Making a humidifer stick to a humidor lid...

[isimpson]

Hi all,

Anyone got any hints on how to stick a humidifier to the lid of a small humidor.
The original came with a magnetic plate with 2 adhesive pads, I was careful to clean the lid (wooden) and stick it in place, but eventually it just fell off :(
Should i just get some double sided tape or...?

[mauied1101]

Hi all,

Anyone got any hints on how to stick a humidifier to the lid of a small humidor.
The original came with a magnetic plate with 2 adhesive pads, I was careful to clean the lid (wooden) and stick it in place, but eventually it just fell off :(
Should i just get some double sided tape or...?

You could try double-sided tape or velcro strips. I use velcro on one of my boxes - easy on, easy off.

[Bassfever]

Velcro works for me. Home Depot has some good 3M stuff

[stjohnroe]

I've had problems with the adhesive on the velcro giving way (due to the humidity?) and dropping the humidifier on the cigars. I have moved on to placing humidifiers on the bottom of the humi and this seems to work fine. I still looking for another solution though, and am considering using a (finagled) nut and bolt to hold the thing more securely.

[drew_goring]

I use the velcro that came with my heartfelt aluminum humidifier. Works great.

[Cigar Penguin]

The cheap velcro that came with it fell off due to the humidity looseing the glue.I have since bought the good 3m stuff and all is good.
Plus in the beginning I was just useing distilled water and over humidified my box so I believe that caused it to come off at the glue.

[kevin7]

A huge wood screw or 16d nail is all I use on my humidifying devices. stjohnroe I belive a bolt and nut is just plain overkill

Seriously some good advice about using name brand velcro,thats all I use.Never had any luck with magnetic tape ect ect

K7

[MCsommerreid]

You could try gluing the velcro down and then letting it air out for a while to make sure there isn't any glue smell.

[stjohnroe]

I did try using namebrand (3M) sticky back velcro but I still get the same problem, I am trying to get to the point where the humidifier is firmly attached but can be unscrewed.

[Butterfly Woodworks]

On the humidors I build I use a screw through the body of the humidifier into the lid. Of course you can only do this if you're using a two piece body like a Nonpireill

[FlyingBanana]

I'm a new member, and I got myself a decent humidifier for my new humidor. I simply applied a few drops of Gorilla Glue to the adhesive side of the magnet that came with it...same thing with the magnet for the digital hygro. Works great..strong as heck bond. Hope this helps. Remember to use Gorilla Glue in addition to the regular adhesive that's included on one side of the magnets.

Flying

[Bkcloud114]

I'm a new member, and I got myself a decent humidifier for my new humidor. I simply applied a few drops of Gorilla Glue to the adhesive side of the magnet that came with it...same thing with the magnet for the digital hygro. Works great..strong as heck bond. Hope this helps. Remember to use Gorilla Glue in addition to the regular adhesive that's included on one side of the magnets.

Flying

Gorilla Glue is definitley permanent..... read the directions carefully..... only use a few drops as Banana mentioned..... that glue expands as it dries

[FlyingBanana]

Gorilla Glue is definitley permanent..... read the directions carefully..... only use a few drops as Banana mentioned..... that glue expands as it dries

Thanks for adding to my post Bkcloud...Gorilla Glue definitely does expand. Use in moderation. I've found this glue to be odor free and waterproof.

Flying

[isimpson]

Thanks for the tips guys.
It now seems I have sorted out the problem.
I removed the double sided tape that was supplied and replaced it with some outdoor 3M double sided tape, basically covering the plate. I think stuck it on the humidor and it hasnt moved since :)

Now I have to get some good steady humdity in there its going way too high at about 75-78%