I have a small 20-30 count humidor and I seasoned it with distilled water...just like my other 100 count humidor that stays at 68% humidity.

My small humidor that I seasoned a few months ago can't keep 65-70 percent humidity and it's pissing me off! It has spanish cedar on the inside so I don't think that's the problem. I tried Boveda pack and they only kept it at 49-50%. I now have a 4 oz. Xikar humidity crystal jar in it charged with the propylene glycol solution that's supposed to keep things at 70%. It has been 2 days and my humidor is only at 37%.

Does anyone have any suggestions? I have about 20 cigars in there and there's plenty of room for more but I want to have a little air circulation in there. Plus I know stuffing it full of cigars doesn't allow for proper humidification. Thanks in advance for your help.

AC

achalmers wrote:

Sounds like another cheap humidor without any sealing properties.Throw it out and look around the neighborhood for the hottest milf having the next Tupperware party and bag her.If you're good maybe she'll toss some discounts your way.

Whistlebritches wrote:

Who told you a full humidor is bad..?? 😕



And it looks like you blew a seal... 😟

DrafterX wrote:

Whistle don't play dat.. [-(

DrafterX wrote:

The flashlight and dollar bill test were all ok. So is it safe to assume this humidor is just a POS, or should I try to season it with distilled water and a clean sponge again since it's winter and super dry in my house and then determine if it's a complete POS?

achalmers wrote:

Seasoning is what comes with time. "Seasoning" by wiping down the pressboard walls of the cheap Chinese woodish box you have does nothing but hurt the particle board.

Just seal it tight in a tupperware, ammo box, jar, etc. Use a two way humidification source of your choosing. I prefer a combination of Bovedas and Heartfelt beads.

You seriously will never have to look at a hygrometer or check your seal or anything.

danmdevries wrote:

You've been here a while now, you should know not to use those cheap azz glass tops they sell you that can be had here for $50

Tupperware and coolers (and ammo carriers apparently).

Here's what you do... take the overpriced pos you bought, stick it in the family room.

Then get your container of choice, follow Dan's advice, then tuck it under something so nobody can see that unsightly thing, then you're good to go!!!

I have a nice glass top in my front room from my noob days, I think my daughter puts my little ponys in there or something.

bgz wrote:

did it taste fishy?

delta1 wrote: