Acu-Rite 00613 Digital Hygrometer from Wal-Mart

[roughrider]

Acu-Rite 00613 Digital Hygrometer
Price: $7-9 at Wal-Mart

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/519r8%2BTSAzL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

I found this hygrometer near the paints, glues, sealants, etc. I guess they vary from Wal-Mart to Wal-Mart. Just ask a clerk where the thermometers are and (if they speak English :D) they'll point you towards the right direction.

The hygrometer looks very attractive compared to the other ones you usually find at Wal-Mart for the same price. It requires a 1 AA battery (not included) to operate. It has a magnetic strip on the back of the pager-like clip to attach it to metal surfaces. It also has a pin designed to turn the clip into a stand. It has a button on the back to change the Temp reading from F to C. Do you basic salt test and you should be good to go.

http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr20/mycigars/reviews/IMG_2335.jpg




Before salt test.
http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr20/mycigars/reviews/IMG_2341.jpg



After salt test (48 hours).
http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr20/mycigars/reviews/IMG_2372.jpg

Verdict:

I've had it for over a year now and it's still doing good. Overall, a nice digital hygrometer for the price. + It's cheap and you can find it locally.

[roughrider]

Back of the package

http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr20/mycigars/reviews/IMG_2337.jpg

[BORIStheBLADE]

Thats a pretty good deal for under $10.00.:tu

[captain53]

I have 3 of them they are wonderful for the humi or any other temp/rh area you want to monitor. One of mine is a couple of years old and still works great. They are usually pretty accurate right out of the of the box too but good idea to verify. Great Value and nice to be able to just walk in a store and buy them without waiting even if you do have to go to Walmart. Here they are on the back wall of the store in the tool section.:tu

[kelmac07]

I have one and it works like a champ in my vino.

[elderboy02]

I have 3 of them. They are all within 3 percent :)

[Barteur]

The high and low function is a good thing, need to check if they are available around here.

THanks for the information:tu

[tchariya]

what are the dimensions of that hygrometer?

[ChasDen]

From web:

Displays indoor humidity and temperature
Displays Lo / OK / Hi comfort level icon
Keeps track of daily high/low temperature and humidity
Uses 1 AA (1.5V) alkaline battery (not included)
Main unit dimensions: 3" X 2 1/2" X 1 1/4" inches
Includes magnetic back for easy mounting to metal surfaces
Includes tilt stand for easy display on tables and desks

Also after you salt test it if its way off, some will be, take it back and get a new one. Explain that you tested it and it is off. If you do it within a few weeks of buying it they should exchange it. I have a bunch of them and have taken 2 back and they exchanged them no problem.

Chas

[zitro_joe]

TEST EVERY ONE you buy! I had four, one was 5 degrees off, one was 12. The other two worked fine.

[AlohaStyle]

They are great looking, nice features and cheap. Mine is 3% low which I don't like though... I wish they were adjustable. I guess that's what you get for under $10 though.

[BengalMan]

Just picked one up at my local Wal-Mart. Thanks everyone for the info, I lost my digital hygro in the move.

[jwfish81]

I just picked one up today, too. Can't wait to try it out. My local Wal-Mart had them for $12.00, was wondering if anyone else had to pay this much too. Still a good deal, though.(I guess)

[Bartolomeo]

I went through 13 of these to get 3-4 accurate ones.......love them

Bart

[T.G]

I went through 13 of these to get 3-4 accurate ones.......love them

Bart

A lot of times, stuff like this has a trim-pot(s) inside on the PCB that you can tweak to adjust the humidity (and/or temprature).

[ChasDen]

A lot of times, stuff like this has a trim-pot(s) inside on the PCB that you can tweak to adjust the humidity (and/or temprature).

Now that would have been awesome, but just took one apart and showed it to the wife, a supervisor in a PCB factory and it does not have one. If it does its been potted, a glob in the middle of the board. But she thinks that may not be it either.

Chas

[T.G]

Now that would have been awesome, but just took one apart and showed it to the wife, a supervisor in a PCB factory and it does not have one. If it does its been potted, a glob in the middle of the board. But she thinks that may not be it either.

Chas

Bummer.

:td

[captain53]

I just picked one up today, too. Can't wait to try it out. My local Wal-Mart had them for $12.00, was wondering if anyone else had to pay this much too. Still a good deal, though.(I guess)

They were just under $8 at my Walmart about a month ago.

They will refund/exchange with no problem if you take them back in new condition and tell them they were not working properly out of the box has been my experience.

