Results 1 to 13 of 13

Thread: Hygrometer toruble

  1. 11-09-2006, 07:47 PM #1
    Clemson's Avatar
    Clemson
    Clemson is offline Junior Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Tiger Town
    Posts
    7

    Default Hygrometer toruble

    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?
    That the Tiger’s roar may echo
    O’er the mountain height!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 11-09-2006, 07:50 PM #2
    Evillepaintball's Avatar
    Evillepaintball
    Evillepaintball is offline resident youngin
    Join Date
    Aug 2006
    Posts
    146

    Default

    you can just do it in your head. you know its reading 16% too low
    Life: Sexually transmitted, always fatal.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 11-09-2006, 07:51 PM #3
    chefchris's Avatar
    chefchris
    chefchris is offline Moses of the South
    Send a message via AIM to chefchris
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Florida
    Posts
    2,634

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Clemson View Post
    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
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 11-10-2006, 08:45 AM #4
    FunkyCold5
    FunkyCold5 is offline Senior Member
    Send a message via AIM to FunkyCold5
    Join Date
    Aug 2006
    Location
    Sterling, VA
    Posts
    867

    Default

    I highly recommend a digital Hygrometer. My analog hygro is off by 10%. It's just added peace of mind having one!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 11-10-2006, 09:56 AM #5
    Shelby07's Avatar
    Shelby07
    Shelby07 is offline Senior Member
    Send a message via AIM to Shelby07
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    Westminster, CO
    Posts
    2,067

    Default

    And let me be the first to say...

    GET BEADS!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 11-10-2006, 01:01 PM #6
    chefchris's Avatar
    chefchris
    chefchris is offline Moses of the South
    Send a message via AIM to chefchris
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Florida
    Posts
    2,634

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by chefchris View Post
    Pick up some beads while you're there too.

    http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/Hygrometers.htm
    Quote Originally Posted by Shelby07 View Post
    And let me be the first to say...

    GET BEADS!
    hmmm
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 11-10-2006, 01:14 PM #7
    Shelby07's Avatar
    Shelby07
    Shelby07 is offline Senior Member
    Send a message via AIM to Shelby07
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    Westminster, CO
    Posts
    2,067

    Default

    Hmmm.... Guess I ought to take Chris off ignore

    j/k

    Let me be the SECOND to say...

    GET BEADS!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 11-10-2006, 01:25 PM #8
    drew_goring's Avatar
    drew_goring
    drew_goring is offline Drives a Neon!
    Join Date
    Jan 2006
    Location
    Havana, Cuba
    Posts
    2,339

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Shelby07 View Post
    Hmmm.... Guess I ought to take Chris off ignore

    j/k

    Let me be the SECOND to say...

    GET BEADS!

    I'll third that...beads are great
    {*insert snide remark here*}
    Trader Rating: +2112

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 11-10-2006, 01:39 PM #9
    chefchris's Avatar
    chefchris
    chefchris is offline Moses of the South
    Send a message via AIM to chefchris
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Florida
    Posts
    2,634

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Shelby07 View Post
    Hmmm.... Guess I ought to take Chris off ignore, because I'm racist.
    real mature, Shelby.
    Last edited by chefchris; 11-10-2006 at 01:42 PM.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 11-15-2006, 02:33 AM #10
    Clemson's Avatar
    Clemson
    Clemson is offline Junior Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Tiger Town
    Posts
    7

    Default

    So after seasoning my humidor, should I even bother using the humidifier that came with it or shoyld I just use beads?
    That the Tiger’s roar may echo
    O’er the mountain height!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 11-15-2006, 02:56 AM #11
    drew_goring's Avatar
    drew_goring
    drew_goring is offline Drives a Neon!
    Join Date
    Jan 2006
    Location
    Havana, Cuba
    Posts
    2,339

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Clemson View Post
    So after seasoning my humidor, should I even bother using the humidifier that came with it or shoyld I just use beads?
    Just use the beads. They are a complete humidification system.
    {*insert snide remark here*}
    Trader Rating: +2112

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. 11-15-2006, 09:41 AM #12
    Shelby07's Avatar
    Shelby07
    Shelby07 is offline Senior Member
    Send a message via AIM to Shelby07
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    Westminster, CO
    Posts
    2,067

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by chefchris View Post
    real mature, Shelby.
    Hmmm.... I know my original post was edited and, I am assuming it was all in fun, but that's the 2nd time I've been accused of being racist. Is there something that I should know?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. 11-15-2006, 10:29 AM #13
    chefchris's Avatar
    chefchris
    chefchris is offline Moses of the South
    Send a message via AIM to chefchris
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Florida
    Posts
    2,634

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Shelby07 View Post
    Hmmm.... I know my original post was edited and, I am assuming it was all in fun, but that's the 2nd time I've been accused of being racist. Is there something that I should know?
    simply a joke.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules