Ambient Light and Tobacco Storage

[TN Jed]

Well based on y'alls great advise I've decided to put the jars I'm aging away in a tub and keep the rest of the stash in sight and close at hand. Since I'm new to the sport I've got a lot of training to do. I've accumulated at least 3 dozen new blends to try over the last several months, so seeing them is the only way I remember what I have to smoke. Once I get another season or two under my belt I'll know better what I have and like. Hopefully become a sage veteran with words of wisdom for the rookies. Thanks for participating in my inquiry.

 

[TN Jed]

I err on the side of caution and only use amber/brown coloured mason jars for my pipe tobacco to cut down on light exposure.

Thats a great idea. I didn't realize they made them in amber.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Thats a great idea. I didn't realize they made them in amber.

Amber jars cost quite a bit more.

 

[TN Jed]

@TheIronMonkey Thanks Just picked up a case. This seems like a great deal compared to what I paid for the regular Ball jars...and made in the good ol' USA.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PZF5N41/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[anotherbob]

Kenny G makes everything cooler

I have one Kenny G story. I was working in a supermarket in their prepared food section. I got a call from the A.R. (artist relations) guy from the Bryce Jordan center (our horrid local venue for big acts). He called about an order number for roasted chicken after doing the whole thing he said "it's for Kenny G." but he said it like you would say oh it's for Tony Soprano. Like what is Kenny G going to have me killed if the chicken isn't perfect. You had to be there or at least hear me say it the way he did. Still was really hard not to laugh at the time.

 

[TN Jed]

I have one Kenny G story. I was working in a supermarket in their prepared food section. I got a call from the A.R. (artist relations) guy from the Bryce Jordan center (our horrid local venue for big acts). He called about an order number for roasted chicken after doing the whole thing he said "it's for Kenny G." but he said it like you would say oh it's for Tony Soprano. Like what is Kenny G going to have me killed if the chicken isn't perfect. You had to be there or at least hear me say it the way he did. Still was really hard not to laugh at the time.

No need to have worried. The saxophone mafia are a bunch of blowhards.

 

[ykw5264]

A constant temperature, dryness, and out-of-direct sunlight are the best storage methods in my opinion.

 

[jpmcwjr]

A constant temperature, dryness, and out-of-direct sunlight are the best storage methods in my opinion.

Temperature need not be constant, but not at the extremes. Moisture level as it comes out of the tin should be fine for long storage. Out of direct sunlight if jarred.

 

[dap]

Back when I did a lot of darkroom work I would cover all my clear chemical jugs with tinfoil to block the light. It looks kind of janky, but it was an effective and cheap way of blocking light.

 

[krizzose]

The question is moot for me, as I keep all my cellared jars in plastic tubs or boxes with lids. All of my “open” tins that I’ve jarred up and currently smoke from are in the drawers of an old dresser organized by blend type.

If UV light has an effect on tobacco, I assume it’s an adverse effect, so I don’t have to worry about it.

 

[noobpipes]

I would like to share how I am doing.
My wife bought these pots that fit perfectly 45gr.
I used electrical tape. And a pipe-sealing tape.

 

[Chaukisch]

As far as I know ambient light should only be a problem to some plants during growth at night time.
To be safe keep your processed tobacco products air-/watertight, away from sunlight and in a place with not much change in temperature and humidity. That is the important stuff.

 

[North of the Border Piper]

My gut says out if direct sunlight and cooler rather than warmer.

 

[jpmcwjr]

My gut says out of direct sunlight and cooler rather than warmer.

Yes. Most of my jars lived in a utility room, where there was no sunlight, and electric lights on maybe 6-10 hours a week.

North guy: Please put your location in your Profile! [English border, Canadian border, or other?]
Why: It will save time for others as to where you live when you mention local stores, weather, tobacco prices, availability, regulations, location of photos, wildfires, air quality, etc. In many instances that saves time for those who read your posts, and for you in not having to reply to inquiries. .
How:
Under your avatar, (top right, left most of three symbols) you choose "Account Details", which brings up "My Account". "My Location" is halfway down. Whatever you're comfortable with- town, city, county, state. province, etc.

 

[cigrmaster]

All of my pipe tobacco is in dark light proof cabinets that let no sun in. So far it has worked just tine and I have never had an issue.

 

[mso489]

I have some jars in my study in what I would describe as deep shade, two medium sized windows and a desk lamp, mostly. If it is a predominantly sunny room, you might opt to keep the jars in a dark drawer or cabinet or a closet out of sunlight. I suspect it makes little difference, but that would be my instinct.

 

[nolan613]

General rule of thumb in my experience, 35+ years is that long term storage in in a closet and what will be smoked is kept behind glass away from direct sunlight. Worked for me so far...