Cigar Hygrometer Question

01-31-2009, 05:51 PM

Hi all!

I just have a quick question. I bought a new humidor which comes with a front mounted, analog hygrometer. Unfortunately, my nephew was playing with the spring at the back and it broke, so I am looking to find a replacement.

The problem, however, is that I can't seem to find one at all. According to the best of my measurement, the hygrometer is 1 3/8" in diameter, and the hole in the humidor is slightly less than 1 3/8".

Has anyone seen a hygrometer this size? The ones I found online are all 1 3/4", and I don't think that would fit...

By the way, this is my humidor:
http://tinyurl.com/cobb9y

Thank you very much!
John

BORIStheBLADE · 01-31-2009, 05:54 PM

link doesn't work

Footbag · 01-31-2009, 05:54 PM

Your nephew might have done you a favor. Put it back in, even broken, and get a digital. I have learned not to trust analog hygros. I've seen some that are stuck on 70%.

01-31-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BORIStheBLADE

link doesn't work

Hi, sorry, link fixed.

01-31-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Footbag

Your nephew might have done you a favor. Put it back in, even broken, and get a digital. I have learned not to trust analog hygros. I've seen some that are stuck on 70%.

Oh...
=(

But I bought a humidor with a front-mounted hygrometer so I can see everything from outside!
=(

01-31-2009, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Footbag

Your nephew might have done you a favor. Put it back in, even broken, and get a digital. I have learned not to trust analog hygros. I've seen some that are stuck on 70%.

Agreed.
Plug it up and go to wally world and pick you up a analog.

01-31-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Chompers

Agreed.
Plug it up and go to wally world and pick you up a analog.

Okay... =) I guess digital it is!!

Footbag · 01-31-2009, 06:27 PM

It would be cool if you could get the needle to stick on 70 though!

BORIStheBLADE · 01-31-2009, 06:31 PM

somewhere on the internet I saw a analog style one that was digital. I can see if I can find it.

Cigarcop · 01-31-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Footbag

It would be cool if you could get the needle to stick on 70 though!

Which would make life less stressful!!!

Footbag · 01-31-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BORIStheBLADE

somewhere on the internet I saw a analog style one that was digital. I can see if I can find it.

I've seen them as well, but I'm pretty sure the OP's humidor relies on the hygro being a certain size to plug the hole to the front of the humidor.

When buying a hygrometer, make sure it can be calibrated.

Footbag · 01-31-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Cigarcop

Which would make life less stressful!!!

I'm thinking that you need to get the needle to point to 70, then fill the whole thing up with super glue gel.

Then you would never need to refill your humidifiers!

acruce · 01-31-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyK

Okay... =) I guess digital it is!!

It's the only way to go. analog hygro's are a wast of time.

Jimbo14 · 02-01-2009, 02:24 AM

I use a Credo and find it is extreamly accurate. It does not need calibration either.

groogs · 02-01-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Footbag

Your nephew might have done you a favor. Put it back in, even broken, and get a digital. I have learned not to trust analog hygros. I've seen some that are stuck on 70%.

I have a cabinet with an analog hygro mounted on the front, and it has never moved, always at 65%, even when it was empty and completly dry. I just put a digital on the inside and problem solved.

01-31-2009, 05:51 PM	#1
JohnnyK Guest Posts: n/a	Cigar Hygrometer Question Hi all! I just have a quick question. I bought a new humidor which comes with a front mounted, analog hygrometer. Unfortunately, my nephew was playing with the spring at the back and it broke, so I am looking to find a replacement. The problem, however, is that I can't seem to find one at all. According to the best of my measurement, the hygrometer is 1 3/8" in diameter, and the hole in the humidor is slightly less than 1 3/8". Has anyone seen a hygrometer this size? The ones I found online are all 1 3/4", and I don't think that would fit... By the way, this is my humidor: http://tinyurl.com/cobb9y Thank you very much! John Last edited by JohnnyK; 01-31-2009 at 05:59 PM.

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Footbag I Need My Space Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: NEPA Posts: 1,216 Trading: (7)	Re: Cigar Hygrometer Question Your nephew might have done you a favor. Put it back in, even broken, and get a digital. I have learned not to trust analog hygros. I've seen some that are stuck on 70%.

01-31-2009, 06:27 PM	#8
Footbag I Need My Space Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: NEPA Posts: 1,216 Trading: (7)	Re: Cigar Hygrometer Question It would be cool if you could get the needle to stick on 70 though!

01-31-2009, 06:31 PM	#9
BORIStheBLADE _ Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 643 Trading: (4)	Re: Cigar Hygrometer Question somewhere on the internet I saw a analog style one that was digital. I can see if I can find it. __________________ I.B.E.W LOCAL # 617

02-01-2009, 02:24 AM	#14
Jimbo14 Habano Man Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: James Location: Australia Posts: 483 Trading: (0)	Re: Cigar Hygrometer Question I use a Credo and find it is extreamly accurate. It does not need calibration either.