Humidification Beads FAQs

Samsquanch · 03-30-2011, 07:18 PM

I'm having trouble keeping my humi above 50-55%, I have 60% RH beads and they worked great for the first 6 months but lately I've had the problems. I have recharged the beads regularly but I just can't get the humidity back up to 60%. Any tips?

bobarian · 03-30-2011, 07:36 PM

Re-calibrate hygrometer, check for leaks, be sure 2/3 of your beads are clear.

alexa071 · 03-31-2011, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Samsquanch

I'm having trouble keeping my humi above 50-55%, I have 60% RH beads and they worked great for the first 6 months but lately I've had the problems. I have recharged the beads regularly but I just can't get the humidity back up to 60%. Any tips?

Did you recently drop a bunch of new sticks in the humidor? Sometimes it can take awhile to equalize after loading it up.

Otherwise, sometimes the winter gives me problems. The outside air in MN is like 10% RH in the winter and the beads just can't keep up with the loss of RH from the humi. Try recharging the beads more frequently even if they don't look too dry. If my humi drops down by 5-10% RH I'll recharge the beads twice a week until I get stabilized at my target RH. After that it seems to be easier to maintain. It's almost like reseasoning on the fly.

Randy

03-30-2011, 07:18 PM	#1
Samsquanch Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 564 Trading: (21)	Re: Humidification Beads FAQs I'm having trouble keeping my humi above 50-55%, I have 60% RH beads and they worked great for the first 6 months but lately I've had the problems. I have recharged the beads regularly but I just can't get the humidity back up to 60%. Any tips? __________________ ...I'm not saying I agree with it, it's just that bird law in this country, it's not governed by reason.

03-30-2011, 07:36 PM	#2
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Humidification Beads FAQs Re-calibrate hygrometer, check for leaks, be sure 2/3 of your beads are clear.