Humidifier growing mold

[wb1948]

This advice was given to me by Viper regarding salt testing:

"It is recommended that you go for 24-48 hours when this test is done. The reason for that is it takes a while for the salt to actually regulate the moisture to the proper level.If after 24-48 hours your hygro reads 75% you have one of the few accurate out of the box."

I did this and both my hygrometers were off by a couple percentage points. I would recommend doing it again, IMHO.

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Ok I am going to do the salt test again, and this time give it two days. I just bought a 152 quart Igloo, so I will be ditching the humidor soon enough. I ordered a pound of beads, will that be enough for the coolerdor? (I am about to do the math and find out for myself)

 

[centurycigar]

Yeah, get the dimensions then apply the formula that Viper has on his FAQ post.

 

[jabba]

if you use the credo style you have to use the PG solution, I had the same problem with the credo and no PG, they mold up very fast. Use the beads, they are much better.

 

[wb1948]

After approximately 24 hours the hygrometer is reading 68% RH. After about 6 hours it read 73%. I am guessing that my original reading was taken within 6-8 hours, and the system had not calmed down. If this is correct, then the system has equalized if you will, and my digital hygrometer is 6-7% off. This would explain all my problems. Opinions?