Calibration of hygrometer

MagicDrop · 01-03-2015, 09:05 AM

I did a salt test on my hygrometer and found I was getting a low reading. When completed it read 68% so I used a small screw driver and set it to 75% like the instructions told me to.
I have put the hygrometer back in my humidor and it hasn't lowered at all.
The hygrometer is analog, I am using the liquid beads to humidify my small 40 stick humidor and I have about 35 sticks in it right now.
How long does it take for the hygrometer to get the correct reading inside the humidor?

markem · 01-03-2015, 10:04 AM

Good morning! Did you read the sticky about calibrating a hygrometer in the forum in which you posted? It is easy to miss these things. Here is a link:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=619

MagicDrop · 01-03-2015, 10:12 AM

I did but what my real question is, is how long does it take once put back in humidor before it gives a true reading of the inside of the humidor?
I didn't notice it mentioning that.

markem · 01-03-2015, 10:18 AM

Ah, should be a short time, perhaps an hour or less. If it seems high, wait a long while. I typically don't believe mine until 24 hours, just to be safe.

Sorry about my reading comprehension problem.

MagicDrop · 01-03-2015, 10:20 AM

Lol it's ok my original post was all over the place. I've had it back in the humidor for about 2-3 hours now and it's pinned at 75% which I doubt is true but we shall see.

CigarNut · 01-03-2015, 11:17 AM

Analog hygrometers are notoriously unreliable -- they are decorative more than anything else. Just my

MagicDrop · 01-03-2015, 08:50 PM

Yeah I have to save up for a digital but I had to pick cigars or hygrometer I picked cigars lol.
I pulled it out to see if it changes outside the box. I guess it's 75% inside right now because it went down immediately!

Chainsaw13 · 01-03-2015, 09:08 PM

How are your cigars smoking? Are they tight to draw? Do they require constant relights? If so, then they may be slightly over humidified, which would indicate your hygrometer is reading right. If they're smoking fine, then I wouldn't worry about it until you get the new hygrometer.

MagicDrop · 01-04-2015, 01:40 AM

They are a bit tight. I left the humidor open for about an hour and have since closed it up when open it dropped to 65ish and is now back around 70 I'm hoping it doesn't keep going up. If it does what's the best way to lower it?

dijit · 01-04-2015, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Analog hygrometers are notoriously unreliable -- they are decorative more than anything else. Just my

My humidor has 3 hygrometers one analog and 2 digital. I have salt tested all three and they read 75% but my analog inside my humidor fluctuates from 63 to 68 the digitals read 66 and 65 almost constantly and I humidify with beads and use a small fan to circulate the air. Unless you are really set on 70% I would suggest lowering your RH to 65 to 67 and getting a digital hygrometer.

dijit · 01-04-2015, 06:00 AM

depending on your beads you can place them in the fridge for a short time to lower the RH but make sure to read the directions on them first to ensure you wont damage them by doing this.

Chainsaw13 · 01-04-2015, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MagicDrop

They are a bit tight. I left the humidor open for about an hour and have since closed it up when open it dropped to 65ish and is now back around 70 I'm hoping it doesn't keep going up. If it does what's the best way to lower it?

My guess is it went back up. Leaving the lid open for that short of time wouldn't affect the moisture content that much of the cigars and humidor. Initially you'll see the drop, but it'll go back up once you close the lid.

The water beads you have, are they the gel like beads that absorb water and swell up, and bought in a craft store? If so, try using less of them in your humidor.

shilala · 01-04-2015, 08:14 AM

There's a really good article on salt testing in last month's newsletter.
If you haven't signed up for it yet, just pm me your address and I'll get it out to ya asap.

longknocker · 01-04-2015, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

There's a really good article on salt testing in last month's newsletter.
If you haven't signed up for it yet, just pm me your address and I'll get it out to ya asap.

Yeah, Scott, The Newsletter Would Be A Big Help To Him!

MagicDrop · 01-04-2015, 04:42 PM

The beads I have a Brigham crystal jar I got from a cigar lounge by me. They claim to release mousture when it is below 70% and absorb when it's above.

Yeah sorry guys I have only been smoking Cigars since April and didn't buy more then what I was going to smoke in the next few hours till October so I'm still really new at this.

Chainsaw13 · 01-04-2015, 04:47 PM

No worries. I'm not familiar with those beads. I would spend the money, round $20, and get a digital hygrometer. Then you'll have a better idea what your humidor is doing.

MagicDrop · 01-04-2015, 05:19 PM

My friends father who owns the lounge said they were good beads. I was getting a bad reading for a while saying 63/64 so I put one of those cheap foam ones in as well and I think that's what caused it to shoot way up. Now that I tested it and reset it I think it will be a while before I get it to drop.

pnoon · 01-04-2015, 05:36 PM

I think your friends father is full of baloney.
Toss those and get yourself some beads designed to regulate humidity.
http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/ or http://www.cigarbeads.com

MagicDrop · 01-04-2015, 09:02 PM

That's what that jar is for. https://smokingpipes.com/accessories...oduct_id=83162 just a different manufacturer.

pnoon · 01-04-2015, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagicDrop

That's what that jar is for. https://smokingpipes.com/accessories...oduct_id=83162 just a different manufacturer.

