The “PRESERVATION” mode of the H1, the first intelligent hygrometer, estimates the moisture content of cigar leaves and suggests settings to ensure optimum preservation in the humidor.
• Without changing the current temperature, what is the relative humidity to respect the 70/70 rule?
• Without changing the current temperature, how much relative humidity is needed to bring the cigar’s moisture up to the maximum admissible level?
• What should be the ideal level of temperature and relative humidity?
Analyze the very heart of a cigar, thanks to H1’s exclusive technology for an exceptional tasting experience. Turn every sale into a rewarding experience, by sharing the unique knowledge and data that only our service backed by H1’s on-board technology can provide.
The “TASTING” mode lets you display temperature, relative humidity and cigar moisture to your customers.
Our HULECOS PREMIUM service is especially designed for cigar professionals – manufacturers, lounges and retailers – to simplify monitoring and adjustment of storage conditions. Every humidor manager can now simply and easily manage the humedor.
Flexible and adapted to every need, the H1 product is an essential component of the service, operating both in fixed mode, connected to the mains, and in nomadic mode, thanks to its long-life 10-hour battery.
In addition, the device features automatic electronic recalibration to maintain flawless accuracy.
HULECOS PREMIUM includes:
* or €160 set-up fee & €25/month if billed monthly.
* 40€ reimbursed from the second contract, i.e. 120€ net instead of 160€.
The temperature plays an important role, and is always combined with relative humidity to define the moisture content of cigar leaves. Furthermore, temperatures in excess of 24°C can lead to the development of ladybug eggs, which can have a devastating effect on your cigars.
Cigar leaves are hygroscopic and have a key property: EMC. EMC (Equilibrium Moisture Content) is the water content that leaves reach when in equilibrium with the relative humidity of the ambient air. For example, an EMC of 10% means that 10% of the leaf's total mass is water. In this state, the leaves neither gain nor lose moisture. Hulecos carries out research on EMC in its laboratories. . The EMC usually recommended for cigars is between 12 and 15%.
The relative humidity is the most important parameter for guaranteeing the moisture content of your cigar leaves. Relative humidity reflects the pressure of water vapour in relation to its saturation point, which is crucial in determining the absorption of moisture by cigar leaves, which are hygroscopic materials.
By opting for HULECOS PREMIUM, your establishment becomes a HULECOS-certified space, affirming your commitment to unrivalled cigar preservation while providing exceptional quality and experience to your customers.
This commitment translates into prestigious recognition: inclusion on the list of exceptional establishments in the renowned magazine Watchonista, and a privileged invitation to our annual event, a showcase for innovation in the cigar world.
Let’s work together to contribute to the evolution of your products for an ever more demanding clientele.
LAURENT PEREZ
CEO
Laurent is an entrepreneur. A chemical and physical engineer with an MBA, his expertise lies in developing new companies based on technology. He enjoys sharing a cigar after a day of snowboarding or kitesurfing.
GREGORY DOURDE
CHAIRMAN
Gregory is a graduate engineer from the Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées (Paris) and holds a Master of Science from the Sorbonne University. He obtained an MBA from the Collège des Ingénieurs in 1997. He has worked for major luxury groups and companies active in the medical and high-tech sectors.
LUCIEN VOUILLAMOZ
BOARD MEMBER
Lucien is an entrepreneur and philanthropist. A nuclear physics engineer and serial inventor, his expertise lies in turning ideas into commercial successes. In this new venture, Lucien has followed his passion for cigars, which began at the age of 16, in 1972, when Zino Davidoff himself introduced him to the pleasures of ‘puros’.
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SWITZERLAND
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