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Exille · 07-14-2006, 04:40 PM

So im still struggling with my new humi, my 2 analog hygros say 74% nd my new digital hygro says 72% (digi has been salt tested, it is 1% off) ive tried putting my 65% beads in and all that did was make it shoot up to about 80% which i really dont want....so i left the lid open all day today and now its about 71%...any ideas?

xrundog · 07-14-2006, 04:48 PM

Your beads are still saturated.

Exille · 07-14-2006, 05:09 PM

Nope, they are dry, all chalky white colored

xrundog · 07-14-2006, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Exille

Nope, they are dry, all chalky white colored

They can't be dry. If they are dry when you put them in the box, RH will go down. Not up. If RH rises well beyond the setpoint, or above what RH was before you put them in, they are saturated.

I know you tried to dry them. They aren't there yet.

07-14-2006, 08:55 PM

How did you test your hygrometer? If it has been a while since you calibrated your hygro have you replaced the batteries lately? When batteries start to die the hygro will give some really inaccurate readings.

Exille · 07-15-2006, 06:04 AM

I just bought it actually, its from Cuban Crafters, i used the salt test, i dont think i can calibrate this one, fter about7 1/2 hours in the bag with the salt it measured 74%

xrundog · 07-15-2006, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Exille

I just bought it actually, its from Cuban Crafters, i used the salt test, i dont think i can calibrate this one, fter about7 1/2 hours in the bag with the salt it measured 74%

Yeah, it seems to be good.

07-15-2006, 04:05 PM

7 1/2 hours is not long enough. Give it at least 24 hours to sit then you will have a more accurate reading and know how many points the hygro is off if any.

hoagie55 · 07-18-2006, 11:41 AM

How full is your humidor?

They hold their RH better when 2/3 full.

When running your salt test, let it stay in there at least over night. I always did mine 24 hours. And, DO NOT use the salt test on the digital hygrometer! Salt water is not good for electronics!!

07-14-2006, 04:40 PM	#1
Exille Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Placerville, Ca Posts: 246	New Humi, humidity wont go down... So im still struggling with my new humi, my 2 analog hygros say 74% nd my new digital hygro says 72% (digi has been salt tested, it is 1% off) ive tried putting my 65% beads in and all that did was make it shoot up to about 80% which i really dont want....so i left the lid open all day today and now its about 71%...any ideas?

07-18-2006, 11:41 AM	#9
hoagie55 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 1,645	How full is your humidor? They hold their RH better when 2/3 full. When running your salt test, let it stay in there at least over night. I always did mine 24 hours. And, DO NOT use the salt test on the digital hygrometer! Salt water is not good for electronics!! __________________ You're no Daisy! "You make a living by what you get, But you make a life by what you give. " Winston Churchill

07-14-2006, 04:48 PM	#2
xrundog Contributing Editor Herf Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central, Iowa Posts: 9,806	Your beads are still saturated.

07-14-2006, 05:09 PM	#3
Exille Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Placerville, Ca Posts: 246	Nope, they are dry, all chalky white colored

07-14-2006, 08:55 PM	#5
Viper139 Guest Posts: n/a	How did you test your hygrometer? If it has been a while since you calibrated your hygro have you replaced the batteries lately? When batteries start to die the hygro will give some really inaccurate readings.

07-15-2006, 06:04 AM	#6
Exille Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Placerville, Ca Posts: 246	I just bought it actually, its from Cuban Crafters, i used the salt test, i dont think i can calibrate this one, fter about7 1/2 hours in the bag with the salt it measured 74%

07-15-2006, 04:05 PM	#8
Viper139 Guest Posts: n/a	7 1/2 hours is not long enough. Give it at least 24 hours to sit then you will have a more accurate reading and know how many points the hygro is off if any.