HELP. I can't get consistency in my Humi.

[shilala]

I should also mention that there are step by step instruction threads here on how to fix and seal these kinds of humidors. I did a couple a long time ago but the pics are now gone. Someone else did one more recently, and for the life of me I can't remember who did it.
They should be in accessories discussion, I'd think.

[MrClean]

Brian I have that exact same humi, the seal around the lid seem pretty good on mine. But the glass and hydrometer need sealing (on mine they were bad).
The hydrometer should come out easily by pushing on it from the inside. Just run a bead of silicone around it and pop it back it.
The glass was a little more tedious. The four pieces of cedar that butt up against the glass, I removed those with a pair of pliers (I put a clean shop rag over the wood so I wouldn't damage/mar it). They are held in with little brad nails. The glass will have a couple of spots of silicone on it, it wasn't easy to get loose, but it's tough glass. I just cut away what silicone I could get to, closed the lid and pushed down on the glass, it'll come out.
Run a good bead of silicone all the way around the inside lip (where the glass sits). At this point I let mine sit for 3 days so the silicone could cure and the smell dissipate. I have a brad nailer so putting the wooden strips back in was easy, you could glue them I suppose.
If you don't want to take the lid apart, the only option would be to silicone it from the outside, which for me, wouldn't look as nice.

Good luck brother!

[BHalbrooks]

Wow thank you all!
So do you or don't you need to salt test a digital hygrometer?

[colinb913]

Yes you need to salt test it.

Originally Posted by colinb913

Yes you need to salt test it.

Agreed. The crappy analog that came with my humi came 10% off. I used a digital backup so I knew it was wrong, and used the same digital in the bag with my analog when I salt tested. The digital was rock steady, the analog way off.

I think that most quality manufacturers will do everything in their power to make sure it leaves the factory as accurate as possible, but that doesn't prevent rough handling and wild temperature fluctuations during shipping.

I get fluctuations in my humi too. It goes up and down the 54-68% range, but I'm just owing that to the dry winter weather.

I just threw the sponge humidifier that came with my humi in there with some PG solution to supplement the jar that I already have in there and its been steady at 70% for about three days.

[Eros]

I have this same humidor. And my humidity has been dropping steadily since yesterday during the end of seasoning. I have beads in there right now. Can I just add one of those humidifying pillows to supplement the humidor until I find a fix for the seal?

[icehog3]

If you have a bad seal, you will continue to have to rehydrate/recharge your humidity source.

[Eros]

Actually I think my seal is ok. I'm not sure why I thought it was bad. I mean it's not world class but it's not bad. But the humidity is still dropping about 1% per hour:/

[icehog3]

You have been working on this humidor for what, a day and a half? Have some patience and see where it ends up staying at a solid RH after a few days.

[Eros]

Ok. Will do. I know I am rushing things which is not what I'm supposed to do. I guess I'm just too excited!

[Hem]

How long would you recommend we keep the bowls of distilled water in the humi for while seasoning? A week? More? Less?

[Remo]

Originally Posted by Hem

How long would you recommend we keep the bowls of distilled water in the humi for while seasoning? A week? More? Less?

A week or two Hem.. then take it out and check the humidity.

[Hem]

Originally Posted by Remo_5_0

A week or two Hem.. then take it out and check the humidity.

Much appreciated brother!

The biggest mistake that I made my first time around was that I started the seasoning process and after a day the hygrometer was reading in the high 90's, being the impatient person that I am, I told myself if was done and started throwing sticks in there.

It's amazing how scientific it is to have our hobby, with the knowledge you need to have from hydrodynamics to botany to chemistry.

[shilala]

Originally Posted by crazyirishman

It's amazing how scientific it is to have our hobby, with the knowledge you need to have from hydrodynamics to botany to chemistry.

The list of applied science is never-ending. In time, everyone learns and understands it all through sharing. That's what's truly amazing.

What can I do to increase humidity? Everyone says that 60 is fine but I would like to get it to 65 if possible! Thanks for all the help guys!

[CigarNut]

Originally Posted by Minus_Blindfold

What can I do to increase humidity? Everyone says that 60 is fine but I would like to get it to 65 if possible! Thanks for all the help guys!

There are a ton of threads on this site that will help you with humidity. Search is your friend. Read, be patient, and enjoy your cigars.

You might also drop into the New Inmates Area and introduce yourself.

[Jasonw560]

What do you have in there for humidity? That's very helpful. And did you salt test your hygrometer?

[Hem]

I've got a newbish question....what does it do when you have sticks in there while you're trying to season the humi? Does it prevent the humi from catching the right levels?