hygrometer is off

Well i did the test again last night i went out and bought kosher salt and a big tupper ware and i still got the same thing 82%
 
talumn said:
Well i did the test again last night i went out and bought kosher salt and a big tupper ware and i still got the same thing 82%

Wondering at what RH you have been keeping them?

Are your cigars damp?
How do they feel?

Would you know (not sure how new at this you are/)
 
The sticks seem fine i have the 65% beads in there and the reading have been 70 to 75 so if they are about 5% of this should be pretty good. Would you agree CC?
 
I tested mine in a plastic bag with a pop cap full of salt paste and only got readings of 60% and 64%. I re-ran the test with a half-cup of salt, added enough water to make a paste and set it in a big Tupperware container. I have a wireless outdoor temp/humidity sensor and I placed that in there as well. The next morning they were higher all around 70% and after I got home from work they were all around 75% give or take a percent. I think the test may run better with more salt paste (1/2 cup) and a container similar in size to your humidor.
 
talumn said:
The sticks seem fine i have the 65% beads in there and the reading have been 70 to 75 so if they are about 5% of this should be pretty good. Would you agree CC?

My humidor with the beads in it - I never worry about.
I add water when they look white and that is that.
Simple easy no mess no fuss.
I haven't messured RH in years.
My big cabinet has digital settings & they have always been spot on.
Sounds like everythign is smoking great!