Salt test for multiple hygrometers?

MajorCaptSilly · 05-12-2010, 06:46 PM

I have 6 hygrometers with wide-varying readings. I'm doing the salt test with all of them in a sealed tupperware container and large ziplock bag. I used a shot glass with the distilled water/salt mixture. The shot glass is only 1/4 full. My question is will this be good enough to get an accurate reading on all 6 hygrometers or should I do 1 at a time?

Thanks,

MCS

dyieldin · 05-12-2010, 06:50 PM

Sure should work as the hydro do not use anything out of the air. But if you are using anything as big as a shot glass just make sure the salt is not soaked. You want it firm, damp, not soggy.

Old Sailor · 05-12-2010, 07:50 PM

14holestogie · 05-12-2010, 08:16 PM

I think I did 8 at a time last time I tested. Should work fine.

Wharf Rat · 05-12-2010, 08:31 PM

Actually, I'd say its more informative to do them together. Its the best way to see their relative performance.

MajorCaptSilly · 05-12-2010, 09:30 PM

Thanks guys. I thought it would be fine.

MCS

05-13-2010, 09:34 AM

Appreciate the posts here. I was wondering the same thing.

Mugen910 · 05-13-2010, 09:44 AM

I think the salt test work on a max of 4.52 hygrometers at a time.

tomc3084 · 05-13-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

I think the salt test work on a max of 4.52 hygrometers at a time.

05-13-2010, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugen910

I think the salt test work on a max of 4.52 hygrometers at a time.

LOL

tsolomon · 05-13-2010, 10:07 AM

The last time I did a salt test I had all 3 of my hygrometers in the same container and it did allow me to compare them. They were all pretty close in their readings which makes it easier to swap them around.

Mugen910 · 05-13-2010, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

I think the salt test works on a max of 4.52 hygrometers at a time.

dammit...sorry...stupid English language always gets me!

CigarNut · 05-13-2010, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

I think the salt test works on a max of 4.52 hygrometers at a time.

Only for the round hygrometers. If you are testing the rectangular ones then it only works for 3.89 hygros.

05-13-2010, 10:49 AM

Digital hygros are more sensitive, so you should be able to calibrate more than 27 at a time.

dyieldin · 05-13-2010, 10:56 AM

I would only test a digital once every couple years as the salt/water may corrode the electronics

CigarNut · 05-13-2010, 01:16 PM

I usually test my Hygros using 65% Boveda packs or Boveda Calibration kits.

Volusianator · 05-13-2010, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MajorCaptSilly

I have 6 hygrometers with wide-varying readings. I'm doing the salt test with all of them in a sealed tupperware container and large ziplock bag. I used a shot glass with the distilled water/salt mixture. The shot glass is only 1/4 full. My question is will this be good enough to get an accurate reading on all 6 hygrometers or should I do 1 at a time?

Thanks,

MCS

Actually that's the best way to go as you have a constant of the shot glass/salt where if you did them individually, the mixture could be different. This way you what the actual readings are compared to each other.

Volusianator · 05-13-2010, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

I usually test my Hygros using 65% Boveda packs or Boveda Calibration kits.

According to Ron at Boveda, the packs are +/-2% at 70 degrees, he never told me what is was in warmer or cooler temps.

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MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Salt test for multiple hygrometers? Thanks guys. I thought it would be fine. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

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tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,246 Trading: (31)	Re: Salt test for multiple hygrometers? The last time I did a salt test I had all 3 of my hygrometers in the same container and it did allow me to compare them. They were all pretty close in their readings which makes it easier to swap them around.

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