New From Xikar

[CigarNut]

This looks interesting so I decided to compare it against the Oregon Scientific products that I am currently using.

The RH accuracy of the Xikar is +/- 2%.
The RH accuracy of the Oregon Scientific system is +/- 1%.

The cost for the Xikar base station is $79.99.
The cost for the Oregon Scientific base ("Weather 300") is $59.99.

The cost for the Xikar sensors is $39.99.
The cost for the Oregon Scientific sensors is $39.99.

For most people the difference in accuracy would not be an issue so it would likely come down to cost. Oregon Scientific has been building these things for years, so I would tend to continue to use their products. Just my

[irratebass]

Originally Posted by CigarNut

This looks interesting so I decided to compare it against the Oregon Scientific products that I am currently using.

The RH accuracy of the Xikar is +/- 2%.
The RH accuracy of the Oregon Scientific system is +/- 1%.

The cost for the Xikar base station is $79.99.
The cost for the Oregon Scientific base ("Weather 300") is $59.99.

The cost for the Xikar sensors is $39.99.
The cost for the Oregon Scientific sensors is $39.99.

For most people the difference in accuracy would not be an issue so it would likely come down to cost. Oregon Scientific has been building these things for years, so I would tend to continue to use their products. Just my

Interesting, never heard of Oregon Scientific Sensors.....right now I use beads and I'm happy

[Lockspur]

Originally Posted by CigarNut

This looks interesting so I decided to compare it against the Oregon Scientific products that I am currently using.

The RH accuracy of the Xikar is +/- 2%.
The RH accuracy of the Oregon Scientific system is +/- 1%.

The cost for the Xikar base station is $79.99.
The cost for the Oregon Scientific base ("Weather 300") is $59.99.

The cost for the Xikar sensors is $39.99.
The cost for the Oregon Scientific sensors is $39.99.

For most people the difference in accuracy would not be an issue so it would likely come down to cost. Oregon Scientific has been building these things for years, so I would tend to continue to use their products. Just my

Is this similar?

http://www.oregonscientificstore.com...r-Station.data

[dijit]

Either system is top notch. I think the deciding factor for me would be do they both have lifetime warranties? If not is the $20 extra for the Xikar worth the lifetime warranty?

[CigarNut]

Originally Posted by irratebass

Interesting, never heard of Oregon Scientific Sensors.....right now I use beads and I'm happy

I use both beads and OSI hygrometers

Originally Posted by Lockspur

Is this similar?

http://www.oregonscientificstore.com...r-Station.data

Same vendor, just a different model.

Originally Posted by dijit

Either system is top notch. I think the deciding factor for me would be do they both have lifetime warranties? If not is the $20 extra for the Xikar worth the lifetime warranty?

I tried to find info on OS's warranty and was not able to do so -- at least not very quickly. FWIW, I have had my OS hygrometers for 10+ years and they are still working well.

In any case, I am sure both products are good and I was certainly willing to pay a premium for my Xikar cutters and have not been disappointed.

[restorick]

Originally Posted by CigarNut

This looks interesting so I decided to compare it against the Oregon Scientific products that I am currently using.

The RH accuracy of the Xikar is +/- 2%.
The RH accuracy of the Oregon Scientific system is +/- 1%.

The cost for the Xikar base station is $79.99.
The cost for the Oregon Scientific base ("Weather 300") is $59.99.

The cost for the Xikar sensors is $39.99.
The cost for the Oregon Scientific sensors is $39.99.

For most people the difference in accuracy would not be an issue so it would likely come down to cost. Oregon Scientific has been building these things for years, so I would tend to continue to use their products. Just my

I know this is an old thread, but is this the OS unit you're speaking about?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OREGON-SCIEN...item20e86fa5ac

Thanks,
Rick