cricket 10:41 PM 02-11-2009
Ok I just salt tested my xikar digital hygro for about 24 hours...and it was def off. So I now have it calibrated, and am trying to get my humidity down inside my box. What exactly is the best, and fastest way of getting it down with not doing anything bad to my cigars?
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karmaz00 10:52 PM 02-11-2009
keep the lid open....if you have beads, maybe put some dry beads in there to soak up some excess moisture
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groogs 11:00 PM 02-11-2009
Your best bet is to remove the humidity source, and leve the lid cracked for a while.
:-)
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cricket 11:01 PM 02-11-2009
how long should I keep it open for? When I calibrated it earlier it said it was at 83% so I've been keeping the lid open and closing it when it gets down to what it should be and closing it and checking it later. Right now I just have it open.
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groogs 11:16 PM 02-11-2009
Originally Posted by cricket:
how long should I keep it open for? When I calibrated it earlier it said it was at 83% so I've been keeping the lid open and closing it when it gets down to what it should be and closing it and checking it later. Right now I just have it open.
That is really high, what are you using as a humidifier?
To answer you question, I would leave it open for a few hours then close it for an hour or two, and repeat until the humidity comes down around 70. Then I would leave it closed without a humidifier until it is in the mid 60's or whatever humidity you are shooting for.
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cricket 11:17 PM 02-11-2009
I'm using the sponge one it came with. I'm picking up a gel one tomorrow
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groogs 11:22 PM 02-11-2009
Originally Posted by cricket:
I'm using the sponge one it came with. I'm picking up a gel one tomorrow
That is a good idea, you may also want to think about getting some beads from Heartfelt Industries, but anything will be better than the floral foam humidifier that come with humidors.
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FrequenC 09:11 AM 02-12-2009
Originally Posted by groogs:
That is a good idea, you may also want to think about getting some beads from Heartfelt Industries, but anything will be better than the floral foam humidifier that come with humidors.
:-)
Visit
www.heartfeltindustries.com and pick up some beads they will be your best bet! Or better yet, send a message to Shilala and see if he has any of his beads available for you
:-)
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cricket 06:31 PM 02-12-2009
Well today I picked up a Xikar gel humidifier and a bottle of Xikar propylene Glycol Solution. I've started to see a difference compared to the water...or that might be that the weather is almost 100% than what it was yesterday, but my next step are some beads.
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nozero 06:33 PM 02-12-2009
Originally Posted by Volt:
+1 Scotts beads
Ditto.
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M1903A1 07:04 PM 02-12-2009
How do I do a salt test on my digital hygrometers? I've heard of it but never seen a description of the process.
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ucla695 07:48 AM 02-13-2009
Another vote for beads...low maintenance and not a lot to worry about.
:-)
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Depends how big your box is. If its a desktop the gel is better. Beads are a MUST for cabinets and coolers.
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