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Originally Posted by daniyal  Hi,
The humidity level in my new humidor keeps dropping below 70% at an unprecedented rate.. I took the time out to cure it and create a humid environment before I placed my cigars in there so am just wondering why this may be happening.
The cigars placed in it initially had spent a few days in my refrigerator to get rid of any tobacco beetles that may be in the sticks. The only way I can maintain constant humidity is if I place some water in a small cap or container and leave it in the humidor. Could the solution be as simple as getting another humidifier to supplement the present one? I know the humidor has no leaks and the seal is solid so there's no question of moisture leaking out.
Cheers,
Daniyal |
Hi Daniyal,
Tobacco beetle eggs won't be killed off by being placed in your refrigerator. You have to freeze them for several days and then transition them to the frig for a few days.
Secondly, the cigars may have dried while in the frig and is now drawing moisture from your humidifier to point where it is dropping below 70% RH.
Personally, I prefer an RH level around 65%. I find that you get fewer draw and burn issues.
Hope this helps,
Mark