[jwfish81]

Quote:
Originally Posted by jwfish81 View Post
I just picked one up today, too. Can't wait to try it out. My local Wal-Mart had them for $12.00, was wondering if anyone else had to pay this much too. Still a good deal, though.(I guess)

They were just under $8 at my Walmart about a month ago.

They will refund/exchange with no problem if you take them back in new condition and tell them they were not working properly out of the box has been my experience.

My apologies... I actually grabbed the wrong one. The one I have came with a stupid 10' probe; just something else to get in the way. I will have to go back to Wal-Mart when they get some more of the other ones in.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=414&pictureid=3014

EDIT: Actually, I think I may keep this one to use outside the humi, to compare with the one I will put inside it.

[bwhyte]

That's what I have in my humi!! Got the recommendation from this site actually while I was lurking! Works great and can't beat the price.

[yakman]

Just picked mine up and it works great, its still 8$.

[Zeuceone]

Going to get one soon.

[swh127]

Just picked one up as well for 8$. Works perfectly. If you have the space in your humidor for it (about the thickness of 4 cigar hygrometers stacked on top of each other), I would definitly recommend it. Going to pick up 2/3 more for my other humidor and one to keep upstairs and one in the den.

[joeobx]

Quote:
Originally Posted by jwfish81 View Post
I just picked one up today, too. Can't wait to try it out. My local Wal-Mart had them for $12.00, was wondering if anyone else had to pay this much too. Still a good deal, though.(I guess)



My apologies... I actually grabbed the wrong one. The one I have came with a stupid 10' probe; just something else to get in the way. I will have to go back to Wal-Mart when they get some more of the other ones in.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=414&pictureid=3014

EDIT: Actually, I think I may keep this one to use outside the humi, to compare with the one I will put inside it.

I think if you check, the probe is only for temp.

[Drez]

Got one also for 8 bucks. Reads right on after I salt tested it. I'll be back to get more soon.

[mscales]

Got one also for 8 bucks. Reads right on after I salt tested it. I'll be back to get more soon.

I just got back from picking one of these up. The packaging color is a little different, pretty much all yellow, but the same part number. I have it in the "salt chamber" now. I like the temp feature also.

Thanks for the tip.

[nick2021]

going to be getting one myself tomorrow for my cabinet

[Barcode]

Bought 2 last night, got the first one in the bag with the Humidipak as we speak

[Drez]

if the next one or 2 i buy are as good as the first one then its one hell of a good deal.

[aasjeff]

I picked one of these up last week after reading about it here. The salt test showed it to be ten points off after 24 hours with the salt. My old analog one is more accurate than this one.

[yakman]

Mine was only 3 points off. I guess I got lucky.

[mscales]

It looks like these are NON-Adjustable so I hope it is accurate.

[Eleven]

I have had several of these, none closer than 3 points off. Some way off. I kept the 2 closest but I have found it to be hit or miss with these.

[Zeuceone]

Got mine today and is being tested.

[joeobx]

I have 4, 1 is right on the rest are with in 1- 4 points.

[justonemorestick]

Looks good I want to find one that is wireless for humidity too so that I can stash a probe in my fridge and keep the receiver outside in clear view.

[big a]

I have had mine for a while now and its 4pts off. As long as you know that its fine.

[mscales]

Looks like I will be returning mine. Been in the salt chamber for 24 hours and it is reading 69. If I want a gauge that far off I will use what I have. Walmart will be getting this one back. Not sure what is wrong with these companies but if you are going to make something that measures it should be accurate. This is like buying a 12" ruler that is 5" off.

[Mr B]

Here's another one from Harbor Freight for around $10. I have not tried this one. I just found it while cruising their site.

http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?category=&q=hygrometer

[mscales]

Here's another one from Harbor Freight for around $10. I have not tried this one. I just found it while cruising their site.

http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?category=&q=hygrometer

That one has some really good reviews. Might have to check it out.

[Boobar]

Stopped into Wally World today to check one of these out and of course they were all out. I will have to check out another Wal-Mart in my area to see if they might have any.

[Drez]

Just picked up 2 more of these today.

[hotreds]

Will hafta visit Wally World to check for a few.

[Trent0341]

Glad you guys are having good luck with them. I bought one before I even read this thread... Salt tested it and its off by 8%. I thought maybe I was doing something wrong so I did it again with the same results. Win some lose some I guess.

[Giants85]

Glad you guys are having good luck with them. I bought one before I even read this thread... Salt tested it and its off by 8%. I thought maybe I was doing something wrong so I did it again with the same results. Win some lose some I guess.

