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    Default Found a leak

    So I found a leak in one of the corners of my humidor using a flashlight in a dark room.

    I'm having trouble getting above 63%. Can you guys recommend a way for me to seal up the corner? Thanks.

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    I personally would use some foam tape to seal it and test it to see if that your problem.
    don't go over board just use a small amount at the place its not sealing then test it for a week or so.
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    I think a bit of super glue applied carefully would seal it.

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    I think the opening is between the piece of wood from the lid that goes "into" the bottom section. It's almost like the sides of the bottom half need to be a little thicker.

    I just put a very thin layer of 100% silicon rubber fish tank sealant I purchased a while ago around the inside rim of the lid and I think it will do the trick. Here is a pic. Let me know what you think...Thanks

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    If I were you, I'd leave it well enough alone. 63% RH is just about perfect to keep your cigars at.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CoventryCat86 View Post
    If I were you, I'd leave it well enough alone. 63% RH is just about perfect to keep your cigars at.
    Yep, exactly what I would do as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CoventryCat86 View Post
    If I were you, I'd leave it well enough alone. 63% RH is just about perfect to keep your cigars at.
    Yup, that is about right for a desktop humidor isn't it? 60-65% is about right. I made a mistake to seal mine before and brought the RH up all the way to 70-75%, and I had a major catastrophic splits!

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