like the ones listed on this page is a bad
>idea. i'll let the others explain why if they choose to do
>so.
You are correct,, I'll quote two sources for your information (should add that although it is noted that the RH is a "relative" measure regardless of temp. (i.e., amount of moisture present divided by saturation moisture content),, my understanding is that RH is defined at a constant temp. (that's why they note the legendary 70/70,, or in my case I go for 65/65 !:
"
Steve saka:
http://www.ask.co.uk/metasearch.asp?aj_product=IndexSearch&MetaEngine=Teoma&EngineOrdinal=1&ItemOrdinal=7&m=10&AdServerCode=&MetaURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ecigarnexus%2Ecom%2Fcounsel%2Fcigarstorage%2Findex%2Ehtml__score_0.72__&MetaTopic=CNX+Cigar+Counsel+%7C+The+Ultimate+Cigar+Storage+Primer&ask=relative+humidity+of+table+salt&logid=8B5B6E11A065C64A854C935EC3FA42DD&origin=0&qsource=11&qcategory=EDU_&aj_is=no&x=false
Totally DISREGARD any table or advice explaining that the ideal humidity for storing your cigars changes depending on the temperature. This is a myth that sadly has been published in some otherwise respectable publications. It is based on the principles of absolute moisture content and not relative humidity. 70% relative humidity is 70% relative humidity regardless of the temperature hence the term "relative."
ICG FAQ:
http://www.cigargroup.com/faq/#5.0a
Many self-proclaimed "authorities" have been making a serious mistake of confusing moisture content with relative humidity lately. At least one well-known Cigar distributor has added strength to this legend by distributing a table recommendinging different relative humidities at different temperatures. Don't fall for this "urban legend"! Cigars should be kept at 70% RH REGARDLESS of temperature or you WILL ruin them...
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