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EXO TERRA Thermometer/ Hygrometer Combo

Exo Terra Thermometer Hygrometer

2016-06-08
In: Product Reviews
Tagged: exo terra, hermit crab, hygrometer, product, review, thermometer

Product Name: Exo Terra Thermometer Hygrometer Product Manufacturer: Exo Terra Where it was purchased: Reseller website When it was purchased: May 11, 2016 Price: $19.99 Do you feel this product is a good value for the price: Yes Would you recommend this time: Yes Why or Why Not: I like this combo set for one that it sits outside of the tank with a wire probe. Also this is the first thermometer/hygrometer that was spot on when I calibrated it. Also the size is small approx. 1.5 inches wide and 1 inch tall. It comes with velcro so you can attach it to the tank.Read More →

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Calibrating your Humidity Gauge

2013-02-21
In: Crabitat
Tagged: calibrate, check, gauge, hermit crab, humidity, hygrometer, set

written by Rai Ahmes Relative humidity (RH) is measured as a percentage–absolute and specific humidity are NOT. If it reads in % it’s a relative gauge. RH gauges are fairly inexpensive and commonly available. Gauges measuring absolute or specific humidity are hard to find and expensive; they also read in either g/kg or g/cubic meter (or the non-metric equivalent) not %. “Actual humidity” and “exact humidity” are not measurements. Dial RH gauges are rarely calibrated properly by the time they reach your home. This is NOT the fault of the manufacturer. It is simply the way it is with this type of hygrometer whether it’sRead More →

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Understanding Humidity in the Crabitat

2012-09-25
In: Caresheets
Tagged: analog, digital, duk duk, gauges, hermit crab, humidity, hygrometer, kelomang, moisture

Originally written by Vanessa Pike-Russell-Updated by Stacy Griffith What is Humidity? Humidity is a measure of the amount of water vapor in the air. It can be expressed in several ways. “Specific humidity” is the mass of water vapor per unit mass of combined dry air and water vapor, generally expressed in grams per kilogram. The specific humidity of an air parcel does not change with temperature. “Absolute humidity” is the density of water vapor, expressed as grams per cubic meter of air. “Relative humidity”  is the ratio of the partial pressure of water vapor to the equilibrium vapor pressure of water at a givenRead More →

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