Have you ever taken all your hygrometers and put them in the same cooler or humidor overnight just to see how close they are? Were you happy or sad with the results?
Actually, I just did this. While the one I trust most reads 71, one recorded 78 one 70 and one 62. But I knew the 62 was off by ten, piece of crap. The 78 was the dial hygrometer that comes with humidors. I don't even place it in any humidors. So I had to make notes to keep my sticks in proper condition.
Been doing this for a few years as I thought doing them individually took too long...I have 25 hygros. I put all of them into the big ziploc bag and every single one except for 2 are right on...the others are about 2% off and I have them marked as such.
Yup...and that's why I only use the Xikar now. All the Xikar were spot on, the rest not so much... I have recalibrated as well, and they just stay solid.
Have you had any experience with the "new" xikars? They say they've done away with the "reset to 75% button". No calibration allowed. Just doesn't seem right to me.
Have you had any experience with the "new" xikars? They say they've done away with the "reset to 75% button". No calibration allowed. Just doesn't seem right to me.
its freaking stooopid if you ask me. Im still pissed about my "AutoCal" turd.
I've done this and been surprised at how well my analog hygrometers have compared to my digitals. First time i did it I corrected the analog to match the digital that had been salt tested. I keep the original analog and the digital in my humidor all the time and compare the readings and find they stay close to each other. I understand that there is a wealth of knowledge that says that digital is more accurate than analog and I'm not trying to dispute that, just commenting on my experience.
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They even give you the destructions on how to make one on their website