Coolidor testing..

I just want to make sure I go about this properly. I was under the impression that it's best if the humidor has a proper seal and doesn't let out RH. Which is why I did the bath tub test.

I ran this post because I was hoping that people would reply with personal experiences and how they managed it. Just telling me that they never checked it and the RH is fine doesn't tell me if there was a leak to begin with. I don't mind spending the extra money on a larger humidor but if people are having the same manageable experiences with better cost efficiency, I'm all for it.

[bobarian]

Personal experience-3 coolers, 2 Vinotemps. None ever tested for leaks. All using beads for humidification 1/2lb in each cooler(48-54qt) solid at 65% Rh. 28btl Vinotemps, 1lb each 65% beads, all beads by Hearffelt Industries. I have no idea if any leaked in the beginning or now, but leaks are irrelevant, If Rh is constant it implies a good enough seal for cigars. No wooden humidor is airtight, spanish cedar is porous and will absorb(and release) moisture. .

[CigarNut]

Originally Posted by itzfrank

I just want to make sure I go about this properly. I was under the impression that it's best if the humidor has a proper seal and doesn't let out RH. Which is why I did the bath tub test.
This is correct!

I ran this post because I was hoping that people would reply with personal experiences and how they managed it. Just telling me that they never checked it and the RH is fine doesn't tell me if there was a leak to begin with. I don't mind spending the extra money on a larger humidor but if people are having the same manageable experiences with better cost efficiency, I'm all for it.

Agreed. That is what I was trying to point out in my last post, which was not clear enough.

The people that are telling you that they never check, never check because everything is working. They are not (yet) telling you want they had to go through "back in the day" to get themselves set up to the point that everything is working great. It may be that some people got their first humidor and it just worked perfectly from the start, but I think that is the exception and not the norm.

I find that my 150 count humidor is much easier to manage and maintain than my original 30 count. My 300 count is eaiser to manage and maintain than my 150 count. All are of the same general quality, but the bigger the humidor the slower problems are to appear, the problems seem to be smaller in magnitude, and any problems seem to be easier to resolve.

[St. Lou Stu]

Originally Posted by itzfrank

I just want to make sure I go about this properly. I was under the impression that it's best if the humidor has a proper seal and doesn't let out RH. Which is why I did the bath tub test.

I ran this post because I was hoping that people would reply with personal experiences and how they managed it. Just telling me that they never checked it and the RH is fine doesn't tell me if there was a leak to begin with. I don't mind spending the extra money on a larger humidor but if people are having the same manageable experiences with better cost efficiency, I'm all for it.

I tested mine the same way I would test a humidor.
Drop the lid from half-open. If it falls on a cushion of air without slamming shut, you're good.
If it slams forget it.

No humidor should be air/water tight.
My

*edit* Ok, Ok.... maybe not half open... an inch or so. I thought to myself and half open is just silly */edit*

[bobarian]

One more thing, in Florida your issue will not be with moisture escaping, it will be with moisture getting in. In most cases your ambient humidity will be above 65%, I would keep at least 50% or more of your beads white to absorb excess moisture.