Humidor help needed...

[Rob G]

Originally Posted by lightout

After doing the salt test on my CALIBER IV DIGITAL HYGROMETER it shows 70% is that normal that its off by 5%? thanks

That's a pretty big discrepancy. But if it's accurate, it's accurate.

[lightout]

Originally Posted by Rob G

That's a pretty big discrepancy. But if it's accurate, it's accurate.

The calibration instructions that come with it are a bit confusing please read their example:

Determine the amount of calibration needed by the display value and subtracting the expected value. For example, if you are expecting 70% but your unit displays 71%,the amount of calibration needed is 71-70=+1%

So what they are saying is if your unit is 1% to high you have to add 1%??? shouldn't you subtract 1%?

Mine is at 70% after doing the salt test so I would have to subtract 5%? 70-75= -5% ?

Thanks

[Rob G]

Yes. You need to subtract 5, assuming your hygrometer is really off by that much. I think I'd try the salt test again and make sure that you let it sit for at least 12 hours before checking.

[lightout]

Originally Posted by Rob G

Yes. You need to subtract 5, assuming your hygrometer is really off by that much. I think I'd try the salt test again and make sure that you let it sit for at least 12 hours before checking.

I left it almost 18 hours but like you said I will try it another time to make sure

[grtrx]

my thoughts on humidity is that your senses are as important as the number... do they smell right, do they feel right, etc. A well stored cigar has a particualr and to me very pleasant feel and touch.

I don't have hygrometers in my coolers. I do have them in my humis but look at them for trends and accept they are off a bit.

The above is my opinion, by all means store your cigars as you like them.