humidor issue

[westb182]

Thanks
Browsing around the forum, I saw another poster use masking tape for the seal. I just tried it and it requires quite a lot of strength to open it. I think that will be a good seal for the winter time :) I might also trim it a bit so its a tad easier. At least it will keep other people from opening it up...
I don't see a gasket on the hydrometer. Maybe there was one before I sealed it up
Out here I am very limited to what I can order. I can get either another jar of the same stuff or
http://www.sklep-tytoniowy.abc24.pl/...914&pro=350603
It's basically the same thing, same amount as in the jar (they both say 150ct), and at 8PLN (about 3USD) it's a very good price.
Or I can get another jar for 20PLN (7USD)
But if I got 2 more bags of the crystals with the jar placed around the humidor I think that should be plenty.
I also got the original humidifier that came with the unit. I can use that + jar.
But, if I place the jar(s) on top, would that cause any other issues? If I got a bag or 2 extra of the crystals, where should I place them?
I placed the cigars in a baggie and thanks for your comments!

[craig]

I'd just put the jar in the tray.

For the SAP, just get the bulk stuff and put it in your own container - a small bowl or jar, anything! You can also open up the original humi (green foam inside, I'm guessing) and use that to hold the SAP ...

Just remember that you have to use PG 50/50 solution with SAP

[westb182]

So I got the crystals in today..
First look at the tiny baggy they came in I thought good thing I bought 3 bags.
Emptied 1 bag into a bowl and used some PG...
Damn those things soak up a lot!

So I placed a small bowel in the humidor in addition to redoing the humidifier and also I had a few davidoff tubes lying around and I made them into some small humidifiers as they have a opening already. That way I can place it on the top shelf and it will look nicer.

After a few hours its at 58%. Hopefuly at this rate, it won't take long to get to 65%

[westb182]

Ok a bit over a week later...
I tested different parts of my humidor with the hydrometer I salt tested twice and got the same correction % both times. The lower part (where I keep my cigars that won't be smoked for awhile) is about 62%RH. The top shelf is about 69-70%RH (which is where I keep the ones I will smoke soon).
Is that good?

[Silencei2]

Ok a bit over a week later...
I tested different parts of my humidor with the hydrometer I salt tested twice and got the same correction % both times. The lower part (where I keep my cigars that won't be smoked for awhile) is about 62%RH. The top shelf is about 69-70%RH (which is where I keep the ones I will smoke soon).
Is that good?

You probably want the reverse. Certain websites state that a higher (67-70) RH is better for aging and will not smoke as well as a cigar that has been kept in the 64-66 RH range. Certain smoking differences include how well it burns, how the draw is, etc.

[westb182]

Hmm that will be difficult as there is no room to do it in reverse.
I will see after a week or so what the RH will be at.