Overhumidification on Coolidors

**bigwhiteash** · 06-09-2009, 11:38 AM

Beads are the ONLY option where I live... other than a whole house dehumidifier.

Ambient today is over 90% at 93* F.

**drew_goring** · 06-09-2009, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by bigwhiteash

Beads are the ONLY option where I live... other than a whole house dehumidifier.

Ambient today is over 90% at 93* F.

68degF and 51% here right now. Can't complain.

**Roger** · 06-09-2009, 12:01 PM

Thank you everyone for your input. I guess I may be just "too worried" about keeping them at the right RH. I will definitely give the beads a try for my humidification when I get that far. Looking for a nice cheap cooler to get started with.

**Cigarbear** · 06-09-2009, 03:36 PM

I'm actually struggling with keeping my cooler RH in the happy range. I even removed all the beads a couple days ago and it hasn't dropped below ~72%. When I open the cooler, the RH actually goes up. I'm wondering if the hygrometer and plan on reclibrating tonight as a test.

**Galvanicfish** · 06-09-2009, 03:59 PM

While we're discussing coolerdors, how good of a seal should they have? As long as it stays shut if you turn it upside down? Or do you need something a bit heftier than that?

**DeeDubya** · 06-09-2009, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by Galvanicfish

While we're discussing coolerdors, how good of a seal should they have? As long as it stays shut if you turn it upside down? Or do you need something a bit heftier than that?

Just get a small roll of "closed cell" adhesive backed foam tape. It comes in many sizes. There is also a choice of density. I like the low density because it conforms to irregular surfaces better.

**Roger** · 06-09-2009, 04:15 PM

To my understanding it needs to seal good enough to keep proper humidity in, but i don't think it needs to be hermetically sealed. Coolers offer very good protection for cigars. I am hoping to put one together just as soon as I can find a cheap cooler.

Roger