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Old 10-28-2010, 04:04 PM   #19
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Default Re: Moisture Sensor for Humidors

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This is NOT spam and yes I am trying to make a new meter, although I was unaware of the hydrometer.

Hydrometer (with a "d") tests the specific gravity of a fluid - for example, the bulb tester with the floating balls to check your automotive coolant mixture or one for testing. Sometimes they show lab grade versions of them in a quick flash as part of a wine or beer company commercial (I think I've seen them used in some Sam Adams and EJ Gallo commercials). It really wouldn't be much use to a cigar humidor unless it was filled with water.

A hygrometer (with a "g") measures the relative humidity.


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This is NOT spam and yes I am trying to make a new meter... This device could also double as a moisture release device and slowly release moisture into the air AND warn you when it gets low. This would be an extremely cheap device to make as well, which is my other selling point.
I already have one of those. It's called an active humidifier. Some of the companies that already manufacture and/or market them: Cigar Oasis, Hydra, Humi-Care, Habitat Monitor, Bob Stabell's Set-n-Forget, etc.

They can be had for about $60 and up depending on the manufacturer IIRC.


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Thanks for all the input everyone, is the link still not working by the way? If it isn't, here it is again.

https://spreadsheets.google.com/embe...a3AtLTloNHc6MA
It's working now, your original post had a truncated link. Thanks.
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