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05-11-2004, 03:33 PM | #1 |
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Hygrometer Question
Ok, here's the deal.
All three hygromoters in question have been Western Caliber II. First one was bought with my desktop unit and I got it to read about 68% using a cigar oasis jr. I bought my buddy one as a gift and threw it into my humidor before giving it to him and it read 5% lower than my original one. My new Antietam came today and the new hygrometer is also reading 5% lower than my original while having both of them side by side in my desktop 'dor. So my questions are: 1. Do I assume my original is reading 5% high since 2 others seem to confirm this? 2. Or do I perform a salt test on the new one since I have my original in case it screws up the other? If you chose the salt test, could someone condense the steps? Place hygrometer along with a capful of moistened salt in a baggie for how long? Thanks! David
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05-11-2004, 06:00 PM | #2 |
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I used to go nuts trying to get all my hygrometers to read 70/70. Then one day a wise man told me not to stress over them. Get your cigars to the point of smokability you like, ie: not too moist, not too dry. When you have that, check the hygrometer and note the reading. That is where your cabinet should be. Use the rh number as a guide. If it drops more than 5 points or climes more than 5 points, adjust as needed. It is only cigars, not rocket science.
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05-11-2004, 06:34 PM | #3 |
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I agree with parshooter. Don't obsess, enjoy.
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05-11-2004, 07:08 PM | #4 |
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Well, I'm 2 hours into a salt test and the new hygrometer is reading 71% so maybe I got lucky and the original one was right on...we'll see what the morning brings.
Thanks for the advice! David
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Suggest salt test on all three at once, same container. Note discrepancies on each. Then relax and avoid extremes.
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05-15-2004, 07:25 AM | #8 |
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The new one ended at 73% after the test which means the original was reading 3% high.
I stuck with my original as the one I am using and have it ready steady at 68%...which in turn means it is truly at the 65% I was shooting for. Thanks for the help! David
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05-15-2004, 12:14 PM | #10 |
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:P ....What StogieJim said.
If your digi's are reading anywhere from 1-5% off.....your doin pretty good. and like many here said, if they smoke good to you......that is all that matters. |