Coolidor testing..

[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.
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*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.