Salt test specifics

76GTFan · 07-13-2010, 07:00 PM

All right I have searched and read all about the process, but have a more detail needed question.

What is considered the right dampness for the salt. I have heard somewhat slushy to barely moist. I get different readings from trying both. The last test I did had my hygro, reading at 82%, so obviously one would think 7 points off. I get less when the salt isn't as moist. Does anyone know a proportion that they know works?

Sorry for the confusion, but just want a proven method.

Eleven · 07-13-2010, 07:39 PM

I would love to have specific amounts to go by, like 1 gram of salt and 2 milliliters of distilled.

I also get different results every time I do the test, and they are consistent using 2 hygrometers in the same bag. See this thread.

Mark C · 07-13-2010, 07:46 PM

I posted a thread about this some time back, should be around here somewhere. I found good success with 1 part water, two parts salt. I didn't test around to bracket the 'optimal range', but 2:1 should do what you want if I remember right (been awhile).

nayslayer · 07-13-2010, 08:23 PM

I understood it as the salt should be wet, but no standing water

76GTFan · 07-13-2010, 08:34 PM

Maybe I am doing it right. So with my test coming out at 82%, then I am 7 points high. I my humidor it reads 70%. It just doesn't seem, from a feel test, that my RH is at 63% in my cooler. They arent smoking like 63. On onward my search for the answer goes. Thanks for the replies.

Wharf Rat · 07-13-2010, 08:41 PM

You want it about like a nice slushy snowcone.

If you're technically oriented, you want a supersaturated solution.

bobarian · 07-13-2010, 09:08 PM

If you are uncomfortable with the salt test just pickup a Boveda Test Kit.

md4958 · 07-13-2010, 10:06 PM

Im in full agreement with Bob. The easiest way to perform the "salt test" is to buy one of these

no mess, no fuss, and they last 3 months, so you can loan it to a friend when youre done.

stewshi · 07-14-2010, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by md4958

Im in full agreement with Bob. The easiest way to perform the "salt test" is to buy one of these

no mess, no fuss, and they last 3 months, so you can loan it to a friend when youre done.

I agree with this I got one when I bought beads and adjustable hygrometer from Shilala it has worked in calibrating all 4 of the other ones I previously bought. You can find them on various websites.

dwoodward · 07-14-2010, 12:42 AM

I got my hygrometer coming in the mail as we speak, and I also bought the calibration pack just to be safe. I have read a ton about mixed results with the salt test, and just to be safe I figured the calibration pack would be well worth the investment to be sure that my hygrometer was 100% accurate.

kenstogie · 07-14-2010, 07:51 AM

I always read the salt should be a "paste". So as someone wrote no standing water and no dry white crytals either.Its only salt whip up a few batches and experiment. Make sure your container is airtight.
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07-13-2010, 07:00 PM	#1
76GTFan Full Blown Section 8 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 503 Trading: (9)	Salt test specifics All right I have searched and read all about the process, but have a more detail needed question. What is considered the right dampness for the salt. I have heard somewhat slushy to barely moist. I get different readings from trying both. The last test I did had my hygro, reading at 82%, so obviously one would think 7 points off. I get less when the salt isn't as moist. Does anyone know a proportion that they know works? Sorry for the confusion, but just want a proven method.

07-13-2010, 07:39 PM	#2
Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: Salt test specifics I would love to have specific amounts to go by, like 1 gram of salt and 2 milliliters of distilled. I also get different results every time I do the test, and they are consistent using 2 hygrometers in the same bag. See this thread. __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

07-13-2010, 07:46 PM	#3
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Re: Salt test specifics I posted a thread about this some time back, should be around here somewhere. I found good success with 1 part water, two parts salt. I didn't test around to bracket the 'optimal range', but 2:1 should do what you want if I remember right (been awhile).

07-13-2010, 08:23 PM	#4
nayslayer Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Larry Location: Wallkill, NY Posts: 166 Trading: (0)	Re: Salt test specifics I understood it as the salt should be wet, but no standing water

07-13-2010, 08:34 PM	#5
76GTFan Full Blown Section 8 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 503 Trading: (9)	Re: Salt test specifics Maybe I am doing it right. So with my test coming out at 82%, then I am 7 points high. I my humidor it reads 70%. It just doesn't seem, from a feel test, that my RH is at 63% in my cooler. They arent smoking like 63. On onward my search for the answer goes. Thanks for the replies.

07-13-2010, 08:41 PM	#6
Wharf Rat I'll get up and fly away Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Florence, SC Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	Re: Salt test specifics You want it about like a nice slushy snowcone. If you're technically oriented, you want a supersaturated solution.

07-13-2010, 09:08 PM	#7
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Salt test specifics If you are uncomfortable with the salt test just pickup a Boveda Test Kit.

07-13-2010, 10:06 PM	#8
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Salt test specifics Im in full agreement with Bob. The easiest way to perform the "salt test" is to buy one of these no mess, no fuss, and they last 3 months, so you can loan it to a friend when youre done. __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

07-14-2010, 12:42 AM	#10
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Salt test specifics I got my hygrometer coming in the mail as we speak, and I also bought the calibration pack just to be safe. I have read a ton about mixed results with the salt test, and just to be safe I figured the calibration pack would be well worth the investment to be sure that my hygrometer was 100% accurate.

07-14-2010, 07:51 AM	#11
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: Salt test specifics I always read the salt should be a "paste". So as someone wrote no standing water and no dry white crytals either.Its only salt whip up a few batches and experiment. Make sure your container is airtight. Posted via Mobile Device