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jhaybailer Offline
#1 Posted: Mon, May 19 2003, 1:34 AM EST
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One of them I cant get over 60---the other one wont come down below 80-----Whats a herfer to do.....Thanks for your time.Ive checked the distilled water in both,and both are full...
CigarNewb Offline
#2 Posted: Mon, May 19 2003, 2:13 AM EST
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I would check your hygrometers to make sure they are accurate first, then try using PG(Propylene Glycol) with your distilled water (or a premixed solution) to stabilize your levels… but hey, im far from being an expert. Good Luck!!

Jon
Fatshotbud Offline
#3 Posted: Mon, May 19 2003, 2:36 AM EST
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What Jon said. Try swapping them around to see what happens. Did you calibrate hygrometers?
klynch13 Offline
#4 Posted: Thu, May 22 2003, 2:55 PM EST
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I have been using 2 dry mistat or clima guard in both of my 50 count humidors for the last 6 years and they keep it at a steady 70. I calibrate my gauge every 2 months to make sure it is working properly. I don't believe in using the chemical solutions or distilled water (sorry guys just from my experience). Try one tube and you should see a difference.
Slimboli Offline
#5 Posted: Thu, May 22 2003, 4:27 PM EST
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If it's an analog ... have you calibrated it?
Slimboli Offline
#6 Posted: Thu, May 22 2003, 4:37 PM EST
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klynch13 --- using distilled water and PG is done for a reason.

Regular tap water has impurities, minerals and chemicals in it that will clog your 'credo' after awhile. Although there are units out there that say you can use tap water ... it is not recommended.

Using distilled water is the best (100% pure, because it is condensed from steam). The PG solution is used to keep the relative humidity even ... because without it, you are taking the chance that the drastic fluctuations in the moisture content of your cigars will cause them to crack or split.

Also ... it can effect the proper aging environment.
sketcha Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, May 22 2003, 9:11 PM EST
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What Slim said.

I would also add that the PG apparently inhibits mold growth on your credo sponge. With 50/50, you can sleep easy, it does the work for you. If your hygrometers are off, don't worry, just use them as a reference. When they start to head south, no matter what they are reading, add distilled water. It's better to add distilled water before the credo dries, however.
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, May 22 2003, 11:38 PM EST
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Slimboli

you still don't believe an analog hygrometer can be calibrated, do you?
Slimboli Offline
#9 Posted: Fri, May 23 2003, 3:23 AM EST
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... you mean digital, right?
wer Offline
#10 Posted: Fri, May 23 2003, 5:45 AM EST
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Do you guys put 50/50 or distilled in your homemade floral foam humidifers? I've just been adding tap to those and figure I'll toss it when they look spent since the stuff is so cheap.
sketcha Offline
#11 Posted: Fri, May 23 2003, 6:18 AM EST
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50/50 to start, then distilled as needed.

This may be overkill, but if your tap has chlorine, I'd be paranoid of that smell penetrating my stoges. If not, then I'd say you're probably right. Distilled is probably still cheaper than Oasis foam @ about a buck a gallon.
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