I bought a Boveda 69%, hydrometer and test kit. When I did my test for about 36 hrs it came back at 68%, so -7% reading. Does this mean the hydrometer is bad, or just aways off?

Not trying to hijack thread, just wanted to ask.

Hi Ron, its just off. In the future just add 7% to all readings. Being off 5-7% is typical of most hygrometers.

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Originally posted by Docbarry:
If the cigar feels good and smokes right it is just fine.

Best Statement Ever.

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Originally posted by Docbarry:
In most cases you can not calibrate a digital anyway, so why bother?

Doc,
wouldn't you want to know how much your hygrometer varies? I think many of us have at least a slight case of OCD and want to obsess over minutia.

I use beads in my Cubador and a set and forget in my cabinet. I have digitals in both but I rarely even look at them. If the cigar feels good and smokes right it is just fine.

Like I wrote, that's the most reliable "test". But don't you want to know what are the readings when the cigar feels good and smokes right? And if the cigars all of a sudden feel bad and smoke wrong - you certainly would want to see what and how much has changed.

I want to know what went wrong ans why, so I can fix it. I have a new RyJ wine rack humidor with a set it and forget it and it has been very consistent. I think I am with Doc on that one...I may just stop checking it!

If that RyJ wine rack humidor is anything they have on display at my local b&m, I'd have to say that thing has an amazing seal. No doubt your humi contributes to your steady readings...