Re: Can't Get Humidity Right!
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Originally Posted by
isanta666
To control the humidity I change the position of my water bowl. To increase humidity, place the water bowl on the warm side. What is the diameter of your water bowl? You could also use a humidifier in your room.
The size of the water bowl varies from ~6" to 4" depending on the size of the snake...having the larger bowls with the larger snakes of course.
I moved the water bowl partially on the back side of the tube (on the tape) to see if that helped increase humidity, and it did cause it to increase a few % points. But not enough to show it near 60%.
Re: Can't Get Humidity Right!
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Originally Posted by
Slim
How old are the batteries in your Accurite? Have you changed them since you purchased it? The reason I ask is that I've experienced bad humidity readings with low batteries. As a matter of fact, that was one of the reasons I switched to Western Digital hygrometers.
Also, Accurites, as much as we love them, are not the most well made precision measuring device. You get what you pay for, and there is a chance your's is not reading correctly. Have you checked it against another hygrometer in the same tub? I agree with Aaron, 49% shouldn't be causing humidity issues.
The batteries are new. I will look into those hygrometers. The Accurites were given to me so I have no experience with them. I just started using them because I noticed mold growth becoming more apparent...but other than that I never really checked humidity since my sheds have all been really good.
Re: Can't Get Humidity Right!
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Originally Posted by
Unstable3lement
Is there a brand you recommend that does not have such variability?
Forgot to add this to my last post.
You can buy hydrometers that can be calibrated. The units I use are very cheap but effective. I calibrate them using the salt test.
