Hygrometer

[sworth]

Been a bit of interest in this gizmo on my grow journal, so I thought I'd post it up for anyone else who hasn't seen these



A hygrometer, not a hydrometer. Only a £/$ off ebay..
Makes curing our herbage a walk in the park...
Peace

 

[kryptoniteglo]

Ha! That's exactly what I'll be doing -- as per A Perfect Cure sticky. It seems crazy to me to spend all this time and money getting a first/second/third grow done and then "wonder" what's going on in those jars, when the answer is just a couple of bucks away.

I'm sure really experienced growers can go by feel, but I'm at least 5 years away from that, so in the meantime the hygrometer will help protect my investment and effort!

 

[zubey91]

Be careful. They aren't always accurate.

 

[sworth]

Good point! It's a guide. I have a few in different jars, all the same harvest, so it's easy for me to get a general idea...

For a little more money digital versions can be had;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Digital-LCD-Thermometer-With-Hygrometer-Probe-Reptile-Vivarium-TH04-/200853101950?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Reptiles_Spiders_Insects&hash=item2ec3c71d7e

 

[SimonD]

Good point! It's a guide. I have a few in different jars, all the same harvest, so it's easy for me to get a general idea...

For a little more money digital versions can be had;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Digital-LCD-Thermometer-With-Hygrometer-Probe-Reptile-Vivarium-TH04-/200853101950?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Reptiles_Spiders_Insects&hash=item2ec3c71d7e

You may want to try a Caliber and/or a Hydroset/Xikar hygrometers. Very accurate and constant. Good luck.

Simon

 

[Indoor Sun King]

Digital is the only way to go, analog hygrometer are hard to adjust, slow to react, easy to break and typically have a higher margin of error.

The better digital brands allow for calibration, but most don't. Go to any cigar store to see the differnet types, usually you get what you pay for....link below to one I trust

http://www.canadahumidor.com/hygrometers/

many cigar website have instruction on how to calibrate your hygrometer by using wet salt in a sealed zip-lock (see link below).... the humdity will rise to 75.5% then you know how much to compensate

http://humidorsforless.ca/faq.htm#calibrate

Or there are "one-Step Calibration kits" that make it easy.

 

[sworth]

I'd just worked out cigar shops were the place to go, after looking at digital hygrometers.
Excellent tip on the salt/water calibration! I'm going to check mine out later...

 

[Inigo]

I recently got the caliber III digital and a Boveda calibration pack just to make sure it was accurate. I use it for my cigars mainly, but i plan on using it as a guide while curing as well. My last harvest got mold so i am nervous this time around.

 

[JoeyV]

i had to toss a half z because of mold, so i feel your pain

 

[^Slanty]

These things are priceless when it comes to curing your herb properly! I would recommend the Caliber brand as I have 4 of them that work flawlessly after several years now.