Hygrometer and humidifier help pelase, noob here and instructions useless
Hi there Got my first haul today including a humidor. There are two things that confuse me
1. Re. the hygrometer: the instructions say place it in an airtight bag next to a dish with damp salt for 6 hours and it should say 75% if its calibrated. Do i need to do this? I ask because it seems as though the hygrometer is attached to the box so i cant take it out!
http://i.imgur.com/KgqbI.jpg
Re. the humidifier: it says that i should fill it with distilled water. I take it tap water won't work? Second, there's nothing to open in it! As you can see, its got this mesh on the front and the rest is smooth.
Help please! I'm v excited about this haul and don't want to much it up.
http://i.imgur.com/rRi31.jpg
Thank you!
1. Re. the hygrometer: the instructions say place it in an airtight bag next to a dish with damp salt for 6 hours and it should say 75% if its calibrated. Do i need to do this? I ask because it seems as though the hygrometer is attached to the box so i cant take it out!
http://i.imgur.com/KgqbI.jpg
Re. the humidifier: it says that i should fill it with distilled water. I take it tap water won't work? Second, there's nothing to open in it! As you can see, its got this mesh on the front and the rest is smooth.
Help please! I'm v excited about this haul and don't want to much it up.
http://i.imgur.com/rRi31.jpg
Thank you!
Comments
YES, YOU NEED TO DO THE SALT TEST
however, that hygrometer is going to be a problem. get a digital one. its more accurate and will stay calibrated where as the analog one wont.
as far as the humidifier goes, you can fill it through the mesh.
i would suggest getting a better humidification system. Xikar humidification jars is what i have started to use recently. before that i used heartfelt humidity beads. either of those options are great options over the humidifiers that come with humidors.
there is a ton of info on the forums here. if you have a question you can use the search function in the upper right hand corner and see if it has been discussed. if you cant find it quickly, ask. most people here are willing to share info.
second only use destilled water or the 50/50 solution. Tap water may give your sticks a nasty taste because of the chlorine and minerals in it.
don't put your sticks in the humi until it is seasoned this takes 1-2weeks.
third read thru this forum any info you need on these subjects is in here as these are the most asked questions from noobs and has been answered many times.
that being said welcome to the forums and welcome to the cigar world brother.