mikem2780 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 I’m guessing the answer is buy a better one but question for all the experts out there... I have a new desktop humidor with a small glass inset for my office. I did the Boveda 84% seasoning for 2 weeks but I cannot get the humidity above 62%. I put cigars in after the 2 weeks along with 2 Boveda 62% packs which is what I use at home and the humidity dropped to 57% and held pretty steady. Any advice on how I get it to rest at a more comfortable 62%? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derboesekoenig Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 What hygrometer are you using? Is it calibrated? In my experience, Boveda packs only have a +/- variation of 1%. At least for me. Sometimes two if you are still letting them acclimate. Is the glass part sealed? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooseAMuffin Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Like @Derboesekoenig alluded to, make sure your hygrometer is calibrated correctly. If it is, it's probably a leak via the glass. I recommend getting some silicone to seal it. I don't have a glass top humidor but did have a leak in mine. I used aquarium grade silicone and it worked perfectly(you can usually get it at a hardware store). Just leave the humidor open while it is curing/drying. Then redo the seasoning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclepauly25 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 I have a similar issue with my desktop. I have to use 69 boveda packs in order for it to get to 65%. I think the lid doesn’t seal well. Both my digital hygrometer and boveda butler are calibrated. I’d try the 69% boveda packs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowsmoke Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Yep, it's just a leaky humidor. I have a cheap glass top at work, and I have to use 65% packs to keep it around 61%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Trust your smoking experience and how the cigars feel; do the wrappers have a bit of a crackle when rolled between finger and thumb? Are they smoking well? A lot of the time it can be your hygrometers, unless you're spending triple digits on them then no matter what they advertise they can be anything from 1-7% out. So calibration can be of no help. -do you sticks feel squishy or brittle? -smoking wise are you enjoying them? Do you need to relight your cigars? An empty humidor is harder to keep a stable Rh too, if you're opening and shutting it a lot to check Rh then you're making it even worse Don't do anything drastic yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikem2780 Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 Hyrgeometer is calibrated. Sticks are definitely dry. Gonna try to seal the glass better I guess. Just worried about the calk scent a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypots Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 I find Bovedas maintain humidity at something like 2 points under their designated humidity. 62s give me 59-60RH pretty consistently in my desktop. And, BTW, that's perfect in the winter where I live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stogieluver Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 What is your office rH & temp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooseAMuffin Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 2 hours ago, mikem2780 said: Hyrgeometer is calibrated. Sticks are definitely dry. Gonna try to seal the glass better I guess. Just worried about the calk scent a little. The silicone I used didnt leave a scent. Just leave the lid open while it cures. You'll need to re-season though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterbeav Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 You could try 3 60grm 69% boveda packs or 72% packsSent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nKostyan Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 The humidor with a glass insert often lets in moisture. The wooden walls of the humidor are a humidity accumulator, so the new humidor needs to be well charged-it is better to just install a saucer with water. When you put a lot of cigars humidity always falls, but then it will gradually grow. It would be nice to see a photo of your humidor to something specific advise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCgarman Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 How big is your humidor? If big maybe try one of these 320g Bovedas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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