Vicksburg humidor tape job

Razorhog · 03-02-2010, 04:36 PM

I've been struggling to keep my vicksburg above 60% RH. I noticed that when dropping the lid closed it kind of 'clanked'. After this tape job (blue masking tape) it now whooshes. I'll follow up with RH readings.

WildBlueSooner · 03-03-2010, 06:11 AM

Pretty dang good tape job...I hope it does the trick

Emjaysmash · 03-03-2010, 06:33 AM

What tape are you using? Do you wanna come tape mine up?

elderboy02 · 03-03-2010, 06:37 AM

What tape is that?

Razorhog · 03-03-2010, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

What tape is that?

It is blue painter's tape. Really just blue masking tape. After overnight, it doesn't seem to have made much difference. It still took a long time to get back to 62%, and I just rehydrated the beads. Sitting at 62% is good with me though

CheapHumidors · 03-03-2010, 09:06 AM

I actually kinda dig the look of that blue accent.

Nice fix man!

aich75013 · 03-03-2010, 09:17 AM

If you were losing a lot of humidity before, maybe you could try re-seasoning it again now that you fixed some of the leak issues.

I also had a glass top and finally gave up on it. I put a bead of hot glue where the glass met the wood. There was no seal of any kind before.
I tried bees wax as well, but I did a poor job of it.
Finally just took over the wife's vino.

T.G · 03-03-2010, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Razorhog

It is blue painter's tape. Really just blue masking tape. After overnight, it doesn't seem to have made much difference. It still took a long time to get back to 62%, and I just rehydrated the beads. Sitting at 62% is good with me though

Maybe you should try a different color.

Like green.

mithrilG60 · 03-03-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Maybe you should try a different color.

Like green.

Or silver...... as in the aluminum tape you seal ducting joints with (not duct tape).

T.G · 03-03-2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mithrilG60

Or silver...... as in the aluminum tape you seal ducting joints with (not duct tape).

I'd be concerned about the adhesive used on the metalized sealing tape adversely affecting the humidor and/or it's contents. Last roll of that stuff I bought came with a few toxicity warnings.

J0eybb · 03-03-2010, 11:18 AM

eber · 03-07-2010, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by aich75013

If you were losing a lot of humidity before, maybe you could try re-seasoning it again now that you fixed some of the leak issues.

that is what I am in the process of doing right now

Razorhog · 03-12-2010, 10:29 AM

Just an update: The tape seems to have made for much faster recovery after opening. It gets back to 63% in a matter of minutes now, instead of hours.

mithrilG60 · 03-12-2010, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by T.G

I'd be concerned about the adhesive used on the metalized sealing tape adversely affecting the humidor and/or it's contents. Last roll of that stuff I bought came with a few toxicity warnings.

Fair enough, I have no idea what they use in either the adhesive or the bindings of those tapes. However they'd certainly give the more airtight seal if they are safe for use in this kind of application.

colinb913 · 03-12-2010, 03:09 PM

I just hot glued my glass top, lets see how that works..

03-02-2010, 04:36 PM	#1
Razorhog Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Beau Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Vicksburg humidor tape job I've been struggling to keep my vicksburg above 60% RH. I noticed that when dropping the lid closed it kind of 'clanked'. After this tape job (blue masking tape) it now whooshes. I'll follow up with RH readings.

03-03-2010, 06:11 AM	#2
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Vicksburg humidor tape job Pretty dang good tape job...I hope it does the trick __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

03-03-2010, 06:33 AM	#3
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Vicksburg humidor tape job What tape are you using? Do you wanna come tape mine up? __________________

03-03-2010, 06:37 AM	#4
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,512 Trading: (133)	Re: Vicksburg humidor tape job What tape is that?

03-03-2010, 09:06 AM	#6
CheapHumidors Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 149 Trading: (0)	Re: Vicksburg humidor tape job I actually kinda dig the look of that blue accent. Nice fix man!

03-03-2010, 09:17 AM	#7
aich75013 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Adrian Location: Allen, TX Posts: 774 Trading: (25)	Re: Vicksburg humidor tape job If you were losing a lot of humidity before, maybe you could try re-seasoning it again now that you fixed some of the leak issues. I also had a glass top and finally gave up on it. I put a bead of hot glue where the glass met the wood. There was no seal of any kind before. I tried bees wax as well, but I did a poor job of it. Finally just took over the wife's vino.

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03-12-2010, 10:29 AM	#13
Razorhog Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Beau Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: Vicksburg humidor tape job Just an update: The tape seems to have made for much faster recovery after opening. It gets back to 63% in a matter of minutes now, instead of hours.

03-12-2010, 03:09 PM	#15
colinb913 Workin' at a Cigar Shop Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Colin Location: Indiana Posts: 540 Trading: (1)	Re: Vicksburg humidor tape job I just hot glued my glass top, lets see how that works..