New Humidor/Humidifier Problem

[pmj_28]

I'm a new member here and a new cigar smoker...about a month only. I just introduced myself in the new member forum.

I bought a 70 count Diamond Crown humidor, a Diamond Crown humidifier rated at 100 cigar count and a Diamond Crown digital hygrometer. After following the directions on seasoning the humidor and when the RH reached 64%, I added two boxes of cigars....a total of 40 plus a few different singles. This was 5 days ago. Well, the day after I added the cigars, the RH increased to 65%, but then the next day it was at 64% and has stayed at 64% since. The RH in my home has been about 55%. I'm not sure yet what RH I prefer since I'm new at this, but from what I have read, it should be around 70%.

My question is since the DC humidifier is rated for a 100 count humidor and and mine is a 70 count humidor, why is the RH not gradually increasing? The vents in the humidifier are wide open and I make sure it is topped up with distilled water at all times. This is a polymer humidifier so a 50/50 solution is not needed.

Thanks for your input.

 

[Shooter]

use the search function...

Look up viper's beads for humidification.

Look up "salt test" to check your hygrometer's accuracy..

Most people prefer 63-68% humidification.

Welcome and enjoy your stay.

Shane

 

[davidr2340]

use the search function...

Look up viper's beads for humidification.

Look up "salt test" to check your hygrometer's accuracy..

Most people prefer 63-68% humidification.

Welcome and enjoy your stay.

Shane

Very well said Shane!!!

 

[N2Advnture]

RH Beads - www.GetThePuck.com

Salt Testing is easy but since you're getting the RH Beads, pick up a calibration kit to make it simple :thumbs:

Hope this helps

~Mark

 

[toliver]

Read all of the suggestions listed, but note that I also have a Diamond Crown that looses humidity. I have Vipers beads and they are great. I suggest adding some weather stripping around the lid.

T.O.

 

[ThankYouForNotSmoking]

He doesn't need to buy anything else. The DC humidifier is a great product, maybe not as good as the beads, but for his 70 count it's fine.

PMJ, 64% humidity is fine. Don't sweat it. Most people on this board use around 65% humidity. The only thing you need to do is calibrate your hygrometer, if it's also a Diamond Crown, it's very high quality, but you want to make sure it's reading 64% humidity as 64% humidity. My DC hygrometer is off by 1.5% points it seems. Boveda makes a hygrometer calibration kit that can be had for under $5 and your local B&M should have them in stock.