Digital hygrometer recommendation?

[HokieJim]

I've got three analog hygrometers that are each a pain in the butt...very difficult to adjust the calibration and/or won't hold calibration very long. So what's a good, but relatively inexpensive, digital hygrometer that is accurate and easy to calibrate? Compact size is a plus too. Any plugs?

[Bluesman455]

Analog are junk, this is what I use,reliable and cheap!!!

http://www.amazon.com/CALIBER-DIGITAL-HY...B001CZLO5W



I also have this one from Wallywolrd as a backup in the rubberdor...

cheap too!! $6.50

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Springfield-Di...r/10671021

[ashman]

I got the one that Don recommends from Walmart and i think I paid $4.50 for it a few years back. Did a salt test and it was right on.

[Medic443stl]

Salt test Is suppose to show 65% if dead on right??

[Jimmie the Mum]

Salt test Is suppose to show 65% if dead on right??

From a website:

The Salt Calibration Test procedures are:
Materials required: Tablespoon of Plain Table Salt (NaCl)
Two Ziplock-style baggies
Bottle Cap or other suitable small container
Swizzle Stick or other such item to stir with
Distilled Water
Your Hygrometer
Place the tablespoon of salt on the bottle cap. The wide mouth ones that are used on individual serving juice or tea bottles are ideal.
Slowly add distilled water to the salt while blending with the swizzle stick. You want to add just enough water to moisten the salt so that it begins to meld into a thick paste. Do not add enough water to dissolve the salt!
Place the bottle cap with salt gently into the first ziplock bag and then add you hygrometer. Make certain the sensor is exposed and free of being block by the bag.
Seal the bag while capturing some air inside of it. Then place into the second bag and seal again. The double bags are needed to ensure that you really have a good seal as the test will not work if there are any leaks.
Then place the bag in a place that is free of direct sunlight and is of a stable temperature.
Leave undisturbed for a minimum of 8 hours.
Check the reading on the hygrometer through the transparent baggies and it should read on or near 75% RH.
Remember most small inexpensive hygrometers are only accurate to within 3% so do not be surprised if it reads 72% or 78% RH. It is exactly 75% RH within the confines of the bag due to the salt paste reacting with the air, and what your hygrometer reads differently is the amount of error.
What to do about off-reading depends on the circumstances. If your hygrometer has an adjustment potentiometers then by all means try to tweak it to exactly 75%. You should repeat the Salt Calibration Test again after making any adjustments. If your hygrometer doesn't have the ability to be adjusted and the reading is close then don't worry about it ­ just remember that your hygrometer is X% off either high or low.
If the reading is grossly in error and you are unable to adjust it, then I suggest you replace it.
And finally, let me say that hygrometers are not really necessary. You will find over time that you will gain the experience to be able to judge the relative humidity within your humidor by simply touching and smoking your cigars.

[Bobgun]

TBS Cigars (our sponsor) has some good ones. (Our home away from home isn't free... give him a shot)

[Medic443stl]

Thanks mum! Bob I will purchase my next one for my up comming coolidor from tbs.

[HokieJim]

If it's good enough for Bluesman, it'll work for me. I actually saw that one while searching last night before I posted the question, but one review said it wasn't able to be calibrated. Which is OK, as long as it is stable, but that stopped me from ordering it then.

I also looked on the TBS site for both digital hygrometers and torch lighters (I'd like to upgrade from my $3 Ronson from Walmart), but I didn't see either of those on TBS. Am I missing a link to other accessories he sells?