Humidor Question

tincup703

I just found a crack in the bottom of the cedar lining in one of my humidors. It goes the entire width of the humidor and my humidity readings have been off of late. I'm thinking I'm leaking humidity between the lining and the walnut of the humidor box. So should I fill the crack with wood glue, silicone, not worry about it or use it as an excuse to tell the wife I need to buy a new humidor?

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tincup703:

I just found a crack in the bottom of the cedar lining in one of my humidors. It goes the entire width of the humidor and my humidity readings have been off of late. I'm thinking I'm leaking humidity between the lining and the walnut of the humidor box.

IIRC, humid air ises, so any humidity you're losing should be smaller than if the crack were in the top

tincup703:

So should I fill the crack with wood glue, silicone, not worry about it

You could probably use some aquarium sealant - the stuff is odorless, clear, and non-toxic/safe for fish (so you gotta figure it's probably safe for humans too)

tincup703:

or use it as an excuse to tell the wife I need to buy a new humidor?

I think most BOTL's on these boards would agree this is the best choice - then tell the wife that humidors keep their humidity best/most stable when they're full of cigars

Russ55

Clearly that humidor is no longer serviceable and needs to be replaced by a much larger one!

kaspera79

I would not put glue or silicone in it. I am a fan of duct tape though.. That and new humidors.

bigharpoon

Big Ern

tell the wife " tis the season and ive been a good boy all year" lol f%$K the glue! splurge, and buy a new humi. i wouldnt risk ruining my sticks over tryin to fix a crack. good luck

undulac

If you can't duct it, fuct it!