Cigar Humidors

Cigar Humidor Humidification Systems
A Vigilant humidor humidification system uses the latest technology to provide the most versatile and accurate cigar protection systems available. With the same systems we use in our humidors, you can turn a chest, cabinet, display cabinet, or even an entire room into your own state-of-the-art humidor. Simply calculate the cubic space of your cabinet or room and match it with the capacity of our systems.

 

The Guardian Humidor Humidification Systems
Our most accurate, the Guardian humidor humidification system will automatically control the humidity in your room or cabinet with the push of a button! Simply choose your desired humidity level and the system does the rest. You will only need to periodically fill the water reservoir and clean or change the filters.

Guardian System Specifications:
Accurate to +/-2% relative humidity
Push-button, digital humidity control
Remote electronic sensor
Electronic time-to-fill indicator
Optional remote control panel

Guardian Humidification Systems Specifications
System Dimensions Humidity Capacity Reservoir Capacity
Guardian 500 12 5/8"w x 21 1/2"h x 18"d 500 cubic feet (9'x7'x7') 3+ gallons
Guardian 100 7"w x 7.5"h x 14.5"d 100 cubic feet 1/2 gallon
Guardian 10 5"w x 5.5"h x 11"d 10 cubic feet 1 quart
 

The Sentry Humidor Humidification System
The Sentry humidor humidification systems electronically controls the humidity in your cigar cabinet and displays the humidity level on a digital display. Compared to passive systems the Sentry humidification system is far superior, because it is more accurate and requires less maintenance. It also requires no remote sensor and is simple to install in your cabinet, making it simple to convert it to an effective cigar humidor . You will need to periodically check the humidity level in your cigar cabinet and adjust the analog dial up or down to reach your desired humidity level.

Sentry System Specifications
Accurate to +/- 5% relative humidity
Digital hygrometer
Analog humidity adjustment
Electronic time-to-fill indicator

 





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Cigar 101
- Cigar Humidors & Cigar Storage Tip
 What are the ideal conditions for cigar storage?

Cigars are affected by light, temperature, humidity, and friction. Cigars should never be exposed to ultraviolet light (especially directly). Light will bleach the cigar wrapper, making it less elastic and more likely to tear or rip. Ultraviolet light also changes the molecular composition of the wrapper leaf in a rolled cigar. Direct light will also likely raise the temperature in your humidor.

Temperature is an important factor in cigar storage for two reasons: it affects humidity, and higher temperatures may make tobacco beetles active, allowing them to devour your cigars. Try to avoid temperatures above 75 degrees F in your humidor. (See below for more information on this dreaded pest.)

Humidity is relative to temperature, thus the term “relative humidity” (RH). Most people prefer their cigars at about 70% RH, however your cigars will not be harmed at levels ranging from 65% to 75% RH.

Warm air has a higher moisture capacity than cold air. All hygrometers measure the moisture content of the air at a given temperature. If you change the temperature in an enclosed space without changing the amount of moisture, the RH will change. For example, in the morning the hygrometer in your humidor indicates 70% (if it is a round, brass analog unit it could actually be between 60% and 80%) and the room temperature is about 72 degrees. As the day progresses, the temperature in the room rises to 80 degrees. If your humidor follows the room temperature, you will see that the hygrometer will indicate that the relative humidity has dropped to about 60%. Where did the moisture go? It didn't go away, rather, the elevated temperature has changed one of the criteria (temperature and humidity) that the hygrometer uses to indicate the Relative Humidity. The actual humidity or moisture content on your humidor is unchanged.

Friction will cause more damage to cigars than most of the other factors. For proof, just take a close look at some of the loose cigars in the walk-in humidor of your tobacconist. When loose cigars are moved, they can become scuffed, rubbed and jostled so that the wrapper tears. Once a tear starts, it's hard to stop, however there are several vegetable-based adhesives on the market that will allow you to repair small wrapper tears.

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