Cigar Oasis Plus/XL shows 73% humidity, Xykar hygrometer shows 61%

apercele79 · May 2020

I am currently using the Whynter CWC-351DD Cooler Humidor, which has 6 shelves.

I have the hygrometer all the way on the bottom, and the 6 shelves are up top. The hygrometer is half way, 3 shelves up. As the title says, major discrepancy as far as % humidity.

Should i place the Oasis Plus humidification system on top or the top is fine.

Please advise

Thanks in advance!!

apercele79 · May 2020

I meant to ask "should I place the hygrometer up top, somewhere in the middle or just leave it as is, on the bottom?"

peter4jc · May 2020

Do you trust either hygrometer reading to be accurate? If so, why?

Put the Xikar at the top and see if they match.

apercele79 · May 2020

@peter4jc said:
Do you trust either hygrometer reading to be accurate? If so, why?

Put the Xikar at the top and see if they match.

I really dont, thats why i asked, what tips do the real connoisseurs have?

Change the place of the Xykar one, change the place of the humidification device, etc. I'm willing to try everything

peter4jc · May 2020

I'd start by putting the hygrometers as close as possible. Then, I'd calibrate the Xikar. Then, I'd find a buyer for the Oasis and switch to Boveda packs.

apercele79 · May 2020

@peter4jc said:
I'd start by putting the hygrometers as close as possible. Then, I'd calibrate the Xikar. Then, I'd find a buyer for the Oasis and switch to Boveda packs.

Really? I thought these oasis are what i need for the coolidor. Thanks for the advice!!

peter4jc · May 2020

Technically, yours is a wineador; a coolidor is made from a cooler. You can use an Oasis but it adds a level of complication that not many want especially when it also adds expense.