DRI-DAMP Cigar Tester!

[Ta2Bear]

I just purchased a Dri-Damp Cigar Tester the other day...and I think every cigar lover should have one. When I tested the cigars in my personal humidor (some having been aging for over a year) they all read normal moisture. but when I tested the cigars at my favorite cigar store, even though the hygrometers all were reading 70/70, they ALL tested dry! at $9.95 it was a great purchase.

[LeafHog]

Originally Posted by Ta2Bear

I just purchased a Dri-Damp Cigar Tester the other day...and I think every cigar lover should have one. When I tested the cigars in my personal humidor (some having been aging for over a year) they all read normal moisture. but when I tested the cigars at my favorite cigar store, even though the hygrometers all were reading 70/70, they ALL tested dry! at $9.95 it was a great purchase.

Welcome to CS. The Dri-Damp was reviewed by Top25, their opinion varied just a little.

http://www.top25cigar.com/a_apps/ANM....asp?a=230&z=8

If you like it, then that is what matters.

[jgros001]

Originally Posted by LeafHog

Welcome to CS. The Dri-Damp was reviewed by Top25, their opinion varied just a little.

http://www.top25cigar.com/a_apps/ANM....asp?a=230&z=8

If you like it, then that is what matters.

That's not a ringing endorsement...maybe their technology has improved since '03. Not really my thing...I'll stick to the digi hygrometer and feel.

[Ta2Bear]

Originally Posted by LeafHog

Welcome to CS. The Dri-Damp was reviewed by Top25, their opinion varied just a little.

http://www.top25cigar.com/a_apps/ANM....asp?a=230&z=8

If you like it, then that is what matters.

They should have adjusted the calibration...like it says in the directions... then it works fine...mine said everything was dry as well until I recalibrated it.

[carbonbased_al]

I have one. It doesn't work well at all, except as a drawpoker in an emergency.

[illuminatus]

Originally Posted by carbonbased_al

I have one. It doesn't work well at all, except as a drawpoker in an emergency.

LMAO, way to improvise smitty!

On a related note, I was actually curious about these dri-damp things, but now I think I'll stay away from them. Thanks for the info though!

[Pablo]

Originally Posted by Ta2Bear

They should have adjusted the calibration...like it says in the directions... then it works fine...mine said everything was dry as well until I recalibrated it.

We did adjust the calibation. Unfortunately it still sucked. After reading this post I broke it out
again. Later this evening I'll try it again and see what happens.

[mr.c]

funny, the guy that invented it is from rockford. has a cigar store named after him "rudys" -not really the friendliest owner around. I wont go to his store again

[Ta2Bear]

Ok, I am starting to believe that mine may have been the exception to the rule... A friend of mine just got one...and his says EVERYTHING is dry!
even things that mine says are normal. I dont know why some would work and others not, but I would stear clear of this product.

[Da Klugs]

I got one from CI free with a purchase. It did not seem to work well.

[TypeO-]

I just received mine, a recent acquisition from the devil site. I paid only $5.00 plus shipping. I got the same results everyone else did...DRY! I haven't played with the calibration yet. After reading this thread, it doesn't seem like I should waste my time doing so.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by jgros001

That's not a ringing endorsement...maybe their technology has improved since '03. Not really my thing...I'll stick to the digi hygrometer and feel.

I got mine about a year ago and it stinks.
No matter what cigar I test, the result is Dry.

[spyder3010]

I got my first Dri-Damp about a month ago when it was offered at a "discount." Like other users, every cigar tested "dry", although those that registered towards the 'green' zone were probably actually close to the 70% storage environment's humidity. After reading the discussion thread and re-reading the instructions, I calibrated and came up with 'green' zone readings for the cigars that I deemed most ready to enjoy. I ordered two more on ebay the next day to give as gifts.

The technology behind this is simple, cheap, and not new -- a similar product has been marketed through gardening outlets for years, a soil moisture tester with a long probe and 3-zone scale with wobbling needle.

By the way, today, there are online sellers listing this at a big discount for over $20. My original - through Cigar Auctions - and the two that I just bought on ebay were around $7-8 delivered. Considering what's inside the plastic housing, there's no reason for these to cost any more than that. And, at that price, it's not a big gamble to see if it works for you.