Humidor Counselling, Please.

[Robusto]

The video in this thread explains why I have something called a Paradigm System for my humidor. I have to keep this highly absorbent device topped up with appropriate water. In the picture you can see it being soaked.

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Thing is...
Am I doing it right?
Do I need one of those hygrometers?

I want to build up something of a reserve over time, so advice appreciated.

The two raffles have got me in the video swing. :D

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This clip is sitting amidst my own attempts at music/gig videos so I might start a new account or something to post any further vid attempts as this might confuse my core demographic lol.

[Montesmoke]

I have the same humidifier as you in my cigar case bryan, idealy get yourself a digital hygrometer,(Ebay about ?10-12) they are very precise, most analoge hygrometers (the round clock type) are not very acurate, unless you buy a very expensive one.
Hope this helps.

[Robusto]

Thanks, Andy.

I've seen those discussed elsewhere on the site. I'll get myself equipped pronto because without one it's all a bit of a guessing game. I guess.

I had four years off when my humi stored bangles. I left Havanas behind. One whiff at a gig of a sublime stogie and I claimed the jewelry box back right away!

[Montesmoke]

Jewellery Box:eek: well keep hold of it this time Bryan:cool:

[Robusto]

No worries! :D:D:D

[Montesmoke]

Heres some links to digital hygrometers on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Xikar-Adjustable-Digital-Cigar-Thermometer-Hygrometer_W0QQitemZ140267501047QQcmdZViewItem?has h=item140267501047&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C24 0%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14



http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Don-Salvatore-Digital-Cigar-Thermometer-Hygrometer_W0QQitemZ140268397507QQcmdZViewItem?has h=item140268397507&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C24 0%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

There are some more usually listed so keep an eye out.

[cohibaIV]

I 100% recommend going digital Bryan;)

[Robusto]

I shall investigate these, gentlemen. :)

[Drewmidorn]

Digital every time