humidor issue

[westb182]

I bought a humidor a while back and I seasoned it and it kept around 60-65% for a few months. Since last month, it didn't go over 50% no matter what I tried. I took out all the cigars and seasoned it again. I also bought silicon and made sure all the glass panels were sealed. I bought beads and placed it in the humidor (after the silicon dried and after seasoning it).
But, the hydrometer still reads about 50%. I did salt test it and adjusted it.
I also checked for leaks using the bill method and it was fine.
I'm not sure what can be wrong. :(

[Eville]

where do you live? it's probably just because it is winter and the air is dryer. Try putting it in a cooler.

[westb182]

In Poland. It is cold and snowy outside right now so it could be dry, but is there any other way around this?
If its closed, shouldn't the humidity stay the same?
unless the hydrometer isn't working very good...

[logan37]

Is it a digital hydrometer? Those analog ones that come with humidors aren't very accurate.

[westb182]

Is it a digital hydrometer? Those analog ones that come with humidors aren't very accurate.

it's a analog one

[logan37]

That's most likely your problem. Pick up a digital one, calibrate it, and you should be good to go.

If your cigars feel and smoke fine, then your Rh is probably fine. The condition of your cigars is really the best way to tell if the Rh is good. Hydrometers only give peace of mind IMO. But if you want a meter, go digital. But keep in mind most of them are "off" by x%. You'll have to remember how off it is and add or subtract that from the read out.