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sucol · 01-27-2002, 05:39 AM

I purchased a large Igloo cooler and set up an Igloo-a-dor a month or so ago. I made a humidification device out of florist's foam, placed it in a tupperware container, drilled holes, put in the 50/50 solution, etc. All seems fine, but I want a reliable guage of humidity. I went into Radio Shack yesterday in search of their digital one, and they looked at me like this ...... So any thoughts where a decent one can be found?

PART II - Also, do you Igloo-a-dor owners leave the small drain spout open to promote some air circulation?

"... smoking is one of the greatest and cheapest enjoyments of life, and if you decide in advance not to smoke, I can only feel sorry for you." - Sigmund Freud

The Grand Wazoo · 01-27-2002, 06:16 AM

I highly recommend the VWR hygrometer. I bought one from Arlin Liss a couple years ago and have been most pleased with it.

PART II: I do not leave the drain open on my coolers, especially in the winter when humidity drops to nothing here in Missouri.

The Grand Wazoo Þ£

As you desire, so shall it be. GO RAMS!!!

01-27-2002, 07:07 AM

The digital pens (VWR is just a reseller) have been the most accurate. Make certain you get one that is calibrated and certified.

sevenmag · 01-27-2002, 08:07 AM

I guess my radio shack punks are a little smarter. They pointed to one right away.
It works great, reads 2% high.

01-27-2002, 08:38 AM

Check out Arlins site. He also sells a remote hygrometer. You place sensor in igloo, and the display unit can go anywhere in house. you can get an accurate reading of your igloo without opening it up. i use this in my big desktops, and it works great. arlinliss.com

Ross · 01-27-2002, 08:44 AM

I use Radio Shack 63-1013 models in my 2 coolers and in my Pelican. I have instructions on calibrating if interested.

The World is full of Apathy and I don't care!!!

Vegas1 · 01-27-2002, 08:49 AM

I also love the VWR. On target all the time.

Vegas1
"Viva Las Vegas"

sucol · 01-27-2002, 08:50 PM

Thank you, gentlemen. E-mails will be sent.

"... smoking is one of the greatest and cheapest enjoyments of life, and if you decide in advance not to smoke, I can only feel sorry for you." - Sigmund Freud

Oppie X · 01-27-2002, 09:44 PM

VWR is the most accurate.I hve many and have ben lucky with Diamond Crowns and Western Digitals.I hae 4 Diamond Crowns and they are within 1% of the WR and 3 Western Digitals that are also in this range.The 3 Radio Shack ones I have are off by 5%,2%and 4%.

Oppie X · 01-27-2002, 09:45 PM

I also keep the drain spout closed on my coolers.

01-27-2002, 05:39 AM	#1
sucol Club Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 2,893	I purchased a large Igloo cooler and set up an Igloo-a-dor a month or so ago. I made a humidification device out of florist's foam, placed it in a tupperware container, drilled holes, put in the 50/50 solution, etc. All seems fine, but I want a reliable guage of humidity. I went into Radio Shack yesterday in search of their digital one, and they looked at me like this ...... So any thoughts where a decent one can be found? PART II - Also, do you Igloo-a-dor owners leave the small drain spout open to promote some air circulation? "... smoking is one of the greatest and cheapest enjoyments of life, and if you decide in advance not to smoke, I can only feel sorry for you." - Sigmund Freud __________________ "There are two theories of arguing with women. Neither one works."

01-27-2002, 06:16 AM	#2
The Grand Wazoo Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Edina, MO USA Posts: 396	I highly recommend the VWR hygrometer. I bought one from Arlin Liss a couple years ago and have been most pleased with it. PART II: I do not leave the drain open on my coolers, especially in the winter when humidity drops to nothing here in Missouri. The Grand Wazoo Þ£ *As you desire, so shall it be.* GO RAMS!!! __________________ The Grand Wazoo Þ£ *As you desire, so shall it be.* "Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please." -- Mark Twain.

01-27-2002, 08:44 AM	#6
Ross Club Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Cadillac, MI Posts: 1,087	I use Radio Shack 63-1013 models in my 2 coolers and in my Pelican. I have instructions on calibrating if interested. The World is full of Apathy and I don't care!!! __________________ My current rotation: Most Perdomo, Oliva O, G and V, most CAO, Nub 464 maduro, Nub 464 Habano, a box or two of 5-Vegas, a couple boxes of ERdM Robusto Largo, Some AF Hemingway SS and some others I can't remember. It's a well-stocked Delta-T.

01-27-2002, 08:49 AM	#7
Vegas1 Club Member Join Date: May 1998 Location: CT Posts: 3,824	I also love the VWR. On target all the time. Vegas1 "Viva Las Vegas" __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin

01-27-2002, 08:50 PM	#8
sucol Club Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 2,893	Thank you, gentlemen. E-mails will be sent. "... smoking is one of the greatest and cheapest enjoyments of life, and if you decide in advance not to smoke, I can only feel sorry for you." - Sigmund Freud __________________ "There are two theories of arguing with women. Neither one works."

01-27-2002, 07:07 AM	#3
mhotek Guest Posts: n/a	The digital pens (VWR is just a reseller) have been the most accurate. Make certain you get one that is calibrated and certified.

01-27-2002, 08:07 AM	#4
sevenmag Contributing Editor Herf Meister Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Charleston, SC. USA Posts: 9,864	I guess my radio shack punks are a little smarter. They pointed to one right away. It works great, reads 2% high.

01-27-2002, 08:38 AM	#5
roncarlos Guest Posts: n/a	Check out Arlins site. He also sells a remote hygrometer. You place sensor in igloo, and the display unit can go anywhere in house. you can get an accurate reading of your igloo without opening it up. i use this in my big desktops, and it works great. arlinliss.com

01-27-2002, 09:44 PM	#9
Oppie X Herf Meister Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: North Providence, RI USA Posts: 9,238	VWR is the most accurate.I hve many and have ben lucky with Diamond Crowns and Western Digitals.I hae 4 Diamond Crowns and they are within 1% of the WR and 3 Western Digitals that are also in this range.The 3 Radio Shack ones I have are off by 5%,2%and 4%. __________________ Oppie X

01-27-2002, 09:45 PM	#10
Oppie X Herf Meister Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: North Providence, RI USA Posts: 9,238	I also keep the drain spout closed on my coolers. __________________ Oppie X

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