Can't get my new Humidor to the proper humidity

Buffalo Mike

PuroFreak

Do you have an anolog or digital Hygrometer

Buffalo Mike

urbino

Yeah, get a digital one. The analog ones are notoriously inaccurate, even when calibrated. That's why Puro asked.

PuroFreak

Urbi is correct, my advice would be to toss that thing in the trash and get a digital from your local B&M or radio shack or something. I have an analog that will read anywhere from 20% to 90% depending on its mood...

Buffalo Mike

PuroFreak

Anytime! Hope to see you around here more often. This is a fun little forum.

Peter_Lindgren

cheyman

madurofan

rdpitts43

I gave up on my little 50-60 count humidor and went to eBay bought a 400 count humidor for $70 and then bought a Humi-Care Electronic Humidifier here at Cigar.com for $80. I cleaned out my humidor, wiped it down, let it set with a damp sponge in a bowl in the center for a few days, and then installed the Humi-Care. I now sleep at night knowing my cigars are perfectly happy in a controlled environment. The Humi-Care unit is about 2-3 inches wide about 4 inches high and 6 inches long. It sits at the bottom of my humidor and maintains my humidor at 70%, my meter at the top approximately 12 inches from the humidifier reads 75% humidity with a temp of around 65 degrees F. Not the primo conditions, but for winter in Nebraska not bad and I know my cigars are staying fresh by conducting the occassional smoke test. Hope this helps, good luck.

kuzi16

These Filthy Hands

I had the same problem with my humi when I first got it. I couldn't get mine up past 57%. I don't think I properly seasoned it that and I could have over charged my beads. It miracously fixed itself about two months after I dropped my sticks in there. It might just take some time. Also, I agree. Definitly get a digital hygro.

cheyman

madurofan

kuzi16

madurofan

cheyman

zoom6zoom

Also remember that these are just guidelines. I prefer to keep my stuff closer to 60% than 70.

madurofan

zoom6zoom:

Also remember that these are just guidelines. I prefer to keep my stuff closer to 60% than 70.

I wouldn't recommend below 62 though but old zoomie is correct.

kaspera79

zoom6zoom:

Also remember that these are just guidelines. I prefer to keep my stuff closer to 60% than 70.

I don't know zoom... 60 seems a little low to me. At 65 I start to fret. I may pull a few known winners that I have enjoyed at 70, bring them down to 60 and give it a first hand test. You may be right, but...I'll do a Bauza, 5 Vegas, and a La Aurora 1495/1994. I don't want to sacrafice any real pricey sticks yet, but the experiment may continue after those three.

j0z3r

kaspera79:

zoom6zoom:

Also remember that these are just guidelines. I prefer to keep my stuff closer to 60% than 70.

I don't know zoom... 60 seems a little low to me. At 65 I start to fret. I may pull a few known winners that I have enjoyed at 70, bring them down to 60 and give it a first hand test. You may be right, but...I'll do a Bauza, 5 Vegas, and a La Aurora 1495/1994. I don't want to sacrafice any real pricey sticks yet, but the experiment may continue after those three.

Speaking from experience, I feel that many cigars do just fine between 60-65%. I've maintained my humidor as low as 62% and there were only a few cigars that seemed to be drier than they should have been. All things being equal though, I prefer a solid 65% since every cigar I've had at that level smokes great.

urbino

Interesting. I'll definitely be reading along to see what your results are, kas.

gmill880

don't think i'e ever let mine get to 60-62%- i also tend to panic at 64%

kuzi16

i have heard that in many places in europe humidors are kept at 55-60. im not sure on how true that is but i dont panic unless its below 60%. I watch it enough that it usually get caught at 64% ( i keep at 65)

dutyje

kuzi16:

i have heard that in many places in europe humidors are kept at 55-60. im not sure on how true that is but i dont panic unless its below 60%. I watch it enough that it usually get caught at 64% ( i keep at 65)

I believe that's true, but remember to convert from metric percentages to standard percentages

madurofan

dutyje:

kuzi16:

i have heard that in many places in europe humidors are kept at 55-60. im not sure on how true that is but i dont panic unless its below 60%. I watch it enough that it usually get caught at 64% ( i keep at 65)

I believe that's true, but remember to convert from metric percentages to standard percentages

I don't have gobbs of experience over seas but in my limited travels and experience I did not see this.

kevster77

this may sound like a stupid question but i'm new to this... what do i do if my humi gets below the 65% mark? is there something i need to do to get back past the 65% mark?

madurofan

kevster77:

this may sound like a stupid question but i'm new to this... what do i do if my humi gets below the 65% mark? is there something i need to do to get back past the 65% mark?

What are you using for humidification?

kevster77

just the humidifier that came with the humidor.

madurofan

Don't take this as an insult or anythign just want to be sure here. You did "charge" the humidifier, correct? By charge I mean some form of pouring, dunking or misting of water on the humidifier.