Is This Mold?
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I have responded to both your email and your PM on the other site but will do it here as well.
As has been said by others earlier in this thread you did overhydrate the beads and there was most likely distilled water in the end caps as well as the tube itself that the beads did not absorb. When you placed it in your humi it would have soaked the cedar a little. The problem is you have to let the excess moisture in the wood evaporate before you humidor will settle down again. This takes time and won't happen over night. The main thing is you have not ruined your cigars they will be fine. A short spike like this will not cause permanent damage at all.
Dry the beads out by using a blow hair dryer and put them back in to absorb the excessmoisture in the humidor.
When adding distilled water in the future add only enough to make about 70-75% of the beads clear. This will give the beads the ability to absorb spikes in the rh and keep your humidor more balanced.
Also, when you check the calibration with the Boveda test pack make sure to leave it in there for 24-48 hours, the time is needed for packet to bring the rh in the ziplock up and the hygrometer to settle down for an accurate reading. Closer to 48 hours works best.
As has been said by others earlier in this thread you did overhydrate the beads and there was most likely distilled water in the end caps as well as the tube itself that the beads did not absorb. When you placed it in your humi it would have soaked the cedar a little. The problem is you have to let the excess moisture in the wood evaporate before you humidor will settle down again. This takes time and won't happen over night. The main thing is you have not ruined your cigars they will be fine. A short spike like this will not cause permanent damage at all.
Dry the beads out by using a blow hair dryer and put them back in to absorb the excessmoisture in the humidor.
When adding distilled water in the future add only enough to make about 70-75% of the beads clear. This will give the beads the ability to absorb spikes in the rh and keep your humidor more balanced.
Also, when you check the calibration with the Boveda test pack make sure to leave it in there for 24-48 hours, the time is needed for packet to bring the rh in the ziplock up and the hygrometer to settle down for an accurate reading. Closer to 48 hours works best.
tripp
MASTER SHAKE
And that folks is why I love those heartfelt beads. They are troublefree once you figure it out and dont expect them to correct things instantly.
I have had them for a couple of years now and love them.
I have had them for a couple of years now and love them.
it took me 2 weeks to get my cabinet in order. It takes much patience.