Drying tobacco in humid weather

[matchstickman]

As most of you know, the midwest, where I live, is under the grip of a hellacious heat wave and the humidity here has been off the charts. I have tried to dry tobacco in my living room and I let it sit out for hours on end, but when I go to check it, the stuff has not dried in the slightest. I think this is due to the high amount of humidity in the air. Anyone know how I can achieve some good drying in this weather? I have tried to dry MacBarens Symphony, Cornell and Diehl Epiphany, and Balkan Sasieni, all tobaccos that are not heavily cased or goopy, as far as I know. Any help at all is appreciated. Thanks!

 

[ace57]

Marc, thats what I also do it works very well.

 

[marmal4de]

Use the dehumidifier function on your air conditioner?

 

[docwatson]

Nuke that stuff in your microwave for a very short burst!

 

[hilojohnny]

The weather you speak of is familiar to me....We don't have the high heat here in Hilo but we live in the wettest town in the USA. I use silica dessicants routinely. If you are interested in the details, just drop me a PM.

Aloha!

 

[cyndi]

If you have a halogen or heat lamp (like the kind they use for lizards or in workshops) setting the pipe under it for a while should dry it sufficiently. I have a halogen for my doves and that thing will evaporate half their water bowl in just a few hours.