Weatherstripping

Apoco · 05-12-2011, 08:07 AM

Hello all!

So, I got a new stand-up humidor that is almost exactly like HollyWoodQue's in every way. Once I got it hope and allowed it to make indentations into the carpet to get to level, I noticed a gap of about a quarter of an inch between the weatherstripping and the frame of the cabinet. I headed down to Ace Hardware and grabbed some weather stripping and replaced it, no big deal.

I've realized something, though. I replaced it with a weatherstripping that looks different. I started doing some research, wondering if all weatherstripping is equal or not. Turns out, most humidors make use of rubber weatherstripping (which seems really obvious in hindsight). I used a closed-cell foam weatherstripping rather than rubber. At the moment, the humidor seems to still be holding humidity steady, even though it only has empty boxes in it at the moment as I'm wanting to ensure no leaks, get it to proper seasoned level, etc.

PS - I'm not posting a picture. Since it is seasoning, I have nothing in it yet. And I know you bastids well enough to know that seasoning isn't an excuse to post an image of an empty humi

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Altra · 05-12-2011, 08:24 AM

I am using the closed cell foam type on my cabinet and so far it's been great. I think you will be fine.

My

Grats on the humidor.

Shawn

CigarNut · 05-12-2011, 08:35 AM

The foam weatherstripping will work just fine. Congrats on your new humidor!

Apoco · 05-12-2011, 08:51 AM

Thanks Altra & CigarNut! I wasn't sure If I needed to just go ahead and replace it all with rubber ot not. Glad to hear that I don't need to redo that door

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Pat1075 · 05-12-2011, 11:38 PM

I used closed cell to fix a sopranos humi a while back and it holds humidity just fine now

05-12-2011, 08:07 AM	#1
Apoco Nerd with social skills Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Alex Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,286 Trading: (37)	Weatherstripping Hello all! So, I got a new stand-up humidor that is almost exactly like HollyWoodQue's in every way. Once I got it hope and allowed it to make indentations into the carpet to get to level, I noticed a gap of about a quarter of an inch between the weatherstripping and the frame of the cabinet. I headed down to Ace Hardware and grabbed some weather stripping and replaced it, no big deal. I've realized something, though. I replaced it with a weatherstripping that looks different. I started doing some research, wondering if all weatherstripping is equal or not. Turns out, most humidors make use of rubber weatherstripping (which seems really obvious in hindsight). I used a closed-cell foam weatherstripping rather than rubber. At the moment, the humidor seems to still be holding humidity steady, even though it only has empty boxes in it at the moment as I'm wanting to ensure no leaks, get it to proper seasoned level, etc. PS - I'm not posting a picture. Since it is seasoning, I have nothing in it yet. And I know you bastids well enough to know that seasoning isn't an excuse to post an image of an empty humi Posted via Mobile Device

05-12-2011, 08:24 AM	#2
Altra Down with the Sickness Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: MD Posts: 144 Trading: (0)	Re: Weatherstripping I am using the closed cell foam type on my cabinet and so far it's been great. I think you will be fine. My Grats on the humidor. Shawn

05-12-2011, 08:35 AM	#3
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Weatherstripping The foam weatherstripping will work just fine. Congrats on your new humidor! __________________ 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.

05-12-2011, 08:51 AM	#4
Apoco Nerd with social skills Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Alex Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,286 Trading: (37)	Re: Weatherstripping Thanks Altra & CigarNut! I wasn't sure If I needed to just go ahead and replace it all with rubber ot not. Glad to hear that I don't need to redo that door Posted via Mobile Device

05-12-2011, 11:38 PM	#5
Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: Weatherstripping I used closed cell to fix a sopranos humi a while back and it holds humidity just fine now