From my experience these are hit and miss..I've had about 5 and none have been less than about 6% variance. Eventually settling on a 10% and 6% variance and returning/exchanging the others.

Aside from the variance issue they do seem to hold pretty steady and are quite accurate (meaning after adjusting for the variance both hygros read the same RH).

I've learned(reluctantly) to just trust my beads and how the cigars are smoking to be the best determinate for RH.:2

[jesseboston81]

Grabbed two of these today to toss into my new frigidor. Currently they've only been salt testing for a couple hours, so they're not reading 75% yet. They are, however, both reading the same humidity, which seems like a good sign--I would think that if one or both were off, they wouldn't likely be off by the same amount.

[ArgusP2]

Picked up one today at Wally World and it was still $8!

[thecatch83]

I'm happy with my two adjustable digitals, but for the price these look decent. It seems getting one that is accurate is a crap shoot however, and see no point in saving 10 bucks on something that is measuring the humidification of cigars worth 100 times that. Furthermore, I don't support Wally World or BP Gas...........end rant

[cobra03]

I picked up one of these a few weeks ago. it salt tested exactly 10% under. i like the way it works otherwise. i just add 10 to what it says. for the price i cant complain

[CigarNut]

I really like the HygroSet hygrometers**. They are +/- 2% on RH -- which is pretty darn good (many more expensive meters are +/- 3%) -- and they are adjustable. Yes they are twice the price of the Wal-Mart Acu-Rite's but I'm a firm believer that you get what you pay for....

The thing people tend to forget about with hygrometers is that you need to change the batteries at least every 6 months, otherwise they become less accurate...

** this has nothng to do with the fact that I sell them... I chose to sell them because they are accurate and I sell them as cheaply as I can so that people buying beads can pick up a reliable but (relatively) inexpensive hygrometer

[Blak Smyth]

It would appear that Acu-Rite has changed their design?
I can't find anything on Acu-Rites website stating it changed, they still have the same picture. Might want to grab them up if you can find them, unless the second image is the old vesion and my Walmart just hasn't sold them yet.

When I went to Wal-Mart this weekend I found one of this model:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/519r8%2BTSAzL._SL500_AA280_.jpg


And 3 of this model on the same hook for the same price. The problem is that it is about 2 times thicker than the first one
so it would not fit nicely into a small humi:
http://www.natlallergy.com/images/225/acu-rite-humidity-monitor-00325.jpg

[Jasonw560]

I picked one of these up the other day. Looks to big for what my humi will be. (Last one lost in my divorce, been using the sponge and tupperware for some time).

I am debating on taking it back and getting this:
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp
?productId=4030122&numProdsPerPage=60 (http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4030122&numProdsPerPage=60)

Anyone ever tried these before I shell out the money for it? Con is it's oly available oline. Have to wait.

[MrOneEyedBoh]

I would just get the one that pretty much everyone uses. and that would be the one posted above your post at wal-mart or these babies

http://www.cheaphumidors.com/p_digital-hygrometers_DIGITAL.html

You can find them cheaper if you look. Cigarmony.com has them too.

[Jasonw560]

Kept it. Placed it in a salt chamber at 9:00 AM yesterday, and as of 6:00 this morning (21 hours later), it was at 75% RH, and 72 degrees Farenheit.

[irratebass]

Dang! And I just came from Walmart......ugh, I am in need a digital one.:mad:

[Jasonw560]

Dang! And I just came from Walmart......ugh, I am in need a digital one.:mad:

There's also these:http://www.walmart.com/ip/Springfield-Digital-Indoor-Thermometer-with-Hygrometer/10671021

[T.G]

There's also these:http://www.walmart.com/ip/Springfield-Digital-Indoor-Thermometer-with-Hygrometer/10671021

I'd avoid that one. A number of years ago, they used to be ok, maybe off by a few points, but at least they were consistent. Now, very unreliable. Most likely a parts change. Last ones I tried wouldn't read above somewhere in the high-50's.

[irratebass]

There's also these:http://www.walmart.com/ip/Springfield-Digital-Indoor-Thermometer-with-Hygrometer/10671021

HA! I click on the link and it says "Sorry, but the site is down for it's nightly maintenance LOL Thanks anyway, I will just go into walmart this week and pick on up.

