Hygrometer at Wal-Mart

[Kneo]

Anyone know if I could pick up a decent hygrometer at Wal-Mart for my Vino? I am trying to get it ready so I can order beads and shelves and would like to get a decent one for it. Any suggetions would be appreciated.

Thank you

 

[dsmaddox]

http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/proddetail.asp?prod=DHYG_ROUND


Just get two of these with the calibration pack.

At least thats what I did.

 

[mugwump]

It's pretty much luck of the draw. I bought an AccuRite at WalMart and it's the only one out of my four hygros that's accurate.

 

[physiognomy]

Anyone know if I could pick up a decent hygrometer at Wal-Mart for my Vino?

Maybe, but most likely not if you go for one of their cheaper offerings... What ever you decide to pick up I suggest you do a salt test or measure error using a Bodeva kit. I have heard of some of the Wally world hygro's running
+/- 12% which is not good imho.

 

[billybarue]

My 3 hygrometers from Walmart are consistently 4% off - I can live with that for the price.

My LaCrosse hygrometers are dead on and pretty cheap (http://www.partshelf.com/ps-ws-9400u.html). I got them for $5.00 on Woot.com

These at Target look promising as well: (http://www.target.com/Holmes-Digital-Thermometer-and-Hygrometer/dp/B000I11IBQ

FWIW

 

[macster]

Maybe, but most likely not if you go for one of their cheaper offerings... What ever you decide to pick up I suggest you do a salt test or measure error using a Bodeva kit. I have heard of some of the Wally world hygro's running
+/- 12% which is not good imho.

I have a Hygroset adjustable which was +1% with both the salt and Boveda tests.

The Wal-Mart Accurite was +6% with both tests.

They were both tested together at the same ambient temp.

 

[raralith]

Same as the above ones, I've got the Acu Rite, 4% too low and I'm pretty sure the thermostat is wrong; it's showing 85 when it's 70 at most. Still, for $8 and no shipping or waiting, I would definately purchase another one.

 

[TRicker]

Mines off by 12%, as long as you test it and know. I just have it recorded in the old noggin and I'm good to go.

 

[ronhoffman2]

my $7 Walmart hygro is dead on.

 

[xapa97]

Most of the ones that I've looked at at Walmart are not that accurate or cheap. The packages will tell you what the tolerance is. I would look at some on-line places first. Cbid would be a good place. If you order it from where you get your stogies you can save on shipping. :2

 

[LookAtBigErn82]

my $7 Walmart hygro is dead on.

+1....

 

[Phidelt076]

If you are needing a humi the size of the Vino than you most likely have a decent amount of sticks you are storing.

I wouldn't trust any amount/collection of cigars to a Wal-mart hygrometer that wasn't designed for use in a humidor.

I use the Western Caliber III in my 150ct display, Vinotemp, and 100qt cooler. All 3 of the WC3's read 100% accurately and I don't have to second guess anything or babysit them.

The extra $10-$15 per hygrometer is well worth it in my opinion for piece of mind.

 

[madurolover]

Since I started using the Heartfelt beads I have no need for a hygrometer anymore. :tu