accursed hygrometer!

Azaelius · 05-21-2010, 11:23 PM

Okay, so I got my digital hygrometer from cbid the other day... only to find out its off by 8 degrees. That's redonkulous. Hopefully they'll let me return the darn thing, but in the mean time, are there any hygros that yoou guys recommend that I could pick up for less than $15? If its possible to find something I can callibrate at that price it'd be the bee's knees.

05-22-2010, 12:30 AM

Hardly the most authoritative person on the matter, but it seems that most of the digital are equally liked

The Caliber III by Western, Hygroset II, and the Xikars seem to be the most common

20 on most, but the Caliber III's seem to be easier to find closer to 15

Hope that helps!

Azaelius · 05-22-2010, 12:43 AM

indeed. I had my eye on a Caliber III, but I just wanted some second/third/etc opinions.

Thanks!

alexa071 · 05-22-2010, 06:21 AM

I'm using the Hygroset II... after I calibrated it is is right on the nuts. They've apparently changed the design a bit because I read that it was difficult to calibrate because of a small dial. They've made the dial a lot bigger now because I didn't have any problem turning it. But I'm pretty new to all of these things so take it for what it's worth.

Randy

05-22-2010, 11:12 AM

I use beads and stopped worrying about my hygrometers along time ago. They ran me ragged worrying about RH so I ordered beads and stopped worrying altogether.

Azaelius · 05-22-2010, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cigary

I use beads and stopped worrying about my hygrometers along time ago. They ran me ragged worrying about RH so I ordered beads and stopped worrying altogether.

I have beads as well and they're. Usually rock solid. I just like the hygrometer's reassurance.

JE3146 · 05-22-2010, 01:29 PM

I have a couple Xikars. They're about 1% off from eachother, but the temp is the same.

They helped resolve a ton of my problems.

CigarNut · 05-22-2010, 02:02 PM

I like the Hygroset hygrometers and I usually recommend those with my beads. They are pretty easy to calibrate and are pretty reliable.

Unfortunately, they are not an inexpensive hygrometer. I sell them on my website at break-even and when you factor in shipping they come in at about $22...

05-21-2010, 11:23 PM	#1
Azaelius The Right Hand of Doom. Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Ian Location: Lakeside Posts: 202 Trading: (1)	accursed hygrometer! Okay, so I got my digital hygrometer from cbid the other day... only to find out its off by 8 degrees. That's redonkulous. Hopefully they'll let me return the darn thing, but in the mean time, are there any hygros that yoou guys recommend that I could pick up for less than $15? If its possible to find something I can callibrate at that price it'd be the bee's knees. __________________ Oh crap.

05-22-2010, 12:30 AM	#2
Morgue Guest Posts: n/a	Re: accursed hygrometer! Hardly the most authoritative person on the matter, but it seems that most of the digital are equally liked The Caliber III by Western, Hygroset II, and the Xikars seem to be the most common 20 on most, but the Caliber III's seem to be easier to find closer to 15 Hope that helps!

05-22-2010, 12:43 AM	#3
Azaelius The Right Hand of Doom. Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Ian Location: Lakeside Posts: 202 Trading: (1)	Re: accursed hygrometer! indeed. I had my eye on a Caliber III, but I just wanted some second/third/etc opinions. Thanks! __________________ Oh crap.

05-22-2010, 06:21 AM	#4
alexa071 Living the High Life Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Randy Location: MN Posts: 112 Trading: (0)	Re: accursed hygrometer! I'm using the Hygroset II... after I calibrated it is is right on the nuts. They've apparently changed the design a bit because I read that it was difficult to calibrate because of a small dial. They've made the dial a lot bigger now because I didn't have any problem turning it. But I'm pretty new to all of these things so take it for what it's worth. Randy

05-22-2010, 11:12 AM	#5
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: accursed hygrometer! I use beads and stopped worrying about my hygrometers along time ago. They ran me ragged worrying about RH so I ordered beads and stopped worrying altogether.

05-22-2010, 01:29 PM	#7
JE3146 Jordan #2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 2,115 Trading: (26)	Re: accursed hygrometer! I have a couple Xikars. They're about 1% off from eachother, but the temp is the same. They helped resolve a ton of my problems.

05-22-2010, 02:02 PM	#8
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: accursed hygrometer! I like the Hygroset hygrometers and I usually recommend those with my beads. They are pretty easy to calibrate and are pretty reliable. Unfortunately, they are not an inexpensive hygrometer. I sell them on my website at break-even and when you factor in shipping they come in at about $22... __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.