Electrinic Humidifier Question

[dkummerle]

Hello,

I bought a 250 count humidor about five weeks ago, and filled it to max. At first I used crystals and regular humidifiers to control the RH, but I noticed that it wasn't doing the job, so I purchased an electronic humidifier with fan kit.

There are four shelves in the humidor, with gaps in each shelf. I placed the e-humidifier and fan on the bottom, pointing up through the gaps in each shelf.

The problem I'm having is that while the RH level on the e-humidor is reading 70%, my digital hydrometer readings are far lower btwn 62%-65% - even when the two are aligned next to each other.

I'm guessing that it could be a couple of things:
1. The e-humidifier is defective and/or
2. I did not season the humidor, in which case it will take several weeks to respond.

Even if the problem is the seasoning or lack of, the e-humidor doesn't seem to be making a difference.

Attached is a pic, I would appreciate any advice.

Thanks!
Dirk

[WIP]

Are you sure your hygrometers are calibrated?

[dkummerle]

Absolutely.

[craig]

Seal the door and perhaps the windows and post an intro

[CoventryCat86]

Leave things well enough alone. 62% to 65% is almost too high anyway.

[VancouverMark]

Are you sure your hygrometers are calibrated?

Absolutely.

I don't see how your hygrometers can be calibrated properly if they are getting significantly different readings when placed next to each other. Did you calibrate with a salt test?

Your humidor is quite large. Assuming that it was quite dry when bought, it will probably suck up a lot of the humidity available before it stabilizes. As Craig mentioned, check for leaks around the doors and windows and keep your beads hydrated.

Mark

[WinstonSpencer]

How are your cigars smoking? I really don't see a problem here. Most hygrometers aren't precise enough to get that anal about a few points. Mine is rarely above 63% and my cigars smoke just fine.

[mrtr33]

How are your cigars smoking? I really don't see a problem here. Most hygrometers aren't precise enough to get that anal about a few points. Mine is rarely above 63% and my cigars smoke just fine.