Help with humidor please

koz123 · 10-23-2011, 06:15 PM

Just got my new humidor two days ago, I cant get the temp below 79 and the humidity above 53.

The only thing I have in it is, Madelaine crystal clear humidifier Jar. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Emjaysmash · 10-23-2011, 06:25 PM

Did you season it? Also did you calibrate your hygrometer?

14holestogie · 10-23-2011, 06:25 PM

The temperature is going to be the ambient temperature. Find a cool spot out of the sunlight. I moved all mine to the basement a few years back for a constant 65*.

As far as the humidity, add a small bowl of distilled water and keep it sealed for a few days and check it again. Not sure your crystals are enough to season it.

MurphysLaw · 10-23-2011, 06:27 PM

Start here great steps to setting up a new humidor

bobarian · 10-23-2011, 06:30 PM

Check for leaks. If its a solid top, you can put a flashlight inside and look around the edges for light leaks. You can fix small leaks with blue painters tape. If its a glass top, you can put a dollar bill in several places around the edges, it should not pull out easily. Also, check the glass to be sure its tight and doesnt move around.

This thread will guide you through seasoning a humidor. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=620

10-23-2011, 07:20 PM

Have you tried any other humidity devices?
Recommend getting some beads.

CigarNut · 10-23-2011, 07:24 PM

I takes more than two days to season a humidor. You have not said what the ambient temperature and humidity in the room where the humidor is stored. That would be helpful information.

The temperature of the humidor will never be less than the temperature of the room. The RH can be higher or lower but only if the humidor seals well. Bob offer some good advice above and Brian has provided you with a good link that should help you alot.

10-23-2011, 08:10 PM

All great info from the guys above, If it has only been two days and has not been pre-seasoned I would say it needs more time.

Fordman4ever · 10-23-2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

Start here great steps to setting up a new humidor

koz123 · 10-23-2011, 10:20 PM

The temp in my room never goes over 71...

chippewastud79 · 10-23-2011, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koz123

The temp in my room never goes over 71...

Quote:

Originally Posted by koz123

Just got my new humidor two days ago, I cant get the temp below 79 and the humidity above 53.

If both these statements are true, something is wrong with your hygrometer, unless your humidor is sitting on your heater or has burning cigars inside.

koz123 · 10-23-2011, 10:34 PM

I think I know why, it's sitting next too my cable box so I moved it. I guess time will tell.

icehog3 · 10-23-2011, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Fordman4ever

10-24-2011, 01:27 PM

As a guy who's still really a Noob, I've gotta say that the above advice was great for me.

I seasoned my humidor, calibrated my hygrometer, and then put the hygrometer into my humidor. After a week or so I was happy with the way that the hygrometer was staying stable, and in went my sticks.

Patience is a virtue...but's it's no fun being patient.

10-23-2011, 06:15 PM	#1
koz123 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Anthony Location: New York Posts: 5 Trading: (0)	Help with humidor please Just got my new humidor two days ago, I cant get the temp below 79 and the humidity above 53. The only thing I have in it is, Madelaine crystal clear humidifier Jar. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

10-23-2011, 06:25 PM	#2
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Help with humidor please Did you season it? Also did you calibrate your hygrometer? __________________

10-23-2011, 06:25 PM	#3
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: Help with humidor please The temperature is going to be the ambient temperature. Find a cool spot out of the sunlight. I moved all mine to the basement a few years back for a constant 65. As far as the humidity, add a small bowl of distilled water and keep it sealed for a few days and check it again. Not sure your crystals are enough to season it. __________________ I loves me a Parti*

10-23-2011, 06:27 PM	#4
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Help with humidor please Start here great steps to setting up a new humidor __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

10-23-2011, 06:30 PM	#5
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Help with humidor please Check for leaks. If its a solid top, you can put a flashlight inside and look around the edges for light leaks. You can fix small leaks with blue painters tape. If its a glass top, you can put a dollar bill in several places around the edges, it should not pull out easily. Also, check the glass to be sure its tight and doesnt move around. This thread will guide you through seasoning a humidor. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=620

10-23-2011, 07:20 PM	#6
LigaPrivadaT84 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Help with humidor please Have you tried any other humidity devices? Recommend getting some beads.

10-23-2011, 07:24 PM	#7
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Help with humidor please I takes more than two days to season a humidor. You have not said what the ambient temperature and humidity in the room where the humidor is stored. That would be helpful information. The temperature of the humidor will never be less than the temperature of the room. The RH can be higher or lower but only if the humidor seals well. Bob offer some good advice above and Brian has provided you with a good link that should help you alot. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

10-23-2011, 08:10 PM	#8
Sherlockholms Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Help with humidor please All great info from the guys above, If it has only been two days and has not been pre-seasoned I would say it needs more time.

10-23-2011, 10:20 PM	#10
koz123 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Anthony Location: New York Posts: 5 Trading: (0)	Re: Help with humidor please The temp in my room never goes over 71...

10-23-2011, 10:34 PM	#12
koz123 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Anthony Location: New York Posts: 5 Trading: (0)	Re: Help with humidor please I think I know why, it's sitting next too my cable box so I moved it. I guess time will tell.

10-24-2011, 01:27 PM	#14
w squared Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Help with humidor please As a guy who's still really a Noob, I've gotta say that the above advice was great for me. I seasoned my humidor, calibrated my hygrometer, and then put the hygrometer into my humidor. After a week or so I was happy with the way that the hygrometer was staying stable, and in went my sticks. Patience is a virtue...but's it's no fun being patient.