my 3 humidity gauges all read differant!..what do i do??

[redhen]

Hello..i am trying to get my bator set up for duck eggs..its a LG still air...so..i have 3 thermo/humisity gauges in there now..to test it out..and all three read about the same temps...BUT..all 3 have differant humidity readings...i have a reptile one..it reads 65%...i have a springfield one also..that one reads 70%..and i also have a accurite digital probe one..that one is reading 40%...huh!?....

...so..how do i know what it right?...please help..thanks, Wendy

 

[silkiechicken]

Is the accurite body in the incubator? If so, I'd go with the 65-70 reading. There is a way to test for their accuracy dealing with salt water, but I forget what it is exactly. Speckledhen knows though. Perhaps you can find it through serach.

 

[redhen]

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Hi, thanks!...the accurite is outside the bator..with the probe inside..sitting about where the eggs will set at...it is right next to the reptile gague...and they are reading way off....thanks, Wendy

 

[silkiechicken]

If I remember right, the accurite humidity sensor is IN the body of the device, so put the whole unit in the bator to measure humidity. 40% is probably the room humidity!

 

[redhen]

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i AM an idiot!..

...god save the poor ducks!...

...thanks so much!...

...

 

[redhen]

also..while i have you here...

...what do you recommend the temp/humidity be?..I keep getting conflicting answers...some say 55%..some say 70%..some even say 84 %.....

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[silkiechicken]

I've never done ducks, so probably not the best to ask!

 

[redhen]

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darn!..

...thanks anyways

 

[Chicken Woman]

Carefully place the cup containing the salt/water mix in a re-sealable plastic bag. Place the hygrometer in the bag, away from the cup of salt and water. Note: make sure none of the salt/water mix comes in direct contact with the hygrometer, or the hygrometer may be damaged. Completely seal the bag.
Place the sealed bag aside at room temperature for 8-12 hours. Pick a location free of drafts, out of direct sunlight, and away from heating or cooling vents. The temperature should be fairly constant.
Hygrometer should read 75 %
If not then you will know how much it's off and can allow for that.

 

[ozark hen]

P.M. Terrielacy as she is the duck raiser and she is so helpful.