Best Cigar Hygrometers: Analogue, Digital & Smart Humidity Sensors
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- In this video, Charles-Philippe & Paul Anthony take a look at the best cigar hygrometers you can buy. Watch this video to discover the best digital and smart hygrometers for properly caring for your cigars.
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Best Cigar Hygrometers:
The first thing to remember when buying a new hygrometer is that it must be calibrated in order to provide accurate readings. You can do this using Boveda's calibration kits, which are much easier and more accurate than the salt test.
For the purposes of this video, we left each hygrometer in a Boveda 75% calibration bag in order to see how close their readings were to their actual environment.
[03:10] Analogue Hygrometers:
Firstly, note that the analogue hygrometer we tested was a full 11% RH off when being calibrated. Although this is common, they are renowned for quickly losing their accuracy after being calibrated too.
However, they are easy to set and simply require a screwdriver in the back to turn the dial to the correct reading. They're also very cheap.
Nevertheless, aside from the aesthetic value, analogue hygrometers have little use compared to other, more modern alternatives.
[07:11] Digital Hygrometers
At the very least, you should own a digital hygrometer in order to accurately read the relative humidity in your humidor. These are very easy to calibrate and require only turning the knob when using a calibration kit.
We're particularly fond of the HygroSet II, which is relatively accurate out of the box but we can't stress enough the importance of calibrating.
Furthermore, they're quite cheap and tend to cost around $20.
[09:30] Smart Hygrometers
Today, you can buy smart devices that allow you to check the humidity in your humidor by simply checking your phone. In this video, we explore the offerings from Boveda, Sensorpush and Cigsor.
Each of these have their own advantages and drawbacks. Nevertheless, they are a fantastic companion for your cigar storage solutions.
The SensorPush reads 74.8%, which means that there is only a 0.2% variance. Note that out of the box, they state that the device has a 3-4% variance.
We find that the Boveda Smart Sensor offers the best value for money as the starter kit comes with a calibration kit as well as several humidity packs. Additionally, its retail price is the same as the SensorPush.
Its only downside is that the Boveda Smart Sensor is only a bluetooth device and doesn't come with native WiFi options. Nevertheless, you can make your own gateway with a dormant device at home.
You can learn how to do this here: • Video
As for the calibration, you can run a 2-step calibration process, which uses two kits from Boveda. The result is a more accurate reading.
Out of the box, the Boveda Smart Sensor has a -/+4% variance. With a 1-step calibration, it narrows it down to 2.5% and a 2-step calibration gets you down to 1.5%, which makes it the most accurate available.
Finally, the Cigsor is the only hygrometer that can't be calibrate. Nevertheless, it is calibrated in the factory with a tolerance of +/-2%. However, the one we tested was only 0.8% off.
However, the Cigsor is only WiFi enabled and has no bluetooth. Therefore, you can use it only in a location with a WiFi connection, which may be difficult if storing your cigars at a lounge or golf club.
Additionally, the Cigsor has a subscription service after the first year in order to use all of the app's features.
Finally, our favourite was the Boveda for its value for money, accuracy and ease of use.
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Even if you have hygrometers that can't be calibrated, if you use the kit to see the variance (if any) you can adjust your temp calculations accordingly. Not useless.
I was just about to say the same...
Saw the Wawa coffee cup and knew you guys were in North East US. I love all the information. Keep it up!
Filmed in Philly! Wawa is definitely a staple though they're popping up elsewhere in the country. For instance in Central and Southeast Florida. I'm not complaining, though, the new Wawas that they build are really nice.
Rafael
@@Bespokeunit Wow! Small world! I'm outside of Philly myself and am there often. The Ashton Cigar Bar is a great place to go.
@@jhane82 The Ashton bar is actually one of Paul Anthony's go-to cigar lounges when he's in Philly. I wouldn't be surprised if you've crossed paths at some point in the past.
You guys are like Cigar doctors! The Chemistry between you both is very balanced during this video. A wealth of information is being disseminated here on a old wives tale topic lol. Great props great approach to finding the facts love the science! Thank u
Glad you enjoyed it!
Im Liking your Channel. I have subscribed and I believe you should have more subscribers. Keep up the great work fellas, my new tower humi came today, very excited... Greetings from Battersea, London.
Thanks for the kind words! Let us know if you need any help setting it up!
Had nothing but problems with the Boveda Butler. it was 84 during calibration then changed it to 75%. put it back in the same pack and went down to 66 after 24 hours.
That's very strange. Haven't had those sorts of issues on our ends. Did you do the two-step calibration? Have you contacted Boveda to describe the issues that you've had?
