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smbauerllc · 03-09-2023, 08:15 AM

Anyone ever have a Sistema brand tupperdor somehow fail and not hold rh, or have any ideas what could cause this?

The seal looks fine, lid is seated properly and clips work with normal effort (unlike being very had to close if the lid is seated improperly).

I have only 4 cigars in the smaller size tupperdor, and with 2, 60gr, 65% Bovedas it reads 55% with a just verified Boveda Butler, and with a 320gr 65% Boveda it reads 57%.

Even if it had a small leak, a 320gr Boveda in a container it barely fits in, should read higher than that with only 3 cigars.

Have even gone so far as swapping out the Sistema and Boveda, and it still only reads 57%.

I'm at a complete loss...

Any ideas?

I friggin love cigars

SLR · 03-09-2023, 09:45 AM

Try checking the accuracy of your hygrometer. Do the salt test. Here's how to do the salt test

https://www.cigarsinternational.com/...-test/1818029/

bipolar · 03-09-2023, 09:53 AM

Not sure. Could be reaaaalllly dry cigars?

KatDad · 03-09-2023, 11:48 AM

^ This would be my guess.^

smbauerllc · 03-09-2023, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bipolar

Not sure. Could be reaaaalllly dry cigars?

Shouldn't be. They've been alone in the tupperdor with way more than required Bovedas for over 2 years.

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Ljutic · 03-09-2023, 12:40 PM

I run my calibration tests in a dry box now. Sherman with the foam pulled, or a smaller Pelican or Nanuk dry box. I was surprised that even a smaller volume container can take more than a day to stabilize with just a 60 gram Boveda pack. I usually let the test run for two days if at all possible.

My thought was remove the cigars and just have the Boveda and hygrometer in the box and see what results you get from your test.

smbauerllc · 03-09-2023, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ljutic

I run my calibration tests in a dry box now. Sherman with the foam pulled, or a smaller Pelican or Nanuk dry box. I was surprised that even a smaller volume container can take more than a day to stabilize with just a 60 gram Boveda pack. I usually let the test run for two days if at all possible.

My thought was remove the cigars and just have the Boveda and hygrometer in the box and see what results you get from your test.

I may have to try that, even though its only 3 cigars. Weird that a different sistema and Boveda reads almost identical.

I friggin love cigars

smbauerllc · 03-09-2023, 01:13 PM

I calibrated my Boveda Butler in a bag tha barely fit a 320gr 65% Boveda and the Butler next to it, and after 24hr it was reading dead on at 65%, no adjustment needed, so it should be accurate.

I friggin love cigars

SLR · 03-09-2023, 01:29 PM

Looks like you had really dry cigars.

smbauerllc · 03-09-2023, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLR

Looks like you had really dry cigars.

I dont know how 3 cigars in a small container with 2, 60gr 65% Boveda packs could be dry though. The Bovedas were still nice and squishy...

I friggin love cigars

03-09-2023, 08:15 AM	#1
smbauerllc Friggin Tobacco Lover! Herf Meister Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Buffalo, WY Posts: 5,856	Sistema tupperdor Anyone ever have a Sistema brand tupperdor somehow fail and not hold rh, or have any ideas what could cause this? The seal looks fine, lid is seated properly and clips work with normal effort (unlike being very had to close if the lid is seated improperly). I have only 4 cigars in the smaller size tupperdor, and with 2, 60gr, 65% Bovedas it reads 55% with a just verified Boveda Butler, and with a 320gr 65% Boveda it reads 57%. Even if it had a small leak, a 320gr Boveda in a container it barely fits in, should read higher than that with only 3 cigars. Have even gone so far as swapping out the Sistema and Boveda, and it still only reads 57%. I'm at a complete loss... Any ideas? I friggin love cigars Last edited by smbauerllc; 03-09-2023 at 11:49 AM.

03-09-2023, 09:45 AM	#2
SLR Charter Member Moderator Herf God Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: OC/LA Area, CA USA Posts: 15,520	Try checking the accuracy of your hygrometer. Do the salt test. Here's how to do the salt test https://www.cigarsinternational.com/...-test/1818029/ __________________ Isaiah 53 LGBFJB BE AWAKE, NOT WOKE

03-09-2023, 09:53 AM	#3
bipolar Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Free State of Georgia Posts: 2,010	Not sure. Could be reaaaalllly dry cigars? __________________ When Uncle Terry’s been drinking…you don’t F with him.

03-09-2023, 11:48 AM	#4
KatDad Herf God Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 30,260	^ This would be my guess.^ __________________ The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it George Bernard Shaw The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule it H. L. Mencken The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants Albert Camus The Land of the Free Because of the Brave

03-09-2023, 01:29 PM	#9
SLR Charter Member Moderator Herf God Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: OC/LA Area, CA USA Posts: 15,520	Looks like you had really dry cigars. __________________ Isaiah 53 LGBFJB BE AWAKE, NOT WOKE

03-09-2023, 12:40 PM	#6
Ljutic Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: AR, USA Posts: 195	I run my calibration tests in a dry box now. Sherman with the foam pulled, or a smaller Pelican or Nanuk dry box. I was surprised that even a smaller volume container can take more than a day to stabilize with just a 60 gram Boveda pack. I usually let the test run for two days if at all possible. My thought was remove the cigars and just have the Boveda and hygrometer in the box and see what results you get from your test.

03-09-2023, 01:13 PM	#8
smbauerllc Friggin Tobacco Lover! Herf Meister Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Buffalo, WY Posts: 5,856	I calibrated my Boveda Butler in a bag tha barely fit a 320gr 65% Boveda and the Butler next to it, and after 24hr it was reading dead on at 65%, no adjustment needed, so it should be accurate. I friggin love cigars

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