That's a totally different product.

01-03-2015, 09:05 AM	#1
MagicDrop Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 68 Trading: (0)	Calibration of hygrometer I did a salt test on my hygrometer and found I was getting a low reading. When completed it read 68% so I used a small screw driver and set it to 75% like the instructions told me to. I have put the hygrometer back in my humidor and it hasn't lowered at all. The hygrometer is analog, I am using the liquid beads to humidify my small 40 stick humidor and I have about 35 sticks in it right now. How long does it take for the hygrometer to get the correct reading inside the humidor?

01-03-2015, 10:04 AM	#2
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,507 Trading: (47)	Re: Calibration of hygrometer Good morning! Did you read the sticky about calibrating a hygrometer in the forum in which you posted? It is easy to miss these things. Here is a link: http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=619 __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

01-03-2015, 10:12 AM	#3
MagicDrop Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 68 Trading: (0)	Re: Calibration of hygrometer I did but what my real question is, is how long does it take once put back in humidor before it gives a true reading of the inside of the humidor? I didn't notice it mentioning that.

01-03-2015, 10:18 AM	#4
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,507 Trading: (47)	Re: Calibration of hygrometer Ah, should be a short time, perhaps an hour or less. If it seems high, wait a long while. I typically don't believe mine until 24 hours, just to be safe. Sorry about my reading comprehension problem. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

01-03-2015, 10:20 AM	#5
MagicDrop Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 68 Trading: (0)	Re: Calibration of hygrometer Lol it's ok my original post was all over the place. I've had it back in the humidor for about 2-3 hours now and it's pinned at 75% which I doubt is true but we shall see.

01-03-2015, 11:17 AM	#6
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: Calibration of hygrometer Analog hygrometers are notoriously unreliable -- they are decorative more than anything else. Just my __________________ 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.

01-03-2015, 08:50 PM	#7
MagicDrop Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 68 Trading: (0)	Re: Calibration of hygrometer Yeah I have to save up for a digital but I had to pick cigars or hygrometer I picked cigars lol. I pulled it out to see if it changes outside the box. I guess it's 75% inside right now because it went down immediately!

01-03-2015, 09:08 PM	#8
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,034 Trading: (96)	Re: Calibration of hygrometer How are your cigars smoking? Are they tight to draw? Do they require constant relights? If so, then they may be slightly over humidified, which would indicate your hygrometer is reading right. If they're smoking fine, then I wouldn't worry about it until you get the new hygrometer. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

01-04-2015, 01:40 AM	#9
MagicDrop Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 68 Trading: (0)	Re: Calibration of hygrometer They are a bit tight. I left the humidor open for about an hour and have since closed it up when open it dropped to 65ish and is now back around 70 I'm hoping it doesn't keep going up. If it does what's the best way to lower it?

01-04-2015, 06:00 AM	#11
dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	Re: Calibration of hygrometer depending on your beads you can place them in the fridge for a short time to lower the RH but make sure to read the directions on them first to ensure you wont damage them by doing this. __________________ Sporting goods raffle for a great cause. PM me for tickets.

01-04-2015, 08:14 AM	#13
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Calibration of hygrometer There's a really good article on salt testing in last month's newsletter. If you haven't signed up for it yet, just pm me your address and I'll get it out to ya asap. __________________

01-04-2015, 04:42 PM	#15
MagicDrop Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 68 Trading: (0)	Re: Calibration of hygrometer The beads I have a Brigham crystal jar I got from a cigar lounge by me. They claim to release mousture when it is below 70% and absorb when it's above. Yeah sorry guys I have only been smoking Cigars since April and didn't buy more then what I was going to smoke in the next few hours till October so I'm still really new at this.

01-04-2015, 04:47 PM	#16
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,034 Trading: (96)	Re: Calibration of hygrometer No worries. I'm not familiar with those beads. I would spend the money, round $20, and get a digital hygrometer. Then you'll have a better idea what your humidor is doing. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

01-04-2015, 05:19 PM	#17
MagicDrop Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 68 Trading: (0)	Re: Calibration of hygrometer My friends father who owns the lounge said they were good beads. I was getting a bad reading for a while saying 63/64 so I put one of those cheap foam ones in as well and I think that's what caused it to shoot way up. Now that I tested it and reset it I think it will be a while before I get it to drop.

01-04-2015, 05:36 PM	#18
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Calibration of hygrometer I think your friends father is full of baloney. Toss those and get yourself some beads designed to regulate humidity. http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/ or http://www.cigarbeads.com __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden Last edited by pnoon; 01-25-2015 at 08:42 PM.

01-04-2015, 09:02 PM	#19
MagicDrop Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 68 Trading: (0)	Re: Calibration of hygrometer That's what that jar is for. https://smokingpipes.com/accessories...oduct_id=83162 just a different manufacturer.