Big differences between hygrometers

[DeeDubya]

I'm sure I need to lower the RH a little, but am still confused why the 65% beads are allowing the RH to hover at 70%. Could be that Heartfelt got some beads mixed up? I might order up a half lb of 60% and try that.

[logan37]

I'm sure I need to lower the RH a little, but am still confused why the 65% beads are allowing the RH to hover at 70%. Could be that Heartfelt got some beads mixed up? I might order up a half lb of 60% and try that.

I actually had the opposite problem with these. I first had 65% beads in my cedar humi, but the Rh hovered around 60% and my smokes were too dry. I switched to 70% beads and the Rh now is around 65-68%, smoking perfect. In my Tupperdor, I always used 65% beads and the hydro reads around 65%.

[xikar]

I've been with XIKAR over 4 years now and I can tell you that the conditions of the humidor, environment and the hygrometer all work against you to find that "perfect" humidity level you are looking for.

All this advice sounds good to me - and I might add that sometimes it takes a few weeks, not just days, to get that sweet spot that you want. HOWEVER, don't forget about your humidity level after you get the sweet spot - stay on it for a few more weeks to be sure you'll get consistency. After all, it is consistency that you really want. A few degrees here or there every week won't hurt like a 20% drop will.

Hope this helps.

- Andy (XIKAR marketing guy)