Beeswax to seal humidor

[ApexAZ]

Originally Posted by md4958

I would agree with Adam and just use silicone. Aquarium grade is what you want as there are no fumes.

If you insist on using beeswax: In what other applications could it be used to create a airproof seal? You mentioned it being very hard at room temperature, does that hardness translate into brittleness? Being that it will be used on the lid, the repeated opening and closing might cause it to break apart. Just thinking out loud here.

It doesn't feel brittle, but when I looked at it, it was in a solid brick. I guess in a thin application it could be prone to cracking. It was wrapped so it was hard to tell.

Either way, I didn't know food grade silicone existed.

All of my searches for methods of sealing turned up weather stripping around the lid, which I may also do. Because of the large gaps in the frame for the glass, I think that's probably the worst offender though.

Also, regarding the dollar bill test. Should the dollar be placed so that it goes over the raised lip and wraps around it when you close the lid?

Thank you all for your help. I'll get some of the silicone.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by ApexAZ

All of my searches for methods of sealing turned up weather stripping around the lid, which I may also do. Because of the large gaps in the frame for the glass, I think that's probably the worst offender though.

Also, regarding the dollar bill test. Should the dollar be placed so that it goes over the raised lip and wraps around it when you close the lid?

Inexpensive glass top humidors are notorious for leaking around the glass.

Just looked up the Bally humidor, you probably won't be able to use weather stripping, that's more for cabinet humidors. What you would want to do is open the lid, lay a dollar bill flat over the lip so that part of the bill is inside the humidor, and part is out, then close the lid and try and pull the bill out or slide it. You might have to do it in a few spots. If you find spots where you can move it easily (a little bit of wiggle isn't a big deal), then you might want to apply a strip of masking tape to the lip that projects down from the lid, so as to create a tighter seal against the body of the humidor.

Also check how well the hygrometer fits in the front of the humidor, or just pop it out, run a fine bead of silicone, then reinstall it, so that it's sealed.

[md4958]

Originally Posted by ApexAZ

Also, regarding the dollar bill test. Should the dollar be placed so that it goes over the raised lip and wraps around it when you close the lid?

Im not sure I understand your question, so Ill explain the $$ test. Take a dollar out (crisp $100s work best for this, or you can use two $50 bills if thats all you have on hand )

Take the bill, and lay it flat so that, when closed, the lip of the humidor doesnt allow the portrait to show. Slide the bill out with the lid closed. If it offers resistance, then you have a decent seal, if it just slides right out, then youve got a gap.

You can repeat this all around the lip of the humidor to check for gaps.