Best Humidity Meter

05-09-2011, 01:16 PM

I tried searching for this topic but can't get past the image verification to do the search.
Can someone recommend the best Indoor Humidity monitor?

I was considering this one

http://www.lacrossetechnology.com/302-604b/index.php

Thanks.

NCRadioMan · 05-09-2011, 01:21 PM

Welcome to CA!

It looks as good as any other and don't be afraid of asking questions. Except for cello on or cello off.

Be sure to stop by New Inmate Processing and introduce yourself.

Bill86 · 05-09-2011, 01:36 PM

Maybe Jeremy will stop by but I remember him saying the Diamond Crown was one of the more reliable Hygro's. I have one and it works perfectly.

Also don't ask Palio or Xikar Xi, which is better

bobarian · 05-09-2011, 01:46 PM

Looks as good as any other home use hygrometer which I assume is your goal. Accuracy is +-4%. I would assume that there are very few manufacturers of the chips used in all hygrometers, in fact they may all come from a common source, so the differences mostly are in adjustability and aesthetics.

CasaDooley · 05-09-2011, 01:47 PM

Xikar makes a nice adjustable one and they have a great warranty!

http://www.xikar.com/product_digital_hygrometers.asp

CigarNut · 05-09-2011, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kage65

I tried searching for this topic but can't get past the image verification to do the search.
Can someone recommend the best Indoor Humidity monitor?

I was considering this one

http://www.lacrossetechnology.com/302-604b/index.php

Thanks.

In some ways it boils down to how much you want to spend. If you want to keep it in the neighborhood of $20-$25 then I like the HygroSet and HygroSet II as both can be calibrated and adjusted as needed. I don't have any experience with Xikar, but I hear that they are pretty good.

If you want to spend more, I like the Oregon Scientific products (http://us.oregonscientific.com/cat-W...Clock.html) as they will broadcast data to a central station which can be (optionally at no additional cost) connected to your computer. I tried the connection and it works, but had no need to track the history of my RH and temperature (although I do use the Oregon Scientific hygrometers in two of my humidors).

Most of these devices are accurate to +/- 2% on RH, which is really pretty good.

To get better than this you need to spend a lot more money.

Many of the hygrometers that are less expensive than $20 seem to be much less accurate or consistent.

pnoon · 05-09-2011, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kage65

I tried searching for this topic but can't get past the image verification to do the search.
Can someone recommend the best Indoor Humidity monitor?

I was considering this one

http://www.lacrossetechnology.com/302-604b/index.php

The image verification is case sensitive. That may or may not be your problem. Just offering it up as a possibility as we have had no other reports of similar problems.
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05-09-2011, 02:31 PM

Thanks. It looks like people like the one from Xikar so I got that one.
I didn't realize the verification was case sensitive so it looks like that was my issue.

pnoon · 05-09-2011, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kage65

Thanks. It looks like people like the one from Xikar so I got that one.
I didn't realize the verification was case sensitive so it looks like that was my issue.

Posted via Mobile Device

jjirons69 · 05-09-2011, 07:33 PM

I have a Western Caliber III Thermometer Hygrometer that I use periodically in my biggest humi. Would work well in the home. Pretty dang accurate. ~$20

03-14-2012, 05:04 AM

Hey kage,

well I personally had to face the same situation when I explored that there were hundereds of those nice little meters...

Maybe you ahould have classified a bit more what you want that thing to do. There are too many to just give an example of which one to buy. They range from cheap to expensive, small to huge and so on.

Since I 'm from Germany, I got a German one. Maybe you should check them out here:

http://www.industrial-needs.com/meas...ity-meters.htm

That's where I got mine and they offer lots of that stuff.

BlindedByScience · 03-14-2012, 09:32 AM

Whatever you buy, be it $20.00 or $200.00, you need to verify the calibration up front. I have very consistent results with the salt test (use a mason jar, not a plastic bag) and I hear good things about the Bovida calibration kits. I test my stand alone hygros every year when I replace the batteries....

poker · 03-14-2012, 11:19 AM

He failed at tactical shilling 101

Theo Cincy · 03-14-2012, 12:12 PM

Super useful Thread.

05-09-2011, 01:16 PM	#1
kage65 Guest Posts: n/a	Best Humidity Meter I tried searching for this topic but can't get past the image verification to do the search. Can someone recommend the best Indoor Humidity monitor? I was considering this one http://www.lacrossetechnology.com/302-604b/index.php Thanks.

05-09-2011, 01:21 PM	#2
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Best Humidity Meter Welcome to CA! It looks as good as any other and don't be afraid of asking questions. Except for cello on or cello off. Be sure to stop by New Inmate Processing and introduce yourself. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

05-09-2011, 01:36 PM	#3
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Best Humidity Meter Maybe Jeremy will stop by but I remember him saying the Diamond Crown was one of the more reliable Hygro's. I have one and it works perfectly. Also don't ask Palio or Xikar Xi, which is better

05-09-2011, 01:46 PM	#4
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Best Humidity Meter Looks as good as any other home use hygrometer which I assume is your goal. Accuracy is +-4%. I would assume that there are very few manufacturers of the chips used in all hygrometers, in fact they may all come from a common source, so the differences mostly are in adjustability and aesthetics.

05-09-2011, 01:47 PM	#5
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: Best Humidity Meter Xikar makes a nice adjustable one and they have a great warranty! http://www.xikar.com/product_digital_hygrometers.asp __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

05-09-2011, 02:31 PM	#8
kage65 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best Humidity Meter Thanks. It looks like people like the one from Xikar so I got that one. I didn't realize the verification was case sensitive so it looks like that was my issue.

05-09-2011, 07:33 PM	#10
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Best Humidity Meter I have a Western Caliber III Thermometer Hygrometer that I use periodically in my biggest humi. Would work well in the home. Pretty dang accurate. ~$20 __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

03-14-2012, 05:04 AM	#11
pengl Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best Humidity Meter Hey kage, well I personally had to face the same situation when I explored that there were hundereds of those nice little meters... Maybe you ahould have classified a bit more what you want that thing to do. There are too many to just give an example of which one to buy. They range from cheap to expensive, small to huge and so on. Since I 'm from Germany, I got a German one. Maybe you should check them out here: http://www.industrial-needs.com/meas...ity-meters.htm That's where I got mine and they offer lots of that stuff.

03-14-2012, 09:32 AM	#12
BlindedByScience Proud USMC Dad Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Tom Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 237 Trading: (0)	Re: Best Humidity Meter Whatever you buy, be it $20.00 or $200.00, you need to verify the calibration up front. I have very consistent results with the salt test (use a mason jar, not a plastic bag) and I hear good things about the Bovida calibration kits. I test my stand alone hygros every year when I replace the batteries.... __________________ "They that give up essential liberty to obtain temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin

03-14-2012, 11:19 AM	#13
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: Best Humidity Meter He failed at tactical shilling 101 __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

03-14-2012, 12:12 PM	#14
Theo Cincy Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Theo Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 646 Trading: (33)	Re: Best Humidity Meter Super useful Thread.