Analog Style Digital Hygrometer

Hem · 01-29-2012, 05:31 PM

Anybody know anything about these? They look really neat but if anyone can share some first hand knowledge on how accurate they it'd be great.

http://www.famous-smoke.com/analog+s...mpaign=ZWW4354

SvilleKid · 01-29-2012, 05:35 PM

It would be great if they are accurate and have longevity! Might make viable replacement for those POS analogs they make holes in humidors for!!

Digs · 01-29-2012, 06:56 PM

Yea thats pretty neat!! Would be nice if they also had them in different diameters to repalce all the inaccurate cheapies that come with humi's

CigarNut · 01-29-2012, 06:55 PM

Seems expensive...

Hem · 01-29-2012, 07:27 PM

Right, I agree on the cost. I definitely wouldn't pay that price but just liked the idea of it. I think I'm going to keep an eye open and pick one up when the price is right.

01-29-2012, 07:55 PM

That's pretty.

Too rich for my blood, but pretty.

Digs · 01-30-2012, 11:07 AM

I have a $10 off coupon code if you want it?

Digs · 01-30-2012, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyirishman

That's pretty.

Too rich for my blood, but pretty.

$38 ($28 w/coupon) isnt to high for me I got $1000's of dollars of smokes and wouldnt trust them to a cheapie gauge!

Hem · 01-30-2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Digs

$38 ($28 w/coupon) isnt to high for me I got $1000's of dollars of smokes and wouldnt trust them to a cheapie gauge!

So are you not a fan of digi's as a whole? Or are these "pretty gauges" not accurate?

Digs · 01-30-2012, 12:11 PM

Bill I like the digi's and think they are very accurate. What I was refereeing to were comments above stating that $38 is too much $$ for a gauge!

MurphysLaw · 01-30-2012, 03:33 PM

There's nothing in the description about these being able to be calibrated via a salt test, I'd much rather save a few bucks and buy one I know can be calibrated and accurate. Plus the only review says that this unit isn't accurate over time.

jluck · 01-30-2012, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Digs

Yea thats pretty neat!! Would be nice if they also had them in different diameters to replace all the inaccurate cheapies that come with humi's

They do come with adapters to fit the existing holes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

There's nothing in the description about these being able to be calibrated via a salt test, I'd much rather save a few bucks and buy one I know can be calibrated and accurate. Plus the only review says that this unit isn't accurate over time.

Amazon says they are "recalibrate-able" just doesn't say if you can salt test though. I agree that's paramount.

also found them as low as 32.00. Still a bit high IMHO.

CigarNut · 01-30-2012, 05:47 PM

Any hygrometer can be salt tested. This one can be calibrated too, so it has the functionality. I think it is overpriced for what it does. Just my

smitty81 · 02-07-2012, 10:19 AM

I just bought one, should be here in a day or two.

smitty81 · 02-07-2012, 05:37 PM

Got it today, looks nice. The one thing I'm not thrilled about is the accuracy. Says it can be -+ 4% which dosn't sound that great to me. Says it comes pre calibrated but I suppose I will throw it in the zip lock with salt and see where it goes to.

Curious to see how accurate it actually is.

If it's not that accurate, I'm gonna send it back and get a xikar digital as they are -+2%

dwoodward · 02-08-2012, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by smitty81

Got it today, looks nice. The one thing I'm not thrilled about is the accuracy. Says it can be -+ 4% which dosn't sound that great to me. Says it comes pre calibrated but I suppose I will throw it in the zip lock with salt and see where it goes to.

Curious to see how accurate it actually is.

If it's not that accurate, I'm gonna send it back and get a xikar digital as they are -+2%

I use a Hygroset II in my humi's. It's +-2% RH and +-1 degree temp. And cheap too. I just looked at the Xikar units online, same price but have automatic calibration... makes me wonder how accurate it is if you automatically calibrates. Does anyone have any info?

smitty81 · 02-08-2012, 07:45 PM

I am sending it back. This thing looks nice but has to many downfalls for me.

1. Wont fit in hygrometer hole has an adapter but then the hygrometer sticks out and isnt flush with humidor.

2. It's + -4% accurate. For the money I would expect it to be more accurate then that.

Im getting a digi kixar............

Don't waste your money.

CigarNut · 02-08-2012, 08:16 PM

Depending upon the size of the hole that you are trying to fit HygroSet recently came out with a "Front Mount" hygrometer that has the sensors on the back instead of the front. It's 1 7/8" diameter, +/- 2% accuracy and fully adjustable... I put one of these inside the door on my Vino.

I think I am going to start stocking them...

