Humidity Problem

[Dude Here]

I would say leak. The beads needing to be recharged after such a short amount of time is what's making me think that way. They're basically expelling all their moisture trying to keep the humidity up, but the bad seal is just letting it all out. Have you tried the dollar bill test on the humi? When you release the lid from a few inches does it slam shut or close with more of a whoosh of air?