dhstewartiii wrote:So I'm pretty new to cigars and came here on the advice of a co-worker. My friend let me borrow a humidor and I'm having some trouble getting it to the right humidity. From all the research I've done online I feel like I have seasoned it properly; / and I have done so 3 times already. However, I cannot get the hygrometer to read above 50. Any advice for a newbie like me? Thanks!
Ill try to jump in here before the fireworks fly... First step is to introduce yourself to the forum. There are a lot of good people here, but a lot of ball busting as well.
Second step, make sure the humidor is decent quality, if it is a cheap humidor you will never get a stable rh because the seal does not keep the humidity in. If you put a piece of paper half in and half out of the humidor and close the lid, you should not be able to pull the paper out.
Third step, trash the humidor and get a tupperdor or coolidor, both can be found the google searches.
hope this helps, please put on your flame suit now...