[Blak Smyth]

I have two of them both are 4% off, lucky the OP is soo close.
I can't find the slim one anymore, now all I can find look like this:
http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/public/52kTJ9oabYijN8I-6MBXIdijVugwstigzpmcjjrc4-cWEeNqbMhhRD9cT3NGJ9tzTB6YuZipYOh8fweAJb0bMgejJCyh p-YW9nYTqoAcNoAY1w9FfWsKbEByquJluP_sTQXP9CrRiocFJeZd LDNR28UA5tgDJ9UjgHhjhmbgeumss8nR7eUJ8GqJVWwCVvOakg



There's also these:http://www.walmart.com/ip/Springfield-Digital-Indoor-Thermometer-with-Hygrometer/10671021

My local Walmarts do not have these ones, wish they did.
The link says out of stock online.

[irratebass]

Just picked one up today for $7.94 before tax......salt testing as we speak.

[gray8188]

I have one in my coolidor. Looks nice but was 8-9% off after the salt test. I'll eventually just buy another hygroset one. But for the mean time it works pretty good for the 8$ it was.

[falconman515]

Just an FYI ... There is a new model being sold at Walmart that seems to work just as good but it is bigger then this model.

The back is a lot deeper and is rounded off.

Some may have this old square thinner model but it seems most have the new deeper and fatter model in stock.

Just wanted to let you all know of this change that I see in size from the one pictured above

Still $7.99 though

[Drez]

Just an FYI ... There is a new model being sold at Walmart that seems to work just as good but it is bigger then this model.

The back is a lot deeper and is rounded off.

Some may have this old square thinner model but it seems most have the new deeper and fatter model in stock.

Just wanted to let you all know of this change that I see in size from the one pictured above

Still $7.99 though

I have a couple of each and both types work great :tu

[irratebass]

Just an FYI ... There is a new model being sold at Walmart that seems to work just as good but it is bigger then this model.

The back is a lot deeper and is rounded off.

Some may have this old square thinner model but it seems most have the new deeper and fatter model in stock.

Just wanted to let you all know of this change that I see in size from the one pictured above

Still $7.99 though

I think that's the one I bought Chris...it's fricken huge

[Blak Smyth]

I have three, one old flat kick stand style and two new fat style.
My old one is 4% off
My first new one is 4% off
and my third is dead on, finally!

[irratebass]

Mine is dead on as well.

[jonumberone]

Does anyone have the model # for the new model or a link?
I've been to 4 Walmarts in search of one and can't find one on the website for less than $24.99
It may be a Jersey thing, Jetlights are non existent in my local Walmarts as well.

[WittyUserName]

I just got two in the mail, I have to get batteries and calabrate :(

[Blak Smyth]

Does anyone have the model # for the new model or a link?
I've been to 4 Walmarts in search of one and can't find one on the website for less than $24.99
It may be a Jersey thing, Jetlights are non existent in my local Walmarts as well.

I can't get the Jetlites either but I can get the Hygrometer.
I'll get you one Dom, don't worry about it. And oh yah I have your address!!!


Here is the new one:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Accurite-Digital-Thermometer-with-Humidity-Monitor/16888914

http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/07/23/97/00/0007239700325_180X180.jpg

ID#0007239700325

[Drez]

Does anyone have the model # for the new model or a link?
I've been to 4 Walmarts in search of one and can't find one on the website for less than $24.99
It may be a Jersey thing, Jetlights are non existent in my local Walmarts as well.

Is that so.....

[irratebass]

I can't get the Jetlites either but I can get the Hygrometer.
I'll get you one Dom, don't worry about it. And oh yah I have your address!!!


Here is the new one:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Accurite-Digital-Thermometer-with-Humidity-Monitor/16888914

http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/07/23/97/00/0007239700325_180X180.jpg

ID#0007239700325

Yep, that's it.

[Blak Smyth]

Is that so.....

Already got it covered Frank!:r
I'm on it!:sl

[Drez]

Already got it covered Frank!:r
I'm on it!:sl

I really hope you know what your getting yourself into lol

[Blak Smyth]

I really hope you know what your getting yourself into lol

I have been punished for making statements similar to Dom's, now it's my turn to do the punishing!:r

[jonumberone]

I can't get the Jetlites either but I can get the Hygrometer.
I'll get you one Dom, don't worry about it. And oh yah I have your address!!!


Here is the new one:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Accurite-Digital-Thermometer-with-Humidity-Monitor/16888914

http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/07/23/97/00/0007239700325_180X180.jpg

ID#0007239700325

Thanks Shane.
I don't see anywhere to order one, looks like instore only.
A quick check of my local stores shows "Limited Availability", which most likely translates to "good luck with that!"
I'll take the Model# with me and check it against shelf tags next time I go.

