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Old 08-05-2011, 06:07 PM   #1
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Default Xikar Rectangular Hygrometer

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Hopefully someone can give me a more detailed description of calibrating an Xikar Hygrometer. I am in the process of calibrating the hygrometer according to Xikar's instructions. I mixed the salt and DOUBLE BAGGED the hygrometer in two heavy duty zip lock bags. Is this sufficient? Does the ambient temperature have anything to do with the results? The instructions say 4 hours is enough, should I wait longer?

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Old 08-05-2011, 06:10 PM   #2
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Old 08-05-2011, 06:46 PM   #3
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Thanks NC.

The one I have has a calibration button. Hopefully someone has one of these and can help me out with their experience with it.
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Thanks NC.

The one I have has a calibration button. Hopefully someone has one of these and can help me out with their experience with it.
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Old 08-05-2011, 07:09 PM   #5
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I really need to get my eyes checked.

As I was quickly scanning down the list of new threads, for a moment I thought Xikar had come out with a rectal thermometer.
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As I was quickly scanning down the list of new threads, for a moment I thought Xikar had come out with a rectal thermometer.
I like to keep mine at 70*.
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Default Re: Xikar Rectangular Hygrometer

if you dont have the instructions for the hygro, click below and theres a link to a .pdf just follow the instructions, easy as pie

https://xikar.com/product_digital_hygrometers.asp
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Old 08-06-2011, 07:30 PM   #8
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Well after 29 hours it finally calibrated 75%. I am glad I did not follow the Xikar directions which instructs only 4 hours. I used a soda bottle cap full of salt and doubled up the zip-lock bags.

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Well after 29 hours it finally calibrated 75%. I am glad I did not follow the Xikar directions which instructs only 4 hours. I used a soda bottle cap full of salt and doubled up the zip-lock bags.

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i have one of these and that's how i do it. i let mine sit for a day (24hr) and im golden.

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