I'm currently setting up my first 40 ct humidor and the amount of hygros out there are pretty dizzying. Are there any brands that can be counted on? I was looking into a Hygroset, Humi Care or a Zederkoff, but there's not much info on that company.
I agree with Rupe. I did spend a lot of time trying to dial it in using the salt test but it never gave me an accurate result. I suppose to be accurate, I don't think I ever did the test properly so that I got an accurate calibration. In addition to the Hygroset II, buy the Boveda Calibration Kit. It's about $5-6 and it solved my problem.I'm a big fan of the hygroset II
They're a little bit harder to calibrate but seem to be a lot more accurate. I also prefer them because I can't accidentally hit the calibrate button which I have done more than once in the past with the Xikars.
I've had humidors/tupidors/coolidors for less than a year. Actually, late October will mark my one year cigar anniversary. So, for me, I have no idea how the external humidity changes here in Chicago will affect my coolidor, so I definitely needed one to keep an eye on things.I like my lack of hygrometer best of all. No calibrating a damn thing. I just go by feel, plus I have beads and I just trust they work. I can tell if the humidity drops a bit though.
Can you elaborate on how they're harder to calibrate? Thanks!
Sorry manover I didn't see your question until just now. Rob pretty much answered your question with his post. Basically you have to spin a dial to "tune them in". It is supposed to take one click of the dial per RH percentage but it can be hard sometimes to determine how many clicks you have gone. If you want yo confirm that you did it right you will want to put them back into the container you are using to do the calibration for an additional day so it can sometimes take 3-5 days to get them correctly calibrated. Once they are calibrated though there is not much drift. I recheck mine every 6 months and the last time I checked, 4 of the 5 were still on. The other one was only off by 1%.I agree with Rupe. I did spend a lot of time trying to dial it in using the salt test but it never gave me an accurate result. I suppose to be accurate, I don't think I ever did the test properly so that I got an accurate calibration. In addition to the Hygroset II, buy the Boveda Calibration Kit. It's about $5-6 and it solved my problem.I'm a big fan of the hygroset II
They're a little bit harder to calibrate but seem to be a lot more accurate. I also prefer them because I can't accidentally hit the calibrate button which I have done more than once in the past with the Xikars.
One note - be really careful when turning the dial on the Hygroset, the "clicks" are really soft and it's easy to lose count of how many notches you've changed.
I retract my previous post about the Hygroset Hygrometers. A couple days ago one of them spiked up and the other was steady. There was no reason for this so I placed each one in a separate calibration bag and one just won't come down from the 80s. The other set to 75% within an hour and stayed there. Ive tried adjusting the one that spiked but no luck.I ordered a pair of square Hygroset Digital from Boveda (they come with the calibration bag) and they were spot on right out the box...both of them. I did not need to adjust either one. I put them both in one calibration bag and after 24 hours they were perfect.
There are better looking sexier hygros but I know these are working and they are cheap (+/- $20 each).
caliber IV's working out for you?I retract my previous post about the Hygroset Hygrometers. A couple days ago one of them spiked up and the other was steady. There was no reason for this so I placed each one in a separate calibration bag and one just won't come down from the 80s. The other set to 75% within an hour and stayed there. Ive tried adjusting the one that spiked but no luck.
I have now ordered a couple of Caliber IVs'. Third times a charm right!?
Yes, it has been by far the best one Ive tried.caliber IV's working out for you?
Same here.Yes, it has been by far the best one Ive tried.
So, you're in need of additional storage?I just purchased the ambient weather set. I now have 6 remotes and one base station. If I get the point where I have more than just 2 containers, I'll be set.
Nope... have enough storage.So, you're in need of additional storage?
Strange, I must've misread something. My fault..........Nope... have enough storage.