Hydrometer Issues

Flynnster · 10-02-2014, 08:15 PM

Hey all,
Recently, I thought I was having some humidity issues in my humi even though its got about double the beads in it I need. Replaced the battery in my hydrometer because I heard that a low battery can cause weird readings.

Put it back in and was still getting strangely high readings. Just salt tested it and it reads 90% Adjusting it didn't lower the number on the readout.

My question is, can I just always assume it's 15% high? Or does this sound like it's just gone totally bad?

icehog3 · 10-02-2014, 08:18 PM

I wouldn't chance it for long, I'd spend the scratch and get a new one.

CigarNut · 10-02-2014, 08:55 PM

If the hygrometer was off by a point or two that would be within the acceptable range and you could get away with just adding or subtracting the difference each time you read it.

A 15 point difference is pretty big -- way outside most manufacturers accuracy ratings, so I would take Tom's advice (Tom is wise!) and get yourself a new one.

Ogre · 10-02-2014, 08:59 PM

I agree, get a new one. Is it worth the risk of losing your cigars worth it??

Flynnster · 10-02-2014, 09:35 PM

Picked on up off the Devil's Site tonight, thanks guys!

hwgoesit · 10-02-2014, 10:57 PM

Agree, toss it and treat yourself and your sticks to something new

icehog3 · 10-03-2014, 01:51 AM

Good call!

weems · 10-03-2014, 07:32 AM

I just had to do the same thing, tired of fooling with the analog.

10-02-2014, 08:15 PM	#1
Flynnster Life's too short Swishers Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Middle of the Mitten Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	Hydrometer Issues Hey all, Recently, I thought I was having some humidity issues in my humi even though its got about double the beads in it I need. Replaced the battery in my hydrometer because I heard that a low battery can cause weird readings. Put it back in and was still getting strangely high readings. Just salt tested it and it reads 90% Adjusting it didn't lower the number on the readout. My question is, can I just always assume it's 15% high? Or does this sound like it's just gone totally bad?

10-02-2014, 08:18 PM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,543 Trading: (60)	Re: Hydrometer Issues I wouldn't chance it for long, I'd spend the scratch and get a new one. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-02-2014, 08:55 PM	#3
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: Hydrometer Issues If the hygrometer was off by a point or two that would be within the acceptable range and you could get away with just adding or subtracting the difference each time you read it. A 15 point difference is pretty big -- way outside most manufacturers accuracy ratings, so I would take Tom's advice (Tom is wise!) and get yourself a new one. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

10-02-2014, 08:59 PM	#4
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Hydrometer Issues I agree, get a new one. Is it worth the risk of losing your cigars worth it?? __________________

10-02-2014, 09:35 PM	#5
Flynnster Life's too short Swishers Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Middle of the Mitten Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	Re: Hydrometer Issues Picked on up off the Devil's Site tonight, thanks guys!

10-02-2014, 10:57 PM	#6
hwgoesit Luvin Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: gerard Location: CA Posts: 122 Trading: (0)	Re: Hydrometer Issues Agree, toss it and treat yourself and your sticks to something new

10-03-2014, 01:51 AM	#7
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,543 Trading: (60)	Re: Hydrometer Issues Good call! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-03-2014, 07:32 AM	#8
weems Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2014 First Name: Ryan Location: Savannah GA Posts: 50 Trading: (1)	Re: Hydrometer Issues I just had to do the same thing, tired of fooling with the analog.