02-08-2012, 08:44 PM

The Xikar 832 XI is my hygrometer of choice. I found them pretty cheap on amazon at 18 bucks a piece with free shipping so I bought 6 of them. I would love to have 6 more so I can place two in each humidor side by side to verify the accuracy. That does look like a nice hygrometer but I am putting my trust in the Xikar's.

01-29-2012, 05:31 PM	#1
Hem Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Bill Location: Tampa (Cigar City) Posts: 826 Trading: (13)	Analog Style Digital Hygrometer Anybody know anything about these? They look really neat but if anyone can share some first hand knowledge on how accurate they it'd be great. http://www.famous-smoke.com/analog+s...mpaign=ZWW4354

01-29-2012, 05:35 PM	#2
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Analog Style Digital Hygrometer It would be great if they are accurate and have longevity! Might make viable replacement for those POS analogs they make holes in humidors for!! __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

01-29-2012, 06:56 PM	#3
Digs Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Dennis Location: "The Wood" Posts: 498 Trading: (17)	Re: Analog Style Digital Hygrometer Yea thats pretty neat!! Would be nice if they also had them in different diameters to repalce all the inaccurate cheapies that come with humi's __________________ A gun in your hand is better then a cop on the phone

01-29-2012, 06:55 PM	#4
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Analog Style Digital Hygrometer Seems expensive... __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

01-29-2012, 07:27 PM	#5
Hem Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Bill Location: Tampa (Cigar City) Posts: 826 Trading: (13)	Re: Analog Style Digital Hygrometer Right, I agree on the cost. I definitely wouldn't pay that price but just liked the idea of it. I think I'm going to keep an eye open and pick one up when the price is right.

01-29-2012, 07:55 PM	#6
crazyirishman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Analog Style Digital Hygrometer That's pretty. Too rich for my blood, but pretty.

01-30-2012, 11:07 AM	#7
Digs Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Dennis Location: "The Wood" Posts: 498 Trading: (17)	Re: Analog Style Digital Hygrometer I have a $10 off coupon code if you want it? __________________ A gun in your hand is better then a cop on the phone

01-30-2012, 12:11 PM	#10
Digs Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Dennis Location: "The Wood" Posts: 498 Trading: (17)	Re: Analog Style Digital Hygrometer Bill I like the digi's and think they are very accurate. What I was refereeing to were comments above stating that $38 is too much $$ for a gauge! __________________ A gun in your hand is better then a cop on the phone

01-30-2012, 03:33 PM	#11
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Analog Style Digital Hygrometer There's nothing in the description about these being able to be calibrated via a salt test, I'd much rather save a few bucks and buy one I know can be calibrated and accurate. Plus the only review says that this unit isn't accurate over time. __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

01-30-2012, 05:47 PM	#13
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Analog Style Digital Hygrometer Any hygrometer can be salt tested. This one can be calibrated too, so it has the functionality. I think it is overpriced for what it does. Just my __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

02-07-2012, 10:19 AM	#14
smitty81 Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,640 Trading: (10)	Re: Analog Style Digital Hygrometer I just bought one, should be here in a day or two.

02-07-2012, 05:37 PM	#15
smitty81 Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,640 Trading: (10)	Re: Analog Style Digital Hygrometer Got it today, looks nice. The one thing I'm not thrilled about is the accuracy. Says it can be -+ 4% which dosn't sound that great to me. Says it comes pre calibrated but I suppose I will throw it in the zip lock with salt and see where it goes to. Curious to see how accurate it actually is. If it's not that accurate, I'm gonna send it back and get a xikar digital as they are -+2%

02-08-2012, 07:45 PM	#17
smitty81 Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,640 Trading: (10)	Re: Analog Style Digital Hygrometer I am sending it back. This thing looks nice but has to many downfalls for me. 1. Wont fit in hygrometer hole has an adapter but then the hygrometer sticks out and isnt flush with humidor. 2. It's + -4% accurate. For the money I would expect it to be more accurate then that. Im getting a digi kixar............ Don't waste your money.

02-08-2012, 08:16 PM	#18
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Analog Style Digital Hygrometer Depending upon the size of the hole that you are trying to fit HygroSet recently came out with a "Front Mount" hygrometer that has the sensors on the back instead of the front. It's 1 7/8" diameter, +/- 2% accuracy and fully adjustable... I put one of these inside the door on my Vino. I think I am going to start stocking them... __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

02-08-2012, 08:44 PM	#19
maconusmile Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Analog Style Digital Hygrometer The Xikar 832 XI is my hygrometer of choice. I found them pretty cheap on amazon at 18 bucks a piece with free shipping so I bought 6 of them. I would love to have 6 more so I can place two in each humidor side by side to verify the accuracy. That does look like a nice hygrometer but I am putting my trust in the Xikar's.