I would like to read the humidity inside my safe with some type of hydrometer. I was at a hardware store the other day and they had inexpensive thermometer / hydormeter combinations that I thought would do the trick, but then notices that each one, although in a bin together, was reading differently. Does anyone have any thoughts on an accurate device that can be used? Thanks, Jim
Hydrometer for safe
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rcmodel
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A hydrometer is used to measure the density of a liquid, be it radiator anti-freeze or during wine & spirit making.
What you are looking for is called a Hygrometer.
A typical really accurate one as used by meteorologists consists of both a wet & a dry bulb thermometer swung around on a string to get a reading.
Analog hygrometers are probably not nearly as accurate, but should be close enough for gooberment work.
http://neptune-cigars-inc.amazonwebstore.com/Analog-Hygrometer/M/B0007VWEQA.htm
Digital ones are available now and are also available from Cigar stores.
http://www.humidorhaven.com/product_info.php?currency=USD&products_id=52
All in all though, you would probably be better off spending the money on a Golden-Rod and not having to worry about humidity anymore.
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What you are looking for is called a Hygrometer.
A typical really accurate one as used by meteorologists consists of both a wet & a dry bulb thermometer swung around on a string to get a reading.
Analog hygrometers are probably not nearly as accurate, but should be close enough for gooberment work.
http://neptune-cigars-inc.amazonwebstore.com/Analog-Hygrometer/M/B0007VWEQA.htm
Digital ones are available now and are also available from Cigar stores.
http://www.humidorhaven.com/product_info.php?currency=USD&products_id=52
All in all though, you would probably be better off spending the money on a Golden-Rod and not having to worry about humidity anymore.
rc
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Yep. It's called a Sling Psychrometer. My wife uses one daily at her job.
Again, yep. I have had two of them in my humidor for several years, and they NEVER read the same.
I've calibrated them numerous times to no avail.
I suppose it's time to go digital, but I don't like the idea of batteries, plus the analog do look nice in there.
Thanks for the correction on the name of the thing. I can see myself going into a cigar store and being sent to the auto parts store! Truth is that I never thought of cigars - good idea. I was thinking of the weather kind, but they don't seem to be as accurate as I would like, no real need to be, I guess. I will check out cigar accessories. Thanks again, Jim
The western humidor digital gauge that rcmodel posted is what I have used for my house and what I currently use for my firearms container. I have one outside and one inside the container.
My method of dehumidification is two constant-on 15W lightbulbs. They keep the temp inside the safe up to 10*F warmer than ambient, and according to the gauges, 5-10%+ less humidity. They also provide light, which is nice to have!
My method of dehumidification is two constant-on 15W lightbulbs. They keep the temp inside the safe up to 10*F warmer than ambient, and according to the gauges, 5-10%+ less humidity. They also provide light, which is nice to have!
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For what its worth, Costco and other stores have sold "Atomic" Digital clocks that hook up with the Fort Collins time signal. Many of them have a humidity readout. $20 gets all that. At least using it, you would be able to check the change in humidity from time to time. No guarantee it will be accurate; but, it will constantly keep you up on the change so you can correct it as needed.
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