New Humidor - Ugly Analogue

[Spect]

My new humidor: As the analogue hydrometer is there just for looks anyone know of a better looking one? This one looks like its a prize you got out of a cracker jack box. The "Brass" is some sort of foil over plastic.

 

[NCRadioMan]

Nice humidor! Be sure not to place it in the path of direct sunlight.

 

[O-Danger]

:tpd: 1up. As far as a better looking hydro... theres not much to say I think that they are just one of thouse things you have to deal with, you could check the fleabay but then you have to make sure it fits and may compromise your seal:2
-Tom

 

[sikk50]

That thing is nice looking!

 

[doctorcue]

Maybe you can look for a decorative piece and glue it into place?

BTW: Nice humi!!

 

[travclem]

Even though you don't like the hygro, that is still an awsome humi.

 

[mathil]

Maybe you can look for a decorative piece and glue it into place?

BTW: Nice humi!!

A rosette merely tacked in with finish nails would be RH tight, and probably look better.

 

[Charles]

Very nice humi! Keep the analog for looks and buy a couple of digitals for work.

 

[dunng]

Very nice humi (might be big enough for a few weeks)! :ss

 

[Opusfxd]

Lookin good Ray!!! :tu :chkBeats the heck out of my fridge.

Does that mean you're going to give up the locker???

 

[Tour De Cigar]

:tpd: 1up. As far as a better looking hydro... theres not much to say I think that they are just one of thouse things you have to deal with, you could check the fleabay but then you have to make sure it fits and may compromise your seal:2
-Tom

:tpd:

Nice humidor! Be sure not to place it in the path of direct sunlight.

:tpd:

 

[hotreds]

Get a digital or two for it and just ignore the analog! Better off leaving it alone and not disturb the seal. I agree that placement might be iffy as it is so close to windows- as was said make sure the sun doesn't shine on it or you will have trouble!

 

[Spect]

Bump

As the analogue hydrometer is there just for looks, anyone know of a better looking one?

 

[shilala]

This any better, or is it the same thing?

It's faux brass, at least. They really don't look bad at all.
http://www.cubancrafters.com/products.php/item_id/2717

Here's another that doesn't look bad...

http://www.humidorhaven.com/zskuA10196.asp

and another...

http://www.cigarsforless.com/large-brass-hygrometer-p-368.html

Here's a page with all different sizes...
http://www.cigarextras.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=9
You didn't mention what size the one in your humi was, I assumed it was a 2 inch. That's what all the ones are that I posted.
Good Luck!!!

 

[Spect]

Thanks Scott:tu, that page at the bottom has a lot of options. I knew I'd seen the page before but I couldn't find it.

 

[Gone Dave]

F' that ! Go Digital!!:ss
Look at this, if you think it will work hit me back for a better deal.:tu Measure the hole you have, and I will double check.
Its on the fleebay item #140229084539.

 

[mtec]

What I would do is perhaps remove the analog hygro, find some nice looking round metal decoration (i.e. maybe even something useful like a clock) to fill up the gap, and install several HygroSet adjustable digital hygrometers on different levels/shelves within the unit. That will make sure you can tell if your humidity is the same throughout. Seldom is the humidity the same from top to bottom.