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  1. elessar

    Lighter That Works In High Altitudes

    I'm pretty sure this lighter would work at altitude as well and it recharges with usb. But it really only works for the first light. Without flame it doesn't really reach down into the bowl. Pretty good for cigars too and no fuel either.
  2. elessar

    Lighter That Works In High Altitudes

    Xikar makes a high altitude butane. Not sure what the difference is and I'm not at high altitude, but that's what my B&M sells. Works great at low altitude anyway. Perhaps that would help you.
  3. elessar

    When You Walk Into Your B&M

    You're lucky to have such a great B&M. I have more tobacco than my local shop and I don't really have all that much. I always buy some stuff when I go in to give them the support but last time they didn't have a single English blend (which I prefer).
  4. elessar

    So Who Here Likes Bourbon

    Talisker is another good one. It is distilled on the Isle of Skye, so not technically an Islay Scotch but similar in character. I would also recommend the Talisker Storm which has drastically dropped in price since it's initial release. If you wanted to start with a peated Islay Scotch...
  5. elessar

    So Who Here Likes Bourbon

    I kind of switch between Scotch and Bourbon, leaning towards Scotch. The last interesting Bourbon I tried was Oppidan Smoke + Sea. Really nice stuff and I think just a touch of water really opens it up. Four Roses is another go to for a cheaper offering but I usually have a bottle of Evan...
  6. elessar

    Show Off Your Folding Pocket Knife

    I rotate between a few but this Buck is one of my go to knives. Hard to find an S30V blade at this price point. Hard to sharpen, but really holds an edge.
  7. elessar

    Official 'Thank You Kevin & co.' Thread

    It is looking sweet! Well worth the wait.
  8. elessar

    Hey everyone. Steve from Canada

    Welcome from MN :-)
  9. elessar

    Esoterica Release Frequency?

    I agree with alaskanpiper, plenty of other good and great shit out there to worry about Esoterica. Opportunities to buy will come along but there are so many other blends to enjoy it's just the icing on the cake. I have a bag of Pembroke and a tin of Penzance that I've had for months and have...
  10. elessar

    Any Arduino Programmers In The House?

    No problem, I was mostly being curious. Opening and closing a vent via means of a powered damper should be no problem. They are available in a wide variety of sizes as well. You could technically control a crock pot and vent/damper with one controller output. When it is energized the crock...
  11. elessar

    Any Arduino Programmers In The House?

    What you are looking for is a powered damper of some kind (or multiple if needed) with or without a separate fan depending on your setup. You would then just use the 110VAC output of the humidity controller to trigger a relay with a 110VAC coil switching 24V power (from small transformer) to...
  12. elessar

    Any Arduino Programmers In The House?

    Since you are doing this in a remote location, perhaps something like this would work: https://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37&products_id=642 I have used this company for my beer brewing controls. Not high end stuff, but hard to beat their prices. Also, they do have...
  13. elessar

    Any Arduino Programmers In The House?

    I have done some arduino programming in the past as I built a 3d printer that runs or at least loads software through arduino. Programming a couple PID routines shouldn't be too bad. Can I ask what devices you wish to control to achieve temp and humidity goals? Also how complex is the...
  14. elessar

    Squadron Leader at SP

    Over 61k sales on one blend in a day, good on them. Yeah I ordered some too :D Sounds like good stuff!
  15. elessar

    What's Your Profession?

    I'm an engineer by degree and a machinist by trade. Technically speaking I am a composite materials engineer who spent years running cnc machines and a job shop. Now I make and design lifting equipment. I also do consulting work for other manufacturing companies.
  16. elessar

    Some Nice British Pipes

    Those are some nice looking pipes!
  17. elessar

    Ever Heard/Done Business With King Smoking Pipes and Cigars?

    I stopped in when I was up that way. Knowledgeable guys with a good selection. I can't complain and would recommend them.
  18. elessar

    What Is The Health Concern Over Deertongue?

    jaytex, senator tongue well played. Laughed my ass off!
  19. elessar

    Madeira Wine to Accompany a Pipe

    I didn't get to try that specific Cairdeas bottling but I did sample a couple other more recent ones. I also tried a couple samples of what Laphroaig described as "experimental". Both were 8 year old cask strength aged completely in sherry casks, no ex bourbon. One was manzanilla and the...
  20. elessar

    Happy 229th Birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard

    Semper P!
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