xikar hygrometer problems

[jluck]

Originally Posted by smitty81

Just got the round digital hygrometer yesterday. Did the salt test to calibrate it.

My RH levels in my humi seemed funny so I took the hygrometer out and back in a bag with the salt and water cup. (rehydrated)

The level should in therory go back up to 75% after 4 hours should it not?

I think more like 24 hrs.

[Islayphile]

Originally Posted by jluck

I think more like 24 hrs.

+1

In my experience 12 is usually sufficient, but if you're concerned about it leave it for 24hrs to be safe.

[smitty81]

Originally Posted by jluck

I think more like 24 hrs.

then why does it say 4 hours to calibrate in xikars instructions?

[Islayphile]

Originally Posted by smitty81

then why does it say 4 hours to calibrate in xikars instructions?

typo?