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Old 01-21-2010, 09:17 AM   #18
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Default Re: Got To Love My Hygrometers

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Originally Posted by CigarNut View Post
The thing with the salt test is that you need to use a specific amount of salt with a smaller (specific) amount of distilled water. If you have too much or too little water, or impurities in the water (tap water) then the RH will be off a little.

Boveda packs are easier...
I agree, its more accurate to just use a boveda calibration pack.


The only hydrometer I check once a week is the one in my desktop that has 60% beads. My vino I spray the inside of the glass every once in a while. It holds RH so well I dont need to worry about it.
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