Humidor Humidity Help

[Stryprod]

Question:
My 150ct humidor was seasoned about 1 month ago and I threw in 4 ounces of 65% beads which is recommended for 150-300ct humidors, so I imagine they are sufficient. I have the beads on the bottom level in the middle of the humidor with enough air space for the humidity to travel because I only have approx. 80 cigars or so. I know the seal is pretty decent as I see no fluctuations even when exposed to high/low humidity. The problem is, the dang humidity just will not go below 71-72%!!! Its not life or death, so I have waited awhile thinking a new humidor can fluctuate, but smoking the cigars at that humidity is a pain in the butt. Its like smoking a wet towel. Beads have some clear, some milk white... Pretty good mix so I don’t know what the heck is going on. Any suggestions? Could it be the beads? Would a humidor take this long to season?

[SuperChuck]

Try blowdrying your beads. They're probably oversaturated.

[Stryprod]

Try blowdrying your beads. They're probably oversaturated.

Will do it again but as I said, about 50-50 mixture of white to clear beads so I didnt think it would be causing the problem.

[Shelby07]

Salt check your humidistat. If that is ok send the beads back for a replacement pack. You may have gotten 70% by mistake.

[mauied1101]

Will do it again but as I said, about 50-50 mixture of white to clear beads so I didnt think it would be causing the problem.

I don't necessarily do a 50/50 clear/white beads all the time - I find that in the summer, I find less clear, more white beads seem to work better. Winter, vice versa. You could try adding more to see if that helps? Just my .02.

[SuperChuck]

I don't necessarily do a 50/50 clear/white beads all the time - I find that in the summer, I fin less clear, more white beads seem to work better. Winter, vice versa. You could try adding more to see if that helps? Just my .02.

Yeah, I'd think the same... More white (dry) beads can help absorb that moisture better...

You may also want to try to find some Spanish Cedar (cigar boxes are a good source; your local retailer may be able to part with some) to fill up that humi. That will help reduce fluctuations.

[Stryprod]

Well I am leading towards drying the beads out pretty good to see where we go from there. Otherwise, I really think I got the wrong beads shipped to me mislabeled. As far as more cedar, its got a lot with the trays and dividers, but I am not having a fluctuation problem... I will keep you guys posted of my progress.