[Blak Smyth]

Thanks Shane.
I don't see anywhere to order one, looks like instore only.
A quick check of my local stores shows "Limited Availability", which most likely translates to "good luck with that!"
I'll take the Model# with me and check it against shelf tags next time I go.

Seriously stop looking, I got you covered on this!
Give up, move on!

[jonumberone]

Is that so.....

Already got it covered Frank!:r
I'm on it!:sl

I have been punished for making statements similar to Dom's, now it's my turn to do the punishing!:r

No need fellas, I can find one!
Many thanks, but I enjoy a good challenge and will locate one!

[Blak Smyth]

No need fellas, I can find one!
Many thanks, but I enjoy a good challenge and will locate one!

It's already one the way, I can't stop it. Sorry.

[irratebass]

It's already one the way, I can't stop it. Sorry.

BOOM!!!! :sl

[WittyUserName]

It's already one the way, I can't stop it. Sorry.

BAHAHAHA Sucka

[Drez]

No need fellas, I can find one!
Many thanks, but I enjoy a good challenge and will locate one!

Since when do I listen to you Dom.....

[irratebass]

:lr

[jonumberone]

Since when do I listen to you Dom.....

:td

Shane David Twisted my arm ;) and is sending me one!
Since I'm not one for retalliation, more of a PIF kind of guy,
I'll give you one guess who's getting :sl:sl

[WittyUserName]

:td

shane david twisted my arm ;) and is sending me one!
Since i'm not one for retalliation, more of a pif kind of guy,
i'll give you one guess who's getting :sl:sl

bomb frank

[Blak Smyth]

bomb frank

:r:r:r

[CigarSquid]

Bought mine yesterday.. Sitting in the salt test now... Since 10 last night.. at 56 Lets hope it comes back up some more..(coolidor almost ready.)

[MurphysLaw]

bomb frank

:tpd:

[EricF]

:td

Shane David Twisted my arm ;) and is sending me one!
Since I'm not one for retalliation, more of a PIF kind of guy,
I'll give you one guess who's getting :sl:sl

Keith?!?!?!?!?! :tu

[Blak Smyth]

EricF???:r

[macsauce13]

I have one of these, and while it works just fine, I have to subtract seven from it every time.

[Blak Smyth]

I have one of these, and while it works just fine, I have to subtract seven from it every time.

I have tested 3 of them.
Two where 4 off and the third was dead on.

When I first tested one it said it was 7 off, but it didn't make sense when I had it in with another one. I pulled the batteries and tested it again and it has been 4 off since.

[shilala]

I have a pair of them and they're off a collective 16 points. I threw one away that was off 13 points. The cool thing about them is that they changed every time I tested them. I just saw them the other night in the bottom of a box. That's where they've lived for a long time now.
I figure if I'm gonna spend thousands on the best cigars I can find, I can spill the extra 15 bucks for a good, calibratable hygrometer/thermometer.
Notice that I tried to cheap out three times before I learned my lesson. :D

[CigarSquid]

Mine is slowly coming up.. at 61 right now.. after only 9 hours.

[CigarSquid]

Still at 61, I think I may just return it and fork out a few extra bucks for the same kind in my humi. Humi-Care!

[Moose6026]

Mine reads high by three

[Tbagley]

Being able to calibrate is a nice feature, but these are so cheap to be tempting if you can find one that is close.

[WittyUserName]

Being able to calibrate is a nice feature, but these are so cheap to be tempting if you can find one that is close.

I just write the +/- on it with a pen or a piece of tape :tu

[CigarSquid]

Mine is now at 64.. Not sure how long I should wait. I know normally you do it for 24 hours. I seen someone said they left it for 48.. Maybe I will give it till saturday.. See by then.

[Blak Smyth]

Mine is now at 64.. Not sure how long I should wait. I know normally you do it for 24 hours. I seen someone said they left it for 48.. Maybe I will give it till saturday.. See by then.

I would recomend removing the batteries, put them back in and put it back in the container for 24 hours.

[CigarSquid]

Ill try that right now!

DONE. See how it looks tomorrow AM

[CigarSquid]

Did not work. Will return it and buy one like I already have in the humi.

[Marlon K]

Hi Guys

I just picked up two acu-rite hygrometer very nice for the price.

Thanks to Mickey he told me about them

[irratebass]

Hi Guys

I just picked up two acu-rite hygrometer very nice for the price.

Thanks to Mickey he told me about them

Glad you found them :tu