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I'm in the market for a new hygrometer. The old round Xikars that I have are always a little out of whack, but since I've used Boveda for a while now I never cared to upgrade.
Now that my collection is growing I would like to get something a little more accurate for my peace of mind.
What do you guys recommend that is accurate and not too expensive?
Won't XiKar swap them out if they are out of wack? Just curious.
I like the Xikars but only the calibratible (sp) ones.
Well these are the "calibratable" type that none ever read the same. So it's not so much a flaw as it is that's the nature of the beast.
You'll get a range of answers on this, Collin. Some will say only the NIST certified hygrometers are worth buying. Myself, I use a small round one from quality importers and this cheapie from Walley World (http://www.walmart.com/ip/AcuRite-Di...nitor/16888914).
I change batteries regularly and they've done me just fine so far.
I've had really good luck with two different Caliber IV R that I've bought. One was spot on out of the box, the other I had to tweak 1%.
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Originally Posted by Indyhp
http://www.cheaphumidors.com/hygrome...ygrometer.html
CH has a discount code available too.
I just have one of those little round adjustable ones with the red diamond button. I keep telling myself once it dies or gets too far off I will replace it, but after a few years it keeps within spec tested both with the salt and Boveda.
I will replace it with http://www.theweatherstore.com/nicedihy.html
Price isn't bad considering how much time and money I wasted testing cheapies.
I have a number of electronic hygrometers and none are trust worthy. They are consistent showing the wrong rh. The analog type are my choice. Give them all a salt test every few months. Once their set they all (have about 10) seem to stay close +/- 3 to 4 rh.
I have the same.. Been perfect for me.. No complaints..Quote:
Originally Posted by Jordan23
This is what I use:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I like it because it is wireless so I can monitor my humidors without opening them. Once I calibrated them, they have been spot on.
I've had good luck with the Hygro-set rectangular ones.
POWA UP!!! I have a few Caliber IV's that are awesome & 1 Caliber IV R that was on-point as well! I really wouldn't go with anything else at this point- unless you're looking for more features, like wireless or having a system of a few set up to one monitor. At that point I've heard that these are pretty cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Indyhp
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and
http://www.amazon.com/Ambient-Weathe...rmo-hygrometer
But if you want to be super-real about it, get a NIST one if that will make you feel "more certain". Frankly though, I'm not going to bother.
I'll echo the Caliber IV recommendations. I own six of them, plus an older Caliber III. None were more than two points off at either 75% or 65% (both tests using Bovedas), and the Caliber IV is adjustble up to six points plus or minus. About $25 most places, but I've seen them for $20 on occasion. They use the common CR2032 button cells (about the size of a quarter), and should last six months to a year or longer; if your reading seems to be off, it's probably a battery near the end of its useful like. (I buy CR2032s in five-packs and keep spares on hand.)