Is this Humidor dead?

EricBenjamin · September 2011

AJGARLETT · September 2011

I can't really fault your process thus far. I can add that my humi took 2 weeks to season though. It was brand new and dry as hell. Its holding great at 67% now (it goes higher if I want it) and its been steady for a few months. I might have missed it, did you do the paper test on the seal?

EricBenjamin · September 2011

I'm not aware of the paper seal test... googling now. posting results in the next few minutes.

EricBenjamin · September 2011

performed the paper seal test with printer paper. it pulled out with a very moderate amount of resistance... does this mean it's just not seasoned enough? or?

Gurkha Man! · September 2011

i think it may just need to sit awhile 5 years is a good while for it to dry out you could also try the boveda 85% seasoning kit

AJGARLETT · September 2011

EricBenjamin:
performed the paper seal test with printer paper. it pulled out with a very moderate amount of resistance... does this mean it's just not seasoned enough? or?

Was the resistance the same on all sides? Ideally you want it ti pull out and have enough resistance to almost tear the paper. If the paper doesn't just pull right out without a good amount of resistance, it TYPICALLY means you have a good enough seal to hold proper RH%. If it were me, I'd let that humi sitfor 7 days with the shot glass in it and DO NOT OPEN it!!! as soon as you open, all of your progress is reset.