New "Digital" Hygrometer ?

[mikevember]

The Digital Hygrometer that came with my first humi said that it did not need to be calibrated, because it was done at the factory. Is this true? I know I can use the salt test to verify but is that even neccessary?

[jadeg001]

I would verify it. There's really no harm in taking a couple days to make sure it's accurate.

[teedles915]

I would vote for yes. I just don't think you can be too careful when it comes to storing your stix. You will kick yourself later if you have a mold problem.

[R10]

I have learned to test them. I have some that are advertised by the manufacturer as never needing testing that didn't make the test - and can't be adjusted. You either just learn how much to adjust when looking at them or buy the adjustible type. Whichever type you have, or get in the future, I suggest testing them all.

[Wolf4Fun]

Testing is simple enough that it just makes sense to do it. Probably find out that it is right on, but then you will know for sure.

[kellzey]

Mine was calibrated at the factory too, but was off 3% when calibrating it

[RobustBrad]

Like everyone else said, make sure you calibrate it. Few days of work will save a lot of headaches and money wastes in the future.

Cheers,
Brad

[nighthawk2k8]

i just bought a caliber III digital hygrometer and it says NOT to salt test it in the manual. Should i do so anyway? I cant see any reason that salt testing the digital hygrometer would have any impact on its effectivness. What do you guys think?

[R10]

Suggest testing - see posts above.

[ca21455]

We have extremely expensive hygrometers at work and they have to be calibrated. Have purchase 7 cigar hygrometers for home and have not had one yet be on when tested. The one I got from Radio shack was pretty close.

[SureShot81]

Short way to skip the labor of tests, simply go inside your B&M's humidor and test it. My B&M actually tests everything with you present before the sell it to you. But, if you bought online, I'd just see if the B&M would tell you their settings in their walk-in, then check your hygrometer to see if yours is accurate.

[mikevember]

Tested the unit this weekend and it was -1%. Not too far off but enough to make me question any othe Hygrometer i purchase. Thanks for the advice guys.

[bs240]

Originally Posted by SureShot81

Short way to skip the labor of tests, simply go inside your B&M's humidor and test it. My B&M actually tests everything with you present before the sell it to you. But, if you bought online, I'd just see if the B&M would tell you their settings in their walk-in, then check your hygrometer to see if yours is accurate.

i got to do this just to make sure