Warped or Dropped Humi?

[Stench]

I have one of the ubiquitous (my big word for the day) Thompson's humi's that lots of folks start out with that has held 65% rh since week one. One of my son's friends evidently messed with it, even carrying it up a flight of stairs while I was at work. Of course I checked the sticks first chance I got and nothing seemed damaged. But now the humi has dropped to 61% and is holding. I noticed that the lid stays up just a hair on one side, but frankly don't remember if it was that way before.

Is this probably because of damage from handling or can humi's just do this sometimes?

Do I need to toss and get another?

I'm not happy.....guess I need one with a lock now!

[R10]

How long at 61?

Is it back where it started - location - or is it in another place? Air vent on it/by it?

Did they have it open a lot ? Checked humidity device? Don't know what you use.

Can you see whats keeping the lid up? Dollar test?

Too many questions for quick answer - but wouldn't give up on it yet - and wouldn't be happy either.

[Stench]

Originally Posted by R10

How long at 61? 48 hrs

Is it back where it started - location - or is it in another place? Air vent on it/by it? Back where I keep it

Did they have it open a lot ? Checked humidity device? Don't know what you use. Would only have been open a short time, Springfield digital

Can you see whats keeping the lid up? Dollar test? Will try today!

Too many questions for quick answer - but wouldn't give up on it yet - and wouldn't be happy either.

Good questions - answers in red.

[R10]

Rob,

Suggest again - test the hygro. Maybe they had it out of the box - dropped? Played with? Need to start with the basics and ensure it's reading right. Do you have another to put in and compare with? Boveda test kit?

Good luck - let us know how it goes.

Rick

[veteranvmb]

I have a thompsons and it is one of the most consisten humis I have. However I have dropped one or two humis(on carpeting) and they are never the same after that. They seem to be fragile and start losing rh. I have had to add an additional amount of humiditying and glue some felt around the bottom of top of lid, to kind of seal up.

I have found dropping a humidor is not good for it. LOL

Jerry

[Stench]

I transferred some of the sticks back to my cooler this morning and the RH came up a little to 63. The felt idea is a good one Jerry...may try that if it won't hold. Rick, I did the dollar test and it is definitely more loose on one side (what I was afraid of!)

Oh well, I needed a nice dry box anyways...