Anyone know how accurate the humidity measurements are? (Ie: anyone checked this against some standard or some other accurate hygrometer?) Thanks!
947490
Seemed pretty accurate to me, had another digital in the room and they read the same
1770598
I would recommend buying a separate DIGITAL hygrometer to keep inside the humidor. The built in one that comes with most humidors are not very accurate. I would also recommend buying some of the Drymistat (or other similar) humidifiers and use those instead of the sponge sticks that come with the unit. They are easier to maintain, reliable and provide consistency in my opinion. Depending on your location, ambient humidity levels in the surrounding air, you may need two. Also make sure you season your humidor first before putting any cigars in it. There are some good videos on YouTube on how to do this.
458942
Hi, I installed this in my son's house last fall. It has a separate humidistat control, which I installed in the return duct, about six feet from the furnace. It responds to the relative humidity in the house, which we set to 45%. Once set, it maintained an even level of humidity throughout the winter. My son & his family were very happy. No maintenance, except to replace the filter pad this fall. His house is about 1800 square feet. I give it 5 stars!
1466515
There is a sensor, it's built in to the humidifier so you can set the humidity level. Although I'm not sure if it's 100% accurate, I have a separate humidity sensor and the numbers are about 5 degrees of humidity apart.
171346
I do not know about the high humidity. Where I have it hanging, the humidity is approximately 50-60%Rh. It seems to be fine.
2059201
Not a problem. Happy to help :) I do absolutely love this humidifier tho. Must buy.
1377908
We've never used a hygrometer. Always checked water level in the troughs each day to make sure they were full. I've never had a problem, and always have a good hatch. Just make sure you have the incubator plugged in and at a constant temperature for a few days before setting the eggs. Then, don't touch the thermostat. Good luck!
5128
Humidity is rated not in degrees of any kind, but as a percentage. It is the same all over the world.
27288
We live in a hot and dry apartment. We usually do not at the timer, set output to max, and it will cycle on/off until it runs out of water, usually the next morning. The humidistat does appear to overestimate the humidity by about 10% compared to a separate hydrometer. I believe this is due to the location of the senor near the mist output, but is easy to overcome by setting the target humidity about 10% higher. The timer is optional and I've never used it.
834476
I love this dehumidifier! However, I bought it to solve a problem in a very small space, on purpose, because I also needed it to keep the space above freezing in winter. It does have the ability to be set for a specific humidity, if you want, of 40, 50, or 60%, another thing I love about it, as I need it to prevent mold so keep it set at 40%, and it does a great job. Hope you get your answer for the size space you need.
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We have a wood stove (it's going right now, today morning it was quite cold here in NM) and this humidifier works just great. I moistened the filter as recommended in their booklet, filled up the tanks, plugged it in and set it to the highest setting. We have a 1500 sq. ft home and the humidity was always 19% in the house. Since we turned the unit on about an hour ago it went up to 32%. We'll wait until it reaches about 45% and that's where we will set it permanently. As I said, it works like a charm in a home that is heated with a wood stove. If you'll decide to get one you won't regret it.
1684642
I used a cigar hygrometer calibration kit to test it. Inexpensive and accurate way to test the probe for accuracy.
977000
It's called "The Salt Test". You take about a table spoon of salt in a little cup or something of that nature, and add a few drops of water to it. Place the salt and hygrometer in a liplock bag for 6-12 hours and it should read 75 %, if not, turn the little screw type thing in the back.........but be careful, my last one broke on first adjustment.
2028616
No it doesn't measure humidity level. There is a knob to control how much humidity it should generate that's it.
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50% is too high: https://www.google.com/search?q=indoor+humidity+vs+outside+temperature+chart&biw;=1280&bih;=669&tbm;=isch&imgil;=i1BYsIVsfuwpYM%253A%253BLcd4WzPbEVh2HM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.livingwithmyhome.com%25252F201-home-tips%25252Fpillar-to-post-central-humidifier.aspx&source;=iu&pf;=m&fir;=i1BYsIVsfuwpYM%253A%252CLcd4WzPbEVh2HM%252C_&usg;=__I42eq3LSBbkIM6-CfS4jx7L4SNQ%3D&v;ed=0ahUKEwiqxOyd787JAhVKQCYKHRrQCMoQyjcIOw&ei;=lCpoVqqqKcqAmQGaoKPQDA#imgrc=i1BYsIVsfuwpYM%3A&usg;=__I42eq3LSBbkIM6-CfS4jx7L4SNQ%3DYou are creating an elevated dew point inside of the insulation in your walls, so moisture and ice are forming and will destroy your insulation and then your house. 50% is too high: https://www.google.com/search?q=indoor+humidity+vs+outside+temperature+chart&biw;=1280&bih;=669&tbm;=isch&imgil;=i1BYsIVsfuwpYM%253A%253BLcd4WzPbEVh2HM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.livingwithmyhome.com%25252F201-home-tips%25252Fpillar-to-post-central-humidifier.aspx&source;=iu&pf;=m&fir;=i1BYsIVsfuwpYM%253A%252CLcd4WzPbEVh2HM%252C_&usg;=__I42eq3LSBbkIM6-CfS4jx7L4SNQ%3D&v;ed=0ahUKEwiqxOyd787JAhVKQCYKHRrQCMoQyjcIOw&ei;=lCpoVqqqKcqAmQGaoKPQDA#imgrc=i1BYsIVsfuwpYM%3A&usg;=__I42eq3LSBbkIM6-CfS4jx7L4SNQ%3DYou are... » Read More 50% is too high: https://www.google.com/search?q=indoor+humidity+vs+outside+temperature+chart&biw;=1280&bih;=669&tbm;=isch&imgil;=i1BYsIVsfuwpYM%253A%253BLcd4WzPbEVh2HM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.livingwithmyhome.com%25252F201-home-tips%25252Fpillar-to-post-central-humidifier.aspx&source;=iu&pf;=m&fir;=i1BYsIVsfuwpYM%253A%252CLcd4WzPbEVh2HM%252C_&usg;=__I42eq3LSBbkIM6-CfS4jx7L4SNQ%3D&v;ed=0ahUKEwiqxOyd787JAhVKQCYKHRrQCMoQyjcIOw&ei;=lCpoVqqqKcqAmQGaoKPQDA#imgrc=i1BYsIVsfuwpYM%3A&usg;=__I42eq3LSBbkIM6-CfS4jx7L4SNQ%3DYou are creating an elevated dew point inside of the insulation in your walls, so moisture and ice are forming and will destroy your insulation and then your house. « Show Less
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Getting the humidity right in a humidor can be tricky. If you want to take the glass out, monitor the humidor and if the RH level drops put it back. Having said that, my advice would be if it is consistent at 70 don't change anything.
1753982
I think it is just humidity but I will try and check that on the unit tomorrow and let you know.