Digital Hygrometer Question

[ReV]

i think i'm going to order one even though i'm getting better results with the herfers guide method.

[jiaguy]

mine is off by around 10% but after the salt test i just keep that in mind when i use it.

[Viper139]

I have tested many hygrometers using the boveda calibration kit. The record for inaccuracy so far is 13% low and that was a hygrometer that cost roughly $100. Do not trust any hygrometer out of the box, check it with the salt test or the boveda for at least 24-48 hours.

[ReV]

oh, i just ordered a boveda kit from heartfelt.. next time i think i'll just order one of those heartfelt ajustable hydrometers that comes with a kit.

[coolcloo1019]

So after 5 days of having the humidifier (sponge) out, my humidor is STILL reading 71% humidity and its almost always a constant 70 degrees.

Does something not sound right or did I just have the humidity way too high and the cedar is still just moist?

Seems like after 5 days the humidity would be lower than that.

Maybe I am just crazy.

[FunkyCold5]

Being warm all year around, is there a lot of humidity in Florida? Where is your humidor located? Near a window, direct sunlight, in the closet, etc? Go get some beads and do not add distilled water when you put it in your humidor. If it is above 71% humidity in there already, the beads will soak up excess humidity. IF your humidity still stays the same, then it's your hygrometer that has issues.

Andrew

[coolcloo1019]

Yeah its REAL humid here in the summer, not too bad right now though. The humidor is not near any windows or ever in any sunlight. It's stored on my computer desk. I'm going to get the beads, just wondering how after 5 days the humidity hasn't changed.