Help me with my humidor!

I'm not using the beads. Are they an add-on or substitute for the humidifier? I am using an analog hygrometer that came with the humidor. I cracked the lid open for a bit and that seemed to help lower the humidity level. I only used maybe an ounce of distilled water when charging the humidifier (it is the small round type). Will this be enough to keep the humidity level stable. I took the cup of water out too.

[dwoodward]

You will be fine mate, just give it a few days to a week to settle.

[DPD6030]

If I were you Zack I would get a digital hydrometer so you're not messing with the needle all the time. They (the analogs) fail a lot of the time. I have digitals along with beads in my cooler and have not had a problem yet. I calibrate every 6 months to make sure they are accurate. Beads are where it's at but do incur extra cost. The green humidifier can/will mold.