A real hygrometer

Wharf Rat · 11-24-2010, 05:08 PM

So, we all use little hygrometers in our 'dors. They are run with a little electrical cell that varies according to the RH. But, in a lab, you use a more fundamental measurement instrument called a wet bulb/dry bulb hygrometer. Basically, one of the thermometers is kept in a wet sleeve. This is cooled by the evaporation. This difference between the two can be converted to RH.

This is the one we built for the lab where I work. And, no salt test is needed!

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replicant_argent · 11-24-2010, 05:26 PM

I can't fit that in my humi, Bob, but COOL

icehog3 · 11-24-2010, 07:49 PM

I'll buy one, Bob.

Knip23 · 11-24-2010, 08:27 PM

Does it come in a mini? Very cool Bob.

Knip.

Wharf Rat · 11-24-2010, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knip23

Does it come in a mini? Very cool Bob.

Knip.

Thanks. One of our techs was wheeling it around and I realized I had to post it.
Bob

11-24-2010, 09:04 PM

Very cool. They make smaller ones. The military uses them to determine humidity and in addition to the temperature we determine the heat category. Heat Category determines work/rest cycle and changes in uniform/hydrations cycles.

larryinlc · 11-24-2010, 09:04 PM

Come on guys, I've seen some of your beautiful humidors the size of a Buick. Should be no problem using this hygrometer.

Larry

Bill86 · 11-24-2010, 09:07 PM

I'm sure a decent size coolidor would fit that beast no problem. I'd imagine my 120 quart would fit it just fine. Standing up probably.

11-24-2010, 05:08 PM	#1
Wharf Rat I'll get up and fly away Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Florence, SC Posts: 780 Trading: (7)	A real hygrometer So, we all use little hygrometers in our 'dors. They are run with a little electrical cell that varies according to the RH. But, in a lab, you use a more fundamental measurement instrument called a wet bulb/dry bulb hygrometer. Basically, one of the thermometers is kept in a wet sleeve. This is cooled by the evaporation. This difference between the two can be converted to RH. This is the one we built for the lab where I work. And, no salt test is needed!

11-24-2010, 05:26 PM	#2
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: A real hygrometer I can't fit that in my humi, Bob, but COOL __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

11-24-2010, 07:49 PM	#3
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,553 Trading: (60)	Re: A real hygrometer I'll buy one, Bob. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-24-2010, 08:27 PM	#4
Knip23 Keep It Simple Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Destrey Location: Ft. Polk/ Leesville Posts: 545 Trading: (10)	Re: A real hygrometer Does it come in a mini? Very cool Bob. Knip. __________________ Leave No Cigar unsmoked!

11-24-2010, 09:04 PM	#6
dogface_313 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A real hygrometer Very cool. They make smaller ones. The military uses them to determine humidity and in addition to the temperature we determine the heat category. Heat Category determines work/rest cycle and changes in uniform/hydrations cycles.

11-24-2010, 09:04 PM	#7
larryinlc Angry Packer Fan Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Larry Location: Starvalley Posts: 325 Trading: (15)	Re: A real hygrometer Come on guys, I've seen some of your beautiful humidors the size of a Buick. Should be no problem using this hygrometer. Larry

11-24-2010, 09:07 PM	#8
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: A real hygrometer I'm sure a decent size coolidor would fit that beast no problem. I'd imagine my 120 quart would fit it just fine. Standing up probably.