Final Stages of new (sort of) Humidor Set-up

mrmsav · 07-23-2014, 05:19 AM

Figured I should start a new thread as salt test vs. calibration pack is no longer accurate, as I have moved beyond this step.

So After 36 hrs my Xikar digital hygro was reading 72% and 71 degrees in the calibration kit bag. I hit Calibrate and it went to 75% r/h. I have placed in the humidor before I left for work today.

Is there a certain time frame I should wait to get an accurate reading of where my humi is at currently? I removed the cheap floral foam that came with it a few weeks ago, and have had no humidification system in it since. The analog hygro on the humi has been reading about 70% for the last couple weeks. But I do not trust it, just wondering how long I should put the new digital one in for to get an accurate reading of where it is at. I should also mention I live on the east coast fairly close to the water.

Based on where the readings end up will probably determine if I put beads in or the 69% Boveda packs I also bought.

Thanks

mrmsav · 07-23-2014, 04:13 PM

At 12 hrs in. Rh is 64%, but temp is 80 F

Zane · 07-23-2014, 05:31 PM

mrmsav · 07-23-2014, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Zane

Pics are too big
Site wont let me upload them. Plus they are pretty boring, just giving u the info i posted. Lol. Will buy a more pretty humi, and plaster the pics everywhere...lol. just need help/opinions at this point..lol

Zane · 07-23-2014, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmsav

Pics are too big
Site wont let me upload them. Plus they are pretty boring, just giving u the info i posted. Lol. Will buy a more pretty humi, and plaster the pics everywhere...lol. just need help/opinions at this point..lol

Make a photobucket account. Upload and link!

Bruzee · 07-23-2014, 08:44 PM

Pictures of cigars and humidors are not boring to BOTL's. That's why we are all crazy and committed to this joint.

mrmsav · 07-24-2014, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruzee

Pictures of cigars and humidors are not boring to BOTL's. That's why we are all crazy and committed to this joint.

LOL...Point Taken. I will get some pics, and post this evening after work.

Cheers

mrmsav · 07-24-2014, 06:10 PM

So this is where I am at so far.

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07-30-2014, 10:20 PM

If I read this correctly, you have no humidification source in the humi, is that correct? You definitely need to add that. The Boveda packs work pretty well. I have a small overflow 100 - 125 capacity humi and have three of the 69% Boveda packs and it is rock solid at 66-67%. Beads are supposed to work even better, but the Boveda packs may be a lower cost and are available right around the corner for me. Enjoy your humi! BTW... Nice looking start!

RR

07-23-2014, 05:19 AM	#1
mrmsav Cowboys fan for life! Join Date: Jul 2014 First Name: Mike Location: PEI, Canada Posts: 45 Trading: (0)	Final Stages of new (sort of) Humidor Set-up Figured I should start a new thread as salt test vs. calibration pack is no longer accurate, as I have moved beyond this step. So After 36 hrs my Xikar digital hygro was reading 72% and 71 degrees in the calibration kit bag. I hit Calibrate and it went to 75% r/h. I have placed in the humidor before I left for work today. Is there a certain time frame I should wait to get an accurate reading of where my humi is at currently? I removed the cheap floral foam that came with it a few weeks ago, and have had no humidification system in it since. The analog hygro on the humi has been reading about 70% for the last couple weeks. But I do not trust it, just wondering how long I should put the new digital one in for to get an accurate reading of where it is at. I should also mention I live on the east coast fairly close to the water. Based on where the readings end up will probably determine if I put beads in or the 69% Boveda packs I also bought. Thanks __________________ Like the man says - "You Gotta Drink a Little Drink, and Smoke a Little Smoke"....

07-23-2014, 04:13 PM	#2
mrmsav Cowboys fan for life! Join Date: Jul 2014 First Name: Mike Location: PEI, Canada Posts: 45 Trading: (0)	Re: Final Stages of new (sort of) Humidor Set-up At 12 hrs in. Rh is 64%, but temp is 80 F __________________ Like the man says - "You Gotta Drink a Little Drink, and Smoke a Little Smoke"....

07-23-2014, 05:31 PM	#3
Zane Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2012 First Name: Zane Location: Noblesville, IN Posts: 1,508 Trading: (23)	Re: Final Stages of new (sort of) Humidor Set-up __________________ COO BlindMan's Puff

07-23-2014, 08:44 PM	#6
Bruzee Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: D Location: San Diego Posts: 1,508 Trading: (30)	Re: Final Stages of new (sort of) Humidor Set-up Pictures of cigars and humidors are not boring to BOTL's. That's why we are all crazy and committed to this joint. __________________

07-24-2014, 06:10 PM	#8
mrmsav Cowboys fan for life! Join Date: Jul 2014 First Name: Mike Location: PEI, Canada Posts: 45 Trading: (0)	Re: Final Stages of new (sort of) Humidor Set-up So this is where I am at so far. __________________ Like the man says - "You Gotta Drink a Little Drink, and Smoke a Little Smoke"....

07-30-2014, 10:20 PM	#9
badbriar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Final Stages of new (sort of) Humidor Set-up If I read this correctly, you have no humidification source in the humi, is that correct? You definitely need to add that. The Boveda packs work pretty well. I have a small overflow 100 - 125 capacity humi and have three of the 69% Boveda packs and it is rock solid at 66-67%. Beads are supposed to work even better, but the Boveda packs may be a lower cost and are available right around the corner for me. Enjoy your humi! BTW... Nice looking start! RR