hygrometer question

[burnsco]

hello!

i just started up my coolidor today and went and bought a $20 hygrometer from my local hardware store. I am attempting to do the salt test but am wondering when I should at least have a humidity reading? Right now all I can see on it is a temperature but nothing for humidity. It's only been 20 mins though, I'm just not sure if this is normal and if it takes time to get a reading?

thanks

[DSturg369]

It should have already been reading the room humidity. There is no reading at all?

[burnsco]

Originally Posted by DSturg369

It should have already been reading the room humidity. There is no reading at all?

no its totally blank right now. just has two slashes there where the reading should be.

[DSturg369]

That doesn't sound right. Is there a maybe a separate battery for the hygro?

[DSturg369]

What is the brand/model?

[burnsco]

Its a "Bios" weather brand. I'm starting to think its just a piece of junk.

[burnsco]

I'm getting worried now because I just bought a bunch of cigars and some heartfelt beads. I really don't want them to get ruined! Can I just put my beads in the coolidor and assume its a good humidity until I get a good meter?

[DSturg369]

I'll look up the brand and see what I can find. As for your smokes, yes you can just put 'em in there but I'd get a working hygro as soon as possible. As for the one you have, give it 24 hours to see what happens. I'll check back here when I can find some info on the brand.

[DSturg369]

What's the model number?

[burnsco]

ok this frustrated me so much I went back and exchanged it for a different model. It's the same company but has a different display. The humidity is now showing!

Now to do the salt test. I didn't buy any distilled water but used some of my brita water instead. I hope this is okay?

[DSturg369]

Britta water should be fine.

[burnsco]

One last question.

Which cigar should I try tonight?

I have a few Padron 6000's, 64 annivesary and this sampler pack

Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve Maduro Toro (6.5" x 52) MSRP: $9.901Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve Maduro Torpedo (4" x 54) MSRP: $8.901Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Torpedo (6.25" x 52) MSRP: $9.551Rocky Patel Summer Blend 2009 Robusto (5" x 50) MSRP: $6.651Rocky Patel EDGE LITE Torpedo (6" x 52) MSRP: $6.551Rocky Patel Edge maduro Torpedo (6" x 52) MSRP: $6.201Rocky Cameroon Legend Super Toro (6" x 52) MSRP: $7.201Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 ROBUSTO(5.50" x 50) MSRP: $7.55
1Rocky Patel Nordin (6.50" x 56) MSRP: $7.12
1Rocky Patel RENAISSANCE(6" x 52) MSRP $8.561Bonus Free cigar – Spanish Galleon Corojo Churchill $4.60

what would you enjoy as your first cigar?

I've had a few padrons and ashtons before. But I'm no expert.

[dubels]

Rocky Vintages are good, and also the Summer Blend is not bad. The Edge Maduro is going to be strong. I would save the Padron Anni until you have developed your palate, as you will most likely enjoy it more.