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MajorCaptSilly
05-12-2010, 05:46 PM
I have 6 hygrometers with wide-varying readings. I'm doing the salt test with all of them in a sealed tupperware container and large ziplock bag. I used a shot glass with the distilled water/salt mixture. The shot glass is only 1/4 full. My question is will this be good enough to get an accurate reading on all 6 hygrometers or should I do 1 at a time?
Thanks,
MCS
dyieldin
05-12-2010, 05:50 PM
Sure should work as the hydro do not use anything out of the air. But if you are using anything as big as a shot glass just make sure the salt is not soaked. You want it firm, damp, not soggy.
Old Sailor
05-12-2010, 06:50 PM
:tu:tu:2
14holestogie
05-12-2010, 07:16 PM
I think I did 8 at a time last time I tested. Should work fine. :tu
Wharf Rat
05-12-2010, 07:31 PM
Actually, I'd say its more informative to do them together. Its the best way to see their relative performance.
MajorCaptSilly
05-12-2010, 08:30 PM
Thanks guys. I thought it would be fine.
MCS
Morgue
05-13-2010, 08:34 AM
Appreciate the posts here. I was wondering the same thing.
Mugen910
05-13-2010, 08:44 AM
I think the salt test work on a max of 4.52 hygrometers at a time.
tomc3084
05-13-2010, 09:01 AM
I think the salt test work on a max of 4.52 hygrometers at a time.
:D
Cyclone
05-13-2010, 09:01 AM
I think the salt test work on a max of 4.52 hygrometers at a time.
LOL
tsolomon
05-13-2010, 09:07 AM
The last time I did a salt test I had all 3 of my hygrometers in the same container and it did allow me to compare them. They were all pretty close in their readings which makes it easier to swap them around.
Mugen910
05-13-2010, 09:12 AM
I think the salt test works on a max of 4.52 hygrometers at a time.
dammit...sorry...stupid English language always gets me! :D
CigarNut
05-13-2010, 09:37 AM
I think the salt test works on a max of 4.52 hygrometers at a time.Only for the round hygrometers. If you are testing the rectangular ones then it only works for 3.89 hygros.
BC-Axeman
05-13-2010, 09:49 AM
Digital hygros are more sensitive, so you should be able to calibrate more than 27 at a time.
dyieldin
05-13-2010, 09:56 AM
I would only test a digital once every couple years as the salt/water may corrode the electronics
CigarNut
05-13-2010, 12:16 PM
I usually test my Hygros using 65% Boveda packs or Boveda Calibration kits.
Volusianator
05-13-2010, 12:35 PM
I have 6 hygrometers with wide-varying readings. I'm doing the salt test with all of them in a sealed tupperware container and large ziplock bag. I used a shot glass with the distilled water/salt mixture. The shot glass is only 1/4 full. My question is will this be good enough to get an accurate reading on all 6 hygrometers or should I do 1 at a time?
Thanks,
MCS
Actually that's the best way to go as you have a constant of the shot glass/salt where if you did them individually, the mixture could be different. This way you what the actual readings are compared to each other.
Volusianator
05-13-2010, 12:36 PM
I usually test my Hygros using 65% Boveda packs or Boveda Calibration kits.
According to Ron at Boveda, the packs are +/-2% at 70 degrees, he never told me what is was in warmer or cooler temps.
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