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not to get rob started on old memories, but i've noticed recently that my antietam doesn't make a tight seal at the top of the door. since i know a few of you have had it, i thought i might bring this up, and seek a few opinions. it has magnets that lock the door shut, and the magnets touch at the bottom of the door, but they don't touch at the top. there is a little gap, probably less than a quarter of an inch, maybe even less than an 8th of an inch, but its still there and noticable. should i be worried about this? i've noticed a humidity drop lately, and was inspecting to find out why, that's how i noticed this. it is possible it has been there forever, and i didn't notice it until now. so, the other thinking behind my drop in humidity, is that now my unit is under a ceiling fan. and maybe that crack is allowing more air in, drying up my beads faster? is that possible? or am i just making something out of nothing?
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Mine lines up correctly, and seals tight.
I really don't have much advice, I guess if you're noticing a humidity drop perhaps the seal isn't 100% anymore.
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MaytagMan Wrote:Hmmm.... maybe some weather stripping or a furniture/cabinet type latch that will hold the door in place when it is closed?
Perhaps something like this...
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maybe i'm not picturing how to use that latch right, but it seems like it would leave more of a gap than what i have now. as it was, my beads would dry up really fast, and my co's would constantly need water. now, it's even worse. so i was leaning towards a leaky seal, because that is the way it looks, but i've been watching it for a few days, and its not having that much trouble holding its humidity.
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fishhound Wrote:MaytagMan Wrote:Hmmm.... maybe some weather stripping or a furniture/cabinet type latch that will hold the door in place when it is closed?
Perhaps something like this...
Good luck!
Bingo.
Used these exact things on my tower humidor with the same exact situation. It worked pretty well but I also added a small weahter strip as well to make sure the
seal is good.
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is there a good way to test the seal? it does hang open a little gap, but the way the door is cut, there is a little extra wood underneath that may block all the air from getting out anyway. carpentry is not me specialty.
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I'm not sure....but didn't Rob have this question/problem?
I think he & Mark had a whole thread on it.....but it might have been on SC1..
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i'm betting that your magnetic latches are adjustable. Sounds like the issue is what you may think is the one that is ok, the one at the bottom. Try to move it inward helping the door to close more fully. Also try moving the top latch slightly outward.
Usually the part of the latch that is on the cabinet (not the door) can be adjusted by slightly loosening the screws that hold them in place. They are typically mounted with elongated holes for just this purpose. Try smalll adjustments.
If this does not help, I'd say your door warped. Unwarping it may be as simple as twisting it in the opposite direction. Try putting a spacer on the bottom which seems to close too tightly (I like using folded paper that can be adjusted by adding or removing sheets) and them closing the top shut. Get creative in figuring out a way to hold the top shut. Leave it like this for 24 hours. This is a bit radical but may help.
