After the test...

[Sweet Nectar]

I see threads about how to test to see if your humi isn't sealing properly. But...the million dollar question...how do I fix it. I did the flashlight test and I see tha' light!

What's a good way to seal up my 50count standard humi?

Thanks fellas!

[benjamin831]

http://www.clubstogie.com/vb/showthread.php?t=21084

[Kayak_Rat]

Originally Posted by Sweet Nectar

I see threads about how to test to see if your humi isn't sealing properly. But...the million dollar question...how do I fix it. I did the flashlight test and I see tha' light!

What's a good way to seal up my 50count standard humi?

Thanks fellas!

The search function something we all know and love. Give it a whirl.
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Ben beat me too it. Try the search function anyway. Welcome to ClubStogie.

[Sweet Nectar]

Thanks guys. The search and I have become close pals. I've seen the one w/ weather stipping. If anyone has any other ideas...lemme' know.

Thanks!!!

[Mister Moo]

I'm gonna try a little candlewax to improve the seal on a humi I have on the advice of an old guy in the know. It'll take a few days before I can say if it actually does anything besides make a mess. Maybe the guy is just messin' with me. Maybe not. Hard to tell with this gentleman someimes.

[Smell the Colors]

Originally Posted by Mister MaDuroo

I'm gonna try a little candlewax to improve the seal on a humi I have on the advice of an old guy in the know. It'll take a few days before I can say if it actually does anything besides make a mess. Maybe the guy is just messin' with me. Maybe not. Hard to tell with this gentleman someimes.

I'd try beeswax first. It stays softer so it won't crumble, and it will probably make a tighter seal. Plus it usually doesn't have any coloring so it won't stain the wood in case you decide wax isn't the right solution.

[Sweet Nectar]

I'm looking forward to hearing how it works out. I read another thread about the potential for the wax to break away, but it sounded like hearsay vs. in-the-know.

Later Smokilator!

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by Sweet Nectar

I'm looking forward to hearing how it works out. I read another thread about the potential for the wax to break away, but it sounded like hearsay vs. in-the-know.

Later Smokilator!

The beeswax thing sounds good. I happen to have a few pounds of it at work - easy enough to try and easier to work with than warm parrafin.

[Sweet Nectar]

Beeswax at work??

And I'm stuck here wondering where I'm gonna' track down a hive! Not too many of them around during Colorado winters.

Who in the heck sells beeswax?

[Warhorse545]

If you need some I can send ya some Sweet Nectar. I got a couple pounds of it around here.


If not, a lot of hard ware stores stock it. Lots of uses in wood working. I use it myself on rifle stocks.


Want to see if this will work as well.

Stacey

[Smell the Colors]

Craft stores will carry it too because it's used in candle making as well as many other things. Some natural food stores also carry it because of uses in various natural beauty products.

Josh

[Charles]

If all else fails - consider moving up from the 50 ct to something larger. You can get a large humi at a good price. My smaller humi doesn't seal nearly as well as the larger model so I am constantly having to monitor the RH in it verse the larger model. Just something to consider. Also, try putting some distilled water in either a shot glass or something similar with a paper towel in the water inside of your humi. This may help.

[Sweet Nectar]

Good Idears! Thanks!!!

Warhorse...thanks for the offer to send some. I'll swing by a store and see if someone has it. I'll let you know if I can't find any. Very cool offer!!!

I assume it'll need melted just like candle wax would...

[Smell the Colors]

Originally Posted by Sweet Nectar

I assume it'll need melted just like candle wax would...

It might be soft enough to work with just the heat from your hands. If not, try the microwave for a couple seconds. Melt as a last result - beaswax is pretty workable without melting.

Josh

[Smell the Colors]

Something else I should add. Most beaswax doesn't come in candle form. If you do decide to melt it, do it in a disposable dish and try "painting" it on rather than dripping it - I think you'll have better luck that way.

Josh