I fail at Beads - Help if possible

[Shelby07]

Remember that things happen slowly. If your cigars or boxes are wet (relatively) it may take some time for them to expel their excess humidity. They will more than likely let off moisture faster than the beads can absorb depending on the exposed surface area of both. Also try to resist checking it every couple of hours. Let it sit for a week or more.

As for your humidor, get a black plastic trash bag and put the humi in it. Squeeze the excess air out and seal it as best you can. Let i sit for a few days then check the humidity inside the humidor. If it's where it should be then your humi's leaking. If not then you have a different problem.

[Mizicke5273]

Ill try the trash bag for my humidor.

Ive had my cooler set up for about 2 weeks now, so should I wait another few weeks? I usually check the humidity in it once a day since its on the high side.

[BunkyX]

Take it easy man, you are stressing out way to much over this. The beads will do the job in their own time. If the humidity is above 60% and less than 80%, don't panic. Watching your hygrometer is like watching the clock, it makes the changes seem slower. I have to reminde myself to look at the hygrometer once a month or so just so I can see it the beads need recharged.

[cigar no baka]

I'd have to agree, I don't check but about once per week. It takes time for the beads to do their work.

[Mizicke5273]

Ill have to try this patience thing you guys keep mentioning. I guess Ive just been worrying for nothing.