Accurite failing the salt test

[SusanJoM]

Okay, so my Wal-Mart Accurite temp and humidity gauge has been in the zip lock bag with the salt for 8 hours, and the gauge is only reading 61 (should be 75)

I'm guessing that is so far off the mark that I should just return the sucker.

What do you think?

Can anyone recommend a not-too-expensive brand that is more likely to be closer to true?

Susan

 

[speckledhen]

Actually, another one of the same model may be better. I have two of those. One reads 10% lower than the other and I just mentally adjust the numbers for the difference. I have a Flukers that is pretty good for humidity since it's made for a reptile type environment. I also have a small Springfield that's great and Taylor makes some good ones.

 

[ml]

Mine reads about 10 degress lower too. I suggest that new ones get calabrated against your home thermostat.
ml

 

[wegotchickens]

Both my thermometers were off when I did my 1st hatch. If the new one is right, my temps may've gotten to 105 for a while

Now I wonder. Can I trust the new one?

 

[SusanJoM]

Has anyone had any experience with this one?
http://tinyurl.com/5clzvp

Susan

 

[wegotchickens]

Hey, what's the salt test?
I've never heard of that...

 

[SusanJoM]

From what I've read, the salt test is used to determine the accuracy of the humidity gauge.

You put salt and water in a zip lock bag with your gauge and after 8 hours the humidity reading should be 75.

Here are the directions I followed
http://exoticpets.about.com/od/herpresources/ss/hygrometer_2.htm

Susan

 

[wegotchickens]

Quote:
Thanks!
I'll have to give that a try. I've wondered if mine was accurate.