Urgent hygrometer help!!!

scarlin

Hey all,
I recently purchased another hygrometer for my 2nd humi and a calibration kit with it. I couldn't get the hygrometer calibrated so I tried the other, no luck. So now I am stuck with 2 uncalibrated hygrometers and a recent cigar I smoked went out 3 times. One reads 62 while the other 69

Steve2010

This may not be much help, but always go with a digital.

scarlin

Steve2010:

This may not be much help, but always go with a digital.

They are both digital :P.

jkallen83

I got one that is great, recently I got another with a knob on front, it is a PAIN to calibrate ...digital but the knob sucks......best advice I can give is to keep playing with it till u get it calibrated..

scarlin

Anyone have any good ones that are easy to operate that I can find for a reasonable price?

Steve2010

I have a HumiCare in both of my 100 cts. $19.99 each on the sister site. They come calibrated, so as long as you don't mess with the knobs, its a no-brainer to use. For the peace of mind, it's definitely worth the investment.

greg2648

Spencer, I have 4 Xikars that never miss a beat. Good Luck.

denali7432

Steve2010:

I have a HumiCare in both of my 100 cts. $19.99 each on the sister site. They come calibrated, so as long as you don't mess with the knobs, its a no-brainer to use. For the peace of mind, it's definitely worth the investment.

same here, its very reliable and easy to use..go with humicare.

spindrift

greg2648:

Spencer, I have 4 Xikars that never miss a beat. Good Luck.

+1 and then some...........

jkallen83

spindrift:

greg2648:

Spencer, I have 4 Xikars that never miss a beat. Good Luck.

+1 and then some...........

Xikar is what my best one is...tried another type with the knob and hate the knob type.....xikar is easy..

jr_p951

So if i read this correct, you have 2 hygrometers...one 62 and one 69. 62 is def alarming though but not tooo bad. In your situation, I would put both hygors in the same bag with a salt test! Test both at the same time! If they are adjustable, adjust both to say 75. Shouldn't take more than 12 hrs. or so and the 62 rh will be fine for a minute. Then you can adjust as necessary, but you should try to solve the root of the problem first...how to accuratley monitor rH. You've been here for good minute, I'm sure you're already doing this.

jlmarta

jr_p951:

So if i read this correct, you have 2 hygrometers...one 62 and one 69. 62 is def alarming though but not tooo bad. In your situation, I would put both hygors in the same bag with a salt test! Test both at the same time! If they are adjustable, adjust both to say 75. Shouldn't take more than 12 hrs. or so and the 62 rh will be fine for a minute. Then you can adjust as necessary, but you should try to solve the root of the problem first...how to accuratley monitor rH. You've been here for good minute, I'm sure you're already doing this.

I agree wholeheartedly about the salt test on both at once but I don't think 12 hrs is enough. 24 to 36 is what's in the instructions I got.

As for the 62 RH, that's actually where I prefer mine to get. I have 65% beads but if/when the RH happens to dip to 62 it's quite alright with me 'cause my sticks burn better at that level. I don't force it to 62 but I don't fight it, either.

90+ Irishman

scarlin:

Anyone have any good ones that are easy to operate that I can find for a reasonable price?

Spencer... go Xikar. I have the round adjustable digital hygrometer and calibrated it with the salt test.... it is rockin' and spot on and is simply a breeze to use and maintain... go Xikar.

Rhamlin

I was about to ask if you did a salt test, but someone's beaten me to it. I've got a colibri I got on eBay works great.

Heavy

Do you have a local friendly B&M? If so, ask if you can stash your hygrometer(s) in their walk-in for a day and compare to what their hygros read.

kuzi16

jlmarta:

jr_p951:

So if i read this correct, you have 2 hygrometers...one 62 and one 69. 62 is def alarming though but not tooo bad. In your situation, I would put both hygors in the same bag with a salt test! Test both at the same time! If they are adjustable, adjust both to say 75. Shouldn't take more than 12 hrs. or so and the 62 rh will be fine for a minute. Then you can adjust as necessary, but you should try to solve the root of the problem first...how to accuratley monitor rH. You've been here for good minute, I'm sure you're already doing this.

I agree wholeheartedly about the salt test on both at once but I don't think 12 hrs is enough. 24 to 36 is what's in the instructions I got.

As for the 62 RH, that's actually where I prefer mine to get. I have 65% beads but if/when the RH happens to dip to 62 it's quite alright with me 'cause my sticks burn better at that level. I don't force it to 62 but I don't fight it, either.

all of this is at worst decent advice.

62% is no need to panic.
... at LEAST 24 hours on the salt test in a dark space with constant temp.