Cabinet humidor seasoning and beads

[OLS]

Two things....Weatherstripping, I think, is an over-reaction at this point. Too late to undo it now, but why did
you put it on there? Obviously the humidity loss did not prompt it, because you did it before you started
the process. Until the humidor proves that it requires adding a patch to help it do it's job, you have to
assume that maybe you added to the problem. I say this only to prove a useless point, and that is, don't over-
think it to the detriment of the "system". If I had one of those, I would also ASSUME that it was leaky, because
that has been my impression of these since I saw the first one.

In the long run I think you will not regret weather-stripping it, I just point that out because like I said,
"Why did you do it?" I think time will balance things out, but remember, by it's very nature that
humidor is not going to EVER be balanced, it's a tower. Cigars that smoke better dry can go on top,
the stovepipe draws can go in the bottom. You will find what works best as time goes by.

And I forgot what the other thing was, haha.

[HollywoodQue]

Originally Posted by OLS

Two things....Weatherstripping, I think, is an over-reaction at this point. Too late to undo it now, but why did
you put it on there? Obviously the humidity loss did not prompt it, because you did it before you started
the process. Until the humidor proves that it requires adding a patch to help it do it's job, you have to
assume that maybe you added to the problem. I say this only to prove a useless point, and that is, don't over-
think it to the detriment of the "system". If I had one of those, I would also ASSUME that it was leaky, because
that has been my impression of these since I saw the first one.

In the long run I think you will not regret weather-stripping it, I just point that out because like I said,
"Why did you do it?" I think time will balance things out, but remember, by it's very nature that
humidor is not going to EVER be balanced, it's a tower. Cigars that smoke better dry can go on top,
the stovepipe draws can go in the bottom. You will find what works best as time goes by.

And I forgot what the other thing was, haha.

Great point about weather stripping. My humidor was leaking from one side. I didn't think to mention it since he had already done his. Thanks

[Altra]

Ok so far I'm right on track with what you are doing. Beads will arrive this week and I will leave them out till the end of the week or next.

I just thought it odd the humidity was lower at the top, thought it would be higher there. Just me thinking, not really a issue.

I'm in no hurry and plan on the long wait. I am sure it will balance but wasn't sure if beads should wait. Glad I asked

Shawn

[Altra]

Originally Posted by OLS

Why did you do it?"

Just heard these things usually have minor leaks so I chose to put some on now. Didn't really see and areas that may be leaking but like I said i'm anal. Nothing more to that really & like you said probably a good thing in the end.

Shawn

[Altra]

Also thanks to both of you for your input.

Much appreciated.

Shawn

[Altra]

Well things are slowly starting to even out throughout the humidor. 5 days so far. I removed all but 1 bowl of water 2 days ago and it's been sitting 71 at the bottom and 68 at the top.

I have opened the door multiple times to see if the humidity comes back up and it does. So i'm giving it the rest of the week and will throw the beads in to bring it closer to 65 and add the smokes.

So far so good.

Thanks for listening to my rambling

Shawn