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birdhunter02 · 10-21-2006, 11:26 AM

I let the humidification system dry up, and now it won't wick any water from the resevoir. Tried soaking in over nite, but to no avail. The diamond crown web site is under construction, so no help there.

TIA

xrundog · 10-22-2006, 07:53 AM

So...you're saying that the water stays in the reservoir and doesn't humidify the humidor?. Have you put it in the humidor? How have you tested performance?

Put the humidifier in the humidor with a seperate moisture source. When the RH reaches 70%, take the seperate source out. If the humidor RH% drops over a period of several days, maybe it's time to toss the humidifier.

birdhunter02 · 10-22-2006, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by xrundog

So...you're saying that the water stays in the reservoir and doesn't humidify the humidor?. Have you put it in the humidor? How have you tested performance?

Put the humidifier in the humidor with a separate moisture source. When the RH reaches 70%, take the separate source out. If the humidor RH% drops over a period of several days, maybe it's time to toss the humidifier.

It is in the humi, and the resevoir is still full after one month. I've had these before and you need to fill them twice a month. You may be right about tossing it...

xrundog · 10-22-2006, 11:47 AM

If your ambient RH is high, the resevoir will stay full MUCH longer. When I was using these humidifiers I once went 4 months before refilling. Don't know about your area, but here in WI the humidity has been pretty high for some time. I haven had to charge my beads for some time.

The main question is: How's the RH in your humidor or cooler been?

birdhunter02 · 10-22-2006, 12:17 PM

Low. 56%. I seasoned it prior to placing the humidifier in. It went from 70% to 56% in three to five days.

xrundog · 10-22-2006, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by birdhunter02

Low. 56%. I seasoned it prior to placing the humidifier in. It went from 70% to 56% in three to five days.

Do you have one of the large humidifiers, or small? It could be the size is too small for the space. Do you have cigars in there? You should have it at least 2/3 full.

I know these are basic suggestions. I just want to be sure all bases are covered.

birdhunter02 · 10-22-2006, 04:10 PM

It's a 100 count and an extra large humidifier with humi 2/3rds full.

FSUScotsman · 10-22-2006, 04:21 PM

Is it one of the ones that you open the cap an refill?

If so I've had mine forever and it has dried out and still works. What you can do is soak it. I know that isn't what was supposed to be done with these, but at this point, what do you have to lose? When you do, put one or two drop of UNSCENTED dish detergent in the water. It breaks the surface tension of the water and also allow the material to soak up the water easier.

xrundog · 10-23-2006, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by birdhunter02

It's a 100 count and an extra large humidifier with humi 2/3rds full.

Yeah, I suspected you had it all right. I guess you should try the FSU method as a last resort.

parshooter · 10-23-2006, 08:00 AM

Try filling the DC humidifier with kitty litter

10-21-2006, 11:26 AM	#1
birdhunter02 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dearborn, MI Posts: 1,361	Need Help With Diamond Crown Humidifier I let the humidification system dry up, and now it won't wick any water from the resevoir. Tried soaking in over nite, but to no avail. The diamond crown web site is under construction, so no help there. TIA __________________ " Laugh it up fuzz ball!"

10-22-2006, 12:17 PM	#5
birdhunter02 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dearborn, MI Posts: 1,361	Low. 56%. I seasoned it prior to placing the humidifier in. It went from 70% to 56% in three to five days. __________________ " Laugh it up fuzz ball!"

10-22-2006, 04:10 PM	#7
birdhunter02 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dearborn, MI Posts: 1,361	It's a 100 count and an extra large humidifier with humi 2/3rds full. __________________ " Laugh it up fuzz ball!"

10-22-2006, 04:21 PM	#8
FSUScotsman Herf God Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tallahassee, FL CSA Posts: 36,585	Is it one of the ones that you open the cap an refill? If so I've had mine forever and it has dried out and still works. What you can do is soak it. I know that isn't what was supposed to be done with these, but at this point, what do you have to lose? When you do, put one or two drop of UNSCENTED dish detergent in the water. It breaks the surface tension of the water and also allow the material to soak up the water easier. __________________ "The rights we have today we may consider as natural rights, but they were won by blood, sweat, sacrifice, and death." Dwight D. Eisenhower http://members.cox.net/classicweb/email.htm The only good terrorist is a dead terrorist!!!!

10-23-2006, 08:00 AM	#10
parshooter Herf God Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: St Somewhere Posts: 14,444	Try filling the DC humidifier with kitty litter __________________ "I'm not drunk, I've just been drinking." Pat Daley #69 of the JLOH

10-22-2006, 07:53 AM	#2
xrundog Contributing Editor Herf Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central, Iowa Posts: 9,806	So...you're saying that the water stays in the reservoir and doesn't humidify the humidor?. Have you put it in the humidor? How have you tested performance? Put the humidifier in the humidor with a seperate moisture source. When the RH reaches 70%, take the seperate source out. If the humidor RH% drops over a period of several days, maybe it's time to toss the humidifier.

10-22-2006, 11:47 AM	#4
xrundog Contributing Editor Herf Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central, Iowa Posts: 9,806	If your ambient RH is high, the resevoir will stay full MUCH longer. When I was using these humidifiers I once went 4 months before refilling. Don't know about your area, but here in WI the humidity has been pretty high for some time. I haven had to charge my beads for some time. The main question is: How's the RH in your humidor or cooler been?