How much of a drop is normal?

JZerby

So I've just set up my new humi. My hygrometer is calibrated. And I've added my cigars. The humidity dropped, as expected, but it is now sitting at 64%. Is this normal? If so, how long will it be before it starts to go back up? It was at 72% when I put the sticks in. Also, I have 75% Boveda packs in currently as those were just what I happened to have on hand at the time being, if this helps. my other question is whether or not this low of humidity is okay if, for some reason, it stays that way. If not, what can I do to bring it up? Or will the higher boveda packs bring it up on their own eventually?

kuzi16

that is a normal drop. always wait at least 24 hours before saying its an actual drop. recovery time in a humidor is longer than most want to believe especially if the humidor is not even 50% full.

Rhamlin

64 is not bad anyway. It's better than 72. IMO anyway.

aeon_spiral@yahoo.com

Depending on the gar 62-64% is exactlyy where you want it to get gthe best possible smoke IMO. Now for aging I keep them at 67% and I don't waiver on that. 67%.

kuzi16

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JZerby

jgibv

catfishbluezz

64 is fine, no hurt at all and I actually like my grab humi between 63-65. You can always add a shotglass of water if you want to bring it up a bit, or add more devices. I wouldn't worry much, going from 72-64 when you add smokes is normal. Start worrying if you drop below 60

madurofan

BigT06

I keep connies at 72 hr for aging, everything else I age stays at 68-70, and my main storage I keep at 65% (64-67% typically). Never had any issues, and fluctuation is normal when adding/removing large quantities or when the unit is open for a long period of time. Dont sweat it unless it stays 10% outside of what you are comfortable with for a long period of time.

kuzi16

JZerby

catfishbluezz:

64 is fine, no hurt at all and I actually like my grab humi between 63-65. You can always add a shotglass of water if you want to bring it up a bit, or add more devices. I wouldn't worry much, going from 72-64 when you add smokes is normal. Start worrying if you drop below 60

If I added a shotglass of water, would I take it out when the humi got to an RH that I was comfortable with? I'm not sure I'm going to, just wondering.