Hygrometer toruble

**Clemson** · 11-09-2006, 07:47 PM

I recently purchased a 125 count humidor off of eBay that came with a humidifier and an analog hygrometer. I did the wet towel test and it only read 80% instead of 96% like it should. However, I can't properly calibrate the hygrometer because it has no screw on the back to adjust the dial. Is there another way to calibrate it or do I need to buy a new (digital) hygrometer?

**Evillepaintball** · 11-09-2006, 07:50 PM

you can just do it in your head. you know its reading 16% too low

**chefchris** · 11-09-2006, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by Clemson

I recently purchased a 125 count humidor off of eBay that came with a humidifier and an analog hygrometer. I did the wet towel test and it only read 80% instead of 96% like it should. However, I can't properly calibrate the hygrometer because it has no screw on the back to adjust the dial. Is there another way to calibrate it or do I need to buy a new (digital) hygrometer?

I'm not familiar with the towel test. Below is the guide that helped me.

http://www.cigarsmokers.com/showthre...season+humidor

Analog hygrometers are usually off. The one that came with my humidor is off by 5%. I purchased a round digital hygrometer from heartfelt, it's adjustable and works great. I would recommend. Pick up some beads while you're there too.

http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/Hygrometers.htm