Got To Love My Hygrometers

[BORIStheBLADE]

Originally Posted by CigarNut

The thing with the salt test is that you need to use a specific amount of salt with a smaller (specific) amount of distilled water. If you have too much or too little water, or impurities in the water (tap water) then the RH will be off a little.

Boveda packs are easier...

I agree, its more accurate to just use a boveda calibration pack.


The only hydrometer I check once a week is the one in my desktop that has 60% beads. My vino I spray the inside of the glass every once in a while. It holds RH so well I dont need to worry about it.

[okieRob]

Originally Posted by gnukfu

change the batteries every 6 months

I learned this the hard way myself recently - I'm on a regular battery replacement plan now.