Analog hydrometer showing different reading with digital type..

[Astroboy77]

Hi bros,

Just want to seek advice frm bros here if anyone encounter such situation.

I bought a analog type dry cabinet from one of the bro here, then i went to buy another digital hydrometer and place side by side to the analog hydrometer, then i went to turn the knob.. on the digital its show 47%RH but on the analog it's show 57%.. it different by 10!!.. both about the same temperature.

so is this situation common? or is the dry cabinet spoilt?:dunno:

 

[Xtol19]

So which one do you believe? Hint: accuracy doesn't depend on whether an instrument is digital or analog.

 

[Astroboy77]

So which one do you believe? Hint: accuracy doesn't depend on whether an instrument is digital or analog.

well i would like to believe the analog type.. but considering the dry cabinet is abit old already thus make me think twice..

yes i agree tat accuracy doesn't depend much but it were abt 5% different i still find it acceptable.. but 10% different, it abit too much right?.. :think:

 

[ziploc]

Hi Astroboy77,

You can either compare the digital hygrometer with your friend's or bring it back to the shop and compare with another one (preferrably different brand). Otherwise you can perform a salt test to check the accuracy of the digital hygrometer. Last time when I bought my 2 pieces of Akarui dry cabinets, the analog hygrometers in both cabinets were inaccurate and I needed to calibrate manually.

 

[Barrios]

Do a 'salt test' to see which one is more accurate. Or you can get a Humidipak 75% RH test kit to test it out.

 

[scramblur11]

Do a 'salt test' to see which one is more accurate. Or you can get a Humidipak 75% RH test kit to test it out.

May I know where you bought this? Thks~

 

[Barrios]

May I know where you bought this? Thks~

I bought it from Ebay for US$4.49 (excluding shipping) a pack. Basically, it comes with a sachet of chemical compound and a ziploc-styled nylon bag. No water is used. Once the kit is opened, it is accurate up to a period of 3 months.

DIY 'salt test' which uses salt and water may (don't flame me) damage the hygrometer especially when it is sealed in a bag/container with 'salty air' inside for 24-48 hrs.

 

[ed9119]

i get these 68/70/72/75% RH humidity packs (Bovedas) at $2 or sometimes free from cigar forums ..............

 

[Barrios]

i get these 68/70/72/75% RH humidity packs (Bovedas) at $2 or sometimes free from cigar forums ..............

Are you referring to the cigar humidity packs - pack used to regulate humidity - or the Boveda Humidipak Calibration Kit? They are 2 different things.

 

[Astroboy77]

wow the humidipak kit look good... wondering any local shop or any bros here got ex-stock... easier for me to get it... kekeke

 

[Astroboy77]

Hi Astroboy77,

You can either compare the digital hygrometer with your friend's or bring it back to the shop and compare with another one (preferrably different brand). Otherwise you can perform a salt test to check the accuracy of the digital hygrometer. Last time when I bought my 2 pieces of Akarui dry cabinets, the analog hygrometers in both cabinets were inaccurate and I needed to calibrate manually.

ok.. guess will find my fren to double check with his dry cabinet.. i hope the digital hygrometer is working fine .. as it cost me 35 buck!! .. didnt know it cost tat much to get one...

 

[scramblur11]

I bought it from Ebay for US$4.49 (excluding shipping) a pack. Basically, it comes with a sachet of chemical compound and a ziploc-styled nylon bag. No water is used. Once the kit is opened, it is accurate up to a period of 3 months.

DIY 'salt test' which uses salt and water may (don't flame me) damage the hygrometer especially when it is sealed in a bag/container with 'salty air' inside for 24-48 hrs.

Thks~..ohh...so not sold in Spore?...

 

[Barrios]

Thks~..ohh...so not sold in Spore?...

Eh....I really don't know. Just order from Ebay, save the trouble to look around the whole island.

 

[ed9119]

Are you referring to the cigar humidity packs - pack used to regulate humidity - or the Boveda Humidipak Calibration Kit? They are 2 different things.

Referring to just the humidity packs not the calibration kit

 

[Astroboy77]

Alright... after testing out in my fren digital dry cabinet... it confirm that the hygrometer is faulty!!!... dam .. wasted my money... any bro here got better recommendation to buy a goof and reliable one??

 

[ziploc]

Why not just bring it back to the shop to exchange for a good one?

 

[Astroboy77]

Why not just bring it back to the shop to exchange for a good one?

i already lost the receipt!... and the best is i saw the same model at sim lim tower selling $15 buck cheaper.....

 

[azurebluee]

how much u paid in total now for the 2nd hand cabi and hygro?

 

[Astroboy77]

how much u paid in total now for the 2nd hand cabi and hygro?

2nd hand cabi = $60
hygrometer = $35 bought in homefix (sim lim tower selling only $24!):angry:

 

[simpson]

I have brought a digital hydrometer from ebay (see URL), it cost S$9.41 with free postage. I have two digi cabi, AD and HD, the HD is on analog metering, find it inaccurate, always at 50% even turned it to lowest. Therefore have purchased the digital meter from ebay. Tested the meter with AD model and found different about 3-5 percent. Now have installed (double side taped it). Hope the above help.

http://shop.ebay.com.sg/i.html?LH_A...eter&_sop=2&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1513&_pgn=4