Cigar humidor are important tools for cigar lovers to store and protect cigars. In order to ensure the quality and taste of cigars, incubators are usually equipped with hygrometers and thermometers to help users monitor and control the humidity and temperature inside the incubator. This article will detail the use of hygrometers and thermometers to help cigar enthusiasts use these tools correctly.
How to use a hygrometer
A hygrometer is a tool used to measure the humidity level within an incubator. Proper use of a hygrometer ensures that your cigars are kept within the proper humidity range to maintain their quality and taste.
- Calibrate the hygrometer: Before using the hygrometer, you first need to ensure that the hygrometer is accurate. The accuracy of a hygrometer may degrade over time, so regular calibration is important. The hygrometer can be placed in an environment with known humidity, such as a humidity controller, and then calibrated based on the humidity value in the environment. The frequency of calibrating a hygrometer can be determined based on frequency of use and personal needs. It is generally recommended to calibrate every three to six months.
- Place a hygrometer: When placing a hygrometer, you need to consider the uniformity of humidity in the incubator. Try to place the hygrometer in the center of the incubator and avoid being too close to the humidification or dehumidification equipment in the incubator to avoid affecting the measurement results. At the same time, make sure there is enough space between the hygrometer and the cigar to avoid the impact of the cigar on the hygrometer.
- Reading the humidity value: A hygrometer will usually display the current humidity value. When reading humidity values, be careful to avoid breathing or other humidity sources coming close to the hygrometer to avoid interfering with the measurement results. Also, pay attention to the measuring range of your hygrometer and make sure your cigars maintain a humidity level within that range.
- Adjust the humidity: Based on the hygrometer reading, the humidity in the incubator can be adjusted as needed. If the humidity is too low, you can use a humidification device to increase the humidity. If the humidity is too high, you can use a dehumidifier to reduce it. Depending on the model and equipment of the incubator, the specific humidity adjustment method may be different. It is recommended to operate according to the instructions of the equipment.
How to use a thermometer
A thermometer is a tool used to measure the temperature level within an incubator. Proper use of a thermometer can help users control the temperature inside the incubator. Thereby maintaining the freshness and taste of cigars.
- Calibrate your thermometer: Like hygrometers, thermometers require periodic calibration to ensure accuracy. The thermometer can be placed in an environment with a known temperature, such as a temperature controller. And then calibrated based on the temperature value in the environment. The frequency of calibrating a thermometer can be determined based on frequency of use and personal needs. But calibration is generally recommended every three to six months.
- Place the thermometer: When placing the thermometer. You need to pay attention to choosing a location that can accurately reflect the temperature in the incubator. The thermometer should be placed in a central location inside the incubator. Away from heating or cooling equipment inside the incubator to avoid being affected by it. At the same time. Avoid being too close between the thermometer and the cigar to prevent the heat from the cigar from interfering with the thermometer’s measurement results.
Proper use of a hygrometer and thermometer is an important step in maintaining the quality and taste of your cigars in your cigar warmer. Through regular calibration, proper placement, accurate reading and timely adjustment. You can ensure that the humidity and temperature in the incubator are maintained within the ideal range. At the same time. Choosing an appropriate thermometer and hygrometer and combining it with other control methods can better protect and maintain the quality of your cigars.
