Calibration of hygrometer

[MagicDrop]

They are a bit tight. I left the humidor open for about an hour and have since closed it up when open it dropped to 65ish and is now back around 70 I'm hoping it doesn't keep going up. If it does what's the best way to lower it?

[Chainsaw13]

Originally Posted by MagicDrop

They are a bit tight. I left the humidor open for about an hour and have since closed it up when open it dropped to 65ish and is now back around 70 I'm hoping it doesn't keep going up. If it does what's the best way to lower it?

My guess is it went back up. Leaving the lid open for that short of time wouldn't affect the moisture content that much of the cigars and humidor. Initially you'll see the drop, but it'll go back up once you close the lid.

The water beads you have, are they the gel like beads that absorb water and swell up, and bought in a craft store? If so, try using less of them in your humidor.