Acu-Rite 00613 Digital Hygrometer from Wal-Mart

roughrider · 10-15-2009, 02:35 PM

Acu-Rite 00613 Digital Hygrometer
Price: $7-9 at Wal-Mart

I found this hygrometer near the paints, glues, sealants, etc. I guess they vary from Wal-Mart to Wal-Mart. Just ask a clerk where the thermometers are and (if they speak English

) they'll point you towards the right direction.

The hygrometer looks very attractive compared to the other ones you usually find at Wal-Mart for the same price. It requires a 1 AA battery (not included) to operate. It has a magnetic strip on the back of the pager-like clip to attach it to metal surfaces. It also has a pin designed to turn the clip into a stand. It has a button on the back to change the Temp reading from F to C. Do you basic salt test and you should be good to go.

Before salt test.

After salt test (48 hours).

Verdict:

I've had it for over a year now and it's still doing good. Overall, a nice digital hygrometer for the price. + It's cheap and you can find it locally.

roughrider · 10-15-2009, 02:36 PM

Back of the package

BORIStheBLADE · 10-15-2009, 04:57 PM

Thats a pretty good deal for under $10.00.

captain53 · 10-15-2009, 06:06 PM

I have 3 of them they are wonderful for the humi or any other temp/rh area you want to monitor. One of mine is a couple of years old and still works great. They are usually pretty accurate right out of the of the box too but good idea to verify. Great Value and nice to be able to just walk in a store and buy them without waiting even if you do have to go to Walmart. Here they are on the back wall of the store in the tool section.

kelmac07 · 10-15-2009, 08:16 PM

I have one and it works like a champ in my vino.

elderboy02 · 10-15-2009, 08:24 PM

I have 3 of them. They are all within 3 percent

Barteur · 10-15-2009, 08:31 PM

The high and low function is a good thing, need to check if they are available around here.

THanks for the information

tchariya · 10-15-2009, 11:14 PM

what are the dimensions of that hygrometer?

10-16-2009, 12:30 AM

From web:

Displays indoor humidity and temperature
Displays Lo / OK / Hi comfort level icon
Keeps track of daily high/low temperature and humidity
Uses 1 AA (1.5V) alkaline battery (not included)
Main unit dimensions: 3" X 2 1/2" X 1 1/4" inches
Includes magnetic back for easy mounting to metal surfaces
Includes tilt stand for easy display on tables and desks

Also after you salt test it if its way off, some will be, take it back and get a new one. Explain that you tested it and it is off. If you do it within a few weeks of buying it they should exchange it. I have a bunch of them and have taken 2 back and they exchanged them no problem.

Chas

zitro_joe · 10-16-2009, 12:33 AM

TEST EVERY ONE you buy! I had four, one was 5 degrees off, one was 12. The other two worked fine.

AlohaStyle · 10-16-2009, 01:03 AM

They are great looking, nice features and cheap. Mine is 3% low which I don't like though... I wish they were adjustable. I guess that's what you get for under $10 though.

BengalMan · 10-16-2009, 09:58 AM

Just picked one up at my local Wal-Mart. Thanks everyone for the info, I lost my digital hygro in the move.

jwfish81 · 10-16-2009, 11:24 AM

I just picked one up today, too. Can't wait to try it out. My local Wal-Mart had them for $12.00, was wondering if anyone else had to pay this much too. Still a good deal, though.(I guess)

Bartolomeo · 10-16-2009, 04:06 PM

I went through 13 of these to get 3-4 accurate ones.......love them

Bart

T.G · 10-16-2009, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bartolomeo

I went through 13 of these to get 3-4 accurate ones.......love them

Bart

A lot of times, stuff like this has a trim-pot(s) inside on the PCB that you can tweak to adjust the humidity (and/or temprature).

10-16-2009, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.G

A lot of times, stuff like this has a trim-pot(s) inside on the PCB that you can tweak to adjust the humidity (and/or temprature).

Now that would have been awesome, but just took one apart and showed it to the wife, a supervisor in a PCB factory and it does not have one. If it does its been potted, a glob in the middle of the board. But she thinks that may not be it either.

Chas

T.G · 10-16-2009, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChasDen

Now that would have been awesome, but just took one apart and showed it to the wife, a supervisor in a PCB factory and it does not have one. If it does its been potted, a glob in the middle of the board. But she thinks that may not be it either.

Chas

Bummer.

captain53 · 10-16-2009, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwfish81

I just picked one up today, too. Can't wait to try it out. My local Wal-Mart had them for $12.00, was wondering if anyone else had to pay this much too. Still a good deal, though.(I guess)

They were just under $8 at my Walmart about a month ago.

They will refund/exchange with no problem if you take them back in new condition and tell them they were not working properly out of the box has been my experience.

jwfish81 · 10-16-2009, 10:48 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by jwfish81 View Post
I just picked one up today, too. Can't wait to try it out. My local Wal-Mart had them for $12.00, was wondering if anyone else had to pay this much too. Still a good deal, though.(I guess)

Quote:

Originally Posted by captain53

They were just under $8 at my Walmart about a month ago.

They will refund/exchange with no problem if you take them back in new condition and tell them they were not working properly out of the box has been my experience.

My apologies... I actually grabbed the wrong one. The one I have came with a stupid 10' probe; just something else to get in the way. I will have to go back to Wal-Mart when they get some more of the other ones in.

EDIT: Actually, I think I may keep this one to use outside the humi, to compare with the one I will put inside it.

