Dry cabinet noob

[lilomojo]

Hello there. im just got the akarui dry cabi(E26D) as a gift. i'd try to run it empty for several hours and it achieved the 50% on RH and 29c on but the RH dropped to the 31% after i put my equipment(1 body, 3 lenses). Is that normal or got something wrong with the cabinet. Anyway what is the suitable RH for camera equipment. Thanks

 

[KageV]

u juz need to keep ur humidity level at arnd 30-55% for general camera equipment.. if ur dry box hav a switch to adjust the dehumidifier.. generally it shld be at medium..

 

[luckyorange]

if I'm not wrong recommended RH is 45-55%

 

[lilomojo]

is it normal running on 31%?. thanks

 

[kelchew]

is it normal running on 31%?. thanks

31% is it the reading after you open and close the door?
or til now (17hr later) still on 31%

if it still 31% now need to adjust again to reach 40-55

 

[windwaver]

Hello there. im just got the akarui dry cabi(E26D) as a gift. i'd try to run it empty for several hours and it achieved the 50% on RH and 29c on but the RH dropped to the 31% after i put my equipment(1 body, 3 lenses). Is that normal or got something wrong with the cabinet. Anyway what is the suitable RH for camera equipment. Thanks

31% is too low, any rubber part of your equipment will be damaged if you leave it at 31% for extended period. Try to go 45% to 55%.

 

[TWmilkteaTW]

i always ensure mine is between 42-50%

 

[lilomojo]

Thanks all, after a long day tuning, i've got a ideal 45%.

 

[lilomojo]

31% is it the reading after you open and close the door?
or til now (17hr later) still on 31%

if it still 31% now need to adjust again to reach 40-55

Thanks, i've adjust the knob next to OFF but the pilot light doesnt shown up. Is that normal?