over seasoned humidor

DrMundo

I've just done the my usual way of humidor seasoning

1 Day - gently rubbed humidor, then put 140~150 degree hot water and change every three hours.
2 Day - After 24 hours 99% of humidity should,so pull out the bowl. then put 2 boveda pack 
3 Day - 48 hours total, It should be the 69%~72%

I had no problems with my the perfection(?) of seasoning.
but still the 89% of humidity, I need to put cigar as soon as faster, this is the gift for my friends birthday and only 2 day left. 

 

TX98Z28

99% humidity is not good. Hope your humidor isn't warped from the wood swelling so much.

Diver43

Did you try leaving it open for a while?
After seasoning two humidors, one of them 3 times, I will use nothing but the Boveda seasoning packs and time.

LiquidChaos66

I would leave the humidor open for a while to dry out.... Im with TX98Z28... I really hope the wood didn't warp inside. I would feel bad if it did. Let us know how it goes and hopefully it will be ready in time for your friends bday!

jgibv

Things that you SHOULD put into a humidor:

• Humidification device(s)
• Cigars
• Hygrometer
  

Things that you SHOULD NOT put into a humidor:

• Hot Water

And in case you're wondering why putting hot water in your humidor is a bad idea......
MOST mass produced, inexpensive humidors are made with veneered spanish cedar boards. 
When you expose veneered wood to hot water, the glue holding the veneer together will warm up and cause the veneer to separate.
This will ruin the wood & the humidor. 

Bob_Luken

Hey Doc! 

I put 150 degree water in my humidor every three hours for a whole day.

 

jgibv

Bob_Luken said:

Hey Doc! 

I put 150 degree water in my humidor every three hours for a whole day.