Good and thorough review, but disappointed you didn't rate the apps that go with each of these. I believe that's an important component and Brovida does not have a good rating on Android with many people complaining that it just doesn't work. Sensorpush has a much higher rating.
Hi Matthew,
Independent reviews of each device and app are currently in the works where we'll be giving them a thorough rating!
Best,
CP
How appropriate is it to do a test / experiment if you do 2 continuous tests using boveda of the same type (for example 75%) but different goods? Take test A with 75% pack A, and test B 75% with wrap B It could be that there is a leakage of plastic, so it gives an incorrect reading. Or you can also say, his digital accuracy is not right. But after all, temperature also affects the evaporation balance. What about taking another test of 32%, whether to make a list of deviation numbers, for example for 40-50% must be increased or subtracted by a certain percentage, and the same way for the next percentage
Great information thanks
Glad this helped!
Rafael
Gerat Video... Thank You Verry Much!
You're welcome!
"I bought one of these and Paul gave me one of these, and we'll talk about it later" Maybe let us know what the brand is at least? or go around the horn and just list the devices that you are going to cover at the beginning?
My bad. I had a total mind blank when I held it up if I recall. That would be the Hygroset II hygrometer (amzn.to/2KC7aam). They're all listed in the description.
Best,
CP
Is the Boveda unit still available? I've checked their website and can't find it.
Unfortunately, Boveda no longer makes the Boveda Butler. You can check out some of our other suggested smart hygrometers here: bespokeunit.com/cigars/hygrometers/smart/#2
Rafael
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Not much need for them anymore. Just use the packs. Once they start to dry up change them.
Overall, we agree and Boveda packs are very reliable. We've got a lot of content coming out on the subject too (one in 15 minute, I may add). *But*, we do think it's important to have a hygrometer in your humidor - especially a wooden one - in case of any dramatic changes. Whether it's due to a seasoning event or seasonal climate changes, you never know when it just might save your collection!
Best,
CP
Yes things can go wrong fast. That’s why I bought a wineador. Great job.
Where you guys from. Seen a wawa cup there lol.
Haha, you noticed that! Yeah, a little blooper that we were stuck with. Paul's a literal Englishman in New York (and Philly) while I'm in Champagne, France, which is why we couldn't do another take when we got editing! Out of curiosity, is your wineador a converted wine cooler or pre-made cigar cooler?
Best,
CP
Lol. I’m a Irish man in philly. Wineador is pre-made. Works great
Haha! Yeah, Paul's been using a cigar cooler for some years. I've been considering it but the humidity in my old house is relatively consistent (i.e. damp) even if our summers can be quiet dry. However, being an old house, the temperature tends to swing pretty wildly so there may be some need for it.
Best,
CP
WTF Dude? I smoke cigars to enjoy life’s simplicities. All this tech talk is killing the whole vibe. If I wanted to be smart, I’d stop smoking!!!
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Each to their own!
I personally like to protect and track my investment.
Cheers - Paul
Bespoke Unit Indeed.
You must not have a large inventory, a large inventory equals a lot of money that can be lost. I’d rather be careful and store correctly then mess around and lose profit.
Is all about protecting your investment. You want to preserve your collection as much as possible since humidity is crucial and something not easy to control. Don’t know how much you smoke, and how you preserve your cigars.
@@JoseMora-wc5zz 2 humidors, approximately 125 sticks, $2000 max. I smoke more cigars than I preserve. But I understand, some people take things to the extreme. I have 2 boveda butlers and use boveda packs. It’s not rocket science to me. The calibration is not that precise in any of the hygrometers. 65-72 % is a large window that allows plenty room for error.
Boveda talks about their packs’ science, but insists you need a calibrated hygrometer, conveniently they make a calibration kit.
If their packs work so well, why even have a hygrometer?
A calibrated hygrometer is a tool that every cigar enthusiast should have, particularly with how inexpensive they are and how pricey many cigars can be. Boveda packs are very reliable but they do decrease in efficiency with time and as the solution within them becomes saturated; the hygrometer will let you know when it's time to switch them out.
Additionally, there could be other factors affecting the conditions within your humidor, so much so that a pack may not be able to maintain the desired Rh. The hygrometer is what allows you to determine that something is going wrong, even if the issue is as simple as not using enough Boveda packs for a humidor.
If you use a wooden humidor the humidity can be a lot lower then the pack provide do to leaks. Also if you use a sealed container sometimes the humidity get get higher then the pack is supposed to provide (they seems to get saturated fast when they have to soak up humidity and is better at providing humidity then soaking it up).
Govee...don't let the shills tell you otherwise.
You know, calling us "shills" is really hurtful!
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@@male272 Oh, I thought you were addressing it to us!
@@Bespokeunit Yeah...it admittedly reads like that. Apologies.
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