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[Paul K]

Been like this since Saturday. A minor fluctuation of a % to 85 and then back down again. Ain't going to argue with that. Got some 69% Boveda's coming today. Now considering gi en it one week rather than 2.

[Johnny Thunder]

Don't rush it. The mini atmosphere might be stable at 84% but you need to give the timber plenty
of time to absorb moisture. I would go the fortnight but your call at the end of the day.

[Paul K]

No worries Johnny, will go for the two rather than one.

[Mike72]

Also keep in mind that the Inkbird hygrometers could be as much as 5% off on RH, and that is according to their own spec sheet.

[TJCoro]

Worthless?

Also keep in mind that the Inkbird hygrometers could be as much as 5% off on RH, and that is according to their own spec sheet.

YIKES!

Sounds like it should be "salt tested" and marked with the variance (eg, +3, -5) so one can quickly calculate the actual humidity level.

That's what don TJ used to do in the days of the analog unit.

Bag Boy

[Shaun]

Easier way now is to pop the hygrometer in a ziplock bag with a boveda Bag Boy

My inkbird reads 2 % high, my Xikar purotemp is spot on (as one would expect...)

[Paul K]

The Hygro has been salt tested and it came back at and remained at 75%. Left it for 8hrs and it still remained the same. I must be one of the lucky ones. Plus the boveda says 84% so does the hygro. Its been reading 83 / 84 / 85% for the last 8 days if its up or down it very quickly returns to where it should as this may be caused by the variance of the room where its kept.

[TJCoro]

Too Wet!

Now I'm confused. The Boveda pack says 84%?
I think the box is too wet and you need to leave the lid open until it dries out a bit.
Bag Boy

[Paul K]

Now I'm confused. The Boveda pack says 84%?
I think the box is too wet and you need to leave the lid open until it dries out a bit.
Bag Boy

I don't get you

The box is being seasoned at the moment and given the temperature fluctuations in the room it will obviously alter the RH% To season a new humidor Boveda suggest the 84% season packs of which I have 2 in as its a 50ct humi. The 85% was due to a slight rise in temp within the room but only for an hour or so and it went back to 84%. Yesterday and today its slightly colder and the reading is 83%. I don't think a 1% difference is something to be concerned about, or is it?

[TJCoro]

Old Man River!

I don't get you . I don't think a 1% difference is something to be concerned about, or is it?

I agree about 1% variation, I've just never heard of 84% Boveda packs.

If you search the archives you will find many threads on this subject, I don't rememember any using these 84% packs. Not that they won't work...I'm sure they do, but they are new to me and there a other less expensive ways to season a box.

Update: Okay, now I understand why you didn't get me. I researched these newer 84% Boveda packs and apparently the way I do it is old-school, albeit faster - 2 to 3 days as opposed to 14 days with Boveda - but apparently this is what the kids are using these days.

But then again, I'm still on MySpace!

Bag Boy

[Paul K]

I agree about 1% variation, I've just never heard of 84% Boveda packs.

If you search the archives you will find many threads on this subject, I don't rememember any using these 84% packs. Not that they won't work...I'm sure they do, but they are new to me and there a other less expensive ways to season a box.

Update: Okay, now I understand why you didn't get me. I researched these newer 84% Boveda packs and apparently the way I do it is old-school, albeit faster - 2 to 3 days as opposed to 14 days with Boveda - but apparently this is what the kids are using these days.

But then again, I'm still on MySpace!

Bag Boy

Nothing wrong with the old school, I do tradition as well. I was also getting impatient having to wait two weeks as after one week it was sitting at 84%.

Like yourself I would rather have had it done in 2 / 3 days. After doing some research I also found that wiping down the box with distilled water is a big no no, now as it buckles the cedar and may affect the seal.

You have a wealth of experience TJ and knowledge judging by the amount of posts on this forum and maybe others, I see you are a 'seasoned' (pardon the pun it was intended) smoker and purveyor of the stick.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and contribution, the new ways are not always the best. [emoji4]

[TJCoro]

More than one way to season a box!

Nothing wrong with the old school, I do tradition as well. I was also getting impatient having to wait two weeks as after one week it was sitting at 84%.

Like yourself I would rather have had it done in 2 / 3 days. After doing some research I also found that wiping down the box with distilled water is a big no no, now as it buckles the cedar and may affect the seal.

You have a wealth of experience TJ and knowledge judging by the amount of posts on this forum and maybe others, I see you are a 'seasoned' (pardon the pun it was intended) smoker and purveyor of the stick.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and contribution, the new ways are not always the best. [emoji4]

Thanks, amigo!

And for the record, I often "wipe" the sides with a slightly dampened sponge EVER SO LIGHTLY when I season my units. Never had a problem. I think what goes wrong for some is getting the cedar walls to damp, which can cause harm. Old School or not, "what ever works" is a Familia Coro motto!
Best of luck with your unit!

Bag Boy

[Paul K]

Cheers TJ, I had a 50ct humi many years ago, and after a trip to the States where cigars are ten a penny I came back and decided to get back into it so to speak. So just starting out for the second time and although not much has changed, there are some new advances in terms of humidity control ie Boveda which weren't available 15yrs ago.

I look forward to further interaction with you albeit in different discussion threads.

[TJCoro]

NC Delights?

Cheers TJ, I had a 50ct humi many years ago, and after a trip to the States where cigars are ten a penny I came back and decided to get back into it so to speak. So just starting out for the second time and although not much has changed, there are some new advances in terms of humidity control ie Boveda which weren't available 15yrs ago.

I look forward to further interaction with you albeit in different discussion threads.

Sounds good, se?or Paul! A Welcome Back!

Here's an idea for a thread- why not post up pics of your NCs and keep us up-to-date on how you get on with 'em? Lots of folks around these parts have smoked NCs and will be happy to add our thoughts, no doubt.


Bag Boy

[Paul K]

Sounds good, se?or Paul! A Welcome Back!

Here's an idea for a thread- why not post up pics of your NCs and keep us up-to-date on how you get on with 'em? Lots of folks around these parts have smoked NCs and will be happy to add our thoughts, no doubt.


Bag Boy

Indeed I will. I also have a few Cubans that are resting just now, but to be controversial I think some not all but some NC's a better than Cubans *ducks and runs for cover*