Xikar Rectangular Hygrometer

08-05-2011, 06:07 PM

I am new here.

Hopefully someone can give me a more detailed description of calibrating an Xikar Hygrometer. I am in the process of calibrating the hygrometer according to Xikar's instructions. I mixed the salt and DOUBLE BAGGED the hygrometer in two heavy duty zip lock bags. Is this sufficient? Does the ambient temperature have anything to do with the results? The instructions say 4 hours is enough, should I wait longer?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Zman

NCRadioMan · 08-05-2011, 06:10 PM

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

Welcome!

08-05-2011, 06:46 PM

Thanks NC.

The one I have has a calibration button. Hopefully someone has one of these and can help me out with their experience with it.

longknocker · 08-05-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by zman

Thanks NC.

The one I have has a calibration button. Hopefully someone has one of these and can help me out with their experience with it.

Usually 1 Click Of The Button = 1% RH Adjustment.

Ashcan Bill · 08-05-2011, 07:09 PM

I really need to get my eyes checked.

As I was quickly scanning down the list of new threads, for a moment I thought Xikar had come out with a rectal thermometer.

icehog3 · 08-05-2011, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashcan Bill

As I was quickly scanning down the list of new threads, for a moment I thought Xikar had come out with a rectal thermometer.

I like to keep mine at 70*.

MurphysLaw · 08-05-2011, 07:44 PM

if you dont have the instructions for the hygro, click below and theres a link to a .pdf just follow the instructions, easy as pie

https://xikar.com/product_digital_hygrometers.asp

08-06-2011, 07:30 PM

Well after 29 hours it finally calibrated 75%. I am glad I did not follow the Xikar directions which instructs only 4 hours. I used a soda bottle cap full of salt and doubled up the zip-lock bags.

Z-Man

Drez · 08-06-2011, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zman

Well after 29 hours it finally calibrated 75%. I am glad I did not follow the Xikar directions which instructs only 4 hours. I used a soda bottle cap full of salt and doubled up the zip-lock bags.

Z-Man

i have one of these and that's how i do it. i let mine sit for a day (24hr) and im golden.

08-05-2011, 06:07 PM	#1
zman Guest Posts: n/a	Xikar Rectangular Hygrometer I am new here. Hopefully someone can give me a more detailed description of calibrating an Xikar Hygrometer. I am in the process of calibrating the hygrometer according to Xikar's instructions. I mixed the salt and DOUBLE BAGGED the hygrometer in two heavy duty zip lock bags. Is this sufficient? Does the ambient temperature have anything to do with the results? The instructions say 4 hours is enough, should I wait longer? Thanks in advance for any help. Zman

08-05-2011, 06:10 PM	#2
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,281 Trading: (66)	Re: Xikar Rectangular Hygrometer http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=619 Welcome! __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

08-05-2011, 06:46 PM	#3
zman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Xikar Rectangular Hygrometer Thanks NC. The one I have has a calibration button. Hopefully someone has one of these and can help me out with their experience with it.

08-05-2011, 07:09 PM	#5
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,902 Trading: (6)	Re: Xikar Rectangular Hygrometer I really need to get my eyes checked. As I was quickly scanning down the list of new threads, for a moment I thought Xikar had come out with a rectal thermometer.

08-05-2011, 07:44 PM	#7
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Xikar Rectangular Hygrometer if you dont have the instructions for the hygro, click below and theres a link to a .pdf just follow the instructions, easy as pie https://xikar.com/product_digital_hygrometers.asp __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

08-06-2011, 07:30 PM	#8
zman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Xikar Rectangular Hygrometer Well after 29 hours it finally calibrated 75%. I am glad I did not follow the Xikar directions which instructs only 4 hours. I used a soda bottle cap full of salt and doubled up the zip-lock bags. Z-Man