Boveda Question

Chefjohn · 07/05/2018 12:50 PM

I have 2 Boveda 69% packs in my small humidor and my hygrometer which was calibrated with the Boveda calibration kit reads from 66-64%. Does anyone know what the +/- is with the Boveda packs?

appollo · 07/05/2018 01:21 PM

Maybe your humidor is not giving a good seal.

Chefjohn · 07/05/2018 01:34 PM

I think that is probably the case. It's a relatively inexpensive one I received as a gift and I purposely went with the 69% looking to target a 64-65% RH in it anticipating it not having the best seal.

Silverstix · 07/05/2018 01:42 PM

IMHO 64%-66% is perfect. But prime suspect for the numbers being lower than 69% would be a seal issue. Humidor could also not have been seasoned thoroughly enough, or the cigars you put in are a little on the dry side. I wouldn't sweat it, 64-66 is fine

Chefjohn · 07/05/2018 01:47 PM

Thanks Tom. I actually am happy with where the RH is. I was just wondering what the average variance is that others have had with the Boveda packs.

Silverstix · 07/05/2018 02:07 PM

QuoteChefjohn - 7/5/2018 2:47 PM Thanks Tom. I actually am happy with where the RH is. I was just wondering what the average variance is that others have had with the Boveda packs.

Gotcha. In an air tight environment, with consistent temps, it's dead on. +/- 2% is acceptable per Boveda.

BUT temperature variations can swing the RH, even in an airtight environment. Higher temp swings cause the RH to rise quicker than the Boveda can adjust. Cold temp swings cause the RH to drop quicker than Boveda can adjust. Now if you factor in a humidor without a perfect airtight seal, it's not surprising for a hygro to be reading 3-5% off of what your Boveda is rated for.

Chefjohn · 07/05/2018 02:35 PM

That makes a lot of sense. I think I'm going to be changing this humidor. Probably go the tupperdor route.

Silverstix · 07/05/2018 03:02 PM

Big fan of tupperdors. End of the day though John, cigars are pretty resilient. Anywhere in that 63%-68% range is more than acceptable. Lesson I've learned is don't sweat the small stuff, if they are smoking good then just enjoy them and don't stress it

nirab · 07/05/2018 03:34 PM

You are sitting purdy...enjoy them sticks!

Chefjohn · 07/05/2018 03:45 PM

QuoteSilverstix - 7/5/2018 4:02 PM

Big fan of tupperdors. End of the day though John, cigars are pretty resilient. Anywhere in that 63%-68% range is more than acceptable. Lesson I've learned is don't sweat the small stuff, if they are smoking good then just enjoy them and don't stress it

Yeah I figure they grew without my help, as long as I try to keep a relatively good RH and stable environment they'll be just fine.

gitfiddl · 07/05/2018 03:54 PM

I use 69% Boveda packs in several of my humidors and they sit right around 65% by my hygrometers. I wouldn't sweat it.

05Venturer · 07/05/2018 05:14 PM

QuoteChefjohn - 7/5/2018 12:50 PM

I have 2 Boveda 69% packs in my small humidor and my hygrometer which was calibrated with the Boveda calibration kit reads from 66-64%. Does anyone know what the +/- is with the Boveda packs?

Your in perfect shape, there is no humidor built that seals perfect, it is very normal to run a bit below the Boveda pak humidity.
I run 65's in mine to try to maintain 62-63 as that is my preferred humidity.