Salt test pictures / Did I get it right?

[Bill86]

Get a digital, I have a diamond crown digital hygro and it is perfectly accurate. A bit pricey ($33-$40 bucks) but worth it. I personally would not mess with any other hygro's. (especially in the $15-$23 range)

[DMK]

Oh MY !!

Do I see an EMPTY humi ??

Originally Posted by DMK

Oh MY !!

Do I see an EMPTY humi ??

All in good time, all in good time

Seriously, how long do I have to "season" it before I can "lock and load" ?

[Emjaysmash]

Originally Posted by ysr_racer

All in good time, all in good time

Seriously, how long do I have to "season" it before I can "lock and load" ?

IT usually takes about a week for the wood to absorb enough moisture. Be patient, and it will certainly work well!

[NCRadioMan]

Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

IT usually takes about a week for the wood to absorb enough moisture. Be patient, and it will certainly work well!

Usually a week? I would say 3 days max, for that small humidor.

However......Since you have that hygro, you really have no idea what the rh is so it might be a good idea to err on the side of caution and go a week.

[Fordman4ever]

Originally Posted by DMK

Oh MY !!

Do I see an EMPTY humi ??

That's what it looks like to me.

Originally Posted by DMK

Oh MY !!

Do I see an EMPTY humi ??

As soon as it's done "cooking" these are going in.

[688sonarmen]

Digitals can be had all over the place. I bought mine at heartfelt for about 20$ and it's adjustable. When I first started I just went to Wal-Mart and picked up a Temp Hygro combo for around 10$.

[NCRadioMan]

Originally Posted by Bill86

Get a digital, I have a diamond crown digital hygro and it is perfectly accurate. A bit pricey ($33-$40 bucks) but worth it. I personally would not mess with any other hygro's. (especially in the $15-$23 range)

Mileage varies. I had a DC and it didn't work properly. Took it back and got another and it was about 12% off. I quickly learned more expensive doesn't mean better. Didn't want a third. And now that I work in a shop, I never recommend them. The Western Caliber III's and Xikar's are fantastic hygrometers for around $20. I have used about 6 of them for many years. And, of course, the Xikar has a lifetime warranty.