hygrometer trouble

[terry13111]

I bought a round adjustable hygrometer and Boveda one step calibration package from cigarsolutions.com and after following the instructions the hygrometer was off by 6. Is this normal for one to be off that much brand new? Currently I am using a Lock&Lock tupperware container that is holding 15-25 cigars and two Boveda 69% packs. After adjusting the meter, My tupperdor was reading 73% 24 hours later. I thought that was high for an air tight container that small with two 69% Boveda packs. Just want to make sure my cigars are being stored properly. Thanks for your time.

Here is what I am using: link

Terry

 

[bluue13]

Search search search! You'll find the answers to almost all of those questions.

 

[MilesMingusMonk]

Discovering that your new hygrometer is 6% off is not unusual - that is why we stress the importance of testing hygrometers.

Just use one Boveda in your set up, the multiple Bovedas in such a small set up may be part of the problem. Pick up a cedar cigar box or cedar blocks from your local cigar shop ( ......usually free or cheap if you ask nicely when making a purchase ) and put some cedar pieces in your set up as a buffer.

 

[Mark Twain]

Get yourself some beads and avoid the hassle of constantly watching your humidity.

 

[Chemyst]

Since your hygrometer is adjustable, just turn it down 6 clicks.

Definitely get some beads. A small 25 smoke setup should only use
an ounce of beads.

Get rid of one Boveda pack. Tupperdors hold humidity well. Two
Boveda packs may be overkill, and be the reason your rh is too high.

To really test your hygrometer do the salt test. I've had bad Boveda
packs before. One 70% pack tested at 63%. Just sayin'. Once you
learn the salt test procedure, you never need Boveda again. And the
salt test costs pennies... for table salt, distilled water and a ziplock. EZ!
Make sure all of the salt grains are moist, but there's NO excess water.
I use a cap from a 2 liter soda bottle. If you have excess water present,
just add more grains of salt to soak it up.
That's the ticket.

Chemyst