So I've got a 20 count humidor. I keep 15-18 sticks in the box, most of the time. I was using a puck with gel in it, but got mold. I switched to beads (Cigar Mechanic is the Brand). All the while, my analog Hygro hovers close to 60%. I salt test it, and it appears to be 5% low, meaning the acutal humidity was close to 65% (i think). I use distilled water. Now, with beads (I filled the puck up with them), my hygro is registering 80% (Meaning with 5% error it could be 85%?!?!?!?!?!) Also, i had the cap of a Taboo Twist Churchill split in the box (While nobody was touching it)
However, this doesn't add up.
1) Doesn't mold only grow above 75%?
2) Would a couple ounces of beads make it jump that much? Do i have too many beads?
3) Is my Hygro just crap, and the beads will keep it safe?
4) Help?
5) Should a Taboo Twist cap just split like that? Not under normal conditions, am-i-right?
6) thanks
However, this doesn't add up.
1) Doesn't mold only grow above 75%?
2) Would a couple ounces of beads make it jump that much? Do i have too many beads?
3) Is my Hygro just crap, and the beads will keep it safe?
4) Help?
5) Should a Taboo Twist cap just split like that? Not under normal conditions, am-i-right?
6) thanks