Austinoir
The luckiest guy in Shawshank
I finally put together my two tupidors and decided that I'd like a hydrometer that I had heard about. When I inquired in my B&M they said their small basic model was 2.5” was $39.99+, Well, I got inspiration to find on for cheaper. How hard could it be?
Well, when all was said and done kinda hard, but simple. I tried finding one at Home Depot and was successful, it was a 9” inch white outdoor combo of temp and humidity for $2.98. One problem, it was to larger for my tupidor. Well, failure right out the box, but only the start. I decided to check the Lowe's down the street and found in the outside décor department a smaller one, 3.5” round dial with combo temp and humidity for $8.99. Which I used for 48 hrs. Why, because two days later I decided to purchase a couple of bovedas, but didn't want to drive to my B&M in rush hour traffic. So, I did a google search to see if any B&M were closer. I located several, the closest was a convenience stop with cigars.
I stopped into a convenience store w a humi hopefully the two boveda packs. After 6 minutes the owner rudely asked me to buy cigar or leave, but before I did I saw he had large portable humidifier blowing. I saw a small disc on top of his humidifier and took a quick peak. It was a hydrometer w "PetCo" labeled on the face (which was better sz for my tupidor ). Petco? Then it hit me, expensive exotic animals like iquanas and snakes require a climate closer to where they originate from and require a controlled environment to survive in US. So, with this newfound discovery I realized there was a Pet Smart and PetCo in the immediate area.
I went by Pet Smart first and found an 2.5” analog hydrometer and a digital one, but I decided to see what Pet Co had. They had an analog one for $5.99, which while I wanted a digital one, because I felt it would be more accurate. I bought the analog one due to the lower price lower price. The moral, you can find what you are looking for at a price you'd prefer paying if you just stay persistent and open-minded.
Once done, I felt like I was cooking w nitro and saving money while getting what I need. Tupidor started at 80 (and as I read on similar threads don't mind it being off 5 or so degrees ). I was getting 65 w one from Lowe's.
You don't have to do as I do. It's only a recommendation on how to get a hydrometer cheaply (instead of paying $39.99+) I found something barely over $6. More money saved for smokes or the next expensive cigar accessory. I can always get a digital one down the road, but for now I'm happy with my purchase.
-signed Austinoir, Newb of the Dog Rockets (Ha Ha!)
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Well, when all was said and done kinda hard, but simple. I tried finding one at Home Depot and was successful, it was a 9” inch white outdoor combo of temp and humidity for $2.98. One problem, it was to larger for my tupidor. Well, failure right out the box, but only the start. I decided to check the Lowe's down the street and found in the outside décor department a smaller one, 3.5” round dial with combo temp and humidity for $8.99. Which I used for 48 hrs. Why, because two days later I decided to purchase a couple of bovedas, but didn't want to drive to my B&M in rush hour traffic. So, I did a google search to see if any B&M were closer. I located several, the closest was a convenience stop with cigars.
I stopped into a convenience store w a humi hopefully the two boveda packs. After 6 minutes the owner rudely asked me to buy cigar or leave, but before I did I saw he had large portable humidifier blowing. I saw a small disc on top of his humidifier and took a quick peak. It was a hydrometer w "PetCo" labeled on the face (which was better sz for my tupidor ). Petco? Then it hit me, expensive exotic animals like iquanas and snakes require a climate closer to where they originate from and require a controlled environment to survive in US. So, with this newfound discovery I realized there was a Pet Smart and PetCo in the immediate area.
I went by Pet Smart first and found an 2.5” analog hydrometer and a digital one, but I decided to see what Pet Co had. They had an analog one for $5.99, which while I wanted a digital one, because I felt it would be more accurate. I bought the analog one due to the lower price lower price. The moral, you can find what you are looking for at a price you'd prefer paying if you just stay persistent and open-minded.
Once done, I felt like I was cooking w nitro and saving money while getting what I need. Tupidor started at 80 (and as I read on similar threads don't mind it being off 5 or so degrees ). I was getting 65 w one from Lowe's.
You don't have to do as I do. It's only a recommendation on how to get a hydrometer cheaply (instead of paying $39.99+) I found something barely over $6. More money saved for smokes or the next expensive cigar accessory. I can always get a digital one down the road, but for now I'm happy with my purchase.
-signed Austinoir, Newb of the Dog Rockets (Ha Ha!)
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