10-18-2009, 08:46 PM

That's what I have in my humi!! Got the recommendation from this site actually while I was lurking! Works great and can't beat the price.

10-15-2009, 02:35 PM	#1
roughrider Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 835 Trading: (24)	Acu-Rite 00613 Digital Hygrometer from Wal-Mart Acu-Rite 00613 Digital Hygrometer Price: $7-9 at Wal-Mart I found this hygrometer near the paints, glues, sealants, etc. I guess they vary from Wal-Mart to Wal-Mart. Just ask a clerk where the thermometers are and (if they speak English ) they'll point you towards the right direction. The hygrometer looks very attractive compared to the other ones you usually find at Wal-Mart for the same price. It requires a 1 AA battery (not included) to operate. It has a magnetic strip on the back of the pager-like clip to attach it to metal surfaces. It also has a pin designed to turn the clip into a stand. It has a button on the back to change the Temp reading from F to C. Do you basic salt test and you should be good to go. Before salt test. After salt test (48 hours). Verdict: I've had it for over a year now and it's still doing good. Overall, a nice digital hygrometer for the price. + It's cheap and you can find it locally.

10-15-2009, 02:36 PM	#2
roughrider Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 835 Trading: (24)	Re: Acu-Rite 00613 Digital Hygrometer from Wal-Mar Back of the package

10-15-2009, 04:57 PM	#3
BORIStheBLADE _ Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 643 Trading: (4)	Re: Acu-Rite 00613 Digital Hygrometer from Wal-Mar Thats a pretty good deal for under $10.00. __________________ I.B.E.W LOCAL # 617

10-15-2009, 06:06 PM	#4
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: Acu-Rite 00613 Digital Hygrometer from Wal-Mar I have 3 of them they are wonderful for the humi or any other temp/rh area you want to monitor. One of mine is a couple of years old and still works great. They are usually pretty accurate right out of the of the box too but good idea to verify. Great Value and nice to be able to just walk in a store and buy them without waiting even if you do have to go to Walmart. Here they are on the back wall of the store in the tool section.

10-15-2009, 08:16 PM	#5
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Acu-Rite 00613 Digital Hygrometer from Wal-Mar I have one and it works like a champ in my vino. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-15-2009, 08:24 PM	#6
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Acu-Rite 00613 Digital Hygrometer from Wal-Mar I have 3 of them. They are all within 3 percent

10-15-2009, 08:31 PM	#7
Barteur Golf is life Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Eric Location: Montreal Posts: 724 Trading: (18)	Re: Acu-Rite 00613 Digital Hygrometer from Wal-Mar The high and low function is a good thing, need to check if they are available around here. THanks for the information __________________

10-15-2009, 11:14 PM	#8
tchariya Taters of the lost Ark Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 592 Trading: (13)	Re: Acu-Rite 00613 Digital Hygrometer from Wal-Mar what are the dimensions of that hygrometer?

10-16-2009, 12:30 AM	#9
ChasDen Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Acu-Rite 00613 Digital Hygrometer from Wal-Mar From web: Displays indoor humidity and temperature Displays Lo / OK / Hi comfort level icon Keeps track of daily high/low temperature and humidity Uses 1 AA (1.5V) alkaline battery (not included) Main unit dimensions: 3" X 2 1/2" X 1 1/4" inches Includes magnetic back for easy mounting to metal surfaces Includes tilt stand for easy display on tables and desks Also after you salt test it if its way off, some will be, take it back and get a new one. Explain that you tested it and it is off. If you do it within a few weeks of buying it they should exchange it. I have a bunch of them and have taken 2 back and they exchanged them no problem. Chas

10-16-2009, 12:33 AM	#10
zitro_joe Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 270 Trading: (16)	Re: Acu-Rite 00613 Digital Hygrometer from Wal-Mar TEST EVERY ONE you buy! I had four, one was 5 degrees off, one was 12. The other two worked fine.

10-16-2009, 01:03 AM	#11
AlohaStyle Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: WA Posts: 1,168 Trading: (40)	Re: Acu-Rite 00613 Digital Hygrometer from Wal-Mar They are great looking, nice features and cheap. Mine is 3% low which I don't like though... I wish they were adjustable. I guess that's what you get for under $10 though.

10-16-2009, 09:58 AM	#12
BengalMan Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ian Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,280 Trading: (10)	Re: Acu-Rite 00613 Digital Hygrometer from Wal-Mar Just picked one up at my local Wal-Mart. Thanks everyone for the info, I lost my digital hygro in the move.

10-16-2009, 11:24 AM	#13
jwfish81 Just wandering Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Justin Location: The Ozarks Posts: 97 Trading: (1)	Re: Acu-Rite 00613 Digital Hygrometer from Wal-Mar I just picked one up today, too. Can't wait to try it out. My local Wal-Mart had them for $12.00, was wondering if anyone else had to pay this much too. Still a good deal, though.(I guess) __________________ Enjoying the outdoors and a good cigar!

10-16-2009, 04:06 PM	#14
Bartolomeo Retired Intl Playboy Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Raleigh Posts: 163 Trading: (3)	Re: Acu-Rite 00613 Digital Hygrometer from Wal-Mar I went through 13 of these to get 3-4 accurate ones.......love them Bart

10-18-2009, 08:46 PM	#20
bwhyte Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Acu-Rite 00613 Digital Hygrometer from Wal-Mar That's what I have in my humi!! Got the recommendation from this site actually while I was lurking! Works great and can't beat the price.