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01-04-2015, 10:51 PM | #21 | |
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Re: Calibration of hygrometer
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For a humidor that size you could also drop a couple boveda packs in there and I think that would be a better option than those beads. |
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01-05-2015, 12:07 AM | #22 |
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Re: Calibration of hygrometer
MagicDrop,
Lots of useful information on this site, read through the stickies. I built my coolidor using the info on this site and was generously rewarded. I bought HCM beads with hygrometer while on sale and built my first coolidor for about $150, money well spent. I don't know what your budget might be, but if you save a little, become informed you can have a reasonable humidor with solid humidity control to enjoy your new hobby. |
01-05-2015, 06:42 AM | #23 | |
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That was my experience also except I went with Heartfelt beads. Also good advice. If you go this route, get extra Boveda packs and just rotate them out, re-charging the used ones with distilled water.
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01-05-2015, 02:52 PM | #25 |
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Re: Calibration of hygrometer
I have a small humidor and small budget to match it lol. But I think I can get the 2oz HMC beads and that would work for me. I did notice it says it's preset at 65% but I think I would want to raise it to 70%.
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01-05-2015, 03:25 PM | #26 |
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Re: Calibration of hygrometer
THIS!
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01-05-2015, 04:23 PM | #27 | |
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Re: Calibration of hygrometer
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I suggest using them at the pre-set 65% RH and see how your cigars smoke. If you then find you prefer them at a higher RH, you can adjust them then.
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01-07-2015, 11:53 AM | #28 |
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Re: Calibration of hygrometer
Yep. HCM beads. Also be sure to check your humidor for leaks. Out of curiosity whats your ambient RH? If its high it can raise the RH of a leaky humidor well past what the gel would do on its own. Its something you will want to sort out before you good beads get there.
I live in a very dry climate. I tried 65 and found it too dry. 68 is just right for me. 70 makes too many issues..
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